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Andrea Rangel's Woodsmoke & Ash: Knits for Men features seven stylish yet practical designs.  Rangel shares her inspiration for this collection..."When I first began designing this collection, I had a vision: classy, interesting knits that men would want to wear as well as knit. Having lived in both the city and the country, I have found inspiration in both the practical casualness of the urban Northwest lifestyle, as well as the earthy outdoorsiness of the country. Both places meet in this collection, which melds simplicity, masculinity, and style."

Briquette is a good scarf is more than just a way to stay warm, it’s part of the wearer’s personality. Enter Briquette. This cozy long scarf features a highly textured stitch pattern that’s simple to knit, with an easy-to-follow chart and a pattern that’s memorizable, yet varied enough to keep you interested.  It’s perfect for men or women, and can be easily customized in width and length. Briquette works well in many different yarns, from a rugged semi-solid or tweedy wool for winter comfort, to a plant fiber blend for a breezier style.  The boxes stitch pattern is charted and written.

Sizes & Finished Measurements Length: 82 in/208 cm x Width: 5.75 in/14.5 cm
Yarn 440 yd/402 m DK weight yarn
Shown in Hazel Knits DK Lively (90 % Merino, 10% Nylon); color Equinox; 2 skeins
Gauge 22 sts/28 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Boxes Stitch Pattern
Needles & Notions US #8/5mm needle

Char is a classic-looking glove designed for maximum durability.  Sock yarn and a textured slip stitch pattern create a strong fabric that remains sophisticated enough for daily wear.  They’re visually attractive without being too ornamental, and the slip stitch pattern is the perfect showcase for hand-dyed yarns.  A braided rib cuff keeps wrists snug and warm, while the left and right hands are worked differently for the best fit possible.  Simple but engaging stitch patterns and clear instructions make this a very accessible pattern.

Sizes & Finished Measurements Hand Circumference: 7 (8, 9) in/18 (20.5, 23) cm, shown in size 8 in/20.5 cm
Yarn 230 (265, 300) yd/210 (240, 275) m fingering weight yarn
Shown in Hazel Knits Artisan Sock; (90% Wool, 10% Nylon; 400yds/366m per 120g skein)
Color: #246 Sassafras; 1 skein
Gauge 30 sts/40 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch
36 sts/38 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Braided Rib Pattern
32 sts/40 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Pebbly Slip Stitch Pat- tern
Needles Set of US#2/2.75mm double pointed needles, 32 in circular needles for magic loop, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small circumference circular knitting method

Style, warmth and class combine in the Heartwood hat. It’s a surprisingly quick color work project with a subtle masculine edge.  The knitted-in hem and scroll color work pattern make it extra warm, while using a woolen spun yarn like Brooklyn Tweed Shelter keeps it lightweight.  Heartwood is knit from the bottom up, with full fashion decreases to create a square-shaped top. It’s also a great way to use up remainders of yarn.

Finished Measurements Brim Circumference: 21.25 in/54 cm
Yarn Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
MC: 100 yd/92 m
CC1: 60 yd/55 m
CC2: 50 yd/46 m
Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Wool, 140 yd/128 m per 50g skein)
Main Color: #04 Nest 1 skein
Contrast Color 1: #24 Soot 1 skein
Contrast Color 2: #27 Woodsmoke 1 skein
Gauge 21 sts/36 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette with smaller needle
21 sts/26 rows = 4 in/10 cm in color work Stockinette stitch with larger needle
Needles 2 US #4/3.5 mm 16 in circular needles
US #6/4 mm 16 in circular needle
US #4/3.5 mm double pointed needles, 32 in or longer circular needle for magic loop method, or 2 circular needles; use your preferred small-circumference circular knitting method
size F/3.75 mm crochet hook

Plantago was designed to the exact specifications of a Pacific Northwest outdoorsman who wanted practical, durable, winter wear.  Super bulky wool and tightly-knit ribbing create a very warm and insulating fabric.  Comfortable and practical, Plantago is slim-fitting with enough stretch in the fabric to give the wearer ease of movement.  The tall fold-over collar provides versatile warmth:  zip it up completely for a cowl collar, unzip it a bit to allow the collar to lay flat, or unzip completely to cool down.  Worked at a huge gauge, it knits up quickly and seamlessly, with easy raglan yoke shaping.

Sizes & Finished Measurements S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
Chest Circumference: 36.75 (40.75, 45.5, 49.5, 51.75, 55.75, 60.25) in/93.5 (103.5, 115.5, 125.5, 131.5, 141.5, 153) cm
Yarn 771 (855, 955, 1039, 1086, 1170, 1264) yd/705 (782, 873, 950, 993, 1070, 1156) m super bulky yarn
shown in Brown Sheep Burly Spun (100% Wool; 132yd/121m per 226g skein)
Color: Oregano; 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 14 sts/15 rows = 4 in/10 cm in unstretched 1x1 rib using larger needle
Needles & Notions US #10/6 mm* needles:
40 in/100 cm circular needle for hem of body (not worked in the round, but circular needle is helpful to accommodate weight and bulk of body)
Set double pointed needles, 32 in/80 cm circular needles for magic loop, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small circumference circular knitting method
US #10.5/6.5 mm* needles: 40 in/100 cm circular needle for main body section and yoke - Set double pointed needles, 32 in/80 cm circular needles for magic loop, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small circumference circular knitting method
35.5 (35.75, 36.75, 37.25, 38.5, 38.75, 40) in/90 (91, 93.5, 94.5, 98, 98.5, 101.5) cm zipper

