Whether it's a knitted scarf, a warm hat, woollen socks or the classic knitted jumper - men also like to dress in warm clothing. There are not as many men with a penchant for knitting as there are women - but why not try it out to see if it might be a new, exciting hobby? The many fashionable ideas for men's clothing may of course also be implemented by knitting-enthusiastic women.
There are many suitable knitting patterns for men's clothing here at Crazypatterns, for example as a gift for father, grandfather or the fashion-conscious teenager. If you, as a man, dare to take up this hobby, you can find many easy patterns here to get started or further develop your first experiences in needlework. And who knows, maybe you will discover completely new preferences and become an enthusiastic hobby knitter who will give his family lots of cosy, fashionable items from now on.
Crazypatterns - varied knitting patterns for men's clothing
Whether it's a chic loop for men, a warm hat or a fashionable knitted jumper - here at Crazypatterns you'll find the best knitting patterns for men's clothing. The designs range from classic to modern, but there are also very unusual pieces that are suitable for men.
Bright, flashy colours are rare in menswear, many knitting patterns for men's clothing are often in black, grey and blue. Socks and caps are an exception. Here, the variety of colours is now huge, even for men.
Here are a few examples of knitting menswear for inspiration:
- Cosy woollen socks
- Caps in numerous colours (e.g. boyfriend cap)
- narrow and wide scarves
- fashionable men's loops
- gloves
- Knitted jumpers and cardigans
- slipovers
- slippers
Tip: Take a look at our "Novelties" section with the hottest knitwear trends for men.
Fill your wardrobe with Crazypatterns
Our selection of knitting patterns is growing daily and Crazypatterns has something for every taste, even for men. Fill your wardrobe with fashionable knitwear before winter. These will not only get you through the cold season, but also look very fashionable. Each tutorial can be modified with your favourite colours to suit your individual needs. Equip yourself with lots of great knitted pieces. You can describe the best ones in a tutorial and post them yourself for sale on Crazypatterns.
With cosy woollen socks through the winter
The absolute classic for knitwear for men are socks - it is not uncommon for them to be under the Christmas tree as a present. With the right knitting patterns for men's clothing, you can easily knit the most beautiful socks yourself, for example thin socks for everyday use that fit into all shoes. Or very thick versions that can also be worn well on their own.
Tip: If the thick socks are also fitted with stoppers, they are suitable for smooth wooden or stone floors at home.
Versatile caps for every day
Do you love excursions through the winter forest? Without a warm hat, your head will cool down very quickly. Warm headgear is therefore a must for all outdoor activities. Knitted hats are ideal for hiking or walking and are available in many fashionable designs for men. The variety of knitted hats is particularly large. At Crazypatterns you will find many great knitting patterns for men's hats. Models in classic dark colours are very popular, but also so-called reversible caps that can be worn on both sides for more variety. Norwegian-style models go well with the well-known Norwegian jumpers, and there are even caps with chic pom-poms for big and small boys.
Scarves in many variations
Short, long, thick and narrow scarves - there is just as much choice for men as for women. For many knitting beginners, the scarf is one of the easiest pieces to knit. Even for beginners, there is not much that can go wrong here, which is why especially novice knitters like to choose knitting a scarf as their first item. You can choose from plain scarves, but of course you can also use different patterns and colours. If the scarf is to be more of an accessory, a thin yarn is recommended. A self-knitted scarf is perfect as a gift, for example in a trendy striped pattern.
Men's loops for fashion-conscious men
Even more popular than scarves are loops, which are also good for men. A loop does not have two ends like a scarf, but is pulled over to be put on. Instead of having to wrap it around your head, you put your knitted loop over your head and use it to warm your neck and the back of your neck. The loop is ideal for you if you like to wear an alternative to the classic turtleneck jumper. If you get too warm, just take it off. Check out our menswear knitting tutorials for some ideas for modern men's loops for the coming winter.
Always warm hands thanks to knitted gloves
You'll never have cold hands again with the right knitted gloves, which of course can't be missing from our knitting patterns for men's clothing. Choose gloves with or without fingertips, coloured or classic black versions. Gloves are not the first choice for absolute beginners in knitting, however, as the level of difficulty is somewhat higher.
