Well, of course I assume they're checking out a girl so I don't pay much attention, but I slip a curious glance her way. Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on September 27, 2010: JohnH2~ well, at least we agree on all that. yes! I will still hold my ground, though when I say that gender is on the inside, and not determined by a person's biology :) (that's my opinion, and anybody is free to disagree). Thank you for sharing it. Walk along a strand, strange land, come to a city gate, sentry there, old ranker too, old Tweedy’s big moustaches, leaning on a long kind of a spear. One last note. I do wear legging to run and bike in cold weather. Hi Manon! Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on September 12, 2010: You welcome and thanks for the comment masumnetcox. I hate it when that happens! Thanks a million. Hey, if a man wants to wear a dress, make up, or heels why not? Larie Anne from Dallas, TX on July 14, 2012: I totally hear you, Laura, esp. Very frustrating. I’d recommend trying it with a smaller hook, til you get a fabric you like. Key word is "flattering". I was wondering though, how many chains would be used to make a scarf? I do have a different thought than you and I think the general male female differences should be celebrated. Trends are all about popularity and I wouldn't want men dressing as women because it's "popular". I pray that men are allowed to be men... no matter what their parents say... there would be less therapy needed... happier women... make for much happier men... for when we are happy... we do extraordinary things for each other... Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on February 16, 2011: Jeanine~ It was intended to be a fun read, but even with my background, and maybe because of it, I find myself more traditional about the male and female difference. But just let one man have the guts to wear a skirt for reasons of comfort and health - then there is hell to pay! pm, Can this be made with worested weight yarn, Absolutely! . I personally hate wearing a bra,probably as comfy as material between your testies, but it's not totally acceptable for me to go bra-less everywhere since I don't have small ones. Sometimes, that's a good thing and sometimes it's not. In fact there was a time in Rome if a man showed up publicly wearing pants the authorities would seize all his property. I’m a visual, hands on learner & have never been able to read written instructions, so I am truly excited to find your tutorials. Like a woman might not wear short hair, jeans and oxfords, (in theory "men's shoes", but now gender neutral, as almost everything in male fashion), not to look like a man or crossdress, but to be comfortable or for style, the same should be true for men who wear make up and/or, long hair, nail polish, skirts, boatnecks and if they like, why not, heels. People who start fad and trends are often being themselves while people who follow them are not. Thanks for your comment. I'm sorry, I was just in such a rage when I typed my previous comment that it turned out to be so angry! Back in the day when both men & women wore robes & tunics, the difference was in the more decorative & longer styles for women vs. men. As I have written before we can do one of two things: 1. (And of course how much yarn it takes.) Thank you so much for this, you give me the confidence, to be a real man. I know a few lumber-sexuals who look smoking with their buns. The easiest is to always bump up a hook size or two from what’s recommended. John Wayne and Clint Eastwood were the heroes of the big screen. It’s beautiful and cheery!!! This means when they grow their hair out it can be prettier than ours. I have nothing against women wearing pants - I'm glad they won that right. I myself don't like overly vain people, men or women, but that has nothing to do with wearing makeup and clothing for expression purpose, which not necessarily has to be equated with "omg, I didn't shave and I have to wear makeup" and with men it seems automatically equated with unreliable and narcissistinc, which has its roots in misogyny. JohnH2 from Rockwall, TX on September 17, 2010: When I get a job, and get some money coming in, I sure would like to get some sport kilts and a full blown dress kilt for church. It’s shape encourages a lighter grip. Any suggestions for keeping the three yarns separate? Hello! I thought he would grow out of this fetish or whatever it's called, but he has not. Throughout time, children learn who they are through the roles of their parents. I’m doing the baby version for my daughter’s preborn little girl. I was very confused when I learned that not all fathers dressed as women like my dad did. tops as well; i find it men's tops to be far to rigid and conservative for my bold and outlandish taste. So to start off Row 3, you sc in that last stitch from the previous row (now Rows 2), ch 3, and then dc in that ch-2 loop. Which would you prefer? Thank you! Is there a way to make a size inbetween the baby size and the throw? I am did abled and this helps keep my mind and hands busy along with helping my bank account lol.. Again Thank you for posting this beautiful set. I hope you enjoy this free crochet blanket pattern – I can’t wait to see the colors you choose! Easy as can be, and such a great look! However, I’m confused about this part of the instructions for the edging: “Edging: With Color of choice (B shown), join to 1st st of last round with a sl st. Ch 1, sc in 1st st, sc 3 in each loop across.”