Sweaters Books

i had to watch the film for this in elementary school once or twice, so when i read it i have the voice of the narrator in my head. but, as all of the other reviews have said (making this repetitive and somewhat unnecessary) it is a classic children's book. it encapsulates the tension between Quebec and Ontario, that still exists today, but not as much i think. I'm not at all into hockey myself, but am around hockey players so have been exposed to it in some form or another all my life, which might be why i relate to it. but hockey player or not pretty much anyone can relate as its about a kid not getting what he wants and having to cope. and if you don't read it, at least go watch the short film, which is debatably better (or that might just be my preference as i saw the film first).

The story started out great. A little boy who wanted to be like his Hockey idol. He had always worn the same jersey for years, but this year his Mom bought him a jersey from a different team. He was not happy. But he wears the jersey anyway. The ending is what was weird. It was like it was missing some pages or something. It just didn't end well in my opinion.

The Hockey Sweater is a book that I grew up loving and when I entered Teacher's College (Primary) I made it priority to have it in my library. I have found the book is excellent to read to students of all ages. The religious connotation is not a problem for public schools as long as a pre-intro is given to tell children that the Quebe education system was for the majority made up of Catholic schools.
Living in a different country where ice hockey is not well known it has been a perfect book to describe hockey, which I get a lot of questions about. For the older students I have used it too describe the hidden cultural tension that exists behind the sport. I.E. the french and english rivalary and then expanded this to incorporate how rugby for example is similar when we look at New Zealand...North and South Island or even in a larger context....New Zealand versus Australia.

what i thought would be a great book for my 2 hockey players ( ages 6 + 9), we were all dissapointed in the ending. the story builds as the boy is the only one with a different sweater from everyone else. Instead of something great happening to him, it ends with him in church praying that moths eat the sweater. period , thats the end. not very inspirational for your kids. want a great hockey book? get "The Magical Hockey Stick" its great!

The Hockey Sweater is such a nice little childrens book that can melt the heart of any hockey fan no matter how old. The book is great for young people, the illustrations are adorable and there is some hockey history laid in the book as well. It is a nice look back on a semi-forgotten time and it is nice to introduce old-school hockey to the youngsters. I am going to read this book to my nephew once he is old enough and if that is not recommendation enough to get your hands on this book yourself, then I am lost for words.

I love this book! It's as simple as that. I love the dogs (how did the photographer get them to do that?), I love to look at the handsome (the "take home to met the folks" type) male models, and most of all I love the patterns. There is something for every experience level, from small/easy dog toys to a sweater that incorporated cables AND fair isle, which will be my first project as soon as I finish my current project. (I can't wait) I've read a few tutorials in the front of a few knitting books in my time, and this one is very well written, with easy to understand sizing charts for men and for dogs, both of which can be hard to find.

You won't be disappointed.

Great book. Loved it. Many neat patterns for guys, as well for their four-legged pals, the dogs. An ideal book for any dude who knits. Entertaining to read, and easy to follow the various patterns and instructions.

My DH recently had knee surgery. To alleviate his boredom during recovery, I quickly taught him to knit, and ordered this book and The Knitting Man(ual): 20+ Projects for Guys to help him along (and keep him out of my organized knitting reference library!)

DH disliked The Knitting Man(ual) and considered the patterns "impractical." He didn't like its rolled-neck, -sleeved, -waisted sweater (tho' there's a similar one in this book), or one featuring a "too-wide" boat neck. He also didn't like The Knitting Man(ual)'s minimalist instructions. The other book was written by a woman, and DH felt it presented a limited view that all men who knit are of a single young, urban, artsy demographic. (I, however, am keeping that book for its top-down hat pattern, and its sock patterns, since it's already here.) DH did like its hiking sock pattern.

But THIS book - written by male and female knitters - really fueled DH's knitting frenzy. Although he would never wear the Rasta hat on the cover, he immediately considered making it without the curlicues. He loved many of the other designs, particularly the colorwork ones, and wondered out loud how they would look in such-and-such different colors.

DH found the instructions (including "Western," "Eastern," and "Combined" knitting techniques - i.e., English/German, Crossed, and Eastern Uncrossed) to be in-depth, easy to understand, and well-illustrated. Being a Combination knitter myself, I was glad this book presented such "open-minded" instructions from which a beginner could choose what happened to be most comfortable.