Gloves without fingers are finger gloves without fingertips, alternatively mittens are also ideal for knitting beginners. Here it is possible to incorporate great patterns, for example in the popular Norwegian style.
Mittens are the most difficult models to knit, as each finger has to be knitted in the correct length up to the fingertip. Here it is especially important to measure correctly so that the glove is neither too big nor too small. It is best to try the glove on again and again while knitting so that it really fits well in the end. There should still be some room at the fingertips, as wool gloves often shrink a little over time.
Fashionable slipovers
A slipover is very chic and can be worn over a classic shirt, for example. This is a garment that has no sleeves, but otherwise looks like a knitted jumper. You can knit a slipover in one colour or use creative patterns.
Knitted Sweaters and Cardigans
Also suitable for experienced users are knitting patterns for men's clothing, with which you can knit jumpers. The large front and back have to be joined with the sleeves - a project that, from experience, takes a little longer. If you want to knit menswear that really keeps you warm, there's no way around a thick cardigan. This everyday model is one of the more difficult pieces to knit, as it not only has sleeves, but also pockets, a zip and a hood. You can be really proud of this project afterwards, and rightly so.
Warm feet thanks to cosy slippers
Cold feet make you feel cold more quickly overall. If you don't have underfloor heating, you will be happy with knitted slippers. They keep your feet pleasantly warm even on cold days. For smooth floors, rubber stoppers on the bottom of the slippers are recommended.
Looking for a creative gift idea?
You don't want to knit something for yourself, but for your offspring? Then why not try our popular amigurumi? Amigurumis are small fabric figures that are currently very trendy in Japan and are also becoming more and more popular in this country. You can knit animals, cartoon characters and much more with these patterns. Alternatively, you can knit a simple cuddly toy if you want to give your child or grandchild something cuddly and long-lasting.
Why knitting yourself is so useful
Of course, you can buy a lot of knitwear in the shops, but they are not cheap and not really individual. If you choose to knit men's clothing, you will have many advantages. Crazypatterns has many different knitting patterns for men's clothing - for beginners, but also for advanced knitting professionals.
Knitting patterns for men's clothing - all the advantages
- Individual design: With a self-knitted men's scarf you will stand out from the rest. Make a fashion statement by wearing coloured or patterned scarves instead of the classic and inconspicuous black, blue or grey versions.
- Do-it-yourself knitting is fun and relaxing: Sit comfortably on the couch with knitting patterns for men's clothing - knitting can be just as relaxing as reading or meditating.
- Ideal gift idea: It is always difficult to give a gift to someone who already has everything. That makes individual gifts all the more suitable. For example, how about a self-knitted men's scarf for your father or grandfather? This is not only a unique gift, but also a practical one.
- Saves money: You knit yourself? Then you save a lot of money on expensive knitwear. Knitted clothes are very expensive compared to other clothes, so knitting can also be worth it for your wallet.
Tip for knitting men's clothes: Learn more about different knitting techniques in our YouTube tutorials.
Creative knitting patterns for knitting men's clothing
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, our menswear knitting tutorials make it easy to make many pieces yourself. Crazypatterns has a wide range of menswear knitting tutorials to choose from, so you'll always find something to suit your taste and the garment you want to make. Simply download one of our PDFs and follow the patterns step by step until you have the finished garment in your hands.
There are knitting patterns for men's garments that are particularly suitable for beginners and those that are aimed at more experienced users. Have you found an interesting piece that you would like to knit? Then download the PDF to get started. As an alternative to printing, you can also download the knitting patterns for men's clothing and view them on your tablet or smartphone at any time.
Menswear Knitting for Beginners
Even beginners in knitting will succeed in making small pieces themselves with our knitting patterns for men's clothing. The patterns are described in such detail and explained clearly with pictures that it is easy to follow them. Beginners are advised to try out the simple pieces first, before moving on to the really elaborate pieces later with more experience. For example, loops or scarves are suitable for the beginning, but also socks - for the start it is best to knit in only one colour and with a simple pattern. Crazypatterns offers step-by-step patterns for these knitting basics, which you can make in a short time. Many authors give you a hint as to whether their patterns are suitable for beginners.
