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Men’s Turtle Neck Knitting Pattern

June 24, 2023 by Shellie Wilson

This is an intermediate level knitting pattern for a man’s sweater that features bold, textured stripes created with a wide rib pattern and a turtle neck collar. The sweater is knitted in Sirdar Country Classic, a soft and warm yarn that comes in a wide range of colors, making it easy to customize to your liking. The pattern includes instructions for sizes from S to XXXL.

To complete this pattern, you will need single point needles in 4mm (USA 6) and stitch holders. The pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters who have experience working with rib patterns and shaping.

The use of the rib pattern in this design creates a unique and textured look, while the turtle neck collar adds warmth and style to the sweater. The wide range of colors available in Sirdar Country Classic yarn makes it easy to customize the sweater to your liking, whether you want a bold and colorful design or a more subdued look.

Design No: 10091 is the reference number for this pattern, which will be helpful if you want to reference it again in the future. This pattern is a great choice for knitters who want to create a stylish and cozy sweater for men, with a bold and textured design that is perfect for cold weather. The turtle neck collar adds a touch of elegance, making it perfect for any occasion.

The turtle neck, also known as a roll-neck or skivvy, is a type of clothing that covers the neck and can be worn as a standalone garment or as a layer under other clothing. The history of the turtle neck can be traced back to medieval Europe, where it was worn by both men and women as a way to protect the neck from the cold.

During the 19th century, turtle necks became popular among sailors and dock workers as a practical garment that could be worn on its own or as a layer under other clothing. The turtle neck then became a popular style for athletes and outdoorsmen in the early 20th century.

In the 1950s and 1960s, turtle necks became associated with the beatnik and intellectual subcultures, and were worn by artists and intellectuals. By the 1970s, the turtle neck had become a mainstream fashion item, worn by both men and women.

In modern fashion, turtle necks are still worn by men. They are considered a timeless and classic style that is versatile and can be dressed up or down. They are popular as a layering piece in colder months and can also be worn as a standalone garment. Turtle necks are also popular among men in professional fields as they are considered elegant and sophisticated.

Overall, turtle necks have a long history, from medieval Europe to modern fashion, and are still worn by men today. They are considered a timeless and classic style that is versatile and can be dressed up or down.

 

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Book Review: Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary

Stitch dictionaries are a fun way to learn new-to-you knitting stitch patterns or to take a deep dive into a particular technique. Debbie Tomkies offers 100 cable stitch designs and thoughts on how to incorporate them into projects in her Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary.

Each stitch pattern is shown in a large swatch photo and with written and charted instructions. Any special stitches are included on the page. The stitches are rated on a difficulty scale of 1 to 3, and the pattern notes also indicate how many extra stitches you should add to a project if you’re going to work this cable (since cables pull the fabric closer together you need to compensate for that) as well as how many stitches and rows are in the repeat if you want to design a project yourself.

The cables are arranged into sections: classic cables, combinations, all-over panels, creative cables, motifs and panels and cabled edges and borders.

It’s fun to flip through the designs to think about projects you can add a single cable or two to or make with an allover cabled design. Or you could make swatches of different cables and sew them together into a pillow cover or a throw.

At the back of the book there’s a section on general cable knitting techniques, reading charts, working swatches and avoiding errors (though it mentions working the wrong number of rows between cable turns, it doesn’t share how to count rows between cables to avoid this mistake).

It also talks about how to design your own cables, combine cables in a project, choose the right yarn and needles and determine how many more stitches you need to cast on when working cables instead of stockinette stitch. There’s also a glossary of symbols and abbreviations you may find in cable knitting and other patterns.

The book provides a good overview of things you can do with cables, as well as some fun things you might not have tried like infinity cables and horizontal cables. It’s a great book for a designer who likes to work with cables or a knitter who wants to play with different stitches in their projects.

About the book: 176 pages, paperback, 100 stitch patterns. Published 2024 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $26.99.

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