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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: The Wandering Knitter

Knitting and travel are two hobbies that are highly compatible. Travel often involves waiting or time spent on planes, trains, boats, etc., time that can easily be filled by knitting, a portable and productive craft you can do most anywhere (and yes, you can take your knitting on a plane most of the time). 

Krista Ann combines knitting and traveling regularly and ended up visiting every continent in 2022 with her knitting needles along for the ride. The Wandering Knitter explores travel, knitting and learning new knitting skills no matter where you are. 

This isn’t a book for beginners, but if you’ve wanted to learn techniques like brioche, cables, lace, colorwork, mitered squares and short rows, there’s a set of more beginner level patterns followed by ones that are bigger, more detailed or required a little more skill. For example a brioche washcloth is the beginner pattern, while a brioche sweater (with unexplained exceptionally long sleeves) is the stepped up project. A basic mesh lace scarf becomes a more complex lace kerchief. A giant mitered square cowl graduates to a mitered square tote bag. 

Interspersed among the patterns are essays about traveling to different continents and what she saw there. There are also tips for traveling with your knitting and tips for reading charts, but no tutorials for knitting skills (other than a written explanation of how mosaic knitting works). 

Some of the projects would be useful to have when traveling, such as fingerless gloves, a warm headband or a colorwork hat. The travel angle is an interesting hook for a book, but I would have enjoyed essays more about specific incidents or shopping for yarn in a different country or something more than the general essays about things she’s liked and places she’d like to go back to. 

Still, if you’re looking for a skill building book that doesn’t focus on the basics but gives you some wearable, attractive accessories, this book is a good one to check out. Just maybe make the sleeves shorter if you knit the sweater. 

About the book: 128 pages, paperback, 20 patterns. Published 2026 by Quarry Books. Suggested retail price $24.99.

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