tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post591726355495569510..comments2023-10-19T03:40:40.815-04:00Comments on Go Knit In Your Hat: Blog Tour: Knits Men Want, by Bruce WeinsteinCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-82063928112560442202010-04-30T16:46:09.395-04:002010-04-30T16:46:09.395-04:00Thanks for this really excellent review. I am very...Thanks for this really excellent review. I am very tired of the Mars & Venus stereotypes and would love to see someone write a really great "knitting for men" book that really explains how to fit different male body types (they do exist) and explores all the great "preppy basic" traditions mentioned in your review. I think I'll try the new Brioche knitting book for its men's patterns instead of this one.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09547245555733960696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-20755498701604168902010-04-19T12:15:33.621-04:002010-04-19T12:15:33.621-04:00Agreed ten thousand times over about the meathead ...Agreed ten thousand times over about the meathead thing. In fact, I was excited about this book until I saw and got completely offended by the "rules" in the book. I agree. I think man bashing may be one of the last socially acceptable stereotypes. Unfortunately. <br /><br />I did like some of the designs and the photography was of course, beautiful.Virginia Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18211432405256644102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-56242298416438429572010-04-18T08:05:30.475-04:002010-04-18T08:05:30.475-04:00An excellent and VERY helpful review! I absolutel...An excellent and VERY helpful review! I absolutely agree that we have allowed such stereotypes of our men go on for too long. Afterall, it's just for cheap laughs anyway, right? How am I supposed to raise my son to believe he is strong, smart, talented and caring if he's constantly face with such drivel? <br /><br />Thank goodness we talk about what we view all the time! <br /><br />I do appreciate male perspectives on knitted things, though. I sometimes get carried away with color and creativity and end up with things that my son and/or husband never wear. That was the old me, though. Now, I go to my male knitting friends for advice.Cat Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08661146086943795408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-86776733013635390982010-04-17T12:17:10.299-04:002010-04-17T12:17:10.299-04:00@Colleen -- well, the whole point of the book is t...@Colleen -- well, the whole point of the book is that it's directed at women knitting for their boyfriends and husbands, the "boyfriend curse" and all that. I think if you read it, you will see that the author is clearly directing it toward a female audience knitting for a male partner; otherwise the subtitle "The 10 Rules Every Woman Should know before knitting for a man"; much of the text, which focuses on the differences between men and women, and gives suggestions like "ask him after he's forgotten your anniversary"; and the anecdotes (involving women knitting for boyfriends or husbands) wouldn't make any sense. That's not to say it couldn't be helpful for anyone knitting for a man, but clearly the author himself is intending his audience to be a woman knitting for "her man."Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-19880803127405804432010-04-17T12:06:01.032-04:002010-04-17T12:06:01.032-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-65892281489942410642010-04-17T11:52:23.498-04:002010-04-17T11:52:23.498-04:00Great review, and good work bringing in your husba...Great review, and good work bringing in your husband for his point of view. But considering this book is written by a male knitter and photographed by a male knitter, we can't assume that any knitter checking out this book would be a woman knitting for "her guy" :-)Colleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-56455980575410974422010-04-17T08:14:39.578-04:002010-04-17T08:14:39.578-04:00Thanks for the great review, Tom. On a recent visi...Thanks for the great review, Tom. On a recent visit my dad pointed out the befuddled male stereotypes everywhere while watching TV (I usually fast-forward through commercials at home). It is kind of shocking "in this day and age" to find such an attitude towards men; similar stereotypical representation of women would be met with howls of rage.Kathleen Dameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841043417898798256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-71380174607111347632010-04-16T21:55:56.472-04:002010-04-16T21:55:56.472-04:00I was worried about the Men-Don't-Know-How-To-...I was worried about the Men-Don't-Know-How-To-Dress stereotypes. I know this is probably more helpful to women who don't have husbands/boyfriends/whatevers who know how to knit and