Mark Newport's Knitted Heroes 140
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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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
Re:Ahh, Slashdot. (Score:1)
KFG
Let me be the first to say... (Score:2, Insightful)
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You've obviously never knitted before. Seriously, there's quite a bit of geekiness there.
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I agree to disagree then. It's an eye of the beholder thing.
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LOL! I guess that was very un-slashdot-like of me. I'll probably get kicked off.
You are of course entitled to your opinion...EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE WRONG!!!!
How's that? Better?
Re:Let me be the first to say... (Score:2)
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.
Two problems with crocheting/knitting (Score:1)
sadly... (Score:5, Funny)
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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 ;-)
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.
ZKEngineers and dishes (Score:1)
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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!
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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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I have to admit that you get at least a +3,Funny, in my opinion, for that comment. (Even if the mods don't agree) :-)
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Tried that. They run a mile when they see this [oreilly.com] in my bookshelves.
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Once again mom is right. Don'cha just hate when that happens?
Worst comes to worst you get a pair of funky socks out of the deal.
KFG
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Still, being straight and a male knitter gets a lot of attention. Trust me...
confirmed my suspicion (Score:2, Funny)
Wrong Slashdot color thcheme (Score:1)
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)
wait... what?? So if you have a small weiner your a artist?
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
Re:5 grand? (Score:2)
Well you see, yarn is expensive if it's made of Unstable Molecules [wikipedia.org].
He knit what? (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:He knit what? (Score:2)
formally give back my super low UID (Score:2)
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Lea
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
Yeah.... (Score:1)
comic covers, head-to-toe sweaters (Score:1)
No, seriously...What the hell is wrong with you?
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...
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:1)
And honestly, the knitted sweater is way way nicer than anything you can buy in the store. Really, having had several, I can say for certain of this. Feels nicer, wears better, is more durable (assuming you wash it correctly), is warmer.
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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
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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
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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
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Consider yourself lucky. (Score:2)
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)
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Kewl... I think not. (Score:1)
Kreeeeepy man. Kreepy.
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Vacuum Sweeper (Score:2)
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When I pulled up slashdot, I saw the ol' quicky icon and was overjoyed, but as I scrolled down, SkuttleMonkey made me sad. And mad. SkuttleMonkey needs to learn, this is slashdot. Dupes I
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$5500 ??? (Score:2)
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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!
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Just another man.... (Score:1)
Missed one (Score:2)
No no no... (Score:4, Funny)
You insensitve woman! (Score:1)
From Greg Kucera Gallery's page:
Wrong and wrong. Men created knitting [wikipedia.org].
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Re:You insensitve woman! (Score:1)
You're correct. On a pedantic level, she isn't wrong: knitting is seen as "women's work," and has been for quite a while. However, on an equally pedantic level, she isn't right. The nuance in her statement makes no referece about the origins of knitting, and perpetuates an unknowing reader's ignorance. Had the reviewer considered this, she could've written something more honest, and perhaps more interesting:
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Knitting for Nerds (Score:1)
Knitting for Nerds. Static-shock that matters.
~S
Slashdotted Nonetheless (Score:1)
C'mon fess up to your secret slashdot knitting parties: "hey look I've made retro green on black screen. remeber them?", "yeah? well I'm designing a slick new UI with 4,294,967,296 different colours." etc.
Interesting site (Score:1)
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Good job slashdot. I won't even bother bringing up stuff such as coral or mirrordot, it just isnt worth bringing up since the editors just don't care.
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Maybe he could make a costume that would (Score:2)
Eh (Score:2)
knit one (Score:1, Funny)
(rag rug weaver myself - looms were the original computers, after all).
I guess there'll be a few changes (Score:2)
Characteristics of 'Art' (Score:1)
The irony... (Score:2)
Let's hear it for stereotypes! (Score:2)
Wow. You're all so right.
Knitters would never be geeky [knitty.com] or sexy [knitty.com] or pretty [knitty.com] or fun [knitty.com] or sexually active [knitty.com].
And they're certainly not attractive [domiknitrix.com] or witty [yarnharlot.ca] or sensual [knitty.com].
No, no, no. No worth in knitters at all. Pfft.
Re:Gay (Score:1, Offtopic)
You just might be,,, (Score:1)
Re:Um - he didn't make them - his mom did (Score:2)
MARK: but mommmmmmyyyyy i wanna batman costume!!!!
MOM: I'm sorry son but you're a grown man you dont need a life-sized batman costume anymore!
MARK: but mooooooommmmmmmmmm i wanna i wanna i wanna!!! i wanna get naked and get in my costuuuume and dance around my room!!!!
MOM: FINE! shuddup and i'll see if some of the ladies in the club wil