Guys who can knit are totally awesome. I mean, who knew men's knitting retreats were a thing? But if you want to learn the finer points of bro-chet, you've got to join the club.
22 Jun 1942, Northern Ireland, UK --- It may seem a bit unusual for soldiers to be knitting on "tiny garments," but it does help to pass the time, and these US soldiers stationed somewhere in Northern Ireland, Corporal Robert Cozad, (left) of Red Oak, Iowa, and Private Manny Hamburger, of Des Moines, Iowa, find it a particularly useful hobby for their off duty hours. The boys are good, too! --- Image by � Bettmann/CORBIS
Guys who can knit are totally awesome. I mean, who knew men's knitting retreats were a thing? But if you want to learn the finer points of bro-chet, you've got to join the club.
A new book features a century of photos of people picking up yarn and a pair of needles and getting their knit on.
After posting the wonderful picture of FDR knitting I have been on the hunt to find more pictures of other famous men knitting.
I don't know how many of you are knitters and Sherlock Holmes fans - but I thought you might like an advance peek at what will be the tren...
Guys who can knit are totally awesome. I mean, who knew men's knitting retreats were a thing? But if you want to learn the finer points of bro-chet, you've got to join the club.
Cuzco - Perù - CANON 40D + CANON EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
I've spent some time experimenting with different ideas, and I've figured out a way to solve the problem I had with my watch strap, namely that it was very difficult to push the watch buckle's prong through the strap to close the buckle. Basically, I've come up with a similar weave, but with "holes" for the belt buckle. I haven't seen this pattern in my internet searches, so I'm calling it the "Derweesh Belt" or "Derweesh Weave". Because what the hell, why not. Here's the basic pattern. I used the buckle from a women's belt (this was originally meant as a gift) and a cheap carbiner to help keep the cords lined up. This is actually a slightly tricky pattern if you're new to weaving (not that I'm some sort of expert or anything), I would recommend starting with something simpler, like a regular sinnet or cobra stitch. 1. Getting Started Start by anchoring the cord to the belt. Measure off the desired length and loop the cord back. I like to loop the other end to a carbiner, as it can easily be slipped off later, and fix it with an elastic band or a knot. Bring the two strands back to the buckle. Note that one strand comes out from under the buckle and the other goes in from above, this is very important. Just to be clear, I shall refer to the four strands that extend straight between the buckle and the carbiner as the spine or spine strands, and the two free strands as the weaving strands. 2. Loop Back I call this step looping back. Weave each weaving strand around the two spine strands on it's side, then back out, as in the photo. Now tighten: hold or anchor the spine strands and pull the woven loops towards the buckle while pulling the weaving strands to remove the slack. In general I think it's a good idea to pull the weaving strands tight in this step to help pull the two central spine strands apart. 3. The Crossover Now comes the crossover. Take one of the weaving strands and weave it through the four spine strands, treating the two central strands as if they were one strand. Don't pull tight yet. Now do the same with the other weaving strand, but cross the first weaving strand while passing the two central spine strands, as in the photo. As you can see the weaving strands have now crossed sides. Pull the woven loops down to the belt again, but don't pull too tight on the weaving strands this time or else the 'holes' in the belt will be too tight and closing the buckle will be difficult. 4. Rinse and Repeat Keep repeating the crossover and loop back steps until you reach the end of the belt. As you can see in the photo you have gaps in the center of the belt where it's possible to push through the prong of the buckle. You don't have to weave one-to-one; you could use two crossover rows for each loop back row, or two loop back rows to make a larger hole that's easier to push the prong through, whatever works for you. 5. Finish When you reach the loops at the end of the spine, slide off the elastic band and carbiner, keep weaving until you pass the weaving strands through the cord for the final time, then cut the ends off, melt the tips, and... do something with them. I didn't actually finish this belt as I soon realised that the belt was too wide to fit through the buckle. I'll need to get a slightly larger buckle and try again, then I'll figure out the best way to handle the ends of the cord. This pattern has a few advantages. The holes for the buckle are the obvious one; there's other patterns that can work with a regular belt buckle but this is slightly smaller than some of them, making it just small enough for a use as a watch strap or women's belt. It's faster to make than a Slatt Rescue belt, even though you have to pull a lot of cord with each row you weave (though less than a simpler sinnet pattern as each strand has half the length - I recommend wrapping the cords around small spools the make it easier to pass them through the spine when weaving). It's thinner and arguable neater or more elegant than a Slatt's belt. Finally, you only need to deal with cords ends at one side, making it a bit neater to finish off. The're some disadvantages too. It's a little tricky to weave; I've been having trouble getting the tightness consistant which can make it look a little messy. The holes are still a little hard to get a buckle prong through; you might have to sharpen it a little with a metal file to make it easier (I imagine they will stretch a little with use though). It's wider that a four strand sinnet (which is why I misjudged the thickness and found the buckle was too small). Unravelling it is also slower than some weaves, although that's not really an issue for most people. Hopefully I'll use the pattern to make a watch strap soon, in which case I will of course post pictures.
The male prisoners of the Pre-Release Unit in Jessup, Maryland knit hats and dolls for children in need.
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Did You Know... About Men And Knitting
This is a Danish ad by an agency called Uncle Grey, created for campaign called "Kiss" which was first released in November of 2006.
