I think technically the curse has to do with how long it takes to knit a sweater specifically. Basically that if you start knitting an SO a sweater they will break up with you before/when you finish it. So on the bright side as long you aren't making a sweater you're theoretically fine. Tho sometimes everything feels like it takes so long it should apply regardless.
i’ve just started knitting but immediately wanted to make everything ever for my bf. his birthday is in the spring so i’m trying to do my research early for a good pattern. thankfully he’ll gleefully wear anything i make, so it’s a matter of picking what i think he’ll look cute in. i’m with you on the cardigans!! so underrated and fashionable on guys! 😭
I love your sponsorship choices! It must be hard starting out and learning the process but all your sponsors have been so perfect for your channel and I am actually interested in them. Off to buy some jewelry now!!
Grandma Bliss is the cutest!! 🥺 I love all these ideas, especially the zip sweater! I’ve been wanting to knit the Gucci x North face wool socks but I’m not brave enough for cables yet lol
Hi! Greetings from Peru. The figure is something related with precolumbian cultures. I think it's a bird. I love the cardigan. I've never seen that kind of cardigan before
Four designers for men off the top of my head: Jared Flood, Martin Storey (new Rowan book dedicated to men, but I like some of his older designs, too), Maxim Cyr (Max the Knitter of Les Garçons, Canadian!) and DesignsbyDelz (also Canadian, Max’s partner Vince and the designer of the popular Montrealer hoodie).
I did a lot of research for my boyfriend sweater: 1) Daddy-son sweater is really cool and has great fit for men! (I gave up cuz I couldn't get the gauge). For a raglan sweater, 2) flax by tincan knit looks good for both men and women. 3) Zipper sweater looks great for men's gift. I know 2 who knitted for husband and you can even searn on TH-cam, there are korean youtubers who knit for their boyfriends. Matchy ones would be cute. I am Korean and the couples who wear everything matchy are only 20s on a trip! Haha. It looks nice and stylish if you wear two things in different colour or different design and same colour. Maybe I will make two for me and my bf one day. I am going to make Sweater No. 14, boyfriend fit sweater for my boyfriend! Still waiting for yarn to arrive, but it's lunar new year holiday. Love your colourful cardigan here :) Please keeup us updated.
As someone who is of the male variety I appreciate you making this video and can 100% confirm that I have almost always made sweater patterns for women and have to make slight changes and they just don't fit the same, mainly in the bust and the length. I am almost done with my first actual mens sweater and can confirm it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE. It fits my body so much better and has the perfect amount of ease in the chest and back. DROPS design has so many amazing mens patterns on their website and they are ALL FREE! Thanks for doing a little video on mens patterns. love ya girl.
6:01 i'm a guy who knits and it's surprisingly a lot more complicated than that! it isn't just about increasing the size of things, but also how the sizing works, and often the way things are styled. for example, most sweaters go by chest measurements. on most women, your chest is the widest part of the torso, but this isn't true for many men. my chest is 36in, which is pretty small for women's sizes but very average for men's; so knitting a women's sweater with a 36in chest may fit over that part, but will be tight around the arms, shoulders, and waist, speaking from experience. plus a lot of sweaters are designed with _necklines_ more often seen in women's clothing (like boat necks) which isn't even something you think about until you're making your own clothes. basically all of the garments i've made i've had to come up with my own designs entirely for the sweater/tee itself, and just figure out how to accommodate the cables/colorwork/whatever it is from the og pattern i liked. i really wish there were more people out there making more masculine options for knitting patterns tbh
Thanks for this. I have a friend who keeps annoying me to make him a jersey. This is going to come in so handy. Also, you def inspired me to make a channel so I can document all the things I’ve learnt to make. Love love your videos!
A scarf would be an awesome way to practice non-stockingette stitches! I love how herringbone scarves look in hand dyed wool. I’m making one for my dad right now :)
That cardigan is beautiful! I get why at a glance it might not be everyone's taste, but when you're deep in love with fiber arts you start to appreciate the unusual. Is it alpaca do you think? Peru is known for alpaca. I have a trip scheduled there next summer and I hope to get enough yarn to knit a cardigan as a souvenir! Speaking of, for male cardigans (and knitwear in general) I know a lot of guys look to Kurt Cobain for inspiration. The dude wore whatever he found at thrift shops, some of it was knitwear! He's worn cardigans and a pretty famous red and black striped sweater.