have definite taste in yarn, color, fiber, and pattern. <br /><br />I'm of the opinion that if you make something simple, in a neutral color, for *any* person on your gift list, you're bound to get more oohs and aahs than if you make something more complex or in more colors. <br /><br />But maybe I'm just weird that way.Crazy Colorado Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942191199194590175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-48313185700381345892010-04-16T19:34:09.053-04:002010-04-16T19:34:09.053-04:00"Mr. Go-Knit-In-Your-Hat is an attorney, raco..."Mr. Go-Knit-In-Your-Hat is an attorney, raconteur, lagomorph-lover and occasional spokesmodel for Black Bunny Fibers. He is rarely befuddled or helpless and never a meathead."<br /><br />and he's cute too! woof!anne marie in phillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-25930422710562613202010-04-16T18:44:03.223-04:002010-04-16T18:44:03.223-04:00But Bridget, he should LOVE the elfin hood, no?But Bridget, he should LOVE the elfin hood, no?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-86915685366824700262010-04-16T18:12:39.295-04:002010-04-16T18:12:39.295-04:00Excellent comments about this book. I'm just ...Excellent comments about this book. I'm just surprised he could take the time out of his typical schedule of chopping wood so you could use the new cookstove ...<br /><br />I may have to give this book a look. Though since I have a lesbian husband, I don't have any idea if he'll like the book ..Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-89307865372663068142010-04-16T17:07:07.400-04:002010-04-16T17:07:07.400-04:00I just saw that book in a store recently and loved...I just saw that book in a store recently and loved it! Best men's knitting book I've seen in ages. It's on my list to buy.Clea Stagnittihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386735504477316718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-18910926420299221452010-04-16T12:19:39.015-04:002010-04-16T12:19:39.015-04:00Loved the review, sugarbooger. Tom is very nice t...Loved the review, sugarbooger. Tom is very nice to read!!! His bio, fabulous! "rarely a meathead"..heeheeheeeeee<br /><br /> When will you and Miss Laura come to Montreal!!?? Come on! We need a knit weekend at Veve's new house!!!!Ali Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015782002583625223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-82798661033591757322010-04-16T11:08:59.913-04:002010-04-16T11:08:59.913-04:00Would love to see more contributions from Mr. Go K...Would love to see more contributions from Mr. Go Knit in Your Hat. I loved his review. But that 'non-knitter' thing? You gotta work on that!<br /><br />Enjoyed this so much. Thanks!JelliDonuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062492342058178839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-25893418077355499852010-04-16T10:12:32.080-04:002010-04-16T10:12:32.080-04:00I've seen this book on several posts but you h...I've seen this book on several posts but you have convinced me that I need to buy it!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040416772190103045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-31538416726383875072010-04-16T09:26:48.198-04:002010-04-16T09:26:48.198-04:00Bravo! Carol, I'll pay
good money to see Tom ...Bravo! Carol, I'll pay <br />good money to see Tom sporting the Baseball Jersey in traffic pylon orange!<br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-22934024478703038272010-04-16T09:16:36.637-04:002010-04-16T09:16:36.637-04:00After that review, I imagine a bzillion someones w...After that review, I imagine a bzillion someones will be offering to knit it for him... Awesome review from both of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-74039709369406103622010-04-16T08:48:22.590-04:002010-04-16T08:48:22.590-04:00@Joe -- you'll have to ask Tom. I hear he is l...@Joe -- you'll have to ask Tom. I hear he is looking for a special someone to knit it for him. Interested?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-54786888013933904302010-04-16T08:45:35.273-04:002010-04-16T08:45:35.273-04:00You people are too funny. "My manly eyebrows...You people are too funny. "My manly eyebrows" - priceless. An insightful review with a delightful point of view. Thanks!Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03161227455575670387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18710479.post-89686029717172325962010-04-16T08:45:35.272-04:002010-04-16T08:45:35.272-04:00Wow...a Carol AND Tom post...that's amazing......Wow...a Carol AND Tom post...that's amazing...I can't even imagine getting Thaddeus to do something similar.<br /><br />So, will we get to see a picture of Tom wearing the Baseball Jersey sweater anytime soon?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367675557386034708noreply@blogger.com