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Saw this on the front page recently
Lookit all those supportive F-bombs! Hahaha great job everyone. Seriously though, fuck toxic masculinity, do what makes you happy, guys.
Cerinna
As a woman: DO WHAT YOU LIKE. Fuck what others think. Men can cry if they want to, men can cross-stitch, etc. I wouldn't dump a guy for it.
CrossStitchAddict
My ex told me that it’s an old lady hobby....you see he’s an ex right lol
itmightbeamemorableday
You'll have some really nice things and be happy. They will have a job and shit attitude / depression. Who wins?
Ipoopwhenilaugh
I'd be like "maybe I want to be feminine, and maybe I don't give 2 shits if you don't like it"
LobsterBandito
I’m reading this on mobile. I’m so confused on where the post ends and the comments begin!
channchanni
This is how you get to the FP now, post a previously popular post with a screenshot of the comments. Imgurception.
Flenop
I've been trying to do SNES-era sprite patterns for a while. Schedule hasn't allowed it. It can be super calming and it can look awesome.
Flenop
Essentially: Tell anyone who says it's lame (or anything similar) to piss off.
emparier
Punch them in the face and make a war cry then say “that masculine enough ?”
shoulkion
A guy who can crosstitch probably has better finger dexterity if ya catch my drift
tigerlilytoph
TatersWhatsTatersPrecious
sounds like the other guy is just insecure
erischilde
Damn, I'm shorter, but tattooed, pierced, heavily bearded, and knit and crochet. No one has been dumb enough to say it yet lol.
HateMeFuckYou
BurgerKing had a com.ercial that "real men dont eat quiche." Real men eat what ever they want. Quiche is fucking delicious.
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HateMeFuckYou
Egg white omelette, turkey and spinach. Also good.
Pieala
Rosie Greer used to knit to relax. Nobody hassled him a bit. I think you should just put it down, draw up to your full height, step 1/2
Bluedrift
@OP don't actually fuck them though. Unless they consent to it
tigerlilytoph
Consensual sex is the only kind I like ;)
sf111
splooshforArcher
Who gives a fuck if it's masculine or feminine, do what you love and fuck the rest!
MultipleActs
Ahhh, the whole new generation of repost.
iamthekmac
i wanna see the cat
peopleannoyme420
I’m at a point in life where I could give two shits about what anyone thinks. Also bearded and tattooed
TyranusTheSaurus
We get it. You crossstitch
AkoSiEmpoy
take you +1 and get out!
BESTtaylorINAUSTRALIA
The homophobe best not google Ikebana
MechaNinja
I would never cross stitch, but I would fight to the death to defend your right to cross stitch if you fucking want to.
Idontspellcheck
Who cares? You like it, it's not hurting anybody - go for it.
rollercostarican
Seriously. Dude must be like 22. Now that i'm old (30), i dont think i know many people my age who dont just do whatever the hell they want.
easilyforget
It'll only hurt himself, thumb pricks can be a bitch
MissBrightPaw
Especially if you get it right up under the nail - ow.
Mumalot
and the sheep... don't you know they kill sheep for their wool, PETA told me that (sarcasm... PETA can suck my trouser-snek)
easilyforget
Peta would never suck a trouser snake, could leave a hickey on the poor thing
Thresholdpush
I tried on a pair of my wife's patterned leggings. It's like you're getting a hug from your ankles to your hips. Not into floral though...
Thresholdpush
I figure they're pretty much the same as the compression pants by UA or Nike. Comfy shit. May have to pick some up.
tigerlilytoph
untrugby
I like that everyone is pointing out “toxic masculinity” but the original OP had to clearly put they were 6’1 300# as if to say “no homo”
RoutemasterFlash
It's not totally irrelevant, as a less obviously masculine or plausibly gay guy might get a 'pass' on this sort of hobby from the sort of >
RoutemasterFlash
idiot who thinks this sort of judgement is important, and theirs to give.
tigerlilytoph
He said that to demonstrate the contrast between his appearance and his hobby, which is why people were buying him about it, not “no homo.”
ijustwanttoeven
Thank you... I wasn’t sure how to phrase this last night. Signed, Word-challenged-homo.
tigerlilytoph
oneoftheeldudebrothers
Someone in the past did the exact same thing and that's how we ended with the Bayeux tapestry..
kojenk
Old friends bro in law was like this. Told his nephew he was a pussy for wearing protective gear. Now the kid has lifelong
kojenk
balance issues due to brain injury related muscle control issues from what should have been a casual fucking stumble.
pullistercus1
I'm a 6'2" 330lb bearded guy and i knit. Everyone laughs until you knit their new baby a hat and booties. Do what you enjoy and fuck it.
