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Knitted men's sweater

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It's always a pleasure to knit for others, and the joy is even greater when you can bring happiness with your handiwork. At Mayflower, you can find a wealth of different patterns for knitted sweaters for men. All patterns are free, and you can download them freely.

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    Peter sweater

    Yarn + Pattern

    From 105.00 USD

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    Nikolaj sweater

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    From 45.00 USD

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Choosing yarn for a men's sweater

A sweater only becomes comfortable to wear if you have chosen the right yarn. In all patterns, we have recommended a specific yarn quality, and you will achieve the best result by using the original yarn.

When choosing a pattern, it's a good idea to pay attention to whether the sweater is knitted in pure wool yarn or if it involves a yarn quality that also contains cotton. A sweater in pure new wool is luxurious and soft, but it's also warm. Of course, this isn't necessarily a disadvantage, but you can also opt for a more moderate sweater if you choose a yarn type that includes cotton.

When selecting yarn for a sweater, it's also important to consider the yarn's washing recommendations. Some yarns can only tolerate hand washing, but not everyone has the patience for this in everyday life. If you or the recipient of your sweater falls into this category, you should choose a sweater made from superwash-treated wool yarn, which can be both machine washed and tumble dried.

Giving a men's sweater as a gift

Men can be difficult to buy gifts for, but a knitted sweater for an important man in your life can easily be the perfect solution to the gift dilemma. A handmade sweater will always be more personal than a purchased one, and you will undoubtedly invest many hours of work and thought into the project.

It can be challenging to knit a sweater intended as a gift because you don't have the opportunity to test the sweater's size along the way. If you struggle to choose between two different sizes, it's always a good idea to opt for the larger option. It's better to have room for a shirt underneath the sweater than for it to fit too snugly.

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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