We have 7 free patterns to be released this Saturday, June 30th.
It’s a great issue with fun designs for you as the temps keep getting warmer!
We have:
- shawls
- a tank top
- a fun amigurumi whale mobile
- both knitting and crochet
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Quite a few patterns pitched to the ladies in female colors are really suitable for both genders. Check out Ravelry, searching with something like “polo shirt” or “t shirt” as your goal. There are hundreds if not thousands of patterns, and most go up to about 60 inches chest/bust measurement. Unless you chose something very fitted, the shaping is not going to vary between men’s and women’s patterns. Also, there are quite a few male designers and knitters on Ravelry, and you are sure to find things you like in their “”projects” pages. Good luck sith it!
PLEASE, START ADDING NEW PATTERNS FOR MEN! I am a man that loves to knit, but finding patterns for men is dubious, at best, and finding new patterns is even harder, and patterns for light-weight, summer clothes patterns done in fine, light-weight yarns such as cotton, linen, etc. is a complete dead end! There is a HUGE need for more knit and crochet patterns for men for EVERY season, as more and more men and boys are taking up the yarn arts. Men both need and WANT as much variety in clothing options as do their female counterparts, but no one is doing anything about it! So, will knotions.com come to the rescue for us men and boys? I subscribed with knotions in the hope that you will!
Thanks for your comment!
I’d love to. Honestly, I haven’t even received a single proposal from a designer for a man’s pattern. I’m sure it’s partly where I’m looking/posting but I also think there are a lot less designers making patterns for men.
But your comment has me thinking and I’ll really look into it.
Of course, if your have any advice or suggestions, I’d be all ears 🙂
Stephen West – Ravelry is a source of inspiration. As a senior citizen with a passion for textiles wonder why so many famous stores are limited in their colour range. Perhaps you could find one or two basic easy to follow patterns then edit them. Vary the basic pattern with bands of colour or decorative stitches.
Patterns based on modules can be adapted. Squares or rectangles can provide the basis for a simple geometric design. Minimum shaping.
Knit a basic top comprising two rectangles, the same for the front and back with a boat neckline. Progress to other necklines eg a notch. To make a larger top (jumper, waistcoat) add long thin rectangles at the sides. The two narrow side panels can be in a different colour or stitch. Study a few patterns on collars then adapt to a man’s size. Dressmaking patterns can help with the ideas especially the schematics,( diagrams).
I rarely follow a pattern but maybe waistcoats are a good starting point. I made 2-3 out of rectangles, one with 2 wide side panels. which have a slimming effect. I found Purl Soho basic waistcoat inspiring but there are no copyright issues with my work.
Anyway, with climate change, blankets will be useful. Sorry I do not have time to elaborate further. CC UK A few household items might be useful while waiting for designers to oblige. I do not recommend knitting elephant blankets out of stash unless you have oodles of time to spare. I suggest a man’s kimono style top made of square-rectangles, adding a panel of square-rectangles to make it bigger. With the right yarn, aran+ lightweight, user-friendly and a few simple sums, it need not take too long and with modules you can easily undo a section if not happy with it. With patchwork, be sure you can undo it easily please.
Thanks for your input!
I’m hoping to see more brightly-colored items given the latest palette from Pantone.
We’re limited to what gets submitted to us, but we’re very interested in a great variety!
I’m wondering if we should resurrect our color variations series where we explore what a design would look like in a variety of colors https://knotions.com/tag/color-variations/. Would that be helpful?
Resurrecting your color variation series would be awesome! I am one that has a hard time figuring out colors for the items I make, so I tend to use whatever color the designer used. 🙁
Cool – that’s great to hear. Thanks 🙂