I crochet in the subway and I don't care what people think
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- "WHAT is he doing?! Look at this dude!" Alvin Irby wants to see how people would react to him crocheting on the subway. And he has a question that YOU should answer in the comments!
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Men cook. Men knit. Men crochet. Women LOVE it! 😍🧶
I definitely do love when a man crochets knits sews cooks for me sexy as can be shows his creativity and love for me
Crochet and knit keep me from choking people who desperately need it. Its therapy. You go dude!
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Totally agree! 😊
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Absolutely right besides it's beautiful and relaxing
😂😂😂 This is why I want to learn
taught a student who had control issues (ie. always in trouble) how to crochet. he would put the yarn in his pocket and crochet in the hallway. other guys would make fun of him. his response? "you're just jealous because you don't know how". principal loved it. i will continue to say that it is therapy.
I've heard people say knitting/crocheting is meditation.
Great!!
My mom and dad learned to crochet together. They taught me, and I ran with it. Having a useful skill is in no way "unmanly."
HOT DAM...FIRST OF ALL FOLKS....there is Nowhere on the yarn label that states: "ONLY USED BY WOMEN"...nor does the Kitchen garbage can label state: "ONLY EMPTIED BY MEN".....The yarn does not give one dam who USES IT to make something with. Nor is there nothing UNLADY LIKE to empty a trash can. So help each other out folks and POOL THE WORK LOADS....Anyone can Do ANYTHING they wish to put their mind to....and stop letting other people and society speak your mind for you....
.Great job my friend. I am near 70, white - big fella here with grown grandkids...I've been crocheting over 60 yrs...and I am very fast at it. My own designs...when I do them.
Hats off to you sir....Keep up this GREAT RELAXER of a hobby that you and you alone enjoy...and to hell with what anyone else has to say. Atleast you are making use of your time and in a lucrative way as well. I've managed to keep my Manliness INTACT...and sure as hell not worried about my sexuality either. Married almost 50 yrs and still interested.....hehehehe!!!
I know of someone who does crochet wall art for a living in a big big way
Yeah, but it doesn't need to be exactly equal. I am not happy about cleaning the toilet. And he hates dusting. Dusting? 🤨 It's not even like real work! So we distributed the jobs for maximum happiness, and efficiency, I might add.
Man, that would take some balls ...
... of yarn :D
Je Suis Ce Que Je Suis lol
Oh I see what you did there. 😄 Just hooking around.
Well, it's nice to see (and hear) from another 'brother' who 'openly' crochets. I've been crocheting for more that 40 years (since I was 17). I do have to admit that I didn't start crocheting on the buses and subways until I was I my 40's (by that time, didn't give a shit what people thought! I started volunteering at different senior centers, word got out, and I got the title 'That Crochet Guy'!
Ken Jones All right!
I do as well my friend!
I think this is cool as hell, and your story as well. Keep doin what you do.
that's so nice man. keep up the great work!!
@@makusuwerusan7390hi. I love that men crochet. Would be great to see more men do it. Can you let us see what you've made? Xxx
Okay, here goes. I'm a dude whose been crocheting for years. Never did it in public. So around 3 years ago I challenged myself to crochet for my entire flight from New York to Las Vegas. And guess what? I DID? Let me tell you, the flight attendants treated me like a KING! Thanks for the video Alvin.
Awesome!
ha..ha..that was great!! 🥰
I have a nephew that is a Marine served in Afghanistan, he crochets too. I’ve been doing this since I was 5. Good for you!! Enjoy what you do no matter what!
My grandma taught this little boy how to crochet when he was five years old. I'm a 70 year old man now and still love and do it every day. I always have one or more hats in progress and carry my crochet bag with me when I leave the house and drive somewhere. If I have to chill my heels somewhere like the auto shop or doctor's office I pull out the piece and crochet. Sometimes I get very little done because women AND men start up conversations about it. Anywhere from questions or sharing their crochet projects. And because of that we then get into longer conversations about all kinds of other stuff. On top of that I have gotten the nick name around town of ' Knotty Boy' because I carry that bag everywhere. I sell my hats locally and decided to build a web site ..... called Knotty Boy. Fun things happen when you are open and share your passion.
Moral of the story... u live a happy like when u do what u enjoy and don’t worry about what others think about it.. kudos to u for showing us that men crochet... it’s a dying art...
I love the woman at 0:40, nodding as a form of approval or possibly proud he was raised so well. While many in this man's generation would probably be wasting time playing on their phones, this dude has talent.
I am a black 28 year old woman who fell in love with crocheting. Sometimes it's entertaining to see ppl stare in public. Other times I'm embarrassed. My mother-in-law taught me how to crochet and I can't put it down! It helps with my anxiety! Looking at you crochet helps me to see that I shouldn't be embarrassed! I have to meditate on the fact that it doesn't matter what anyone thinks or says! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing! It means a lot!
Don't be embarrassed be glad it means your creative and ppl staring at you means two things they can't be creative and two they are jealous so there
The world attitude is interesting. We forget that knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking were done by men either before or at the same time as women.
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Exactly
Until, the great idea of 'division of labour' and 'producing extra than we required' came to conquer the humans. All the balance left the room.
Great job man.
Hello there. I both knit and crochet and to see another black man like me to do that is great.
