I have come across several disturbing reports of people/customers being treated badly for a variety reasons. Lime and Violet (Sexy, Crazy Yarn Hos with and incredible podcast) described a situation where a shop owner called the police on a young man while he was shopping because his appearance made her uneasy. Another on the CrochetMe forum where a man who crochets was treated like, like, like a man at Stitches. Then I read recent poll in the new Quilter’s Home Mag (Ha! Male editor!!) 40% said they quit shopping at a particular quilt shop because they disliked the staff!
As I have said, I go both ways. Crochet and knit. I have a 3 year old grandson who we can’t get out of his sisters light up, rainbow striped Care Bear tennis shoes. And you know what? No one cares. Maybe this is why I just don’t get it.
I decide I would protest this kind biased treatment by Crocheting and Knitting on the same article. My little peaceful protest that gets me a sweater out of it! I found this- here is where you roll down and look at the picture- in Interweave Knits (did you hear the angels sing when I mentioned their name??). I really wanted to give Hemp a try. That would be Crocheting and Knitting. The other way just made me eat and put me to sleep. I don’t get that either. Two things happened. I had a FANTASTIC shopping experience at Kpixie. Beautiful yarn, Indie friendly and I got my stuff in 2 or 3 days!!
O.k. so I am ready to go and I see this! Then I decided I needed some backup. So I am going to the CrochetMe Forum and propose an “I Go Both Ways” crochet/knit along of Ice Blue Ribbon- A peaceful protest of bias. Looks like I’ll be visiting Kpixie again.
By the way, you still cannot leave comments on my blog (don’t know why) AND my camera sucks!
Oh! One more thing! My humble little blog and crochet earrings post was mentioned on Whip Up- I’m not worthy but sure got a charge out of it! SQUEEL
I think there is a serious bias against men in the knitting and crocheting hobbies. I never realized until Miss V and I started podcasting and began meeting more people in the fiber/knitting/crocheting community. Funny, we worked so hard for women to be accepted into career fields that are typically dominated by males but there are some out there who just can’t seem to grasp the idea of a man being interested in a predominantly female hobby. Go fig! I love the idea of the “I Go Both Ways” KAL!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a most excellent response!
love the top you are going to knit/crochet - it will be so cute! Alas I don’t know how to crochet so I cannot go both ways - at least not in that context
I had to laugh at your hemp joke, but I am an advocate of legalizing hemp industry in the US, so I feel compelled to point out that hemp and marijuana come from different plants. If some brave soul attempted to use hemp in that manner, it would not have the same effect. (*end lecture*)
I appreciate your comments on Hemp in the US. I love the unusual texture and the fabric it creates in both crochet and knit. As I am sure you know, my “hemp” comment was based on the slang use of hemp. That slang term does result in a lot of misunderstanding so, thanks again for the comment/clarification.
Keep up your excellent pod cast!