I'm knitting up some matching socks for my boyfriend and me cause I think it'll be really cute! Plus it'll be my first time making socks in over 6 years and it'll give me an excuse to get back into it lol
I’m making my boyfriend a red mohair sweater for Valentine’s Day :’) use the fibre you want to use! I am sure he will put the attention and care into washing it if he knows how much time you spent on it!
As a guy, i like the idea of wearing a cardigan but i just wont do it because it feels weird lol. And remind your boyfriend that knitting is traditionally a task that men were responsible for in nordic countries so maybe that will change his mind.
My husband is an skater and I'm in the same position as you... But I'm determined to knit something that he likes and I think I know what design i should do 🤞
can you make a simple sweater tutorial? i have been knitting for a long time but have never known really how to knit a sweater and would love your instructions bc you’re a good teacher
Maybe start with the scarves and slippers and hat and socks first and then make a sweater? See if you can lure him in lol. Sweaters are a lot of work and money If hes not into it or won’t take care of them properly. So a test round! I think matching is cute as long as it’s low key. Can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with and see how the slippers come along. I was tempted to make those too but the felting made me nervous too.
Lmao “the knitting curse” certainly didn’t happen to me. I knit my boyfriend a blanket big enough to cover a full size, maybe queen size bed. Didn’t break up but after the first week of him having it it’s been crumpled up on his closet floor and has been for over two years😒 I think that’s almost break-up worthy lol We are expecting a baby girl at the end of May❤️ Also, I love that sweater!!!!!! My family makes fun of me all the time for loving sweaters like the one you’re wearing. I think what’s considered “fugly” is the new cute lmao About men’s knitwear- there are patterns, they’re just hard to find. I suggest finding some male knitting podcasters to follow, a lot of them mostly do accessories but here and there I’ve seen some make sweaters. Needles at the Ready are my personal favorite guys to watch, I can’t remember what pattern they followed but a while back they each made an awesome hoodie, I think they also host men’s knit night from time to time and possibly have a Ravelry page dedicated to men. Not 100% sure but I recommend them, they’re so delightful to watch
I surprised my boyfriend with socks for Christmas and he absolutely loves them, but it was so hard making them without having him testing if they’d fit in between cause it was supposed to be a surprise. Never doing that again :D but he wears them almost every day at home and it’s just so cute.
Boyfriend sweater suggestions - my first was basic crew neck with 4 different stitch panels. Then he got an Aran style cardigan with inset pockets. I obviously never heard of the BF curse because we are 34 years together. The card I fell apart after 3 decades so I am making The Jones by tin can knits. Himself would never wear a card I but he wore the first one til it was no more. You can always try the tuffy boot socks . Himself loves his.
hey, he was a sk8er boi, she said wear my knitwear boi, periodt. by the way, to make a womens pattern more masculine, leave out any darts or shaping (that isnt the neckline) below the armpits, elongate the body and arms. if the shoulders run sloped, straighten them out a bit to make them more squared off. Just overall like a lil twinkie with arms, that's what men are. also, make sure to use his arm measurements when picking the size, cause they're not in proportion to womens sizing.
Just a thought about the cardigan you’re wearing- I know it does look like ducks a bit but since its from Peru, isn’t it meant to be alpacas/lamas? Cause it looks like that a bit too😄
I think those are not ducks, those are llamas. XD (From what you mentioned in your twitch streams) My friend went to Peru pre-pandemic and they do everything llamas.
