CraftSanity Episode 63
Debbie Stoller On Crafting for Men
Debbie Stoller On Crafting for Men
November 25, 2007
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The yarn is expensive and fabulous, the color is exquisite, and the cable pattern is divine.
So what's the problem?
Him. He won't wear the damn sweater you spent hours stitching.
Every now and then even the most gifted knitters and crocheters find themselves in this seemingly no-win situation.
Realizing this after creating a few items that
bombed with her boyfriend, Debbie Stoller has just
come out with a new book she hopes will reduce the
frustration on both sides when crafty folks make
gifts for men.
In addition to offering a diverse selection of patterns created by Stoller and her team of talented contributors, "Son of Stitch'N Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit & Crochet for MEN" offers an informative view of the history of "Men in Knits" and great advice on sizing, color and project selection. While this book won't prevent all future handmade gifts from ending up collecting dust in the back of a closet, there's an excellent chance it will reduce the occurrence of this.
Tune in to this week's podcast to hear Debbie talk about her new book and her upcoming stop in Grand Rapids.
This week's
project: The
folks at Workman publishing were very cool about
letting me publish a great men's hat pattern "Ski
Beanie" by Terra Jamieson from Stoller's new
book. Download that PDF
and cast on for your
favorite man. I like this pattern and plan to make
a couple of these myself.
"Craft Leftovers" Winner: Congrats to Kathleen of Bonn, Germany, and thanks to Kristin for donating the December issue for the drawing.
This Week's Contest:
Workman Publishing
donated a copy of Stoller's new book for me to give
away. To win leave a comment about crafting for men
below. Copy your post into an e-mail to
Jennifer@craftsanity.com
and I'll get you into the random drawing. Please
include your mailing address in your e-mail so I know
where to send your prize if you win. The
deadline is Saturday, Dec. 2. Good luck
everyone!
P.S. if you want to get to know Stoller better, check out the first podcast I recorded with her in 2006.
Support the show! Vote for CraftSanity at Podcast Alley. Or, buy a CraftSanity T-shirt or button.
Taking Names: Who do you want to hear from next? Send your comments, guest and show topic suggestions to jennifer@craftsanity.com.
Listen to show in browser
Subscribe to CraftSanity on iTunes
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The yarn is expensive and fabulous, the color is exquisite, and the cable pattern is divine.
So what's the problem?
Him. He won't wear the damn sweater you spent hours stitching.
Every now and then even the most gifted knitters and crocheters find themselves in this seemingly no-win situation.
In addition to offering a diverse selection of patterns created by Stoller and her team of talented contributors, "Son of Stitch'N Bitch: 45 Projects to Knit & Crochet for MEN" offers an informative view of the history of "Men in Knits" and great advice on sizing, color and project selection. While this book won't prevent all future handmade gifts from ending up collecting dust in the back of a closet, there's an excellent chance it will reduce the occurrence of this.
Tune in to this week's podcast to hear Debbie talk about her new book and her upcoming stop in Grand Rapids.
"Craft Leftovers" Winner: Congrats to Kathleen of Bonn, Germany, and thanks to Kristin for donating the December issue for the drawing.
P.S. if you want to get to know Stoller better, check out the first podcast I recorded with her in 2006.
Support the show! Vote for CraftSanity at Podcast Alley. Or, buy a CraftSanity T-shirt or button.
Taking Names: Who do you want to hear from next? Send your comments, guest and show topic suggestions to jennifer@craftsanity.com.
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