Menswear Knitting for Advanced
After the simple knitting classics, you can venture into the more difficult pieces, use different yarns at the same time and try out creative knitting patterns. Men's jumpers, for example, take a little time and effort. The easy version of this is the slipover, to which you don't have to add sleeves. Let your creativity run wild and knit yourself stylish hats, a pair of cosy slippers or a thick cardigan that you can wear on its own on dry days.
Tip: Real knitting pros who have made knitting their hobby can of course give many of their pieces as gifts to friends and family. For example, men's and women's clothing, but also cosy knitwear for children.
What do you need to knit menswear?
It doesn't take much to get you started. For versatile knitting, get some knitting needles in different sizes and a colourful assortment of yarns. Pay attention to the care patterns, as different yarns behave differently when washed.
In addition, an assortment of buttons, zips, pom-poms and other details are useful for making men's clothing. In all Crazypatterns patterns, you will find out which accessories you need for the corresponding piece. You can also find lots of ideas and tips on knitting in general in our forum, where our users are happy to help each other with advice and tips.
Merino wool is particularly warming, but also sheep's or alpaca wool. Less sensitive and easier to care for, on the other hand, are yarns made of different artificial materials. For example, a mix of cotton and polyacrylic.
Knitting patterns for knitting men's clothing
Now you really want to knit yourself some beautiful men's clothing? Then why not find an interesting tutorial right now? At Crazypatterns you can download patterns for a fee, but we also offer significantly reduced and even free patterns.
Free patterns for knitting men's clothing
To get started and try out different fashionable pieces for men, our free menswear knitting tutorials are just what you need. At Crazypatterns you can easily download free knitting patterns for men's clothing. There are no major differences compared to the paid services on Crazypatterns. All patterns are described and illustrated in the same detail as our other knitting patterns for men's clothing.
Menswear Knitting Patterns Sale
Have you already gained some experience and made some beautiful knitwear? Share your successes with our users by posting them here on Crazypatterns and offering them for sale. Think in advance about which pieces might be of particular interest to men and then start describing them. This should be as precise as possible so that every step is easy to follow.
Include high-quality photos in the most important places to make the patterns even clearer. Before uploading, check all the information carefully. Try to make the piece yourself according to the patterns and add any missing information. Instead of checking the patterns yourself, you can ask experienced knitting professionals to proofread them. Before uploading for the first time, we also recommend reading our practical guide.
Tip: You can find good examples of patterns for knitting men's clothing in our bestsellers, which are bought particularly often by our users.
Reduced knitting patterns for men's clothing
Take a look at our sale section. Here you'll find a wide range of discounted menswear knitting tutorials so you can save on your wallet. Download a stash for the next few months so you don't run out of ideas for the best knitwear for men.
Creative ideas from the bestsellers and novelties
Crazypatterns regularly posts a variety of new patterns for knitting men's clothing. You'll find everything that's new in the "News" section. You can download particularly popular patterns in our "Orderers" section. Here you will find all the knitting ideas that are particularly popular with our users.
Tip: Some of our authors are particularly diligent and post many popular knitting patterns here. You can find them in the "Popular authors" section.
Need more help knitting menswear?
For beginners, knitting is not easy at first. But don't give up and try your hand at the first piece. Step by step and with the help of our step-by-step patterns, you will improve your skills more and more. Small mistakes are normal in the beginning and no reason for you to give up. With Crazypatterns patterns, your knitting skills will improve over time.
If you get stuck on a topic, there are several ways to get help. Just ask around in the forum to learn more about a particular knitting technique. There are many like-minded people in our community area who help each other with all kinds of questions.
Browse through the forum questions to find a suitable answer or post a new question. The forum is available free of charge to all users of Crazypatterns and serves as an exchange for all those who have dedicated themselves entirely to the hobby of needlework.
You can also find lots of useful information on various needlework topics on our Facebook account, for example knitting, crochet and sewing. Our YouTube channel is also worth a look, where we always post new tutorials to support our users.
Crazypatterns Support for knitting menswear
Do you have a general question about the use of Crazypatterns or would you like to give us feedback on our portal? Then contact us in a simple and uncomplicated way. You can do this, for example, by sending an email directly to support@crazypatterns.net. Alternatively, you can send us a message via our contact form. We will get back to you as soon as possible with feedback.
Many users have already asked us a whole series of general questions. You can find the answers in our FAQ section. Maybe your question is among them. If not, please send us a message.