ManKnit

Matt Berger, Sandy Hook, CT, US
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The youngest son of a yarn-store owner, I learned to knit while stuck in the storage room of my moms shop in Berkeley, Calif., surrounded by Brown Sheep and mohair with nothing else to do.

I'm always glad I acquired the skills to knit and purl. For one, if I ever find myself stranded on a desert island, I can craft myself a spiffy wardrobe with two sticks and some handmade jungle twine. And two, the wool socks I knit for my then-girlfriend is the reason, she says, were now married.

These days I put my hobbies into practice for a living as the Executive Producer for the network of Websites at the Taunton Press.

craft interests: knitting, sewing, woodworking, paint-by-numbers

Gender: Male

Member Since: 04/09/2008

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Real Men Knit and Sew

Jun 5, 2009
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The testosterone set makes a big impact on the crafting world. Meet some of today's masculine crafters who aren't afraid to knit and purl.

Wedding Ring from a Silver Coin

Nov 7, 2008
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Did you know three U.S. coins produced in 1964 and prior are made from real silver? Quarters, dimes, and half-dollars to be specific. With that in mind, I used a silver half dollar to make my wedding...

The Lounge

Nov 5, 2008

The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry.

Knit Socks and Hat

Oct 25, 2008

I was about 8 years old when I knit my first piece of essential winter gear - a wool scarf a few inches wide and as long as my patience would allow. Over the years I progressed to circular needles...

Cat and The Hat Knit Socks

Oct 25, 2008
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Wool socks are the ultimate in warmth during the winter season. Wool is water repellent and wicks moisture from your feet if you do get so warm that you sweat, which make these perfect gear for snow...

Re: Stenciling a Shirt

cool spray paint. thanks for the link carlysew...

posted: 3:01 pm on July 1st

Re: The CraftStylish Caption Contest: Knitwear Comes Back to Haunt Us

As American as apple pie and wool-clad domestic terrorists

posted: 10:29 am on October 25th

Re: Make a Tyvek Shopper Tutorial

Tyvek is underwrap for the siding on your house. You can buy it at Lowes or HD or most local hardware stores (and it is is made by other manufacturers as well under the generic name, housewrap).

It comes in a role big enough to cover the side of an entire house, so unless you want to make 1,000 of these tote bags, your best bet is to find a scrap of it. If a house is being resided or remodeled in your neighborhood, the carpenter should have some laying around.

posted: 8:05 am on July 11th

Re: Untangle that Mess and Organize Your Handmade Jewelry

The wood jewelry hanger in the photo is also pretty easy to make if you don't want to spend the cash. I made one just like it for my mom in junior high shop class. Obviously the more effort you put in, the classier it will look.

Quick DIY instructions.
1. Find a few scraps of wood that measure about 3/8 in. thick by 2 in. wide by however long you want the hanger to be.

2. Use a handsaw (you can pick one up at the hardware store for 10 bucks) to cut a series of kerfs along one edge of each length of wood. Then use a 1/4 in. drill bit to bore a series of holes in the wood along the opposite edge.

3. Screw (don't just glue) each length of wood to a frame (an old picture frame would do), and hang it up on the wall!

posted: 10:14 am on May 21st

Re: Welcome to the new CraftStylish.com Knitting Blog

I'm looking forward to your blog. I haven't knit in a while but this has inspired me to get back into it. Can you recommend any fun and simple projects?

posted: 7:02 am on April 11th