Category: Crafts


For those of you that believe that knitting is a ‘female’ hobby

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April 17, 2007

1. Men don’t knit.

2. Knitting is a woman’s hobby.

3. Knitting has always been associated with women.

1. False 2. False 3. False

Civil War Veterans knitting at the Navy League Knitting Bee in New York's Central Park (1918)

A look at many of the current popular books on knitting would lead you to believe that all three statements above are true.

For example, a look at Debbie Stoller’s popular Stitch and Bitch book, while a passable guide to knitting, reveals a false history of knitting.

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Read more of the history of men knitting at MenKnit.net

If nothing else, it is a great way to meet women :)

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For those of you in Bismarck/Mandan, North Dakota…..

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March 26, 2007

In the heart of North Dakota, a circle of women that rule over all mankind. They are the mothers, sisters, daughters and grandmas that pull the strings more expertly than Marlin Brando in the Godfather. They weave the Garments of Power and harness the magic of the Chopsticks with Points. They are…

The Bismarck Mandan Chicks with Sticks!

If you need any sock yarn, mosey on over to Froebe Fibers :)

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FW: Froebe Fibers is finally open

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March 17, 2007
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I am proud to announce that at 8:47 a.m. on Saturday, March 17th, Froebe-Fibers entered the world. With five unique colorways, the store is healthy and functional.

Froebe Fibers

The dynamic duo, tzurriz and dreamsweaver, have opened their hand dyed yarn store today! (tzurriz is my wife :)

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