. THANK YOU! I need that expression to remain mentally healthy. That fantastic! What am I supposed to say to that? I notice that the shaving GREATLY cuts down on body odor, something to be considered in the hot muggy climate of the Dallas area in Texas. If you want to use 5 or 7, I would just expect to cut them every few repeats and untangle then. Hi Janice! ». But I don’t judge them. This was another one of those books that I found difficult to fit neatly into a single genre. Being raised by a Jewish mom who saw to it that I had a Torah-based foundation, I was aware of the verse that speaks about men wearing women's clothes and vice-versa. Each culture as a whole must decide what is appropriate for men & what is appropriate for women. Yes, you can do two colors, but you’ll need to either do two rows of each color before switching, or cut the yarn after each row. I think! I don’t know off the top of my head how big those fleece blankets are, but here’s a good technique you can use with any pattern to match another piece: https://www.mooglyblog.com/long-starting-chains-made-easy/. Honestly, i don't mind dating a woman who isn't afraid to push gender boundaries, but i still would like her to have some "womanly" traits, because let's face it: If i wanted to date another man, I wouldn't be straight, now would i? And when I want to look nice for any special event, including a night out with my husband, I prefer to wear either a dress or skirt. However, that can be chalked up to a causality of fashion. And of course will put a link back to you! Even though I might tend to like womens atire more than most guys will ever admit, I totally understood what you were saying. I think you & I are mostly on the same page about fashion trends for men vs. women. Wow, thank you so much Dianne! (39 ch-3 loops, 1 ch-2 loop), Row 3: With Color C, ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, dc in ch-2 loop, *[sc, ch 3, dc] in next loop. Telling me not to use the word "should" when you just suggested what I "should" do." I agree that it is inappropriate for men to wear extremely tight jeans for the same reason that I believe men should be able to wear skirts instead of shorts or pants - there is the issue of providing room for the external genitalia. The point is it's almost acceptable for the fashion and celebrity industry but not nevessarily for mainstream. athleticism (i'm a thai boxer), cockiness, muscles, loud and brash manner of speech, and extreme straightforwardness. When I have finished I will be sure to send you a picture of what I hope will be as pretty as the one you shared here. This yarn has been discontinued – I recommend Bernat Softee Baby as a substitute! Where it says Ch 1, sc 1st st, sc 3 in each loop across. The loops can be hard to keep track of without counting. Ch 2, sc evenly down side, being sure to cover floats. The lack of style alternatives is by far the best argument for expanding a man's wardrobe options. Hi there! VT $500K 2d 00h 13m 44s : VERMONT IS 4 LOVERS. I’d like to make it in different sizes besides the sizes you’ve posted! It used to be sexy for a man to paint his woman's nails or toenails, now he's asking her to paint his nails. Looking forward to making the matching newborn hat. We have some things in common; your dad is now a woman and my brother has told me he is a woman trapped in a man's body. It works up easily & is nice & light (which is great for summertime in Texas)! The problem with pink is that it's a color simply to prove how confident you are. This is a great pattern. I've never seen men with painted toe nails. You must have had a rough time as a child, and I regret saying some of the judmental things I said about you. I don’t have an edging video for this blanket particularly – but this video might help: click here. Yours looks fairly tight in the pictures. Hope this helps. Also accept that men paint their toenails. See this tutorial for details. I’ve never made a blanket where I didn’t cut the end of each row and I’d love to try it. ? I just started making hats also. Thank you so much Alaine! He is now married to a woman his size who I know is bisexual & I know he wears her skirts & dresses. Here's my problem, it's the trend itself. I always love your patterns . Required fields are marked *. I just don't like men prettier than me and tankfully they don't like me either- many of them are high maintenance and like high maintenance women. Here’s a link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/loopy-love-blanket/people. You