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The Crochet Dude's Designs for Guys: 30 Projects Men Will Love

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I'm just delighted by this book and can't wait to crochet nearly everything in it. I've already started my first EVER sweater (Weekend Turtleneck) and am feeling brave and cautiously optimistic. The book is well written, the projects are well photographed, and the writing is clear and easy to read. Thank you so much Drew - you are a true inspiration!

Well written and he put in a lot of visual aids
as well as the pattern.
I'm eying more than one of the sweaters that
I would like to make for myself.
The weekend Turtleneck just looks so comfortable
and sounds like it would be a quick project.
Don't let the price fool you. It looks like
it should cost twice as much.
Finally, a book of patterns just for men and not a
book with just one pattern for a man.
These are designed for guys to wear by a guy.
Not something your wife picked out for you.
Pick up a copy and I know that you won't be
disappointed.
Dick Worrall

I got this book in the mail yesterday and much to my surprise, there are even a couple things in there I want to make for myself.
Not only does this book have some great classic sweaters in it that have always been and always will be in style but it also has some sporty and preppy looks that are great for right now.
I also have to say, the writings in this book are what really made me 'fuzzy' inside. Knowledgable, clear, and funny. Don't forget the touching dedication to his mother.
All around, a great book that I would highly recommend to anyone. I'm going to make the hoodie for myself. Can't wait to start!

Lisa

Drew, you never cease to amaze. I've been a fan for 4 years and look forward to the next 20. I love the variety of projects in this book, especially how they span tastes for all ages and styles. I love the sense of humor you interject that always lifts my spirits. I appreciate the way in which you demonstrate the flexibility of a pattern. I've brought home the yarn for the first sweater my hubby chose but am taking time to knock out a cap first. I'll e-mail pics when finished. God bless you Dude. You've done it again.

I've always loved Drew's designs. He's done it YET again. I showed my husband and he quickly pointed at 3 sweaters that he would love. Love that it's a book of mens sweaters designed by a man. You won't be disappointed!

I've always loved Drew's designs for women but this book takes crochet to a whole different level. There are so many designs in this book that I want to make for my husband - all very wearable clothing that I know he'll actually like AND wear!! I'd recommend it highly for guys who crochet and want to make some great stuff for themselves or anyone who loves to crochet and wants to make something great for that special dude.

Projects for guys! The ones I have my eye on to make for the fellows in my life: "Head Banned", "Paw Warmers", possibly "Saugatuck Winter" (not sure if this is one my guys would wear or not - it's borderline), "Free Digits", "Dawg" (I want to make this for me!), I see a bookmarker by "The Music Sock" so I'm guessing my son would like this, "Weekend Turtleneck", possibly "For the Prepsters" - again this may be borderline, I think my husband might like "Vestatility". So . . . this is possibly 9 patterns of interest out of the 30.

I don't think I'd buy a book with that low of a ratio of patterns I'd want to make - but this is such a different story when it comes to creating for boys and men. There just isn't a whole lot out there of interest to my guys!

When my husband looked through the book, he laughed at several of the patterns - he's just not "young and sassy" - rather, far more conservative. And my son follows in those footsteps. SO . . . if you're reading this, Drew, I would LOVE to see more along the lines of what I mentioned above! Stuff that hunters and outdoorsmen would love to wear! I am really glad you put a book together with designs for dudes!

I really do love having some guy-designs at the ready! Thank you!

The designs are interesting, instructions are superb - clear and concise, but I was disappointed as they are all in the typical heavy yarn. Whilst heavy yarn works up quickly it makes far too bold a statement when worn. I was hoping for something in a fine yarn that would not scream "I made this myself."

I wanted this book because I am considering crocheting a sweater for my husband. I carefully reviewed every sweater. There are a number of different types of sweater. However, with one exception only, he uses only one type of stitch and that one is not simple. I would have preferred far more variety in stitch like using single or half double crochet in a simple sweater.

The pictures are excellent. He covers the basics of measuring and gauge very well as any book of this sort must.

I am keeping the book for the one sweater that uses a little less complicated stitch pattern.

I really like the majority of these designs - good crochet designs for men are very hard to come by. A couple of the ones that weren't my favorites I can modify by adding a collar or length to the item so that even works out great! The directions are easy to follow and I love the color pictures!