How long does it take you to make a sweater? I have been trying to knit a T-shirt for me, and yes I am using fine yarn, but it has been 3 weeks and I am still not finished with the back piece :O
What needles are you using for the socks. I want to get into knitting socks just don't know what needles to order. Also any recommendations on what yarn to use for knitting socks
My favourite is 2.5mm but it’s rlly up to you! When looking for sock yarn make sure there is some nylon in it or else it will break easier and superwash so you can put it in the washing machine! (I go for 80% merino superwash and 20% nylon)
I have a problem. I've knitted a sweater for my bf, it was wool acrylic blend and the sweater itself - not the best :D he never wears it sadly, but the main reason is, that he says it's too hot, he wears mostly cotton sweatshirts. Whould cotton sweater look good, or maybe from merino-cotton blend? I don't know, but if it will have the smallest fuzz or fluf - he won't wear it, I know.
holy molyyy i didn't know anything about that curse on knitting something for your significant other and suddenly breaking up🥶🥶 My italian supersitious blood is litteraly boiling into my veins now lol
As far as making a cradigan masculine try using dark colors and don't do a lot of shaping in the body and arms. A lot of inspo pics I see of guys in cardigans are fitted straight cardigans
I made my bf a merino wool scarf and had to explain PLEASE don’t wash it with all your gross clothes it’s delicate, but he’s so good about taking care of it. It’s in our university colors so he protects it :)
This is totally my opinion, but I think that if you want to knit for someone else, they should have input on what you are making. You shouldn't knit something for them that isn't their style because they will never wear it. Then you will feel hurt they will never wear it and that is how the sweater curse happens. I've never knit my husband a sweater because he won't wear it and doesn't wear many sweaters in general. However, he loves my handknit socks and appreciates the scarves I've made for him over the years.
there is no nuance in men's wear! it's so tragic! i really hope you make some cute men's patterns if you knit this stuff for your boyfriend because i have noticed there really aren't many. i would love to see a patchwork cardigan for men specifically (you could technically make one from a women's pattern, but body shapes are different, that whole deal)
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In Norway, the knitting curse is not a thing! If you knit your s/o a sweater, it’s a sign that you’re serious now
AW OMG THATS SO CUTE
Love it!
Oops I literally already made myself a Valentine's sweater vest 2 weeks ago hope I don't break up with myself 😂
Tiffany, whatever blush or highlight you're wearing in this video suits you SO well!! Also love the grandma bliss cameo :D
Learning about the knitting curse after my girlfriend who I knit for broke up with me lol
lmao same :/
I think technically the curse has to do with how long it takes to knit a sweater specifically. Basically that if you start knitting an SO a sweater they will break up with you before/when you finish it. So on the bright side as long you aren't making a sweater you're theoretically fine. Tho sometimes everything feels like it takes so long it should apply regardless.
i’ve just started knitting but immediately wanted to make everything ever for my bf. his birthday is in the spring so i’m trying to do my research early for a good pattern. thankfully he’ll gleefully wear anything i make, so it’s a matter of picking what i think he’ll look cute in. i’m with you on the cardigans!! so underrated and fashionable on guys! 😭
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I made my husband the Tamarack cardigan from Brooklyn Tweed, and he is so cute in it! I love all these ideas!
I love your sponsorship choices! It must be hard starting out and learning the process but all your sponsors have been so perfect for your channel and I am actually interested in them. Off to buy some jewelry now!!
Grandma Bliss is the cutest!! 🥺
I love all these ideas, especially the zip sweater! I’ve been wanting to knit the Gucci x North face wool socks but I’m not brave enough for cables yet lol
Omg hello Grandma Bliss ✨ was not expecting a star appearance from her 👏🏼👏🏼
Hi! Greetings from Peru. The figure is something related with precolumbian cultures. I think it's a bird. I love the cardigan. I've never seen that kind of cardigan before
Four designers for men off the top of my head: Jared Flood, Martin Storey (new Rowan book dedicated to men, but I like some of his older designs, too), Maxim Cyr (Max the Knitter of Les Garçons, Canadian!) and DesignsbyDelz (also Canadian, Max’s partner Vince and the designer of the popular Montrealer hoodie).
I'm knitting the Single Malt Sweater and it is flying by! I'm surprised that stitch pattern is going so fast!
I did a lot of research for my boyfriend sweater: 1) Daddy-son sweater is really cool and has great fit for men! (I gave up cuz I couldn't get the gauge). For a raglan sweater, 2) flax by tincan knit looks good for both men and women.
