Father's Day Competition on AllFreeKnitting

One of my very first knitting patterns, Klein Scarf, is in AllFreeKnitting's Father's Day knitting pattern competition! 

They've listed their top five Father's Day patterns (mine is listed as Sapphire Algorithm Scarf) and all you need to do is post a comment on their page to be in with a chance to win the book "Simple Scarves made with the Knook" and  the Knook Kit. Plus I get a prize too if my pattern is the winner, so please do vote for my Sapphire Algorithm Scarf!

Having said that though, the other knitting patterns are truly lovely too, and if you're looking for a last minute handmade Father's day gift, or just free men's knitting patterns, they're a great place to start! The rest of the list of patterns is as follows:

1. Versatile Knit Tie by Scissors and Sage

A moss stitch knit tie with a contrast colour tail.

2. Man Slouch Hat Pattern by The Blue Brick

Sure to appeal to the most fussy of dads, this is a great "on trend" hat in a beautiful variegated yarn.

3. Sailor's Rib Cowl by Balls to the Walls Knits

Perfect for last minute knitting! This cosy cowl will knit up quickly in worsted weight yarn.

4. Men's Twin Rib Knit Socks by Beadknitter

The twin rib stitch pattern adds interest to a classic dad-friendly pattern.

Here's the competition link again, and may the best pattern win!

Ingram Scarf

Please note: this pattern is now available to download as a pdf from Craftsy for $2. It will still be freely available on this blog, but I thought people might want the opportunity to download a pdf version. 

Free mens' scarf knitting pattern - a classic scarf worked lengthwise. Knits up to be very dense so should keep you nice and cosy!

Yarn : Cygnet Truly Wool Rich 4ply , held double. 4 balls = 820 m. 

Needles :5mm / US 8  60cm circular needle

Gauge: 28 stitches = 10cm with yarn held singly, with 3.25mm/US 3 needles.
               15 stitches = 10cm with yarn held double, with 5mm/US 8 needles, in stocking stitch.

Size: One size, 15cm x 200cm

Notation: 

k = knit
p = purl

CO = cast on

Directions:

With yarn held double C0 300 stitches

Row 1: knit

Row 2: knit

Row 3: purl

Row 4: purl

Repeat the above four rows 12 times, or until scarf measures 15cm = 6'' across. Bind off and weave in loose ends.

Klein Scarf

Please note: this pattern is now available to download as a pdf from Craftsy for $2. It will still be freely available on this blog, but I thought people might want the opportunity to download a pdf version.

Here's another geeky one.This pattern is made up algorithmically, it's a repeating pattern of 4 stitches x 4 stitches with knits and purls randomly assigned. I really like the way the pattern turned out, makes a good manly scarf. If you like it please check out my random tea cosy design too!

Yarn 3 balls (=372 m = 150 g) Rowan Pure Wool dk.

Needles One pair 4.5 mm/ US 7 needles.

Gauge 22st = 10cm in stocking stitch with 4mm/US 6 needles

Dimensions 5'' x 80''

Notation 

k = knit
p = purl

CO = cast on

Directions

Random Pattern
Row 1: *p2, k2* to end of row
Row 2: p1, * k1, p3* until last 3 stitches, k1 p2
Row 3: k1, *p2, k2* to last 3 stitches, p2 k1
Row 4:*k1, p1* to end of row

CO 32 stitches. Work in pattern until scarf measures 80'' or desired length, bind off.