Debbie Stoller knows that at least half the projects women knit are intended for the men in their lives. She also knows that knitting for a boyfriend or husband or father is full of pitfalls. The answer Son of Stitch ‘N Bitch, the hip, smart knitter’s guide to knitting for men. A “knitting superstar” (San
Debbie Stoller knows that at least half the projects women knit are intended for the men in their lives. She also knows that knitting
for a boyfriend or husband or father is full of pitfalls. The answer Son of Stitch ‘N Bitch, the hip, smart knitter’s guide to knitting for men.
A “knitting superstar” (San Francisco Chronicle) and author of the New York Times bestselling Stitch ‘N Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook and other Stitch ‘N Bitch books, Debbie Stoller combines fashion savvy with uncommon knitting sense. Here’s how to get the right sweater measurement (because size definitely matters)—and why never to bring him along to pick out the yarn. Why “what’s your favorite color” is a dangerous question—and how you can’t go wrong with luxury yarns for even the most rugged of boyfriends. Best of all, here are 45 edgy, hipster patterns that are guy-vetted and approved, many designed by male master-knitters or women with men as design partners. Here’s the Night & Day double-sided Brooklyn Bridge scarf. The Biker Boy sweater with a patch on the shoulder to protect against messenger bag wear and tear. Lucky Socks—think rat pack at the casino. Skull Isle Cap & Mitts. The Ernie sweater. Hangover Helpers—stuffed plush “beermeister” and “whiskey bottle” pillows. The Retropolitan Cardigan, with a geek-chic take on Mr. Rogers. Plus Man Hands (fingerless gloves), a Hackie Sack Hoodie, Pinup Girl Illusion scarf (oh, behave!), and more.
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Despite the reviews, I bought this book and I am really glad I did. I ended up liking most of these patterns and loving a few of them. The skull stuff is awesome. I am a 41 year old female and will make them for myself. The Celtic Aran is not wonderful in the colors they did but would be amazing in a black and grey. I will be making this for my 47-yr-old husband.Some stuff is odd, fun or juvenile but there is a lot more in this book than these things. In fact, the reason I decided to buy this book was because I had just…
Best book for men’s patterns Great book! I borrowed this from my local library and liked it so much I had to get my own copy from Amazon. There are many great items that any guy would wear.The only disappointment I found is that in attempting to recreate the argyle scarf on the front cover, the color chart was too small to read. Trying to use it was so frustrating! When I try to make the scarf again, I will definitely enlarge that chart.
Meh. Ok, there aren’t as many errors as there are in “The Happy Hooker”, but the book was still rather… meh. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table particularly. I’m talking both pattern-wise and idea/inspiration-wise. It’s basically a knitting book with “FOR MEN” hastily scrawled in at the last moment. Some of the ideas that are original are just… lame. The shelf life of their humor and/or irreverence doesn’t last much past glancing at the picture.Despite getting this book for…