Father’s Day is a special time to say just how much dad means to us. This year say it with crochet. There are many wonderful gifts you can make for your father this year. There are different free online patterns available. There are also ways to change up some patterns to make them a bit more masculine if you want to use them for Father’s Day.

Ties are traditional Father’s Day gifts. There are many free patterns for ties. You can make them as traditional or as funky as your father likes them to be. For a long lasting tie that can be worn with traditional suits I recommend a mercerized cotton yarn, or a nice linen yarn.

Belts are another way to make a classic gift for dad. Every dad needs a few belts in their closet. Belts are a great way to try out new or difficult stitches as well as making that perfect gift. When making belts you can use a lot of different materials. Twine or hemp would be a great material that is strong enough for a belt. You could even use leather to make a beautiful belt. There are many ways to make it unique.

If you are a beginner a perfect gift could be as easy as making a few washcloths that dad could use to wash his car. These are a great way to learn to read a pattern as well as using basic finishing skills. Fathers could use cloths for car washing or cleaning up in the garage. Make sure to make them from absorbent cotton for long lasting use.

Of course there are sweaters and vests patterns available in abundance. The classic fisherman’s sweater is a great way to add design and dimension to your crochet. It is not a beginner project but if you were up for a challenge, a fisherman’s sweater would fit the bill.

Afghans featuring dad’s favorite sports, hobbies or colors are timeless and can be used throughout the year. There are many patterns available free and for sale featuring activities such as fishing, golf, hunting, and other types of past times. You could make a simple afghan in dad’s favorite colors, to match his office, bedroom, or trophy room.

It seems that moms, children and friends get more of our crochet gifts than the men in our lives. There is a large range of patterns and styles of crochet just for men. Timeless patterns that the men in your life would love to use everyday. Just get creative and let dad know you are thinking of him with every stitch. The patterns discussed in this article are in no way a complete guide to stitching for men. There are countless projects with dad in mind. Use your imagination and your father’s likes and dislikes and stitch him up that perfect gift for that #1 Dad.