At the shop, we often get requests for simple men's sweaters. In addition to patterns written specifically with men in mind, we also like to tell people about some of our favorite women's sweaters. Some of the best men's sweaters I've ever seen started as "women's" patterns. Don't get hung up on the name of a pattern and you might find the perfect gift for the men in your life!
I just finished a wonderful sweater from this spring's Interweave, Notre Dame de Grace by Veronik Avery. Shown here on my Dad (happy birthday!), this is a great example of a simple woman's sweater reclaimed as an elegant garment for men. I left off the center button and tweaked the collar but otherwise, this sweater is almost exactly the same as written. You'd never know it's "supposed" to be for a woman; it looks great on my Dad!
ps: I substituted Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed for the called-for alpaca to get a more rustic, masculine look for the sweater. Don't forget about changing yarns and colors to totally revamp a sweater for anyone!
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