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               <div class="title"><h1 class="page-title">Knitting for Men: 5 Perfect Patterns for Guys</h1>
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                           Wed, Jun 21, 17
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		     <p>We love our dads, husbands, brothers, nephews, grandfathers, and the other men in our lives! In honor of those loved ones, I choose five patterns that I think guys will like, and maybe actually wear.</p><p><div class="mlveda-image-wrapper-0 mlveda-image-wrapper-default"><amp-img   width="333px" height="500px"  layout="fill"  src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1252/4965/files/Father_s_Day_large.jpg?v=1498056014" class="mlveda-image" ></amp-img></div><br><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/churchmouse-boyfriend-watch-cap-pattern-only?variant=27454252038" >Churchmouse Boyfriend Watch Cap</a><br><br>Every Christmas, I knit a hat for my dad, which he looks forward to wearing and I look forward to knitting. I also knit hats for my brother, and he loves them. The favorite is the Watch Cap.</p><p>Knit this in <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/yarn/products/amano-warmi?variant=27312118150"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Amano Warmi in Toasted Coffee</a>, <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/yarn/products/malabrigo-rios?variant=31697416326" >Malabrigo Rios in Cirrus </a>Gray, <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/yarn/products/cascade-eco-duo-alpaca?variant=42860264902" >Cascade Eco Duo in </a>Chinchilla, or <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/yarn/products/cascade-220-heathers?variant=30241426118." >Cascade 220 Heathers in Midnight Heather (deep navy)</a>.<br><br><div class=""><amp-img   width="512px" height="640px"  layout="responsive"  src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1252/4965/files/30065_medium2_large.jpg?v=1497040759" class="mlveda-image" ></amp-img></div><br><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/debbie-bliss-broken-rib-cardigan-pattern-only?variant=27455488582" >Broken Rib Cardigan</a><br><br>A sweater can be a risky business, because you want your guy to wear it, and men are notoriously picky about handknit sweaters. Letting them choose the color is key; you might think he looks great in red, but does he agree? And choose a stitch pattern that he approves of. I love broken rib, which looks so great in the Broken Rib Cardigan. (I’ve got a <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/blogs/alpaca-direct-blog/knitting-for-men-the-broken-rib-stitch-pattern"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Broken Rib tutorial</a> for you on the blog, too!)<br><br><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/yarn/products/encore-mega?variant=31767434566" >Knit this in Encore Mega in Teal</a>. <br><br><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/free-patterns/products/universal-yarn-stadium-scarf-pattern?variant=45124922374"  rel="noopener noreferrer" ><div class=""><amp-img   width="400px" height="600px"  layout="responsive"  src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1252/4965/files/stadium_large.jpg?v=1502146523" class="mlveda-image" ></amp-img></div></a><br><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/free-patterns/products/universal-yarn-stadium-scarf-pattern?variant=45124922374"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Stadium Scarf—A Free Pattern</a><br><br>A sports-themed project is perfect for the fan in your household. This FREE scarf pattern covers all the bases; choose a favorite team’s colors and cast on! </p><p>Knit this project in <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/universal-yarn-uptown-spirit-stripes?variant=46276380166"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Universal Yarn Uptown Spirit Stripes</a> in your team's colors!</p><p><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/free-patterns/products/universal-yarn-making-tracks-hat-pattern?variant=45126222790"  rel="noopener noreferrer" ><div class="mlveda-image-wrapper-3 mlveda-image-wrapper-default"><amp-img   width="400px" height="463px"  layout="fill"  src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1252/4965/files/makingtracks_large.jpg?v=1502147398" class="mlveda-image" ></amp-img></div></a></p><p><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/collections/free-patterns/products/universal-yarn-making-tracks-hat-pattern?variant=45126222790"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Making Tracks: A FREE Pattern!</a></p><p>Self-striping yarn mixed with a pop of cream to really make this hat stand out from the crowd.</p><p>Knit this project in <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/universal-yarn-uptown-spirit-stripes?variant=46276380166"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Universal Yarn Uptown Spirit Stripes</a> in Personal Foul and <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/universal-yarn-uptown-worsted?variant=27332828550"  rel="noopener noreferrer" >Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted</a> in Cream.<br><br><div class="mlveda-image-wrapper-4 mlveda-image-wrapper-default"><amp-img   width="383px" height="382px"  layout="fill"  src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1252/4965/files/CabledSlipover_large.jpg?v=1498056253" class="mlveda-image" ></amp-img></div><br><a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/debbie-bliss-cabled-slipover-pattern-only?variant=27455517318" >Cabled Slipover</a><br><br>Finally, I couldn’t resist including a baby pattern. Your little guy will look so dapper in his Cabled Slipover Vest. Just darling!<br><br>Knit this project in <a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/debbie-bliss-baby-cashmerino?variant=30663718150" >Baby Cashmerino in Ecru</a> for the body and<a  href="https://www.alpacadirect.com/products/debbie-bliss-baby-cashmerino?variant=30678896006" > Baby Cashmerino in Lake</a> for the trim.</p><p>Cheers,</p><p><div class="mlveda-image-wrapper-5 mlveda-image-wrapper-default"><amp-img   width="165px" height="56px"  layout="fill"  src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1252/4965/files/1kcsig_b9c20cb7-6df8-4972-a858-5611e108da8c_large.jpg?v=1491940166" class="mlveda-image" ></amp-img></div></p>
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