Cozy Is Masculin, Too

It's tough knitting for guys. I honestly think they're a lot pickier about accessories than any woman I know, so for me, it's all about picking the right pattern. Erik was complaining about being cold all the time and kept mentioning a scarf, so that certainly helped to narrow it down! What I chose was the Extra Warm Men's Scarf by Kyoko Nakayoshi on Ravelry.

When I first started knitting this scarf I struggled a bit. The whole P3tog thing is kinda tough when you’re a tight knitter (and I am). But once I got used to the stitch and loosened up a bit, it got much easier. I'm a fan of the yarn that I chose too, Vintage by Berroco. It's easy to knit with and looks great, especially for being half acrylic. Most of all, I like that it's machine washable; I think that's a great quality for the dudes.

I love how it turned out! The finished scarf is very cool looking, with the little knobs (made by the P3togs) making diagonal lines throughout the length of the scarf. It’s all squishy and thick and, while I haven’t worn it myself, it seems pretty darn warm.

I soaked it, dried it flat and now it's in Erik’s hot little hands. Or, you know, on his neck (hopefully).

Yarn:
Berroco Vintage (50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon)
1 skein Playa (871)

Needles:
US7 (4.5mm) 16" circular needle