Sheepyhead
I'm 6'4 big bearded guy and I tried knitting. It was pretty fun but I sucked at it :U
Falanxzealot
6'6", 240lb, I sew. Like, everything. Make clothes, hakama, my little mraowr a jerkin because she won't leave a back injury alone (no cone!)
NowdaysNooneIsAnonymousAnymore
Can I add you on Ravelry?
GeraltsUnpaidIntern
I've known 3 guys who knit and 2 were in the Marines and the 3rd was an ex-con. Dunno why people think that shit's girly
Whatyourmomsaid
They teach crocheting and sewing in prison. Alot of "tough guys" wouldnt know that though
kriositivity
Those debbie downers saying it's "feminine" probably also tell 20 year olds to have kids and blame school shootings in the students.
kriositivity
Also what the FUCK is wrong with doing "women's" hobbies. Fuck off that's how you get "gamer girls"
DeniseKlemm
Wow! Basically fighting hate and ridicule with kindness and knitted baby clothes. One step closer to a peaceful world. You are a true man!
HurtYou
5'10" 265lb bearded biker. I cross stitch, sew, have my girlie Montezuma (kitty), and love Gene Kelly. Fuck people if they don't like it.
elShiz
I used my wife's sewing machine to modify my sweat pants, gym shorts, work pants. Sewing machines....are fucking awesome!
HurtYou
I just hand sew.
amoeba15
Hagrid?!
Gdeadman
No no, the first guy was Hagrid, this guy is just awesome
amoeba15
Are you saying Hagrid isn't awesome? Thems fighting words.
LazyTheAssCat
Hell yeah, see that shit, sew it real good.
LazyTheAssCat
Fuck, sew*
SDWeasel
It always seems to be the little old lady types that are like "Why are you doing that? Why are *you* doing that?"
MmmCookiePoops
S.O. decides he wants to learn stitching as well. Mostly to be a necessity for when the apocalypse happens to make blankets, scarves, etc.
JavaPunk
I want a post apocalyptic sweater but I want it now!
jesterjynx
Call J.G. Wentworth!
usernamewillnotcheckout
877cashnow
MmmCookiePoops
If you want apocalyptic sweaters and you need them now!
amoeba15
Get him a drop spindle. Learning to spin your own on one is useful for apocalypse survival.
MmmCookiePoops
Thats a great tip! I'll keep that for myself so the team doesnt drop me
amoeba15
Let me know if you want suggestions on how to get started. I'd love to help spread the knowledge!
MmmCookiePoops
Most definitely because finding the appropriate stitching tools were already overwhelming enough for us lol. Thanks!
darwinsimgurmonkey
It's not a hobby, it's a post-apocalypse life skill.
amoeba15
Knitting was originally done by men until the industrial revolution. You're just keeping traditions alive.
Qumefox
I'm a 6' 275lb bearded guy and I've honestly been thinking about learning to crochet
amoeba15
Do it. Become a hooker!
pajamallamadrama
It takes patience! Don't give up!
elShiz
Wtf are you waiting for? Buy some supplies and crochet some shit!
Qumefox
in the middle of a move across country. Pretty much zero time right now.
elShiz
Ah gotcha. Well good luck with the move and hope you find time to start crocheting.
divinexspirit
The Crochet Crowed is a guy who does really easy to follow tutorials on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeyssmail/playlists
pajamallamadrama
Dotty dotty dot dot dot
darwinsimgurmonkey
Yup, a 5'11" 220lb bearded bastard here who knits and crochets. Get weird looks when doing it in public, but fuck 'em!
Slavityslavslavslav
There were so many words of encouragement sent to me. Love this community! Thanks @op
intris
Craftsy has a online community that has some free cross stitch patterns.
msmagoo
You rock. I cross stitch and that shit is totes a great stress reliever. High five, fellow cross stitcher!
youlookedatmyusername
Seriously, you be you and be happy
PenguinsAreJustPandaChicken
If we were working together, I would hang out with you all the time.
inkthink
Life is too short to not do the shit you like, fuck what anyone says
sora3087
I'm also a 6'2" bearded guy doing a cross stitch but of some Sonic 3 artwork. It overly abitious and it's taking forever!
nefridelle
The long ones are so satisfying to finish!
drunksnape
My exboyfriend taught me how to cross stitch. Please post all finished works and tag me :D
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
You should cross stitch a hand flipping the bird and hold it up to any dickheads who try to emasculate you lol. Keep up the good work!