are basically implying that men who wear skirts are dangerous psychos who want to sleep with pre-pubescent children, when in fact that is no better than saying that Arab guys who wear keffiyehs are dangerous psychos who want to blow us to smitherins. , Love your pattern! pants, Tee shirts and tanks) yourself. Did you use PrintFriendly? Hi, Laura, it was nice of you to respond to my comments, and looking back, I feel I need to apologize for rambling so much. THANKS!! But….do you have a video on doing the edging? Glad you enjoyed reading this. Just because people like wearing different things from you doesn't make their taste any less valid. Also, being waxed just isn't my thing on guys. How about suggestive sexual situations or foul language in entertainment? Thanks for that. Yet somehow it made me uncomfortable. Thank you so much! Is one row supposed to have 40 chain 3 loops and the next 39 chain 3 loops? izettl - there is an obvious reason for wearing a bra of course - support of the breasts. But I'm tired of being told, by some, what I can and can't wear. ", Why are you taking it back to the gendered things, "feminine clothes" making men "feminine", and " i think now it boils down to men losing their place in society, taking on more female roles, and i guess it's worrisome.". That will make your stitches larger with no extra effort at all. PS ANyone who says that gender is biological has no idea of the living hell people who have been born into the born body have to go through, under the gender-normative and homo/transphobic culture we live in, with people like Zelio. Thanks for the comment. I believe it is my favorite by far. i am very confused. Men typically carry them for work, travel, and after-work functions. But you know, in 1954 Americans had a pink trend - everything was pink: refrigerators, cadillacs, torchiers, shoes, skirts, lipsticks... Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on September 10, 2010: justom~ funny story, I thought I was the only one with those kind of stories. I made it in pink purple and white. Hello Margaret! Probably the easiest way would be to use stitch markers at each end, to mark the first stitch of the row so you know where the last stitch of the next row will be. When you mention them wearing a skirt, they flip out;there is a strong sense of homophobia I think". I’m just curious that maybe I need to use a smaller hook to get a tighter look. I myself use to wear women's underwear(bikini's and thongs) and do wear women's jeans. My point in all this is, I love my brother & I'm sure you love your dad, even if he is now a she. Go for it guys, break the barriers, shock the old fuddy duddies in your best dress. The same bikini or briefs underwear for men in soft stretchy fabrics and nice colors cost $25.00 and up even on sale and again only available online are same as women’s with the exception of panty liner sewn in but women’s are sold everywhere and cost as low as $6.00 a pair with better choices. Add this pattern to your Ravelry Queue and Favorites. It’s gonna be a gift for a little baby girl Thank you for the pattern! Celebrate the Luck of the Irish with 10 Free Crochet Patterns! We like soft n curvy women!" How about violence in movies and TV shows? Thank you for sharing your talents and creativity with the rest of us, and keep up the great work. Now we need to convince certain narrow-minded individuals to accept men wearing skirts and dresses as men and not as cross-dressers trying to pass as women. My political correctness hub was sparked by the conversation here. The totals are listed in the pattern. In the '80s, makeup, hoop earrings for guys (my husband had them), long-haired perms, and other trends were considered completely normal for men. Thank you for this pattern , i have used this stitch for a hat and loved it , then tonight just a few minutes after finding out that a close friend /family to me has an aggressive form of breast cancer, Snappy tots shared a post asking if anyone has a favorite blanket pattern , and someone shared this pattern as there go to pattern, I am going to make this for my friend , and the name is perfect. Also do women don’t like lingerie but men do, so let men wear it. that's why I think it's a joke when men try to dress according to a trend (I think trends are silly anyway because many people who don't look good in them and it isn't authentic to who they are, will try them out). I certainly don't have that desire. It's like how some men are hostile towards female bodybuilders/figure competitors. I really want to do this pattern. You are the best!! With a new baby girl coming in April. Modernized 16th century men's fashion was the idea in my head. While I still try not to judge anyone by what they wear, I can't help but be a *little* turned off by guys who wear skirts & attire generally considered off-limits to men. CA $750K 2d 00h 13m 44s : The Jai Alai Park Turf. I don't have to - I definitely speak as a man and sing