Gift Ideas for the Gentlemen in Your Life

Dear users, dear authors,
you surely know some nice gentlemen who would appreciate a lovely gift. A grandfather, friend, partner, father, acquaintance, or nice coworker—I’m sure you can think of one or two.
In this thread, you’ll find great ideas and patterns that are perfectly suited for them. Just stay tuned.

@Authors
Please post patterns here that fit the theme. Links, images, and text—along with information on materials, difficulty level, technique, and what makes the pattern special—must, of course, be included.

Men will enjoy wearing this beanie too. A specific arrangement of half double crochet, single crochet, and front/back post double crochet creates this beautiful pattern. The pattern goes up to a head circumference of 61 cm.



Click here to go to the pattern:


Required materials:

• depending on head circumference, approx. 80 g–95 g yarn for hook size 4 (e.g., "Soft Baby Soft Magic" by Ice Yarns with a yardage of 230 m/100 g)
• crochet hook size 4

The ANSGAR set is a wonderful duo for nice, modern gentlemen, consisting of a loop scarf and a matching hat! The textured relief pattern is the main eye-catcher here. Knitted from soft merino wool, your men will love this set! A wonderful and personal gift. And if you start knitting right away, there’s still enough time before Christmas!
Material: Arroyo by Malabrigo (or 6-ply sock knitting yarns) and knitting needles sizes 3.5 and 4.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the loop scarf:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/13736/strickanleitung-boyfriend-loop-der-loop-fuer-den-mann
The knitting pattern for the hat is available here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/20849/strickanleitung-boyfriend-muetze-die-muetze-fuer-den-mann-einheitsgroesse
Wishing you a peaceful Advent season and lots of fun knitting,
Annette

Men need something warm for their feet in winter too:
With the "Family" felted slippers crochet pattern you can quickly make warm and comfortable slippers in men's sizes too!
Simply crochet them and felt them in the washing machine!

THE PATTERN INCLUDES:

Detailed step-by-step instructions with lots of photos.
Detailed explanation of felting in the washing machine!
Includes a table with all stitch and row counts as well as measurements for each size
Extra table with toe details
3 crochet charts
Pattern for a crochet flower for decoration

SIZES: Children/Women/Men 20-45

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Advanced

MATERIALS NEEDED: Felting yarn (50g-200g), size 8 crochet hook

STITCHES USED: Chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, (half double crochet)

Help: If you have any questions about the pattern or need help making it, I'm happy to help!

Not just an absolute must-have for kids! Construction worker Herbärt is also a great gift for adult craftsmen. 

What you need: 

♦ Crochet yarn in various colors, recommendation: cotton with a yardage of 125 m / 50 g, 
   • White (approx. 50 g) 
   • Red (approx. 20 g) 
   • Blue (approx. 30 g) 
   • Dark brown (approx. 5 g) 
   • Yellow (approx. 25 g) 
   • Black (scrap piece) 

♦ Crochet hooks: 
   -One hook in the smallest size recommended for the yarn. 
   -One hook approx. 1 mm larger 

♦ Craft stuffing or similar for filling the bear 

♦ Safety eyes (if desired, in your preferred color and size.) 

♦ One button (in your preferred color and size)

You should know the following: crocheting in rounds, crocheting in rows, chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, color changes, decreases and increases.



Get the pattern here and start right away so you can still put Herbärt under the Christmas tree:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/22137/haekelanleitung-bauarbeiter-herbaert

I designed the Rolo scarf for my dear friend Rolo – he picked out the yarn and also approved the design. I think this scarf will appeal to many men who receive it as a gift, because the colors are understated, but the design has just that little splash of color that turns boring into wow! …

Here’s Rolo: Click!

A wonderfully easy-to-crochet hat for different styles, so ONE hat model wearable in all the variations shown, for both men and women. Easy to make for children too, or as a
simple hat for babies (though a thinner yarn is recommended).

And the best part: no gauge swatch (it doesn’t depend on the exact centimeter), no increases or decreases, possible in all sizes with any yarn you like.

The PDF pattern includes photos.

You need these crochet skills:
chain stitches, single crochet. Everything else, including slip stitches, is explained. (Video) link tips for learning to crochet for beginners are included in the PDF.

By the way: You can also find a crochet pattern for an infinity scarf to match this hat here in my shop:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/20003/haekel-moebius-loop-schal-fuer-alle-einfach

Material
for the model shown, head circumference 55 cm to 60 cm: approx. 250 g merino yarn, 50 g – 45 m, crochet hook 6.0; measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.
The rib pattern requires approx. 50 g more yarn than is usually needed for hats.
The crochet hook size should match the yarn used.