KeepCalmAndNikon
Bet you can find a pattern of that on Etsy.
IWishAussieAnimalsWereMoreCuddly
Took me literally ten seconds :)
gh0stbaby
Also there’s a few people at my work who work with textiles and sew and the best one is a dude ♀️
Lonestar8808
I sent you a private message with information that might also encourage you, @slavityslavslav
betamaxforever
There’s not much *less* manly than ceding to external demands on your behavior. They chump who man-shamed you is weak-willed. Rock out w/
Woestkonijn
There is no such thing as typical masculine. You do what you do. Point. Hooray for you and your needle.
EmzeexD
Cross stitching is the tits. I love that shit and have heaps of patterns if you ever need any. You can also make your own in excel haha
Beaverbait
I'd not survive if I didn't have hobbies, or if I listened to everything idiots say. Good on you, I hope it turns out well!
giitsok
Im showing this to my teenage daughter. She's embarrassed of doing things like this even though it relaxes her. Kids make fun of her
rainbowcoloredpoop
Tell her those other kids suck. Teenagers have a hard enough time as it is, relaxing hobbies are necessary.
ravensreign
I've been trying to introduce everyone I know who does cross stitch to "diamond painting" also called "5d painting" look it up! Obsessed!
CCCCramBone
Hang in there!
CelticGirl0129
I have a friend who's 6'5" and built like a line backer, he likes to do Hufflepuff cross stitch. Own it!
Hreinyday
You do what the fuck you want! I loved cross stitching in school. I just might take it up now
bitchinmona
I taught my 8yo godsons to knit. They fuckin love it and they’re so proud. I hope they encounter someone like you in the wild.
KittyLeader
Bro, how's the cross stitching coming along?
Slavityslavslavslav
https://imgur.com/kbiEO6U
ImUserGur
Nice! I also love the cushion choice ????
levzin
That looks amazing! Keep up the good work!
teardropivyyearofthetiger
There’s an old cross stitchers saying, you stitch because stabbing something 50k times is legal in cross stitch
inkgrrl
YASSSSS
DemFlapjax
Fuck yeah, dude. It's coming along quite well!
Ashteoroa
More fucks given. +1
CeiriosIsPronouncedKeyReeYos
This is awesome!
MyNameIsPlaysWithSquirrels
MyNameIsPlaysWithSquirrels
Please make progress posts!
SnorkeldinkCameltoe
I bought a kit a while back with 10 different patterns and I can’t figure it out lol. Yours looks great!
ZoooBug
Have you tried any YouTube tutorials? Do you know if it's counted cross stitch or printed?
PleaseDisperseNothingToSeeHere
Love it!! It's bringing out my competitive side. I hate not knowing how to do something... Might have to learn to cross stitch
KeepCalmAndNikon
absolutely learn! It's really relaxing. Etsy as a buttfuckton of patterns to buy to!
WuTangKillerBee
looks awesome! keep me updated.
AriBerri55
That’s amazing. I wanted to learn this so bad as a kid but never figured it out
teardropivyyearofthetiger
Lots of YouTube videos
KeepCalmAndNikon
Never too late to try again, get a small beginner kit and go to town, once you got the fundamentals, it's easy peasy and addictive.
amoeba15
I tried to knit as a kid and failed miserably. Tried it again as an adult and caught on quickly b/c of improved coordination.
teardropivyyearofthetiger
Patience always plays a part too
ZoooBug
You've gotten way further than I have! Looks great!!
Maybeinanotherdimension
Your rocking it. You do you! Literally yesterday, found out my dad did this too!
connorcat
I dig it!
octabeck
thats dope
LiteralVampirePotBellyGoblins
rainbowcoloredpoop
Omfg I do NOT have the patience needed for cross stitching. You're fucking awesome dude.
Dryheat
Stab him in the dick-hole with your cross stitch needle. "Hang in there!"
SelfLoathingNarcissist
Do we get to see the cat?
