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Men's cardigans in knitwear

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There are more and more men who knit and crochet, but it is still a hobby primarily dominated by women. Fortunately, most men are lucky enough to know a woman who loves handicrafts, and if they are really lucky, they have the opportunity to get a knitted sweater or similar made. Knitted socks and men's sweaters are also popular gifts for men, while knitted cardigans are often overlooked. It's a shame because a cardigan is often more versatile than a sweater.

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Choosing yarn for knitted cardigans

Knitted socks and sweaters are often saved for winter because they are too warm for the summer months. Here, a cardigan is more versatile as it can also be worn on cool summer evenings when it's nice to have something to throw over a t-shirt.

If you want to make a cardigan more suitable for summer, you can advantageously choose a yarn quality that is a blend of wool and cotton. Cotton is not as warm as wool yarn, making it suitable for the summer months. However, if you want to make a really warm cardigan for winter, you can certainly use 100% wool yarn.

Achieve the perfect fit

Fit is crucial when knitting clothing, so it's a good idea to test your gauge before starting the project. You do this by making a small gauge swatch to test if it matches the gauge in the pattern. If you knit too tightly, it will be too small, requiring you to switch to a larger needle. If you knit too loosely, the swatch will be too large, so you'll need to switch to a smaller needle.

For the best results, we recommend using the original yarn from Mayflower. This will make it easier to achieve the correct gauge, resulting in a better overall fit so your cardigan will have the perfect fit.

Mayflower has been supplying yarn for knitting and crochet since 1951. We love fibers and colors, knitting and crochet, crafting with care and free-style creativity. We have a wide, colorful assortment with lots of delicious yarn qualities and don't compromise on quality.

Our universe of free patterns is constantly growing with both timeless designs and beautiful retro. There's room and space to cultivate creativity at full throttle.

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