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Mark Newport's Knitted Heroes
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ScuttleMonkey
on Mon Oct 17, 2005 05:22 PM
from the superheroes-get-runs-too dept.
from the superheroes-get-runs-too dept.
Blaise Faint writes "Mark Newport's knitted comic book covers and superhero costumes are on display and have sold for as much as $5,500.00 (US). Online displays are currently available at Lyons Wier Gallery and Greg Kucera Gallery -- images include Batman, Captain America, Daredevil, The Escapist, Mr. Fantastic, and others."
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Ahh, Slashdot. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Ahh, Slashdot. (Score:3, Funny)
Us knitting purists prefer to refer to them as "Hookers."
However, if you ever catch me attaching such pretentiously assinine psuedointellectual claptrap to my knitting as this metroasexual nerdball somebody just fucking shoot me, ok?
Look, here's Knitting for Guys in a Nutshell (angora rabbit on the bookcover):
1)Knit scarf
2)Give scarf to girl
3)Profit!
Life don't get much more macho than that.
KFG
Unfortunately... (Score:2)
Also, have you people seen what the top entries on Google is when you look up "crotch"?
http://www.google.com/search?rls=en&q=crotch&ie=U
Let me be the first to say... (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:2)
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:2)
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:2)
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:3, Informative)
You've obviously never knitted before. Seriously, there's quite a bit of geekiness there.
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:2)
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:3, Insightful)
Learn some history, people (Score:4, Informative)
The Jacquard Loom [wikipedia.org], precursor to computer programming itself (you may find the punch cards oddly familiar...)
"Knitting was one of the first applications of computer programming" [knittingfool.com]
Ever notice how needlepoint is very pixely? [google.com]
And finally, on more general principles:
Geek: A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest. [wikipedia.org]
Meaning, you can be a geek about anything. Even knitting.
Loosen up those buttoned-down minds, folks.
Parent
sadly... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:sadly... (Score:2)
Re:sadly... (Score:4, Insightful)
Are you crazy? The modern man *cooks*. I found out myself... First it's a relaxing hobby, and second girls love men that can cook. Well, I only found out after getting married but there isn't a day that goes by where she throws herself around my neck after dinner... :-P
Forget knitting... It's a dead end ;-)
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Re:sadly... (Score:2, Interesting)
Dishes - women adore men who do dishes.
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Now I'm sure no one here cares but http://www.flynnquilt.com/ [flynnquilt.com]John Flynn is an Engineer who designs and sews quilts. I like his quilts - and they are so obviously designed by an engineer.
ZKRe:sadly... (Score:2)
Screw that! What really makes the women wet is a man that washes the dishes after dinner! I suspect your wife is only hanging around your neck to get you to clean up after yourself!
Re:sadly... (Score:2)
Screw that! What really makes the women wet is a man that washes the dishes after dinner! I suspect your wife is only hanging around your neck to get you to clean up after yourself!
I think that depends on the quality of your cooking. A good enough cook is politely shuffled out of the kitchen come washing up time and not expected to do dishes. A poor cook, on the other hand, doesn't tend to engender such a gracious response.
Jedidiah.
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Re:sadly... (Score:3, Funny)
Tried that. They run a mile when they see this [oreilly.com] in my bookshelves.
Re:sadly... (Score:2)
confirmed my suspicion (Score:2, Funny)
The DareDevil one was easy. (Score:2)
KNITTING????!! (Score:5, Funny)
Last one to leave please turn off the lights.
5 grand? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:5 grand? (Score:3, Funny)
You see there is knitting and then there is exploring the nature of manhood via knitting superhero clothing. Which is art. And we all know knitted art is worth more than mere utilitarian knitting. In fact if your Grandma knitted a Bat Man costume it wouldn't be considered art, becaus
Re:5 grand? (Score:2)
Quote from the article (second link):
"The artist considers these pieces expressions of his independence from the male role models that may have provided preparations for his transition into manhood."
This isnt something thats practical. Yeah, you *could* do it cheaper yourself, maybe even be
He knit what? (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:He knit what? (Score:2)
formally give back my super low UID (Score:2)
And you thought Furries were bad! (Score:2)
How soon will it be before SF conventions are overrun with people in knitted superhero and supervillain costumes?
Stefan "Not that there's anything wrong with that" Jones
Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me... (Score:2)
Can someone explain to me what the appeal is? Does clothes REALLY matter that much to some people that they'd spend the hours and hours on end to knit a pair of socks, or a sweater, or ? I understand the appeal of "see if I can do it", but to me it seems like a big repetition of moves, nothing more.
* It can't be to save money, b/c the material is ungodly expensive - w
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:3, Informative)
* You make something that's unique (even if you start from a pattern, you can vary it, the materials you use, techniques, etc.)
* You've made something with your own hands that provides a basic human necessity.
* You can make something that fits perfectly, far better than clothes off the rack, and that fits the wearer's personality.
* The physical sensation of knitting can be pleasurable (with good yarn), although there are repetitive str
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:2, Interesting)
I don't knit, but I quilt, sew, and do a lot of other needlework.
Sewing of clothes is done partly so I can get things that fit right in colours that suit me even when pastel pink is the "in" colour. This is particularly true since I tend to like a gothic look and I have a fairly ...hmm.... hourglassy figure and most clothes out there these days is designed for sticks. Of course as an engineer I usually where whatever is in the closet - but I'd like to have nice clothes that fit! And I prefer sewing to
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:2)
Do-it-yourself is neat. I brew my own beer, build (assemble) my own computer systems, cook my own food. I've made a quilt or two in my time, as well. I've found it's always more satisfying to enjoy one's own labors. Additionally, it's a good contrast to the daily grind.
I'd grow my own fruits/vegetables if had enough space (or lived in a non-desert climate)
I'm not saying you should self-knit every sweater you ever wear, but knit one or
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:2)
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:3, Insightful)
First repetitive task are soothing. They aren't challenging or mind tasking or exciting, but when you have spent all day at work, that isn't always what you want.
It is also something to keep your hands busy, and can be done while doing something else. This fact appeals differently to different people: It is a justification for gossip gathering
Re:Okay, someone please explain this hobby to me.. (Score:3, Informative)
1) I like creating stuff (it's the same reason I code, cook, etc). It's quit satisfying to create things with ones own hands.
2) It's relaxing (as other posters have mentioned).
3) It can be challenging when I want it to be (ie, a tricky cable pattern, etc).
4) It gives me a productive way to spend time on the bus, in front of the TV, traveling, etc.
5) Great for gifts, so I don't have to go shopping! Moreover, it'
Sure, if I were a totally pathetic comics geek (Score:2)
Vacuum Sweeper (Score:2)
$5500 ??? (Score:2)
Re:$5500 ??? (Score:2)
Calling Captain America (Score:2, Funny)
Besides, a woolly Bat suit can make a chap darn wiffy in high summer, er, Robin.
Next episode: Captain America hunts down the Wool Bandit who leaves innocent sheep to freeze in winter!
Re:Calling Captain America (Score:2)
Missed one (Score:2)
No no no... (Score:4, Funny)
Maybe he could make a costume that would (Score:2)
Eh (Score:2)
I guess there'll be a few changes (Score:2)
Re:comic covers, head-to-toe sweaters (Score:2)
Well, after the blunt force trauma I suffered as a child, I started suffering from OCD and then...