Slavityslavslavslav
https://imgur.com/kbiEO6U still a work in progress
ItHappenedInThe20thCentury
That actually looks really nice!
insan3guy
It's looking great! Keep it up, and don't mind the people who say it's not "masculine" because they're just jealous :)
marsupialsrus
We need more men who are willing to go against the current. Bravo, kind sir!
technobass
Now we want pictures of your work!!!
Slavityslavslavslav
https://imgur.com/kbiEO6U still a work in progress
technobass
mora3
Your stitches are so perfect and uniform! You’re a natural!!
ProfessorDumbass
Very nice work. You do have the option of explaining true masculinity comes from hazing the new coworkers with beatings. Good 'ol days
amoeba15
That's amazing! Seems you found a natural talent.
nefridelle
Look at Armadadesigns.com she has nerdy x-stitch!
nefridelle
I messed up. Go here https://armadadesignsstitchery.com
DiarrheaTouchdown
Ooh this is awesome! I always enjoy subversive cross-stitch, I follow on fb, idk the site. Lots of fun ones on this though, I'm excited!
GnomeDeGuerre
A man does what a man does, he's kind, he knits, he cooks and he takes care of that which is important.
gh0stbaby
AWESOME!! I cross stitch too, it’s relaxing and helps with OCD and gives me hands something to do! A++, glad you’re enjoying it too!!
lovethepool
Again, I think you are awesome. And I wish I had your skills
ZoooBug
My dad taught me to cross stitch when I was pretty young (one of my first memories). I bought that hang in there cross stitch like a week 1
ZoooBug
Ago! You picked a pretty tough one for your first project! I hope you have fun with it. I got a home sweet home one for my boyfriend for 2
ZoooBug
His first project, as it's simpler. 3/3
itrulydontknowhattosay
Knit that guy a penis sweater.
v01dstar
with the penises pointing *outward*
KidChickenCurry
He doesn't deserve such artwork. Leave a hot pile of shit on his desk
gingen
Bitches love penis sweaters
Kkenn
100% would buy
INeedTities
"biggest dick int the office"
JayEnfield
Or cut a hole through his ceiling and take a shit through it.
CClop
Is that a sweater with a penis pictured on it? Or a litteral sweater for a penis?
MaggGyver
They have patterns for this, just browse Ravelry.
BatmanRidingANarwhal
I'm sure MisterRichard would love a dick sweater
MiasmaCorrigan
A Dick Stitch, if you will.
AnAccountToPostThis
"here, I know how much you love masculine things."
Manbob456
As someone who was gifted a cock sock/sweater once, he should
KillaVLY
Reminds me of the 'office homophobe' sketch
PantLord
My girlfriend knitted me a cock sock lol. It’s not exactly comfortable but it was sweet.
SuperiorPosterior
Knit a hole in the ceiling and shit in it.
TK421isAFK
And chair pads for the butthurt people bitching about his hobby.
PenisToVenus
phera777
Is that a knitted sweater imitating a knitted sweater
PenisToVenus
No??? Yes???
SeriousCreeper
If i remember correctly, the co worker telling him it's feminine was female
MobiusStripClub
You mean a weenie beanie?
Kycoo777
home made banana hammock?
ensensu
With knitting needles that look like middle fingers?
FragileDonkey
AnApologeticCanadian
shtoups
Gayforbae
That looks hot and itchy and uncomfortable and just generally torture to wear. Where can I get one for my sub?
CastleIsGreat
MechaNinja
That looks way too large for someone who thinks cross stitch is too feminine.
ratgirl97
Nah I think it's about average
Angrynortherner
*insecurity intensifies*
ValiantToast
I am continually amazed by the perfect pics/gifs/memes that people on Imgur have for every situation.
SirPoopyButtholeTheFirst
"Alright lemme just check my dick joke folder here. Dick sweater subfolder there it is. Now which one hmm..."
riftventdweller
The power of microchips
Kenbamazingbutprobablywontbe
Fuck that, im impressed and gonna get my gf to show me how to knit. I fidget a lot, be nice to use that to make something functional.
AltHorrorPunk
Knitting is amazing! I don’t get why a lot of men won’t do it. If a guy knits or does any crafting they are WAY more attractive to me.
Kenbamazingbutprobablywontbe
Art and crafts come natural to me regardless. And doing anything is better then nothing.
AltHorrorPunk
Exactly. I’m happier doing something with my hands than just sitting and doing nothing.
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Kenbamazingbutprobablywontbe
Fuck yea!