3) Zipper sweater looks great for men's gift. I know 2 who knitted for husband and you can even searn on TH-cam, there are korean youtubers who knit for their boyfriends. Matchy ones would be cute. I am Korean and the couples who wear everything matchy are only 20s on a trip! Haha. It looks nice and stylish if you wear two things in different colour or different design and same colour. Maybe I will make two for me and my bf one day. I am going to make Sweater No. 14, boyfriend fit sweater for my boyfriend! Still waiting for yarn to arrive, but it's lunar new year holiday.
Love your colourful cardigan here :) Please keeup us updated.
As someone who is of the male variety I appreciate you making this video and can 100% confirm that I have almost always made sweater patterns for women and have to make slight changes and they just don't fit the same, mainly in the bust and the length. I am almost done with my first actual mens sweater and can confirm it makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE. It fits my body so much better and has the perfect amount of ease in the chest and back. DROPS design has so many amazing mens patterns on their website and they are ALL FREE! Thanks for doing a little video on mens patterns. love ya girl.
this is the first video of yours I've seen and i just want to say that you seem so genuine and kind! keep bein u girl loved this video
6:01 i'm a guy who knits and it's surprisingly a lot more complicated than that! it isn't just about increasing the size of things, but also how the sizing works, and often the way things are styled. for example, most sweaters go by chest measurements. on most women, your chest is the widest part of the torso, but this isn't true for many men. my chest is 36in, which is pretty small for women's sizes but very average for men's; so knitting a women's sweater with a 36in chest may fit over that part, but will be tight around the arms, shoulders, and waist, speaking from experience. plus a lot of sweaters are designed with _necklines_ more often seen in women's clothing (like boat necks) which isn't even something you think about until you're making your own clothes. basically all of the garments i've made i've had to come up with my own designs entirely for the sweater/tee itself, and just figure out how to accommodate the cables/colorwork/whatever it is from the og pattern i liked. i really wish there were more people out there making more masculine options for knitting patterns tbh
I think they are camels or alpacas on your sweater haha it looks sooo good on you!!
I wish my boyfriend would wear a cute ass slipover but he lives in Spider-Man t shirts so there’s no hope lmao
Thanks for this. I have a friend who keeps annoying me to make him a jersey. This is going to come in so handy.
Also, you def inspired me to make a channel so I can document all the things I’ve learnt to make.
Love love your videos!
2:42 honestly every knitter can relate, looking at sweaters to see how they are constructed haha
A scarf would be an awesome way to practice non-stockingette stitches! I love how herringbone scarves look in hand dyed wool. I’m making one for my dad right now :)
Your grandma is soooooooo sweet ☺️☺️☺️
Grandma bliss is so sweet!!! Reminds me of my great grandma!!
awww grandma bliss's pj's were so cute!! I want them ☹️
That cardigan is beautiful! I get why at a glance it might not be everyone's taste, but when you're deep in love with fiber arts you start to appreciate the unusual.
Is it alpaca do you think? Peru is known for alpaca. I have a trip scheduled there next summer and I hope to get enough yarn to knit a cardigan as a souvenir!
Speaking of, for male cardigans (and knitwear in general) I know a lot of guys look to Kurt Cobain for inspiration. The dude wore whatever he found at thrift shops, some of it was knitwear! He's worn cardigans and a pretty famous red and black striped sweater.
love the new setup, and the cardigan very funky fresh in the best way
ooh you could totally use the WAK Meriwool since its soooo soft and superwash - seems like the perfect yarn for knitting for guys
I'm knitting up some matching socks for my boyfriend and me cause I think it'll be really cute! Plus it'll be my first time making socks in over 6 years and it'll give me an excuse to get back into it lol
your cardigan!!!! is just the most amazing thing i have ever seen
Merino wool is my favourite to work with
the cardigan you’re wearing is absolutely gorgeous!!! 💖
I really love the unisex knitting pattern idea!! :D
I’m making my boyfriend a red mohair sweater for Valentine’s Day :’) use the fibre you want to use! I am sure he will put the attention and care into washing it if he knows how much time you spent on it!
Yesss! Thank you! I’ve been wanting mens knit ideas!
