Comments on: Real Men Knit: The Review http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:49:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lime & Violet’s Daily Chum » Blog Archive » Knitting, not just for the ladies http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-7451 Lime & Violet’s Daily Chum » Blog Archive » Knitting, not just for the ladies Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:40:06 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-7451 [...] Brian Sawyer wrote a great review of Real Men Knit, a documentary. Check out Brian’s blog, he has several great tutorials, including “How to cast on“, “How to bind off“, and a great tutorial on book binding. You can watch a short clip of Real Men Knit here! [...] [...] Brian Sawyer wrote a great review of Real Men Knit, a documentary. Check out Brian’s blog, he has several great tutorials, including “How to cast on“, “How to bind off“, and a great tutorial on book binding. You can watch a short clip of Real Men Knit here! [...]

]]> By: The Manly Art of Knitting « Brian Sawyer http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-1102 The Manly Art of Knitting « Brian Sawyer Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:56:21 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-1102 [...] 6th, 2007 by Brian Sawyer Apropos of Real Men Knit, here’s another documentary on the theme, by three first-time [...] [...] 6th, 2007 by Brian Sawyer Apropos of Real Men Knit, here’s another documentary on the theme, by three first-time [...]

]]> By: Real Men Also Crochet « Brian Sawyer http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-553 Real Men Also Crochet « Brian Sawyer Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:31:46 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-553 [...] Men Also Crochet Jump to Comments Apropos of my review of Real Men Knit, check out ESPN Gameday’s profile of Boise State football’s Ian [...] [...] Men Also Crochet Jump to Comments Apropos of my review of Real Men Knit, check out ESPN Gameday’s profile of Boise State football’s Ian [...]

]]> By: Real Men Knit: How to Strike a Blow against Machofacism! - from The Zero Boss by Jay Andrew Allen http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-297 Real Men Knit: How to Strike a Blow against Machofacism! - from The Zero Boss by Jay Andrew Allen Sat, 09 Dec 2006 00:56:20 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-297 [...] I have found what may be the most incendiary, counter-cultural DVD in the history of the Western hemisphere. If you want a glimpse into how far we have to overcome gender stereotypes in America, check out this trailer from “Real Men Knit”, a DVD that teaches men the manly art of pickup stitches. Craftzine points to a full review by Brian Sawyer, who recommends it (plus needles and thread) as the perfect gift for the football-loving crotch-grabber in your life. More commentary after the video below… [...] [...] I have found what may be the most incendiary, counter-cultural DVD in the history of the Western hemisphere. If you want a glimpse into how far we have to overcome gender stereotypes in America, check out this trailer from “Real Men Knit”, a DVD that teaches men the manly art of pickup stitches. Craftzine points to a full review by Brian Sawyer, who recommends it (plus needles and thread) as the perfect gift for the football-loving crotch-grabber in your life. More commentary after the video below… [...]

]]> By: Geralyn http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-291 Geralyn Thu, 07 Dec 2006 02:55:40 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-291 I want to thankyou for your review. I have been teaching girls AND boys how to knit for the last 12+ years as a Waldorf/Steiner school handwork teacher (grades 1-8). Beyond the physical, social and intellectual benefits the actual skill of knitting has been something that all my students have thoroughly enjoyed. It is always something of a surprise to parents that the boys are so enamored of knitting and are often the first truly proficient knitters in Grade One. My own 16 year old son, who does not currently knit, was watching me the other day and was intrigued by the pattern that I was creating and still knew all the terminology to describe what he was seeing. I am hopeful that he will one day return to the craft that taught him so much about confidence, courage and math! I want to thankyou for your review. I have been teaching girls AND boys how to knit for the last 12+ years as a Waldorf/Steiner school handwork teacher (grades 1-8). Beyond the physical, social and intellectual benefits the actual skill of knitting has been something that all my students have thoroughly enjoyed. It is always something of a surprise to parents that the boys are so enamored of knitting and are often the first truly proficient knitters in Grade One. My own 16 year old son, who does not currently knit, was watching me the other day and was intrigued by the pattern that I was creating and still knew all the terminology to describe what he was seeing. I am hopeful that he will one day return to the craft that taught him so much about confidence, courage and math!

]]> By: hizKNITS » Blog Archive » Real Men Knit http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-286 hizKNITS » Blog Archive » Real Men Knit Wed, 06 Dec 2006 06:49:24 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-286 [...] ADDED AT 10:33: Read Brian’s comprehensive review of RMK. (He’s a rock-star O’Reilly guy, publishers of Craft to which I just subscribed!) [...] [...] ADDED AT 10:33: Read Brian’s comprehensive review of RMK. (He’s a rock-star O’Reilly guy, publishers of Craft to which I just subscribed!) [...]

]]> By: Stephen http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-285 Stephen Wed, 06 Dec 2006 06:32:33 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-285 Timely post, as the trailer to RMK was a featured video on YouTube's homepage today. I only wish some of the less-informed commenters (knitters or otherwise) took the time to read your review. I'm briefly in the video (the cable needle guy) and a fellow knitter on the structural/technical side of the cables vs. colors spectrum. I appreciate Wendy's exploration into men knitting as some books, magazines, podcasts, conventions, classes and LYS's skip over the possibility of our participation (I'm avoiding charged words like denial or ignorance). No disrespect to pioneers like Kaffe and Brandon, I'm excited to see what our generation of knitters create and add to the world of design. Timely post, as the trailer to RMK was a featured video on YouTube’s homepage today. I only wish some of the less-informed commenters (knitters or otherwise) took the time to read your review.

I’m briefly in the video (the cable needle guy) and a fellow knitter on the structural/technical side of the cables vs. colors spectrum. I appreciate Wendy’s exploration into men knitting as some books, magazines, podcasts, conventions, classes and LYS’s skip over the possibility of our participation (I’m avoiding charged words like denial or ignorance).

No disrespect to pioneers like Kaffe and Brandon, I’m excited to see what our generation of knitters create and add to the world of design.

]]> By: Bezzie http://briansawyer.net/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-284 Bezzie Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:42:00 +0000 http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/2006/12/05/real-men-knit-the-review/#comment-284 Thanks for the review. I recently saw the trailer and had the same reaction as you did. It came off as very sexual-secular. I'm glad to hear that wasn't the case at all. Thanks for the review. I recently saw the trailer and had the same reaction as you did. It came off as very sexual-secular.

I’m glad to hear that wasn’t the case at all.

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