Survey Results: The Sweater Men Want

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diaperchangindaddy — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:39:16 GMT

Here's a flip for you: I'm a male knitter and kind of a beginner (one year or so) - just hats and scarves so far. All my wife's friends go ape when they see what I've made for her, but she won't wear any of it. My second project was a scarf that took 3 months and was a Christmas present. She suggested we give it to a relative. Go figure.

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HeidiS — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:34:38 GMT

Actually, none of the "free patterns" links are opening up for me. I already have the Ultimate Gift pattern, but I would love Welcome Back Old Friend. Unfortunately, a search on Google turned up the sweater, but for sale in the pattern store rather than free.

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ValentinaK — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:23:36 GMT

The Ultimate Gift sweater used to be available from this site. I looked at it many times, but never printed out the pattern. Now that I actually want to make it, I can't get it... Has anybody figured out where it went?

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laschuk — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:18:52 GMT

Like several others, I can't open the file for the 'Ulitmate Gift' sweater ( blue cabled.) Has anyone had success with this?

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Mary LisaC — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:59:46 GMT

The Ultimate Gift yarn? From where did you purchase it?

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JordanS — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:41:16 GMT

Help!
I am in the midst of the Cambridge Jacket from the Summer 2006 Interweave knits and have run into issues with the sleeves...anyone have any ideas as to what's going on?

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LyndaS — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:28:32 GMT

I also can't find the yarn used in the pattern, or any information on it. Can someone tell us what weight the yarn is so we can substitute? I find this to be one of the biggest frustrations in knitting patterns - Please tell us what weight the yarn is so that we can substitute if we want, without having to search the internet for days. I've had this problem with several IK patterns lately. Thanks!

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MicheleO — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:13:34 GMT

Regarding sizing comment above - my husband is 6'2 - average weight. I can't speak to how the pattern was graded; it is from several years ago and I just don't recall. It is a roomy loose fit though and it has grown a bit over time! Check the schematic for measurements.

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MicheleO — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:04:12 GMT

Imagine my surprise when I opened my KnittingDaily email today and saw my husband standing there! That's my husband Matt modeling the "Perfect Gift" sweater (now about 7 years ago). I thought readers might like to know: that sweater has been one of my husband's favorites for all this time. He still wears it - alot. And... every time he wears it he gets compliments. When I designed that sweater I asked myself many of the same questions asked in the survey. What would be the ultimate gift that a man would actually want to wear? Dark navy, pullover, not too complicated, subtle cable pattern, plus the added luxury of cashmere yarn was the answer and thus, this design evolved.
The one thing I've learned about men... or husbands....or mine at least, and handknit sweaters is that they are always too hot! .... the men.....I mean the sweaters... I mean the men wearing the sweaters get too warm, that is!

Only on the coldest blizzard days will my husband wear a bulky handknit. Otherwise, it's finer gauge stuff that makes the cut. This sweater is nice because it isn't TOO HEAVY! Warm, but not sweltering. If 100% cashmere just isn't in the budget, you could easily substitute a wool or wool blend or even perhaps a rustic silk blend for warmer climates, as long as the gauge matches.

It's always fun to see an old design still popular. I think this one is fairly classic "guy sweater" and I know from personal experience that it has stood the test of husband and time.
(I sometimes roll up the sleeves and wear it myself)!
Happy knitting ladies (and guys) and happy wearing guys (and ladies)!

Michele Rose Orne

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DeirdreL — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:09:04 GMT

I am currently making my husband and sons crocheted pull-overs, in plain blue, grey, and natural respectively, with simple ribbing, as they requested. So, my men agree with your survey results.

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LauraM@9 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:07:15 GMT

This subject hit really close to home. My husband, though he claims to be fairly open on all subjects (start chuckling), is a very hard person to knit for. However, I finally hit on a winner when I knitted Ann Buds "Cambridge Jacket." He is broad shouldered with a tapered waist and tapered arms, so normally things need to be adjusted to fit right. I had to lengthen the sleeves...but he loves to wear this sweater. He has it now in red, dark gray, and loden. He claims this is the perfect mens' sweater.

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Anonymous@2 — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:34:39 GMT

The percentages would mean more to me if we knew the actual number of responses.

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DaisyS — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:27:37 GMT

I like all those sweaters for ME, a short "well-nourished" (that's how a doctor once put it) female. How about an article on resizing a male sweater for females? (I know I read about this once but have lost the information.)

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Quiltsjapan — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:31:31 GMT

WOW, these are sweaters that rock! You've put together an amazing post, Sandi! Thanx!

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GJabouri — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:31:12 GMT

Hi all,

I agree with TARA R: I also thougfht that puce was a yellowish-greenish color with a hint of brown.