As a guy, i like the idea of wearing a cardigan but i just wont do it because it feels weird lol. And remind your boyfriend that knitting is traditionally a task that men were responsible for in nordic countries so maybe that will change his mind.
My husband is an skater and I'm in the same position as you... But I'm determined to knit something that he likes and I think I know what design i should do 🤞
this was so cute tiffany! I'm making my boyfriend a sweater right now, going for a Chris Evans in Knives Out vibe haha!
ACTUAL GOALS WTF
can you make a simple sweater tutorial? i have been knitting for a long time but have never known really how to knit a sweater and would love your instructions bc you’re a good teacher
Maybe start with the scarves and slippers and hat and socks first and then make a sweater? See if you can lure him in lol. Sweaters are a lot of work and money If hes not into it or won’t take care of them properly. So a test round! I think matching is cute as long as it’s low key. Can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with and see how the slippers come along. I was tempted to make those too but the felting made me nervous too.
Please recreate this cardigan if you can and feel like it !! I'm in love.
yess, plss
Lmao “the knitting curse” certainly didn’t happen to me. I knit my boyfriend a blanket big enough to cover a full size, maybe queen size bed. Didn’t break up but after the first week of him having it it’s been crumpled up on his closet floor and has been for over two years😒 I think that’s almost break-up worthy lol
We are expecting a baby girl at the end of May❤️
Also, I love that sweater!!!!!! My family makes fun of me all the time for loving sweaters like the one you’re wearing. I think what’s considered “fugly” is the new cute lmao
About men’s knitwear- there are patterns, they’re just hard to find. I suggest finding some male knitting podcasters to follow, a lot of them mostly do accessories but here and there I’ve seen some make sweaters. Needles at the Ready are my personal favorite guys to watch, I can’t remember what pattern they followed but a while back they each made an awesome hoodie, I think they also host men’s knit night from time to time and possibly have a Ravelry page dedicated to men. Not 100% sure but I recommend them, they’re so delightful to watch
I surprised my boyfriend with socks for Christmas and he absolutely loves them, but it was so hard making them without having him testing if they’d fit in between cause it was supposed to be a surprise. Never doing that again :D but he wears them almost every day at home and it’s just so cute.
Check out knit picks yarn. You'd probably be able to find a good quality yarn but also easy to take care of🤔
OMG Those rings matche you SO well!!, how do you keep your hands looking fresh and smooth while touching all those yarns?
me watching this whole video even tho I'm extremely single
thumbs up for Grandma Bliss 😭👍💕
omg your bf knows how to knit!!!! that's so awesome but too bad he won't do it XD
Boyfriend sweater suggestions - my first was basic crew neck with 4 different stitch panels. Then he got an Aran style cardigan with inset pockets. I obviously never heard of the BF curse because we are 34 years together. The card I fell apart after 3 decades so I am making The Jones by tin can knits. Himself would never wear a card I but he wore the first one til it was no more. You can always try the tuffy boot socks . Himself loves his.
Start with the slippers and explain us how to make them, please 🙏
I think for the champagne cardigan maybe thinner ribbing at the cuffs and bottom and one less button from the top
I make things for my husband and we are in good terms❤️
I think those are llamas or alpacas in your sweater lol it would make sense for a sweater from Peru.
Hi from Chile 🥰
Tbh, I would guess llamas for the cardigan, rather than ducks
13:02 thinking of "Heirs"!!
Can you make a similar pattern to the sweater you’re wearing
hey,
he was a sk8er boi,
she said wear my knitwear boi,
periodt.
by the way, to make a womens pattern more masculine, leave out any darts or shaping (that isnt the neckline) below the armpits, elongate the body and arms. if the shoulders run sloped, straighten them out a bit to make them more squared off. Just overall like a lil twinkie with arms, that's what men are. also, make sure to use his arm measurements when picking the size, cause they're not in proportion to womens sizing.
Just a thought about the cardigan you’re wearing- I know it does look like ducks a bit but since its from Peru, isn’t it meant to be alpacas/lamas? Cause it looks like that a bit too😄
I’m just getting in to knitting and my wrists are starting to hurt after my knitting sessions, anyone have any advice on what I should do?
