Knitting patterns – menswear

Warmth, comfort, versatility and style! Discover a world of vintage men's knitted patterns to create a look for a new confident you (with or without pipe).

Sweater with polo neck

Sweater with polo neck, Patons Double Quick Knitting, No. 773, P & B Wools. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The secret to looking effortlessly dashing? Our sweater with polo neck knitting pattern – a new must-have, sexy-casual addition to your wardrobe.

Suggested yarn: 23 oz. PATONS DOUBLE QUICK Knitting
Needle size: Two No. 6 and two No. 4 BEEHIVE needles, set of four No. 8 QUEEN BEE needles with points at both ends, measured by BEEHIVE gauge. A BEEHIVE cable needle. Two BEEHIVE stitch-holders.
Measurements: To fit 38 – 40 inch chest. Length from top of shoulder, 24 ins. Sleeve seam, 18 ins.
Tension: 4 ½ sts. and 5 ½ rows to one square inch on No.4 needles, measured over stocking stitch.

Pullover

Pullover, Patons Double Quick Knitting, No. 773, P & B Wools. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Stylish, comfortable and practical. Mix some paint, fix a gate post, write a letter – you can do all manner of manly activities in this attractive knitted pullover.

Suggested yarn: 13 oz. PATONS DOUBLE QUICK Knitting
Needle size: Two No. 6 and two No. 4 BEEHIVE needles, set of four No. 6 BEEHIVE needles with points at both ends, measured by BEEHIVE gauge. A BEEHIVE cable needle.
Measurements: To fit 38 – 40 inch chest. Length from top of shoulder, 24 ins.
Tension: 4 ½ sts. and 5 ½ rows to one square inch on No.4 needles, measured over stocking stitch.

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Background image: Fashion in Motion: SIBLING, 2014. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London 

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