Kristin Spurkland
THE KNITTING MAN(UAL) presents a dynamic collection of clothing and accessories that regular guys actually want to wear. Designed to appeal to both male and female knitters, the 20+ projects are based on traditional silhouettes interpreted with modern colors and construction. Reflecting author Kristin Spurkland's Scandinavian roots, with a little vintage inspiration woven in, these straight-up and stylish projectsâ€šÃ„Ã®Nordic Hats, Sleeveless Hoodie, Go Anywhere Gloves, Saturday Morning Slippers, Retro Vest, Everyday Sweater, and moreâ€šÃ„Ã®range in complexity for knitters of all skill levels. Featuring technique photographs, clear instructions, and options for customizing yarn colors and pattern styles, THE KNITTING MAN(UAL) is a must-have guide that women will love to knit fromâ€šÃ„Ã®and men won't be embarrased to buy.Reviewsâ€šÃ„ÃºNo tacky fitted sweaters or his-and-her vests here. These patterns were created by the designer and knitting teacher after a male student told her about his frustration with male patterns. From hiking socks to a sporty pullover, these patterns scream practicality and casual-cool.â€šÃ„Ã¹â€šÃ„Ã®Foreword Magazine â€šÃ„ÃºBasics for men with a contemporary twistâ€šÃ„Ã®THE KNITTING MAN(UAL) offers a smart collection sure to inspire anyone who knits.â€šÃ„Ã¹ â€šÃ„Ã®Leigh Radford, author of AlterKNITS and One Skeinâ€šÃ„ÃºChock full of creative styles and classic knits--with valuable tips and tricks throughoutâ€šÃ„Ã®THE KNITTING MAN(UAL) is a definite go-to collection for any guy who knits.â€šÃ„Ã¹ â€šÃ„Ã®Michael del Vecchio, author of Knitting with Balls: A Hands-on Guide to Knitting for the Modern Manâ€šÃ„ÃºKristin Spurkland is one of the freshest and most exciting knitting designers today, with a keen sense of what's modern and wearable. I'm constantly amazed by her work.â€šÃ„Ã¹ â€šÃ„Ã®Debbie Stoller, editor-in-chief and co-publisher of BUST magazine and author of the Stitch 'n' Bitch seriesâ€šÃ„ÃºI love this book and I want to knit everything in it. It's a pleasure to see knitted classics that are as fresh and thoughtfully designed as the ones here. Kristin Spurkland's THE KNITTING MAN(UAL) will be treasured by guy and girl knitters for a long, long time.â€šÃ„Ã¹ â€šÃ„Ã®Pam Allen, creative director at Classic Elite Yarns
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The Knitting Man(ual): 20+ Projects for Guys