Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men [Paperback]

Linden Phelps (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2001

Sweaters you'll love to knit. Sweaters he'll love to wear.
Have you ever knitted a sweater for a special man in your life, only to find that it didn't quite fit? Tricoter's simple system for combining classic, easy-to-knit shapes with beautiful yarns guarantees wonderful--and truly wearable--results. Whether it's casual sweaters, tailored vests, or sporty pullovers, he'll cherish his sweater because you made it, and because it looks and fits great.

Men's knitwear patterns usually rely on complex designs and difficult motifs. Tricoter's sweaters use beautiful yarns and classic shapes based on clearly written patterns that make them easy to knit. Several sweaters use large needles that will speed up your knitting for fast, fabulous results!
· Choose from 21 stylish patterns, from relaxed, casual sweaters to tailored vests and sporty pullovers
· With just a few alterations, you can easily adapt any of these gorgeous sweater designs for women, too
· You'll enjoy the heartwarming "yarns" about the men who inspired these sweater designs
Whether you're new to knitting or an experienced pro, Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men guarantees knitting that's easy, understandable, and fun!

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773795
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773791
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fabulous, June 26, 2001

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"lovetoknit" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men (Paperback)

Oh what a book!

This is a Simply Fabulous collection of vests, pullovers and cardigans for men - BUT WAIT - any number of them would be great for women too (there is even a section in the book that describes how easy it is to adjust the patterns). There are other items to knit also: a child's vest, golf club covers, cabled muffler (beautiful for a woman too) and a cabled throw (absolutely elegant).

The designs featured are classic in their style and shape, and timeless in their appeal. Add to this styling the elegance of the luxury yarns that are used to knit up these gorgeous sweaters and the result is, truly, a simply beautiful sweater.

No, this is not your typical 'sweater for men' book. It begins with "Why a Men's Book" that describes the thought, detail and commitment to creating sweaters for men that are not fussy and complicated. Rather ones that are easy to knit, comfortable styles to wear but also have an interesting design detail.

But it is a fun book also, the authors include light-hearted stories about 'knitting for boyfriends' and the often unfortunate results. They also provide 'yarns' - short introductions to each garment that fondly describes the person that inspired its creation.

Then, as you turn the pages the inspiration begins. Each garment has a full page photograph that shows in vivid color the beauty and detail of each design. Keep in simple - the pattern instructions are written in an easy to follow, clear manner.

There is a chapter on "How to read a Tricoter Pattern" that provides a common sense, step-by-step approach for something that can often times be confusing. The book also includes sections on basic knitting informtion, how to take measurements, finishing techniques, general tips while knitting and tassel making instructions (for that gorgeous cabled throw).

This book, along with the authors first, Simply Beautiful Sweaters, are both a real treasure for knitters.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring all knitters, November 3, 2001

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Margaret Hansen (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men (Paperback)

Sweaters for Men is a beautiful book, excellent photographs. The directions are plain, clear and easy to follow. I liked the schematic that showed all increases, decreases, bind offs. I bought yarn at my local store and made a vest and have started a crew neck sweater. I will probably make two more sweaters from this book.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, March 28, 2005

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Jakee "iowa shopper" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Simply Beautiful Sweaters for Men (Paperback)

I was very excited to order this book to start making a sweater for my boyfriend. Unfortunately the book is full of sweater vests and only a few simple patterns. You could easily find similar patterns free online, so I definitely don't think it's worth the $35!