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Knitting is your hobby and you are looking for patterns for men's jackets? Here at Crazypatterns you'll find the right patterns for different styles. Whether you're looking for a traditional jacket, a waistcoat, a cardigan or a cardigan for everyday use. You're sure to find what you're looking for in our range. Even if you have just discovered your love for knitting, you will easily be able to knit the perfect jacket for you with our patterns for beginners. All you need are embroidery needles in different gauges (these are usually available in sets) and the right wool. For advanced knitters and professionals who already have knitting in their blood, we at Crazypatterns also have the right level of difficulty. In addition to our knitting patterns for men's jackets, we have many other exciting knitting patterns that you are sure to enjoy. There are also lots of free knitting patterns that you can easily download.
Cardigans are a perfect companion, especially for the cold season, because unlike a jumper, for example, the built-in button placket or zip allows them to be opened and closed at will, depending on how warm or cold you are. The classic cardigan is absolutely suitable for everyday wear and gives every look that certain something extra and can be worn with any other garment. If you're looking for something a little more traditional, a traditional cardigan is also a good choice. A cardigan is best worn on balmy autumn days or in the cold winter in combination with a warm jumper.
Show more »Most of our patterns are designed for all common men's sizes. This is already shown on the overview pages of the respective pattern. So you can choose the one that suits you best.
Self-knitted men's jackets are also a good gift, for example for Christmas or birthdays. Take a look around and find the right patterns to knit your favourite men's jacket!
Use different colours and patterns to create stylish and colourful cardigans that keep you cosy and warm in winter. Do you want your cardigan to be subtle and in natural tones, or do you want it to be a little more colourful? Crazypatterns provides you with user-friendly patterns that explain each step with the help of text and pictures and also show you exactly which needle size and accessories you need. You can always choose the colour and pattern of the wool you want to use. On the introduction page you can also find out how difficult the chosen pattern is and whether it is suitable for your level of expertise.
Men are known to have a different perception of beautiful or stylish clothing than women. It is therefore a good idea to ask in advance whether and which details and embellishments should be used, or whether the cardigan should rather be worn plain. Graphic patterns, simple designs in plain colours or a few individual, discreet highlights in the form of buttons or a leather strap always look quite good when knitting men's cardigans.
Patterns always happen when you knit. No matter whether you intend them or not. It depends not only on which wool and needle you use, but also on whether you knit your work loosely or tightly.
The basic method of knitting is right-to-left knitting. The pattern that is created is already a real eye-catcher. A right-hand stitch is achieved by pulling the yarn from behind through the stitch lying on the needle. For a purl stitch, the thread is pulled through the stitch from the front so that the new thread lies on the front of the stitch.
Another well-known pattern is the cable pattern, which is especially popular with beginners, as it can be knitted for simple works such as scarves or hats.
In the ear pattern, so called because of its resemblance to grain, there are different types such as the wheat, oat and barley stalk patterns. These hardly appear in the fashion world today and are therefore mainly used for traditional dresses.
The well-known drop stitches are achieved by dropping individual stitches. The resulting pattern is holey and translucent. The fabric appears light and is therefore easy to wear in summer.
When knitting a traditional costume pattern, such as here in one of our patterns for a traditional costume cardigan, elements such as cables, bead patterns or diamonds often appear in natural colours such as grey, brown and green.
One of the finer works is the lace pattern. This is achieved with the help of a needle. Start in the middle and work outwards in an oval, round or square shape. This is how the knitting pattern gradually develops.
Once you have laid your first stitches, you will quickly understand what is important when knitting. Of course, as a beginner you first have to learn which stitches to do first and how they work. That's why we have provided you with user-friendly patterns for beginners that explain each step in detail and show you how your work should look with the help of pictures. That way, you'll know immediately if you've done something wrong. Each tutorial also tells you what needle size, wool and accessories you need for your chosen project.
If you need help, are not sure about the right choice of wool or are looking for tips and tricks for your craft, you can visit our forum. Here you can exchange ideas with others who already have experience or, like you, have just discovered knitting. You can also get helpful tips and share pictures of your finished work.
You already have experience in knitting and know exactly how to place which stitch? Perfect! At Crazypatterns, we have a wide range of advanced knitting tutorials for you to get creative with. Why not try your hand at a sporty men's cardigan with a textured pattern and set-in sleeve, or a men's waistcoat in a ribbed textured pattern and patch pockets. How about something more traditional? We have a wide selection of men's traditional cardigans to suit every taste. No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find it here. Just like the beginners' patterns, the advanced patterns explain in detail and with the help of pictures how to go about making your desired project.
