Men Who Knit Promoting and inspiring the art of knitting amongst men.

No, I'm not taking a new photo of myself- it's this: does anyone know of a rule of thumb regarding gauge for Aran knitting, for instance, if you know your gauge for a certain yarn in stockinette, can

So I've had a sore spot behind my left shoulder blade for a good week now. Ugh. I don't know what it's from, but I'm guessing it might be from over-extending my reach during spinning.

just an update

packages from:

Stephen in Minneapolis, MN
Peter in Walla Walla, WA
James in New Zealand
Bill in San Diego

The last week or 2 has some really excellent work. I am in awe. Maybe one day I will be able knit with skill.

I'm ready to try my hand at some lace, but a runner, shawl, tablecloth, curtains seem to run contrary to my Viking, pillage and plunder ancestry. Update is below.

Well, I sent these about a week ago so hopefully they'll reach Kyle sometime soon!

I started this sweater from my sister in October and finally finished it last weekend. I designed the pattern myself.