DH thinks the photos are good, and the designs are "practical" and "wearable," yet not ultra-conservative. He said the other book was "trying too hard to look cool" whereas this one showed realistic models in realistic - yet creative - clothing.

As he paged through it, DH stated that he would be comfortable wearing any of the designs (with some modifications) whereas he would only wear one or two things out of the other book. This book made him want to MAKE these items, too - as well as several items for our beloved rescue Doberman, Emma. He has several projects now in mental queue...

The only reason he gave this book four stars out of five is because he felt many of the patterns were high on the difficulty scale (multiple colors) for someone without a lot of knitting experience - yet those are the designs he likes the most, too. After looking at it, I (a more experienced knitter) feel it offers a very wide range of projects, from easy to thought-provoking. Annie Modesitt's authorship is evident.

The range of sizes for both humans and dogs is from XXS to XXXL (humans to XXXXL), with great measurement charts. There are brief instructions for using stitch markers, working from charts, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, cable cast-on, intarsia, double knitting, steeking, short rows, cabling without a cable needle, knitting a tube with two circular needles, i-cord, sewing in a zipper, seaming, and three-needle bind-off; there is also a knitting term glossary. The instruction illustrations are clear, as are the pattern charts.

Projects include: many differing human and dog sweaters, dog kerchief, dog toy, a dog bed, a dog "sofa," human toe-up socks, dog cuff-down mutt-luks, a dog treat bag (so handy for clicker training!), mitered dog blanket, human funky Fair Isle hat, double-knit hemp leash (for which DH is already planning to raid my stash), doggie saddlebags, a simple human scarf and hat, cabled vests for humans and dogs, and the Rasta items on the cover.

Both dog and human models are attractive and friendly looking. The presentation is excellent. I personally find some of these designs to be more "artsy" than the OTHER book (though I also like this one better), which just goes to show you: it is hard for a woman to choose a knitting pattern - or knitting BOOK - for a man. Best just to teach them to knit and let them make their own knitted items!

Even the introduction is witty and made DH laugh.

I bought this book after seeing one of the hats on "Knitty Gritty" and was not disappointed. The designs are wearable and just beautiful, and instructions are clear and thoughtfully given. There are many sweater designs here that I will eventually knit up. Can't wait.

It is so hard to get decent knitting patterns for men --this book delivers. The doggie patterns are cute too.

After many years of undertaking other martial arts, I've found myself having the opportunity to study Kendo. The club where I train has an emphasis on kata from the start of your training, and Budden's book provides nice clear illustrations of how to proceed with the long and short sword forms.

The pictures are clear, and the points of note useful when atempting to refine your practice. Overall a much better (and understandable) coverage of the kata than Ozawa's "Kendo: The definitive guide". The page lay-out includes both shidachi and uchidachi as they enter and exit, though I would have liked to have seen movement arrows (a la Yang, Jwing-Ming). Overall though, this has been a very useful purchace, and I recommend it for anyone interested in learning and refining their kendo kata.

but.. i would rather suggest dvd rather than trying to read and learn from any book. best way to learn kata is, of course, from sensei at dojo.

I found this to be a wonderful book. I recommend it for all kenshi who do not read Japanese but want to make a throrough study of kata. The author lays the groundwork for understanding the theory and spirit behind the kata as well as deatailng the movements.

This book contains detailed information on the kendo katas. It has all the notes one would like to have on how to perform each one. With this I do not need to worry about taking notes after classes and I can focus on performance. I especially like the shidachi and the uchidachi shown in opposing pages, so one can view the complete sequence at a glance. It also have interesting historical information with pictures. This book is a "must have" to practice far from Japan.

This is a very informative book for those kenshi studying the Nihon Kendo Kata. Most do not devote enough time to the study and practice of the kata and this book is a valuable aid for this purpose.

I was very excited to order this book to start making a sweater for my boyfriend. Unfortunately the book is full of sweater vests and only a few simple patterns. You could easily find similar patterns free online, so I definitely don't think it's worth the $35!

I love the simple patterns but the cost of the yarns recommended is really high. I know you can substitute yarns, but it's still quite expensive. Also, I wish there had been more sweaters on larger needles.

