My mom has started to host a knitting group on Tuesday nights and now a girl that I like has started coming. She thinks I should start knitting with the group and my mom agrees. What do others think? Is it too girly for guys to knit?
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2006-09-12 16:57:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Knitting was originally a male art. I believe I read that Scottish or Irish fishermen used to do it to make warm garments for being out on the cold sea. No, plenty of manly men knit,crochet,quilt,sew,etc. If you want to try it and it gives you something in common with the girl you like,then go for it.
2006-09-12 17:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by jidwg 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it's definitely not too girly - there are some very creative guys out there. I remember a guy who was profiled in a knitting magazine a few years back - can't remember his name, but he was making fine lace items - just gorgeous.
Two questions, though - 1) Is everyone expected to already know how to knit, or can someone teach you? (like your mom) and 2) Do you want to join this group because you're thinking of learning to knit, or because of this girl? If it's because of the girl, you might discover you really don't *like* knitting, and then it might be hard for you to keep going with it - and with the group.
2006-09-15 15:24:07 · answer #2 · answered by MCA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so at all. There was an article in the paper here that this high schooler was knitting hats and scarves for the homeless and he was getting his friends to help him. I have a son and I knit, if he asked me to show him how to knit, I would definately show him. Go for it! Seriously do it and get the girl.
2006-09-13 10:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by agentamber005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in the 1970s some of the big football players were doing all kinds of handiwork like knitting. Who cares what people think. You have nothing to loose by trying it. It will take your mind off the things that are bugging you at the moment.
2006-09-13 00:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by Darby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. My significant other and I were discussing the other day that the only interests we really don't share in common are knitting and football, so I'm teaching him knitting--so we can both knit while we watch football.
2006-09-13 01:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the football person she was referring to was Rosy Grier,and he knit and cross-stitched. Knit, yes, it is relaxing and creative. There is a man known as the "crochet dude" and he can whip out some seroius stuff,so it isnt girly at all. Just don't use the needles as swords,as u could poke out an eye. we have a small store here in Bristol ( va) and he started out in tenn. and he crochets and knits and is better than me, i hate to admit it,and he has been crocheting longer than I have ( 30 years) and his wife recently started to learn. So, it isnt girly at all.
2006-09-13 14:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not girly at all. I once read from a local newspaper in my place about a guy who started off helping his sister in her knitting shop. He ended up there with so many customers and is liked by so many. So, not girly at all. It attracts them.
2006-09-12 23:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by sassy girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it actually matter whether knitting is "too girly" if you get the girl?
If she's suggesting you spend more time together, spend more time together. That's your answer.
2006-09-13 00:22:49 · answer #8 · answered by H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well to me its fine, but who really cares what other people think, if i were in your situation, i would probably start knitting, but not make 'girly' things and not use 'girly' colors
2006-09-15 21:37:37 · answer #9 · answered by offie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not girly at all. you make baby blankets and donate them to the red cross or hospitals for those who need them for there babies.
2006-09-13 15:42:19 · answer #10 · answered by Bella's Creations 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