My friend, Niku, passed this story on to me from the Wall Street Journal about truckers who have taken to knitting and quilting during their downtime on
Belt Welt Hat First, I should mention that I'm pretty sure this is the most expensive skein of yarn I've ever purchased, and it was WORTH EVERY PENNY! So smooth, so wonderful to knit - seriously, I would take a bath in the stuff if I could afford it. Luckily, you don't have to use this luxurious of a yarn to make this pattern pop - any heavier weight worsted should do. But perhaps the best thing about this pattern is that it's a pretty simple knit that still yields a lot of graphic appeal. Or in other words, you won't have to put in a lot of work in order to end up with a hat that you'll be pleased with. Sizes: Small Adult (Large Adult) Yarn: Simplinatural by HiKoo by Skacel (40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk; 183 yards [167 meters]/100 grams); #098 Bright Blue – one skein (both sizes) The finish. Needles: one 16" circular needle in size US 6, one 16" circular needle in size US 8, one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 8 (one 16" circular needle in size US 7, one 16" circular needle in size US 9, one set of dpns, also in size US 9) Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker Gauge: 18 stitches = 4 inches on size 8 needles, 16 stitches = 4 inches on size 9 needles So let's get one thing straight, here. The only difference between the size small hat the large is needle size - if you want to make a small hat, use 6s and 8s. If you want a large hat, use 7s and 9s! And now that we've got that taken care of, using your smaller circular needle, cast on 90 stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll knit the following ribbing row: Ribbing Row: * p1, k1; rep from * Knit this ribbing row until piece measures 4". And now, it's time to switch to your larger needles and the main pattern, which is Belt Welt from page 6 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, and goes as follows: Rows 1 - 4: knit Rows 5 - 8: * p4, k2 * Knit rows 1 - 8 four times, and then it's time to begin the decreases, which go as follows: Decrease Row 1: * k3, k2tog, ssk, k11 * (80 stitches) Decrease Row 2: * k2, k2tog, ssk, k10 * (70 stitches) You may want to switch to your dpns about now... Decrease Row 3: * k1, k2tog, ssk, k9 * (60 stitches) Decrease Row 4: * k2tog, ssk, k8 * (50 stitches) Decrease Row 5: slip first stitch from first dpn to last dpn (so, in effect, this will become the last stitch of the row rather than the first); then, * ssk, k1, p4, k1, k2tog * (40 stitches) Decrease Row 6: * ssk, p4, k2tog * (30 stitches) Decrease Row 7: * k1, (p2tog) twice, k1 * (20 stitches) Decrease Row 8: * k1, p2tog, k1 * (15 stitches) Decrease Row 9: * slip 2 together knitwise-k1-p2sso * (5 stitches) Clip tail of yarn, thread through final 5 stitches and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends.
Take a look at the crochet art by Nathan Vincent! This evocative, creative crochet art is sure to inspire you and make you think.
I've been told not to judge a book by its cover, but when the cover has a title like "Images You Should Not Masturbate To", it's hard not to. Whether intentionally funny or just completely oblivious, here are some of the worst book titles we've ever seen.
Gaze at one hundred years of people knitting.
These stars can work those knitting needles
A stitch in time saves the mind....
Pattern available in English and French. Modèle disponible en français et en anglais. The pattern contains instructions for how to close the holes made by short row shaping. Those slippers are really simple, so they are a great project for a beginner or to quickly get a pair of slippers.
There are a lot of different reasons why people think children should learn hot to do handwork, like knitting or crocheting. Some believe that handwork teaches children to be more creative, others believe it has a positive effect on the development...
Edward showing off his very, very first knitting project (instructed by Miruh). The yarn is Sirdar Family Worsted. It's perfect!! He will be graduating soon to "Sockistas!" Of course, Edward is skilled with acupuncture needles - although we're not sure if he can actually knit with them. But how about screwdrivers? Kevin posted this photo to the Powell River Yarn and Fibre Facebook group...he'd spotted it on the Do Ewe Knit page.
Over the last four years, photographer Joseph Ford (previously) has collaborated with friend and knitter Nina Dodd to create a project that blends models into their environments rather than having them stand out. Each subject wears a custom hand-knit sweater by Dodd that transforms their torso, partially camouflaging their body into a highly textured wall, striped running track, or for one pooch—the leaves of dense shrub. The series, Knitted Camouflage, also features a collaboration with French street artist Monsieur Chat who painted one of his trademark cats on the wall of a derelict factory for the photographer. More
Pattern: Non-felted Slippers by Yuko Nakamura Yarn: my handspun Details on ravelry
Famous people knit, too! From actors and actresses to members of the British royal family, these some of these famous knitters might surprise you. We all love knitting, but many of us knit for different reasons. From the numerous health benefits of knitting to the meditative nature of the craft, knitting is an attractive craft to all sorts of people, from retirees to hipsters. Some even use it as a form of anger management. Check out all of these famous folks who love knitting just as much as we do. And let us know in the comment section below which ones surprised you the most! For more great projects like this, subscribe to our free email newsletter!
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Fisherman’s Rib was once named for the rustic seafaring men it warmed. But in Purl…
Cardigan for dolls 12-12,5” and 16-16,5” tall 1 skein wool/soya or bamboo or cotton 3,5 mm (US 4) needles or size necessary to obtain correct gauge 1 button gauge: 20 st x 32 rows = 4” x 4” in stocking stitch
Balmain f/w 2014
