Is he sweater-worthy? According to Judith Durant, no man deserves a sweater until the relationship has progressed to the level of long term commitment. It's just too risky to put all that time and effort into a knitted garment for a man who might be long gone by the time the sweater actually looks like a sweater. Knit items are excellent gifts for men; they just have to be given at the appropriate time. With "Never Knit Your Man a Sweater: Unless You've Got the Ring", Durant not only warns stitchers about appropriate project-to-relationship ratios, she offers 22 of the smartest patterns available for men's clothing and accessories.