low bass. Don't tell people what they can and can't do. Don't knock the idea of wearing a skirt until you have tried it. Dark caves of carpet shops, big man, Turko the terrible, seated crosslegged, smoking a coiled pipe. I think this topic is very individual because I was certainly OK with men wearing make-up with long hair back in the sayd of 80's rock, but some of the latest fashions are a bit weird for the everyday Joe. Perfect for a little boy I know! JohnH2 from Rockwall, TX on September 27, 2010: "I find that many guys have stronger opinions on this than I do- at least ones I know. Facial makeup - perhaps that could be viewed as "war paint". As long as they don’t expect admiration from me. Instead I wrote this hub, sincerely and humorously, hoping it finds men who need a wake-up call. Anything and everything was approved fashion. I totally agree about the pink shirts though. No hair tearing! 534 Likes, 9 Comments - University of Rochester (@urochester) on Instagram: “Rochester graduate Emma Chang ’20 is a classically trained musician. this is for the loopy love blanket. Row 1: With Color A, ch 122. I do not mind an individual finding that type of fashion appealing but a whole trend is odd. Ch 2, sc across foundation chain, ch 2, sc evenly up other side, sc 2. That's interesting stuff about Canada and I didn't know that. Nothing wrong with showing yourself off in fitted clothes if you work hard at the gym. Like how much would I chain to make a blanket the size of those $3 fleece ones you get at Walmart and such? (An above the knee denim skirt is too cool for comfort when the temperature is in the low to mid 60's, unless I wear pantyhose. That is why, most men who don’t want to be women but want to broaden their choices of styles and fabrics and have the balls to try it buy women’s clothes and are considered cross dressers. During my trip, my numbers started to change to 10:10 or 10:01. Zellio from Atlanta, GA on September 14, 2010: I will volunteer to help all the desperate women! row 3 is a sc in every other ch3 loop so how do you end up with 39 ch 3 loops?? I’m relatively new at crocheting, and I am almost finished with my first baby blanket size of the Loopy Love Pattern . In general many men would not find it particularly attractive for a woman to dress in man's pants so I feel the same about seeing a man in a skirt unless it is intended to be masculine in nature...and even then. Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on March 30, 2012: Enya~ it's become a fashion trend for men- wearing things made for women- nail polish, girls' jeans, etc. I just completed the Loopy Love blanket for my soon-to-be grandchild! To me, that is HOT for guys, but I'm sure other gals have other preferences for guys 'cause we're all different! Like I said, I hung out with bodybuilders, but didn't date them. Here’s a tutorial that explains how to use it if you need more help: https://www.mooglyblog.com/print-pattern-use-print-friendly-button-moogly/. Greatly appreciated the ease I found in saving the pattern with the tutorial links still intact! Denying men the right to wear a skirt because it represents oppression to you is the same as denying a muslim woman the right to wear a hijab because it offends your liberal sensitivities. ", This is a sexist remark of a narrow-minded person. Man-skirts, not kilts, but actual skirts can be made to appear more masculine. Many women have lost their soft side to them and I personally like the difference, in general, between men and women. It depends on what yarn you are using – different manufacturers and models have different amounts. How would I need to alter the pattern for this? You can find a full explanation of the repeats on the Loopy Love Tutorial! Just found out my sister is expecting and I want to crochet the mini-her a blanket. I just wanted to say THANK YOU So much for the blanket and hat pattern. ♥. Hi GloriJean! I love the pattern, thanks for making them and providing them for free! I did everything the instructions said including the pop-up deal, but no green print button. Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on January 07, 2011: Assassin Fred~ I think you got the spirit of my hub. , my pattern isnt looking like yours, the holes are way bigger than the ones on your blanket! I still will stick to my guns that it's not fashionable, but the people I knew like that were certainly not feminine. Upcoming Big Races San Francisco Capitan Handicap. After all there was a time that women did not have the right to wear pants, and in fact they could be subject to arrest for doing so. . However, I do have a distaste when one goes to WalMart, and sees that over 98 percent of the women wear pants or shorts. Women deciding to without shirts or tops like men do would cause a stir too. It is also only your personal opinion that pink does not look good on a man. Just finished it in green, pink, and white. Cindy. Beautiful pattern as usual. Hi Heather! Clothing can be, and is for me, an expression of my creativity and my mood. I absolutely love everything on this site! Even in a very liberal California. That part about the Dude bending over was funny as all get out. You are very welcome! There is even a watch pocket in each of my skirts. I think some guys really pull off pink- still trying to get my husband in a pink polo :)) Donald Trump rocks a pink tie often! And yes, she was cross-dressed - wearing a man's plad shirt with a man's pair of jeans with a man's pair of shoes - that is why in the distance I thought the hitchhiker was a man! Thanks for the comment Sean. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. If so, you can click on any part of the pattern pages before they print to take them off the print version. "In this decade, for the first time, we’re seeing a generation of young adult men who grew up in this and the consequences of this mass hatred (perpetrated by the media, feminists, etc towards men) are only slowly beginning to emerge. Izetti, great hub and enjoyed the comments too. Keep it up! Anyhow, I LOVE this pattern and so do my customers. You women keep stealing mens fashion as well, one day wearing a tie will be considered "gay". Yes, I do have a nice ass, nice legs, nice thighs and hips to wear a tight-fitting skirt, but I would not want to wear anything so tight as to restrict my stride. It was fun to make. I would really like to download and print the patterns but I do not feel that I should have to download the “chosen” download software. It just simply feels GREAT when the wedge of cloth is not present at all. I prefer to wear dresses & skirts (I think they're comfy & stylish) except when I'm exercising, but I love how guys look in jeans. I hope my friend likes it! If not, which one is the ch-2 loop?? Other attractive accessories include scarves and suspenders, hats and bowties. Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on February 26, 2011: Jeanine~ I think you know the key to woman's heart right there. Super easy to follow, even for a beginner, and looks way more intricate than it actually is. . Looks lovely!! Laura writes from the Pacific Northwest. It just boils down to how you feel around someone/how they make you feel, and of course what appeals to us on all the other levels. Hi Tamara, I made this blanket a few years ago for a baby I worked with, and it was so special to be able to give her that heirloom, and possibly give her comfort during a difficult transition (she was adopted). The argument about whether or not a woman should wear trousers doesn't really make sense to me. Yes, the Romans wore skirts and many of them slept with young boys or men to promote their masculinity, but we've learned from that history.". It would mean more ends than if you went with 3, but a lot less than if you cut after every row. I wear skirts most of the time - loose above the knee denim skirts and paint my toenails. Thanks!!!! I am a little intimidated though by a man who is smoother than a woman or a baby. I just came across your videos today. I’m sorry if its confusing! The yarn label for your chosen yarn should have the approximate yardage on it – so you’ll need to figure out how many skeins you need to get to the yardage for the size you want. Only 10 rows in and I already love love love this pattern! LOL. Sure enough I got a view of nature I wasn't planning on that day. Hi Cindy, and thank you! Very easy & quick. Cant wait to get my hands on my yarn and hook to get started!!! trends are also about people following other people so where's the individual expression in that? Thankfully, he only did this in his room & not in public, though he wanted to model for me. lol you said "only pirates can do that". "In general many men would not find it particularly attractive for a woman to dress in man's pants so I feel the same about seeing a man in a skirt unless it is intended to be masculine in nature...and even then. Lizett (author) from The Great Northwest on April 28, 2012: my wife says you look sexy I shaved my body and put nail polish hands and my feet. . I hope that helps! It was at this point I realized I was behind a guy who was wearing a man-skirt with hiking boots. It is also bad where more than half the women at church wear pants. Most women don't even wear corsets anymore. I think it is mostly the sheep in a herd notion that Im trying to dispell. A sense of inadequacy on their part, having been beaten at their own game by the "pretty boys". On the other hand it is entirely possible for a man to wear pants in a feminine context as a cross-dresser. I know takes the place of two rows and that means the first two rows would be the same colour. Trends have changed over the years and usually for a particular reason other than likes and dislikes—some are about freedom of expression, culture, and societal and gender exploration. Thanks for sharing! It isn't the end of the world even if she's beaten me at my own game (I work out 6 days a week).
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