I got the book yesterday and my husband immediately picked out the cover sweater. I did a search for the yarn and found out that the sweater would cost $... to make. Other patterns use cashmere or pashimina which is also costly. I do like the schematics but I find it very boring to knit a seed stitch sweater even though the yarn is fabulous. Also, I wish they had included more bulky patterns. It will take months to knit a man's sweater on 8s.

I know the title says "Sweaters for Men", but women will love this book too. The structure and color of each sweater are lovely and the knitting is not too complicated.

Sweaters for Men is a beautiful book, excellent photographs. The directions are plain, clear and easy to follow. I liked the schematic that showed all increases, decreases, bind offs. I bought yarn at my local store and made a vest and have started a crew neck sweater. I will probably make two more sweaters from this book.

Don't Use my Sweater as a Towel is a ribald romp through the dating scene (ala L.A.), uncommitted relationships (and wanting to stay that way), pheromones (the kind that turn you on... and off), and the myriad of self-help relationship books that your local bookstore stocks for the unrequited.

In a long past (and when unmarried) time, the book's world too was mine. And in retrospect it is clear to me now that I, like many of the book's male subjects, was a jerk. This was not wholly a unilateral state of being. But my jerkiness was perhaps more grand, less kind, and certainly more regrettable than my partner's.

Kelton's book confirms my worst fears of the time. And that big fear was this: While I tried to appear cool and intelligent - as pathetic a "come on" as any - the drunk, the urban cowboy, the guy with sandals that looks like Jesus, the guy with the pimped-out car, and the guy who will eventually wipe his spermatozoa on his lover's sweater (hence the book's title), would get the attractive woman to his hotel room and have screaming sex while I would be left to sip my gin (hold the Vermouth please) alone in the lobby.

In this memoir, there are no stories of angry lovers ripping the still beating and bloody heart from their partner's chest, no revenge car sabotage, and no spirals into depression because of lost love and lost worlds. There is though a brutally honest account of a woman's search for a partner. A search for someone to love. And the desire to have love returned.

I really enjoyed this book. Jennifer Kelton provides an honest and fun perspective on the challenges of dating.

An unabashed, unashamed, uncensored, unapologetic look inside a woman's mind and psyche. One part Looking for Mr. Goodbar, one part An Unquiet Mind, one-hundred-percent revealing (if for nothing other than for the difference between what a woman and a man mean by the word, "friend").

This book is for anyone who is dating, male or female. Jennifer Kelton tells it like it is, and does not sugar coat it at all! She brings the reader through her own personal dating experiences... Don't Use My Sweater Like A Towel, is a great beach read for this summer

Loved this book. It is exactly what women need to hear about dating today. I really enjoyed Kelton's style. I recommend it!

Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the explanation of the 3 ways of knitting with beads. Would like to have seen more ideas for purses. Otherwise, well done with some beautiful examples. Good for all knitting levels.

I was looking for more on the instruction side of knitting with beads, not just patterns that utilize beads. The pictures weren't illuminated enough to see the garment or object. I guess I wouldn't recommend this one.

Thank you for this great book. Whether you are knitting in the beads or adding them on there are lots of projexts to choose from!

This is an absolutely marvelous book, and not only for intermediate to advanced knitters as advertised. I learned to knit last Christmas and have already completed the sweater pictured in the upper left corner of the cover and, while it was a bit of a challenge, it came out beautifully. The individual sections in this book cover different techniques for applying beadwork to knitting - each with very clear, easy to read, detailed instructions. Also, those of you who already sew or embroider will find some patterns with basic knitting techniques with the beadwork sewn or embroidered onto the finished project. The projects range from simple to very challenging, from scarves to hats to sweaters, from minimal beading to complex bead designs. What fun!

It is a great book for learning to knit with beads. It had all
the information I needed and great patterns to try. I have made
some really neat scarves and shawls using the patterns in the book.

I bought this book last summer and really enjoyed it. I have to admit that I don't think I will ever make the coasters or other small gadgety items, but I did make the lovely scarf for my guy and - oh, by the way - I did get the ring! Now happily married, I think I will make him the sweater! I thought it was a cute idea for a book and great for progressing someone from small easy projects to the big ones. I still think most of the patterns are really nice. Plus I really enjoyed giggling about the title and hiding it from him while I was knitting it. It made me smile and him too!

this is a neat little book that gave me some different ideas of things to make for the mr.