Resin is the perfect boot sock for active guys.  The socks knit up quickly, with a geometric stitch pattern that creates extra warmth, and a dense gauge in DK weight yarn that makes for great durability.  They’re simple but interesting to knit, with a engaging and easily memorized stitch pattern that excels at showing off hand-dyed yarn.  Resin is knit toe up with a short row heel, which means the height is customizable.  Use exactly half your yarn for socks that match perfectly.  The hemmed cuff provides a clean, comfortable top.

Sizes & Finished Measurements Foot Circumference: 7.5 (9, 10.5) in/19 (23, 26.5) cm
Yarn 290 (325, 390) yd/266 (300, 358) m DK weight yarn
Shown in Hazel Knits DK Lively (90% Merino, 10% Nylon; 275 yd/251 m per 140g skein)
Color Ruby Love; 2 skeins
Gauge 27 sts/48 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Horizontal Parallelograms Stitch Pattern
Needles & Notions Use double pointed needles, 32 in or longer circular needle for magic loop method or 2 circular needles; use your preferred small-circumference circular knitting method.
US #3/3.25 mm needles

Bring on the chill.  Using thickly spun yarn, Sphagnum knits up quickly to create a super bulky ribbed beanie that will keep a guy cozy in any weather.   Sphagnum is worked bottom up with 1x1 ribbing throughout, making for a stretchy fabric that provides a more personalized fit.  In addition, the ribbing creates extra pockets in the fabric for warm air to get trapped.  It’s a versatile hat that’s sure to get plenty of use.

Sizes & Finished Measurements Unstretched Brim Circumference: 18.25 (20, 21.75) in/46.5 (51, 55) cm
Yarn 80 (90, 100) yd/75 (85, 95) m Super Bulky Weight Yarn; Shown in Brown Sheep Burly Spun; (100% Wool; 132 yd/121 m per 226g skein); 1 skein; Color Oregano
Gauge 14 sts/15 rows = 4 in/10 cm in 1x1 Rib Pattern
Needles US #10.5/6.5 mm 16 in circular needle and Set of US#10.5/6.5 mm double pointed needles, 32 in circular needles for magic loop, or 2 circular needles; use preferred small circumference circular knitting method

A great addition to a man’s everyday wardrobe, the classically-styled Traverse cardigan features attractive color work that adds interest without being too loud.  The shawl collar creates a clean look with a cozy feel, and the raglan yoke provides a relaxed fit.  A yarn like Brooklyn Tweed Shelter makes for an extremely light-weight but warm sweater.  The color work is subtle and masculine, and designed to be conveniently worked all on the right side.  Traverse is knit bottom up seamlessly in the round, then steeked to open the cardigan front.  The shawl collar is picked up after steeking and worked with short row shaping.

Sizes & Finished Measurements Chest Circumference: 36.75 (39.75, 42.75, 46.25, 49.25, 52.75, 56.75) in/ 93.5 (101, 108.5, 117.5, 125, 134, 144) cm
Yarn Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
MC: 1120 (1211, 1302, 1409, 1500, 1607, 1729) yd/1024 (1107, 1191, 1288, 1372, 1469, 1581) m
CC1: 420 (454, 488, 528, 562, 602, 648) yd/384 (415, 446, 483, 514, 550, 593) m
CC2: 280 (303, 326, 353, 376, 403, 434) yd/256 (277, 298, 323, 344, 369, 397) m
20 yd/18 m fingering weight yarn in coordinating color for crocheted steek reinforcement
Shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American Wool, 140 yd/128 m per 50g skein)
Main Color: #04 Nest 8 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 13) skeins Contrast Color 1: #24 Soot 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins Contrast Color 2: #27 Woodsmoke 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Steek reinforcing yarn shown in Swans Island Natural Colors Merino Fingering (100% Merino, 525 yd/480 m per 100g skein); Color: Charcoal; 1 skein
Gauge 21 sts/36 rows = 4 in/10 cm in Stockinette with smaller needle
Needles & Notions US #4/3.5 mm 32 in/81 cm circular needles
US #4/3.5 mm 60 in/152 cm circular needles
US #4/3.5 mm double pointed needles, 32 in/81 cm or longer circular needle for magic loop method or 2 circular needles; use your preferred small-circumference circular knitting method.
US #6/4 mm 32 in/81 cm circular needles
US #6/4 mm double pointed needles, 32 in/81 cm or longer circular needle for magic loop method or 2 circular needles; use your preferred small-circumference circular knitting method.
size C/2.75 mm crochet hook
5 1 in/2.5 cm buttons