I start with a couple: knitting and crocheting. They are two of the two most useful things I’ve learned so far, all thanks to my grandmother and one of my aunts. Creating bags to carry things, repairing pants, jackets and backpacks, creating little cushions for my lower back or to support my wrist when I’m in the office, etc.

I still remember with some humor how my grandmother insisted to me that, as a man, I should not be ashamed of knowing how to crochet.

Oddly enough, my sister is the one who doesn’t know how to do either those things lol

  • Clay_pidgin
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    619 days ago

    Woodworking is so fun, and it covers an enormous range of activities.

    Favorite project?

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      18 days ago

      I’m working on an 8 heddle (the things that make the string go up and down, it determines how complex your pattern can be), 80cm wide loom. They’re about 1200 euros to buy, and I really really want one.

      It’s not really working well, tolerances are pretty tight, but I’m pretty motivated.

      Best succesful project is probably an armor stand, handmade for husband’s larp armor. Not technically complex, but with a lot of cool hand carving

      • Clay_pidgin
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        418 days ago

        That sounds awesome! Do you post on woodworking or diy communities?