I bought this book a while ago when I was looking for some new inspiration. The title is what caught my attention. As I flipped through it, I noticed that the writers took the patterns and presented them step by step. They probably did this on purpose so someone who has wanted to knit something but wasn't sure how to could do it.

I made one of the projects for myself (in girlie colors of course) and the patterns are pretty easy to follow. Even if you're just starting out, this book is definitely worth having a look at.

Plenty of knitting guides provide sweater patterns: but how many key knitting projects to relationship-appropriate levels? When is it time to knit a mean a sweater, and when should one give a Movie Scarf? Warm up the relationship with a series of appropriately timed knitting projects to be gleaned from Never Knit Your Man a Sweater Unless You've Got the Ring! Both home knitters and collections catering to knitters will find the different approach pairs well with the book's 22 projects for all levels of commitment, casual to wedded.

Yes, the sweater myth is kind of cloying, but since it is used as a device to take a knitter through more advanced shapes and techniques, I was able to quickly get over that. Very little space is actually devoted to the myth anyway.

The book starts out with garter stitch coasters and works the reader up to an Aran cardigan, introducing a new technique with each project. Most every point on technique that I could think of for these projects is covered in the asides.

The photography in this book is great, as it is not just for inspiration, but also for details in the projects, for those that the written instructions may not be enough. (Everyone learns differently.)

The projects are great (with one notable exception.) Initially, I was put off by the coasters and laptop covers, thinking of them as the modern equivalent of the tea cozy; but then I remembered back to when I was a 10 year old knitting, these would be the kind of projects I would probably make. (Not that this book is aimed at 10 year olds.)

The only project that I do not see any man wearing (and if they did, it would truly be a sign of love) is the square neck vest. It just seems so dated to me, but that could just be my opinion. Everything else in the book is something that any man could wear.

The only other caution I would make with this book is the sizing. Most patterns are sized for small, medium, and large. No extra large. Just be aware of that beforehand.

I love this book, both for its patterns and its inspiration. I think it would be a great book for any guy that wanted to learn to knit. Just make sure you cover up the title.

This turned out to be a good purchase on many levels for me. The patterns are presented from easy to experienced, the text gives insight to the lives of the fiberists, and the pictures are very satisfying to puruse. Having just gotten into natural dyes over the past year, I also found some inspiration from some of the fiberists that were showcased in the book.

I used to visit New England sheep farms every year on a Wool Day tour that took you from farm to farm in New Hampshire. It was so wonderful. So I had to take a look at Candace Strick's tribute to New England Sheep Farns.

Handdyed country wools are used beautifully in this book to make 26 designs. But WHY I bought this book is due to one sweater alone, an indigo and natural design that has a pattern that combines both an Escher like mosaic with a Japanese or Islamic looking pattern. The patterns uses two variants of one motif, one with an added dark band. The use of two similar small patterns makes an overall larger design that is incredibly pleasing.

There are the usual picture sweaters here. The notes about the farms are fun to read if you love New England (ok, so I am homesick a bit.) All in all, a beautiful book with sweaters that would make elegant gifts.

Candace Strick is a talented hand knitter and designer who draws upon her many years of experience and expertise to present twenty-six classically handsome sweater patterns inspired by the unique qualities of the custom-dyed yearns from eight sheep farms across the New England countryside in Sweaters From New England Sheep Farms. Strick clearly explains how commercial yarns may be substituted for hand-dyed and blended yarns, and offers simple, easy-to-follow directions for following each of the patterns. Photos of finished sweater projects and the sheep farms enhanced her "knitter friendly" text. An ideal "how to" guide for beginners and an invaluable source of projects for experienced knitters as well, Sweaters From New England Sheep Farms is a "must" for anyone seeking a unique and satisfying needlecraft project.

This book is extremely well done; the sweater designs are superb, and there are several interesting techniques included with some of the designs. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I don't usually "read" knitting books, but the author's descriptions of her visits to the various farms are really interesting and fun to read. The accompanying photographs are excellent. I also really appreciated the inclusion of substitute yarn suggestions for those of us who might not have access to the specialty yarns used in the book. This book is a terrific addition to my knitting library, and I hope to purchase more of her books in the future.

