I would really,really Love to learn knitting, crochet,etc, all those beautiful things my mom & grandmother do, but I am just super embarrassed about the whole thing,I mean guys (high-school especially) don't do this stuff !! any advice ?? thanks a lot.
2007-11-23 09:35:32 · 10 answers · asked by nicole993 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You might be surprised at how many high school age guys knit. Call your nearest yarn shop, or, if you have one, a Michael's or A C Moore, and ask if they give lessons or can recommend someone to teach you (of course, there's always Gramma or Mom, but sometimes it's easier with someone you don't live with
2007-11-23 11:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by mickiinpodunk 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to learn from a video, you can find some online to show you the basics. Try putting something like "knitting how to" in a search engine.
Also, if you are able to learn from pictures, there are several places on line that have very good diagrams that show the basics.
There are many men who design knit and crochet items and the people who buy the patterns do not think there is anything wrong with a guy knitting or crocheting. Type "crochet dude" into the search engine and check out what he has done. There are others out there --I just can't think of their names.
Don't let someone else's idea of what is an appropriate activity keep you from learning something creative and fun. Go for it!
2007-11-24 12:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by Marilyn E 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont be embarrassed!!! some girls even think thats attractive because it ususally means the guy is more sensative and whatever. i taught my brother how to knit when he was a senior in high school and he ended up teaching his whole floor freshman year in college lol. if i were you, id just ask my mom or grandma to show me the basic knit stitch and start out with like size 8 needles and make a simple scarf. once you have down the basic knit stitch, it isnt hard at all to learn pearling and other stitches. just get a book of patterns and enjoy. again, i think it GREAT that a guy wants to try knitting :D
2007-11-23 09:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi Nick guess who were the first knitters? Men! You should check out the history of knitting. Men in Peru do it while tending their herds or flocks. It is a very enjoyable hobby . You know a lot of top designers are men. Don't be intimidated by what others are doing. Look at this link of Kaffe Fasset designs. His designs are truly inspirational. I saw him featured on tv a few years ago and he taught himself to knit and now he is one of the best designers. You should check out the public library, they have a lot of knitting books on his work . There are also many "how to " on the web but I preferred to hav a book by my side when I was learning. Just be patient and start with a square to learn with large needles.
There are also DVD's available . Happy Knitting and good luck!
2007-11-23 11:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by Donna 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry girl! I am in the same position but my best guy friend has a gf and i really like him and theres more to the story but the point is i share your pain. I helped him go out with someone he liked when u liked him cuz were bffs but ok we talked about it (a year later) hes still with her and im still misrable and honey you dont want to end up feeling the way i feel. Just go for it! ur 14 and you have got nothing to lose. if hes rly ur friend hell still be friends even if he doesnt like u back. and the worst feeling in the worldd is regret and you dont want tofeel that cuz now my friend wonders what could have been with us if i had spoken up and told him i liked him. and who knows maybe he told u bout ally to see how u reacted no one knows guys are a complicated yet simple species haha So if i were you id say J, were best friends so I just want you to be happy so if you like ally then go for it but i like you and i was hoping to give us a chance but i still want to be close friends if it doesnt work out idk something along those lines and honestly it may not work and ,aybe hell feel awkward and itll be weird for a bit but since ur so close im sure ull eventually be as close as you are and at least u tried and in the long run going for it is always better than wondering and regretting not doing any thing about it TRUST ME. I wish you luck and i hope J realizes that you are the right person for him!!
2016-05-25 03:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi its good to knit, and you can go to your library and take out new books on yarn crafts look for names like generation x knit and the such, also look in video section for dvd's because you will be able to see how to. also ask if they have teen knit clubs or know of any cause at my library they do, even give out free yarn. and last ladies love guys who are crafty it is right next to handy on things we love, and while other guys worry about what others think, you will be surrounded by cute crafty girls :) ps look at site called thread heads.
2007-11-23 11:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by hi people 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know of plenty of men who love to do these things. If you love it, embarrassment and what other people think shouldn't stop you. Just because you are a guy doesn't mean you can't do those things. Follow your heart. If you are afraid then don't do it, but I think you should.
2007-11-23 09:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by Moose 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get online or have ur family members teach u. I am sure ur mom and or grandma would be proud to teach u. Good luck!!!
2007-11-23 09:38:25 · answer #8 · answered by jessicas127 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you are so wrong there is a whole slew of guys out there that knit. Do not be embarrased it was inveted by men on fishing boats .
http://www.menknit.net/main.html
http://www.menwhoknit.com/community/
http://knitting.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=knitting&cdn=hobbies&tm=7&gps=91_242_1020_539&f=21&su=p445.92.150.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.kaffefassett.com/
http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/FEATpointyman.html
2007-11-23 13:12:42 · answer #9 · answered by anissia 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
be a man and don't knit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-23 09:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