Ideas for Knitting

Linus · 11-08-2009, 11:37 AM

Ok. So, the rest of the world thinks that knitting isn't very "manly" but I've been pondering it as a way to make gifts, be a little bit more frugal and something to pass the time. I was thinking of getting "Son of Stitch'n'Bitch" and perhaps making K a nice big sweater (she likes big, bulky stuff) for her birthday.

If you're "guy/butch" was to make you something knitted, what would you want? Sweater? Blanket? iPod cozy?

Diva · 11-08-2009, 12:04 PM

Linus, I think this is wonderful!!! At first, I thought You were just trying to reel Merrick in!

But this is great....and, while I have never HAD an iPod cozy <smile> I would be charmed to the nth degree to receive one from my Guy.....if I HAD a Guy....how sweet is THIS!

You go on with Your bad knitting self now!

~Diva

Lady Jewel · 11-08-2009, 12:28 PM

Linus, if my guy were to make me ANYTHING...I would love it just for the fact that he crafted with his own hands with me in mind.

Warmly,
Jewel

Bit · 11-08-2009, 06:40 PM

Hi Linus!! What a grand idea!

Well Nick's not my guy, but he crocheted me a hat which I ADORE--it's made from really soft bamboo yarn in a colorway called Rose Camo and looks kinda like an impressionist painting of the miniature wild roses you see at the beach, all shades of rose and green together--and then, THEN, he taught ME to knit! *big grin*

I think if Gryph were to make me anything, I would probably want it to be smaller like the hat, maybe a scarf or something, because I like being able to wear the love but I think making a sweater might drive him crazy. *grin*

Andrew, Jr. · 11-08-2009, 06:57 PM

Linus,

I had someone knit me a cigar holder. I am not kidding. It was fabulous. I used it until I wore it out, and the bottom fell apart. I took it everywhere with me, and used it like a cigar case.

Another idea would be to make kleenex box holders. Maybe if you can learn to sew/knit in their initial or a symbol of something they enjoy (like a sailboat, a tennis racket, a lacross stick, a football, etc.).

I think it is good to have a hobby to keep your mind active. There is nothing wrong with that.

Andrew

Arwen · 11-09-2009, 11:38 PM

Little brother, if Rosie Grier can needlepoint, you can knit to your heart's content. I would be amazingly touched if someone took the time to knit me a sweater, crochet me a blanket, any of that. Gender/label/id....who cares! The idea that anyone would take that time would be what counted.

I have a little ceramic heart I got from Diva a year or so ago. I treasure it. Not just because it is incredibly artistic, but because it was made and given with love. It was one of the first things I unpacked and put out today.

That's what counts in the end. Love.

MsMerrick · 11-13-2009, 06:26 PM

Linus my dear, should you wish to learn to knit, do drop by our Queer Knitting Circle, Monday nights ..

I'll do some thread somewhere with details, and sned you an invite on FB

Arwen · 11-14-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MsMerrick

Linus my dear, should you wish to learn to knit, do drop by our Queer Knitting Circle, Monday nights ..

I'll do some thread somewhere with details, and sned you an invite on FB

And look what the cat drug in! Hey Merrick!

Fancy meeting you here! I knew the knitting thread would get you. hee

Hudson · 11-14-2009, 10:07 PM

a penis cozy

Kast · 11-14-2009, 10:21 PM

yawn........

MsMerrick · 11-15-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ben-Her

a penis cozy

The crochet patterns I've seen, have been a tad better than the knitting ones, but.. Knit on

MsMerrick · 11-15-2009, 06:59 AM

Let's see if I can do this right.
Should you be in NYC, or visiting, and wish to hang out with some Queer Knitters, please do drop by our weekly Stitch n Bitch ..
Specifics here

kittygrrl · 12-03-2009, 10:44 AM

I think the idea of a sweetheart making anything with hys/his two hands is almost magical and I would suspect the fairies put hym up to it!..lol..but a sweet thought! I vote for mittens, kittens love them!

11-08-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
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11-09-2009, 11:38 PM	#6
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11-15-2009, 06:59 AM	#12
MsMerrick Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Feminist Femme.... Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single and Singular.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City.... Posts: 277 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 855 Thanked 644 Times in 166 Posts Rep Power: 4423416	Let's see if I can do this right. Should you be in NYC, or visiting, and wish to hang out with some Queer Knitters, please do drop by our weekly Stitch n Bitch .. Specifics here Last edited by Linus; 11-15-2009 at 08:06 AM. Reason: Corrected the URL.

12-03-2009, 10:44 AM	#13
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11-08-2009, 12:04 PM	#2
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,179 Times in 5,238 Posts Rep Power: 0	Linus, I think this is wonderful!!! At first, I thought You were just trying to reel Merrick in! But this is great....and, while I have never HAD an iPod cozy <smile> I would be charmed to the nth degree to receive one from my Guy.....if I HAD a Guy....how sweet is THIS! You go on with Your bad knitting self now! ~Diva

11-08-2009, 12:28 PM	#3
Lady Jewel Member How Do You Identify?: * Preferred Pronoun?: * Relationship Status: * Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 120 Thanked 322 Times in 124 Posts Rep Power: 790	Linus, if my guy were to make me ANYTHING...I would love it just for the fact that he crafted with his own hands with me in mind. Warmly, Jewel

11-08-2009, 06:40 PM	#4
Bit Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonefemme Relationship Status: married to Gryph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,177 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,126 Thanked 3,772 Times in 1,264 Posts Rep Power: 10778869	Hi Linus!! What a grand idea! Well Nick's not my guy, but he crocheted me a hat which I ADORE--it's made from really soft bamboo yarn in a colorway called Rose Camo and looks kinda like an impressionist painting of the miniature wild roses you see at the beach, all shades of rose and green together--and then, THEN, he taught ME to knit! big grin I think if Gryph were to make me anything, I would probably want it to be smaller like the hat, maybe a scarf or something, because I like being able to wear the love but I think making a sweater might drive him crazy. grin

11-08-2009, 06:57 PM	#5
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Linus, I had someone knit me a cigar holder. I am not kidding. It was fabulous. I used it until I wore it out, and the bottom fell apart. I took it everywhere with me, and used it like a cigar case. Another idea would be to make kleenex box holders. Maybe if you can learn to sew/knit in their initial or a symbol of something they enjoy (like a sailboat, a tennis racket, a lacross stick, a football, etc.). I think it is good to have a hobby to keep your mind active. There is nothing wrong with that. Andrew

11-13-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
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11-14-2009, 10:07 PM	#9
Hudson Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him Relationship Status: Truth is stranger than fiction. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 434 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 160 Thanked 575 Times in 211 Posts Rep Power: 365376	a penis cozy

11-14-2009, 10:21 PM	#10
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