Great Knit Sweaters for Guys Big & Small: 12 Sweaters Children’s Size 2 to Men’s XXL

Product Description

Guys want their knits to be warm and comfortable–and to look good, too! If you love to knit for the men in your life, this book will help you meet those requirements with style.

Covers sizes from two-year-old through adult man with a 60-inch chest
12 sweater patterns in classic designs all ages will appreciate
Each sweater is shown on a child and an adult, often in different colorways

Review

Hand knitted sweaters aren’t just for the women and girls in your circle! Despite the old wives’ tale of the boyfriend sweater curse, there are plenty of deserving men in our lives. Andrea Sanchez’s collection of 12 designs remarkably includes sizing for every one of them in sizes Chilren’s 2 to Men’s XXL so you can create something for everyone you care enough about to knit for. Every level of knitter will find something suitable for your skill set, from the simple yet appealing Weekend Pullover to the textured but classic Ridgewood to the Cascade Locks Jacket complete with shawl collar and buttons. Enjoy the process of knitting something for your special man, big or small!–The Knitting Guild Association “Cast On, April 2016 ”

Knitter and knitwear designer Andrea Sanchez brings us twelve spectacular patterns for the guys in our lives. Each sweater pattern is written in many sizes, from a child’s size 2 to a men’s XXL. The sweaters range from simple to more complicated, with some all in one color, knitted in mostly stockinette stitch, and others that feature cables or colorwork. Whatever the styles of the men in your life, you are sure to find something here they’ll all like!–Hannah Baker “Love of Knitting, Fall 2016 ”

Great Knit Sweaters for Guys Big & Small offers a variety of patterns sized from a child’s 2 to a man’s XXL, and provides options for knitted sweaters from cardigans to vests. Users should have a basic familiarity with reading knitted directions and standard abbreviations, but will find the pairing of patterns, directions, and color photos throughout lends well to understanding the process of knitting a variety of sweaters.–California Bookwatch “April 2016 ”

About the Author

Andrea Sanchez is a well-known pattern designer who sells her knitting patterns through Ravelry and Craftsy. She participates in the knitting podcast Wool Junkies and writes on her blog, Life on Laffer. She is also the founder of Knittin’ Little, a website devoted to helping readers bring a love of fiber to their children. She lives near Akron, Ohio.