Frigga
05-04-2009, 04:48 PM
I think that more men should learn how to knit and crochet. Most of the males here on the forum will probably groan at this, but I think that you may change your minds after I make my case! :D
Knitting and crocheting for most of the general population evokes little old grannies churning out little crocheted doilies to grace tabletops, and arm chairs, or knitting intarsia sweaters with retro snowflakes with itchy yarn. But, not all little grannies started out as grannies. They used to be young women! :D
But, did you know that you are able to make anything with the techniques of knitting or crocheting? Not just doilies, and such, but lace shawls? Cute little hats, flirty scarves, gloves, mitts, leg warmers, sweaters, (or jumpers for those across the pond! ;)) vests, anything?
What does the above list invoke? It makes you think of womens clothing right? Then why for pete's sake, are you men not making womens clothing if you would like to get more female attention?! :D
My boyfriend and I were talking about this, and he himself stated that if more men that were "Joe Schmoe" and did not have any female attention at all, like his one friend who didn't get a girlfriend until he was 24, and my little brother in law who is 25 and still unlucky with females :eek: started knitting, or crocheting, then they would get a lot more attention. They would also be able to have a conversation starter if they got tongue-tied around women, because women would be genuinely interested in what they are doing. They would also be impressed with a man who knits in public, as they would admire his ability to be in touch with his sensitive side, and wouldn't need to prove all the time that he was Mr. Macho.
Also, if you were lucky enough to secure the interest of a woman, you would know precisely what to get her for her birthday! You could knit her a lacy shawl, or scarf. These are not size specific, and you wouldn't have to embarrass her for her measurements if you're still in a new relationship.
If you're still squeamish about taking on a new hobby that just screams Estrogen to you, let me relieve your fears. Knitting, was invented by men. Yep! By sailors to be exact. We all know that sailors are all supposed to be good with knots. My brother is a dredging barge captian, and he's been good with knots his whole life. What is knitting but a way of making knots with string? The sailors would make scrimshaw while they were out at sea, and they would sell them back at port. Knitting was also employed. Rest assured, you are carrying on male tradition with knitting.
Knitting did not used to be gender specific. It can be gender neutral again. All that has to be done, is men getting over their fears, and picking up those needles and hooks! Incidently, crochet means hook in French. So, for a laugh, you can tell people that you are "hooking"! :D
Even if you're already "taken" I'm certain that your wife or girlfriend would love to be surprised by a nice warm scarf for that next special occassion. So go on, be a stitching dissident. I promise that you will have fun with it!
:D
Knitting and crocheting for most of the general population evokes little old grannies churning out little crocheted doilies to grace tabletops, and arm chairs, or knitting intarsia sweaters with retro snowflakes with itchy yarn. But, not all little grannies started out as grannies. They used to be young women! :D
But, did you know that you are able to make anything with the techniques of knitting or crocheting? Not just doilies, and such, but lace shawls? Cute little hats, flirty scarves, gloves, mitts, leg warmers, sweaters, (or jumpers for those across the pond! ;)) vests, anything?
What does the above list invoke? It makes you think of womens clothing right? Then why for pete's sake, are you men not making womens clothing if you would like to get more female attention?! :D
My boyfriend and I were talking about this, and he himself stated that if more men that were "Joe Schmoe" and did not have any female attention at all, like his one friend who didn't get a girlfriend until he was 24, and my little brother in law who is 25 and still unlucky with females :eek: started knitting, or crocheting, then they would get a lot more attention. They would also be able to have a conversation starter if they got tongue-tied around women, because women would be genuinely interested in what they are doing. They would also be impressed with a man who knits in public, as they would admire his ability to be in touch with his sensitive side, and wouldn't need to prove all the time that he was Mr. Macho.
Also, if you were lucky enough to secure the interest of a woman, you would know precisely what to get her for her birthday! You could knit her a lacy shawl, or scarf. These are not size specific, and you wouldn't have to embarrass her for her measurements if you're still in a new relationship.
If you're still squeamish about taking on a new hobby that just screams Estrogen to you, let me relieve your fears. Knitting, was invented by men. Yep! By sailors to be exact. We all know that sailors are all supposed to be good with knots. My brother is a dredging barge captian, and he's been good with knots his whole life. What is knitting but a way of making knots with string? The sailors would make scrimshaw while they were out at sea, and they would sell them back at port. Knitting was also employed. Rest assured, you are carrying on male tradition with knitting.
Knitting did not used to be gender specific. It can be gender neutral again. All that has to be done, is men getting over their fears, and picking up those needles and hooks! Incidently, crochet means hook in French. So, for a laugh, you can tell people that you are "hooking"! :D
Even if you're already "taken" I'm certain that your wife or girlfriend would love to be surprised by a nice warm scarf for that next special occassion. So go on, be a stitching dissident. I promise that you will have fun with it!
:D