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Mark Newport's Knitted Heroes
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."
...that stuff is sooo ugly. Seriously: Knitting may be interesting, but I have real issues categorizing it as "geeky"...
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 ;-)
Ahhh...the great dumpster continuum. Many a free computer will be found there. -- sowth (748135)
I learned to knit as a kid while bored at my grandmas house, and while there are other hobbies that I prefer to do instead, I understand how knitting can be enjoyable.
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 gatherings. It lets you have a hobby without taking much time from other activities. If you are sitting around it might as well be productive and relaxing at the same time.
And of course there is always that sense of accomplishment gained from doing something by hand.