There are several beginning knitter books written for men. Titles include: Men Who Knit & The Dogs Who Love Them: 30 Great-Looking Designs for Man & His Best Friend; Son of Stitch 'n B***h: 45 Projects to Knit and Crochet for Men; The Knitting Man(ual): 20+ Projects for Guys; and Knitting With Balls: A Hands-On Guide to Knitting for the Modern Man.

Have fun,
Rex.