Great patterns by a master knitter emlivened by the most wonderful wool yarns searched out by the author from New England artisans. A definite must-have book for your knitting library.

I expected to receive a book with patterns and directions to knit projects...This showed stitch patterns and I am not creative enough to use them with projects like sweaters scarfs etc..

If you are just getting started knitting or if you like making simple patterns out of creative yarns this is not the book for you but if you have been knitting for a long time and love adding your own touch to tried and true patterns you will love this. The book is just a book of knitting stitches with instructions for creating them --- no scarves, mittens, sweaters or anything else, just patterns. But the patterns are wonderful. Many I have never seen anywhere other than in this book.

The photography is great and all the designs are charted which I love. Much as I appreciate Barbara Walker's books I much prefer reading charts to following line by line directions.

I have a cardigan pattern that I love and have made many times through the years. Since buying this book I have made my tried and true pattern several times using new stitch designs from this book and every one of them is just lovely and completely unique. If you are not adventurous there are other books for you but this is an excellent book for the knitter with a sense of adventure.

Have been knitting for just a few months and as an artist I wanted a book to spur my imagination. I checked this book out at the library and decided to purchase mainly because of the photos. The instructions included with each pattern are presented with just a chart, so I have been cross-referencing with Barbara Walker's Treasury books. Also, the sections on lace and openwork are FABULOUS! But, it may take some time for me to figure them out as the charts are confusing (remember I'm new to knitting).

As all knitters know, knitting is reported to consist of only two stitches. But what do you do when you've got thoses two down pat? The book Beautiful Knitting Patterns offers over 250 ways to put your skills to better use. Each two page spread has four to six patterns shown in a color photo sample and a chart with instructions. The photos are excellent quality; the charts are easily read and the instructions are clear.

I recommend this for anyone who has already made a few scarves and is ready to try their hand at something more interesting than stockinette, rib or garter stitch. Hone your skills by making more interesting scarves or try your hand at a sampler afghan. For those who are already on to making sweaters, this book is a handy resource tailor made to be your muse.

One final note: Anyone looking for a gift for any knitter- look no further.

I obviously did not read the description very well as I thought I'd be getting patterns of things to make, not just stitch samples. I think this book is more for a knitter who modifies existing patterns or who makes up their own designs.

It's a spectacular collection of articles, and if color is your main interest in knitwear, you'll love it. That the articles are dated is of no real importance compared to the dazzle of the techniques and ideas... exactly what we expect from Threads books. I wouldn't let it out of my sight. Only the Tone Takle books even come close for inspiration and appeal, in my opinion. Get it. Get it. : )

This book is one I couldn't put down, kept up my interest throughout. Explains in full detail while also providing great photos and drawings in color that are simple to follow. You will be amazed at the wonderful results. This undoubtedly will be a classic in the years to come. It teaches all you need to know in learning how to utilize different colors and yarn for your knitwear. I would love to rate this higher than 5 stars.

Included among the chapters are many various styles of sweaters, sweater coats, children sweaters, Norwegian Sweaters, and even cardigan borders in detail, or knitting without patterns at all, and even knitting your own color picture graph without any difficulty. Color blending so easy, you will find it hard to believe that you can do it as quickly as you do.
Also included, Embellished Children's Sweaters, an elephant, a ghost, a dinosaur and believe it or not, a "cute" snake.

Also included, a great section on Charting Lace, picturing Alice Starmore's design "Flying Birds", and how to accomplish the task of charting lace.

Terrific chapter by Nancy Marchant teaching the three basic techniques of Intarsia knitting, including wonderful photos and diagrams showing how to do perform this amazing art.

Ribbing that holds it shape, hems and pockets, and much,, much more.
This is a wonderful knitting book that should be in every knitter's library. This one is a keeper.

Beeeeautiful, Wonderful, easily read and Understood....and at my age that's not always done. Arrived in great condition...just wish they could tell me how to make time to do everything it's got clicking in my brain.

This knitting book is unlike any of the others that I own. This one deals with color combinations. There is a beautiful coat sweater they show but do not give the direction on making it which I wish they had. Just seeing that made me want to make one in the future my own way. Its a beautiful book.

Since it is an inspirational book full of colors and techniques, my mind relaxed into a creative mode.