I think those are not ducks, those are llamas. XD (From what you mentioned in your twitch streams) My friend went to Peru pre-pandemic and they do everything llamas.
omg that's even cuter
I hope you lfind the perfect pattern for your boyfriend
Hear me out: Single Malt by Maxim Cyr.
OMG, where did you get the tiny circular needles that you were using for the sock you showed?
LYKKE 20cm 2.5mm!! I got them from etsy at pitanga yarns
@@typicalbliss youre an angel, thanks so much!! i have been binging your videos and im obsessed with you!! i love your videos and you so much!!
How long does it take you to make a sweater? I have been trying to knit a T-shirt for me, and yes I am using fine yarn, but it has been 3 weeks and I am still not finished with the back piece :O
maybe like a month I would say but also I knit all the time
What needles are you using for the socks. I want to get into knitting socks just don't know what needles to order. Also any recommendations on what yarn to use for knitting socks
My favourite is 2.5mm but it’s rlly up to you! When looking for sock yarn make sure there is some nylon in it or else it will break easier and superwash so you can put it in the washing machine! (I go for 80% merino superwash and 20% nylon)
I have a problem. I've knitted a sweater for my bf, it was wool acrylic blend and the sweater itself - not the best :D he never wears it sadly, but the main reason is, that he says it's too hot, he wears mostly cotton sweatshirts. Whould cotton sweater look good, or maybe from merino-cotton blend? I don't know, but if it will have the smallest fuzz or fluf - he won't wear it, I know.
Cotton/Bamboo for the boyfriend?
holy molyyy i didn't know anything about that curse on knitting something for your significant other and suddenly breaking up🥶🥶
My italian supersitious blood is litteraly boiling into my veins now lol
As far as making a cradigan masculine try using dark colors and don't do a lot of shaping in the body and arms. A lot of inspo pics I see of guys in cardigans are fitted straight cardigans
My husband doesn’t want a sweater. He said he would wear a sweater once a year on Christmas to make me happy lol. So I don’t waste my time. 😂
there’s like no interesting mens knitting patterns😭😭😭😭😭 it’s so annoying😭
For real 😭 sometimes I search ravelry for mens/unisex patterns and 90% of the time I find anything good it’s meant for toddlers 🚶🏻🚶🏻🚶🏻
@@DSmith-cc9zm yes!!!! I mean like the toddler stuff is cute tho MAKE IT IN MY SIZE
I just make womens things for my bf and just make them extra wide lol
I'm never knitting my bf anything ever lol
I’ve been working on my fiancés sweater for so long he moved to California and doesn’t need it anymore lmao so zero motivation to finish it
I made my bf a merino wool scarf and had to explain PLEASE don’t wash it with all your gross clothes it’s delicate, but he’s so good about taking care of it. It’s in our university colors so he protects it :)
This is totally my opinion, but I think that if you want to knit for someone else, they should have input on what you are making. You shouldn't knit something for them that isn't their style because they will never wear it. Then you will feel hurt they will never wear it and that is how the sweater curse happens. I've never knit my husband a sweater because he won't wear it and doesn't wear many sweaters in general. However, he loves my handknit socks and appreciates the scarves I've made for him over the years.
My BF would probably never wear any of these things... I crocheted him a beanie HE REQUESTED and he has never worn it once .-.
I knit a scarf for a guy I was dating and a week later he broke up with me. Stay safe out there y’all 💀
there is no nuance in men's wear! it's so tragic! i really hope you make some cute men's patterns if you knit this stuff for your boyfriend because i have noticed there really aren't many. i would love to see a patchwork cardigan for men specifically (you could technically make one from a women's pattern, but body shapes are different, that whole deal)
Oh, ducks, I thought the animals on the pattern were sea horses 😅
r they still 2gether? im so scared about the knitting curse (ive never heard of it b4 until this video ) T*T
LOOL yes, I just don't post much about him aha
It's a real bummer your boyfriend isn't interested in sharing your passion for knitting.
IT IS A REAL BUMMER, TELL HIM FOR ME PLS
I thought they were Alpaca
I think they're llamas?
im not in a relationship :( but im planning on drowning my older brother in my handmade items ;)