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Knits men want : the 10 rules every woman should know before knitting for a man : plus the only 10 patterns she'll ever need / Bruce Weinstein ; photographs by Jared Flood. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1584798408 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781584798408 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 127 p. : col. ill.
- Publisher: New York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2010.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses (p. 124). |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Knitting. Men's clothing. Sweaters. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 746.4320432 Wei | 31681002066314 | NONFICPBK | Checked out | 11/15/2025 |
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"For as long as women have been knitting, they?ve been knitting garments for men?only to have men hide their lovingly created pieces in drawers and closets. Men aren?t being intentionally cruel; they?re just not comfortable in knitwear made with bright colors, itchy yarn, or flashy designs. In this book, the author presents ten hilarious essays, each based on a rule that helps women knit for men successfully."--Amazon. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.For as long as women have been knitting, theyâve been knitting garments for menâonly to have men hide their lovingly created pieces in drawers and closets. Men arenât being intentionally cruel; theyâre just not comfortable in knitwear made with bright colors, itchy yarn, or flashy designs.Â
So whatâs a knitter to do? Understand the male psyche, says knitting instructor Bruce Weinstein. In Knits Men Wan he presents ten hilarious essays, each based on a rule that helps women knit for men successfully. âMen Are Babiesâ explains why guys need to wear soft fabrics. âMen Hate Fittingsâ describes how to create a sweater based on one thatâs in his wardrobe. Following each essay is a timeless master pattern, from socks, hats, and scarves to an array of sweaters, all in a range of sizes and most written for multiple gauges. With this book in hand, women finally have the secret to knitting garments that men will appreciate and actually wear. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.For as long as women have been knitting, theyâve been knitting garments for menâonly to have men hide their lovingly created pieces in drawers and closets. Men arenât being intentionally cruel; theyâre just not comfortable in knitwear made with bright colors, itchy yarn, or flashy designs. 
So whatâs a knitter to do? Understand the male psyche, says knitting instructor Bruce Weinstein. In Knits Men Wan he presents ten hilarious essays, each based on a rule that helps women knit for men successfully. âMen Are Babiesâ explains why guys need to wear soft fabrics. âMen Hate Fittingsâ describes how to create a sweater based on one thatâs in his wardrobe. Following each essay is a timeless master pattern, from socks, hats, and scarves to an array of sweaters, all in a range of sizes and most written for multiple gauges. With this book in hand, women finally have the secret to knitting garments that men will appreciate and actually wear.
