help finding manly sweaters

[charitas32]

:think ok, i have promised my beloved another sweater, but want something blokey that won't bore me to death to crochet. A whole sweater in just hdc was not fun to do, and i put a 'tatto' on one sleeve. What i'd really like to do is a zip up cardi with a hood. I have a ladies pattern for a hooded jacket from drops desgin which has hardly any shaping, but the grouped dc pattern is too girly. I had thought of doing something in an alternating dc/sc pattern or granite stitch. I already have the aran weight wool and would appriciate any advice on patterns out there or design ideas.

Thanking you in advance

[Ladycrochat]

Right then, let's see what we can come up with for you here......
Here is a pattern you can buy....
http://artoftangle.com/crochet_men.htm
Here is a wonderful one to do in your aran yarn
http://craftyarncouncil.com/projects/jan_crochproj.html
a bit old fashioned but still classic looking...
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/lonslepulove.html
Perhaps in shades of black and grey.......
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/mendiaswe.html
more
http://www.anniesattic.com/stitches/crochet/patterns/pdfs/v_stitch_pullover.pdf
would also work for a guy....
http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=2401
Can be made in adult sizes
http://www.crochetme.com/ye-olde-letter-sweater
Hope he likes something here! Post a photo when you finish it please!

Oh! And remember, as these are US/Canadian terms, you have to change them over to British. Here is a guide to that
http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/includes/pinnestr.php

[Erskinelake]

http://crochet-chalet.50megs.com/sweaterpics.html

Here's one that I plan on doing at some point.

Enjoy!

[charitas32]

thanks for allthe links, i'm in awe of your links prowess. think i might try the bernant one as he is an aging hippie