Comments on: Man Sweater Annual

By: Merle

Merle — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:00:06 +0000

I am about to embark on my first sweater after 2 years of scarves and kitchen dishcloths … and there it is – the free Bernat pattern for Denim Style yarn! I am so glad to see someone had made it and it turned out great. You inspired

By: Julierose

Julierose — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:44:43 +0000

I am new to your site and must tell you that I LOVE the Street Smart Hoodie–and the color is spectacular on you. I have looked everywhere for the Patons “Street Smart” booklet and here, in SE CT it is nowhere to be found. Have you any suggestions? Come visit me…

By: Harpa J

Harpa J — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:29:52 +0000

What a great tradition!

By: robin

robin — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:19:20 +0000

I made my husband a sweater last January and am trying to find just the right yarn and pattern for this year’s sweater. He is picky about sweater patterns and yarns and he will reject designs based on criteria I would never think of (the cables look like they’re choking the model, was one rejection note.) The sweaters you picked are really nice!

By: amisha

amisha — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:09:53 +0000

i love the river forest gansey. but if anyone in our house will be wearing it, it will be me e is so firm about his plain sweaters! even a ribbed cuff gets a raised eyebrow. i am weaving in ends on another sweater for him… a redux of the EZ seamless hybrid… i definitely recommend that pattern for man-sweaters. #1 truly fits him better than anything else i’ve knit him.
can’t wait to see beau also… that color is beautiful!
xo

By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:16:37 +0000

You have proven that the sweater curse is a bunch of hodge podge. Those sweaters are very handsome. I can’t wait to see the finished 6th year sweater. Happy Anniversary!

By: Mintyfresh

Mintyfresh — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:34:55 +0000

I’d say that as you’ve matured as a knitter, the pieces have become more fitted and thus more wearable. All are great, of course! And though we can’t see Kris in the last shot, it’s clear he’s grown up a bit in the last 3 years, too.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:54:11 +0000

Good for you, Lolly! I need to start that tradition for my DH, too. However, he is a very tall and large man so I am a bit hesitant.

The last photo is very nice. Did you take that in your lightbox? I’m getting ready to make one of those using the directions you posted on your blog.

By: katie m.

katie m. — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:00:40 +0000

Such great sweaters — and a nice way to share your talents.

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:22:19 +0000

Oh that River Forest Gansey is one of my all time favorites. I haven’t made it yet, but I really want to make it for my son. He’s 13 and hasn’t started his growth spurt, so I’m afraid to make it until he’s done with that!