Our patterns will not only help you to knit chic men's jackets, we also have many other knitting patterns on our site. Take a look and let the many ideas inspire you.
The most important things you need for knitting are knitting needles in different thicknesses and wool. If you have a large project you want to tackle, make sure you have enough wool and that you don't run out halfway through the project. If you have chosen one of our tutorials, it will also tell you exactly what accessories you need.
Have you just discovered your new hobby and haven't really got the hang of it yet? Then we've got some free knitting tutorials to get you started. All you need is an account with Crazypatterns. You don't have to spend any money! An account with us is also helpful for you if you get stuck and need help from other, already experienced, knitting enthusiasts. In our forum, users meet for a lively exchange of ideas, upload their works there and are sure to help you if you get stuck. Alternatively, you can also visit our Crazypatterns Facebook page.
To download the knitting pattern you have chosen, you first need an account on Crazypatterns. When you top up your account, you will receive a 5% discount on each tutorial. Of course, you can also pay with one of the other payment methods offered. When you have found the tutorial you want, you will already see the price and the skills you need for it on the introduction page. To buy the tutorial, simply press the blue button or place it in your shopping basket to continue shopping and pay for all the tutorials together at the end. When you are finished with your little shopping trip, a small prompt appears, which you confirm with "Ok". The corresponding amount will then be debited from your account and your desired guide will be downloaded automatically. You will now be asked whether you would like to receive the file as a ZIP or PDF file. Of course, you can also download both versions. If you delete your file by mistake, you can simply download it again. Each purchased or downloaded file remains with you. Now all you have to do is open the file or unpack the ZIP and get started immediately.
You know how to knit and have already produced your own works, the patterns for which you would now like to pass on to others? You're very welcome! As a Crazypatterns member, you have the opportunity to share your own patterns on the platform. It is entirely up to you whether you want to provide patterns for free or whether you want to be paid for them. All you have to do is create an account.
When creating your knitting patterns, make sure that you write them as comprehensibly as possible and include enough pictures. This will help users to recreate your work and you will then receive good reviews from the community. Positive reviews help you to get more buyers and thus sell more tutorials. Please only post your own tutorials and do not copy from others. You wouldn't want anyone to take your patterns and pass them off as their own. When you have understood everything and are ready, you can upload your first tutorial. We will check it in the next step and if everything is ok, it can be bought by other users.
The advantages of selling your tutorials through Crazypatterns are great! For example, you only need to create your tutorial once and upload it free of charge, and the sale takes place multiple times and fully automatically. You don't have to worry about anything. Even if you are offline, the sale continues. There are no additional costs for you! You can find more information and your advantages at a glance here.
Basically, knitting is a very simple and beginner-friendly hobby. Yes, it's almost meditative once you've got the right moves down pat. If you can also make your own jackets, socks, scarves, hats or the like with it, it definitely has its advantages. With our patterns for beginners and advanced knitters, you have the opportunity to work your way into the art of knitting and produce many works. The detailed texts and the many pictures in the patterns should leave no questions unanswered. If you prefer to learn the first steps with videos, we have uploaded some tutorials for you on our YouTube channel.
In addition, we have many step-by-step patterns in our range that show you what is important when knitting, which hand movements are important and which technical terms you should know in order to be able to learn your new hobby properly. All our patterns come from Crazypatterns users and all of them started out small. So even though you might be a little overwhelmed at first, check out our comprehensive tutorials and you'll soon realise that knitting isn't rocket science. To download them, all you need to do is create an account and you'll have access to our entire range. By the way: not all of our patterns are available for a fee. We have countless knitting patterns that you can download completely free of charge and use again and again.
The overview pages of our patterns also show you directly which knitting needles and which accessories you need for your desired instruction and whether it is suitable for your previous knowledge. If you get stuck despite our comprehensive and detailed tutorials, you can always ask for help in our forum or on our Facebook page. In the forum and on Facebook, our community is always eager to answer your questions and to exchange ideas with you about knitting.
Do you have questions or suggestions for the Crazypatterns team? Do you need help or have questions that have not yet been answered? Then take a look at our support page. Maybe you will find the answer to your question there. If that's not the case, you can always ask us for advice by email.