Honestly, it's such an attractive thing to see a man doing. Like, off the bat, he's not glued to his phone, he has a skill, he's confident in his masculinity, he's thoughtful, etc. Just the fact that his hobby is to crochet instead of any other undesirable thing is so nice.
That's right. Do your thing. I crochet everywhere. And people should be interested, it's creative and productive.
“This is NOT knitting, man! This is crocheting.”
I love that you started there, cuz it’s a frustration all crocheters understand. I always keep a couple working projects in my car so I have one in hand. I love the sneaked looks as well as the full on looks the passengers are giving you. And, let’s face it, of all the crazy things ppl do on subways, crocheting is the least offensive. 😉
This depends on the country you live in. In the USA this is true but in some other countries, not so much. It's like stitches (ex: our double crochet is their treble crochet).
You're awesome!! I've been crocheting for over 48 years and I don't care what people thing! It's all good!! Don't mind the haters!! Keep rocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for making this video!
I am a fifteen year old male who started crocheting a few months ago, and I was finding it really hard to take my yarn out of my house because I always felt that I would be judged...
Again, thank you for making this video and giving me the confidence that I needed to take my yarn to the streets.
I have a male friend in his 30s who crochets and he is terrific at it. He always crochets at our game nights. He tried to teach me and I was horrible at it. I salute him and anyone who can create such awesome - and useful! - things.
Take your yarn to the streets. Create something beautiful. And don't let anyone tell you it's wrong.
so proud of you young man
do not let anyone deter you from what makes you happy
Aye, I'm in a similar same boat. I started crocheting a couple of months ago and I take it to school regardless of what the other kids think. Most people will ask if you're knitting, but once in a blue moon you'll meet that one person who asks you "what are you crocheting." I like taking my crochet out because people are way more likely to be interested then to judge me, and I kind of get to be that one unique kid who is doing something different.
Hey, I'm a fifteen year old female who started crocheting a few months ago. I know your comment was posted FIVE STINKING YEARS AGO, but it was still cool to find such a similar occurrence here.
I crochet anywhere and everywhere too. It's relaxing and I don't get bored with just sitting around. It's also a great way to meet people, not that this is what I use it for... I craft because I want to craft! - but it's a perk. I like people. I have so many - men, women, children, young and old, of all races - who want to know what I am doing and making. I usually give a short answer, in case the question is just one of those 'How are you?' questions where a real answer is not truly wanted, but often I find myself answering questions, demonstrating basic techniques, showing types of yarn (people want to see and touch, I let them), and giving people ideas on how they can start crafting too. Good for you for encouraging people to be creative!
I crochet and knit, along with several other fiber manipulating arts. I've been crocheting for about fifty years now! I've knit in the subway in NYC when visiting the city and also when traveling by train in Europe. Since I'm a "flufffy" middle-aged woman, knitting in public makes me approachable, so I've had interesting conversations started by people curious about what I was doing. Being a bit of an exhibitionist, I'm often working on socks, so that fistful of teeny needles is certainly attention getting! I usually get the "I wouldn't have the patience (or time) to do that!" Little do they know that I'm not a patient person; knitting or crocheting gives me something to do! And as for not having the time, well, you know the answer to that one already. We both have the same amount of time sitting here on the train. When I get off, I'll have another inch or two of what I'm working on completed! What will the "no time" commenter have?
I'm a 39 year old male that just picked up knit and crochet. I love it, but it's taking me some time to be more open about it.
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Yes women love it when men cook, clean, knit, crochet, sew, craft, etc!! You Go😊
You are awesome! I crochet and take it everywhere!!
I crochet WHEREVER I AM if it's possible for me to do so. That's right. Don't worry about no one else's opinions
I will NEVER stop crocheting 💯
I love it see a man crochet in public,I love crochet and knit too,great job man
I would be so HAPPY to run into a guy that crochets! What?! We'd be hookin' buddies!
finally someone who feels my pain. when i crochet and someone calls it knitting, i internally get so triggered. crochet is with a hook. knitting is with 2 needles. get it straight people
My sister does that to me...I've been crocheting for over 30 yrs and it would hurt me when she said that but I think now that some people are just envious because they can't do it...
Don't get triggered they don't know what the difference is because crocheting and knitting are a dying art
Let you creativity flow.That's what we do. Create something out of nothing. I crochet 7/24 365.I volunteer teaching Crochet to Senior's.So relaxing & peaceful too.
Great video... I love this!
Don’t need to eat, poop & sleep? I do crocheting too but not 24/7 365 I gotta take time to cook, eat, poop, play & sleep
I'd like to crochet my own fishermens' pullovers and vests.
Hats, scarves and gloves as well.
If socks can be tightly woven, all the better.
I started crocheting at 48 years old. I have ADHD and crocheting helps me focus on one thing at a time. I have never had to be medicated for ADHD and I am always looking for new ways to manage my attention span. I know if I lose count I'll mess up so I have to focus on counting the stitches and it works!
you should make more videos about this because a lot of men that I know he's not fussy at all they think it is girly
My stepdad says only gay men crochet 😒 so I showed him this and he still doesn't believe that crocheting is for everyone...😤
I absolutely agree
Thank you for being you 😂 you made my day and my husband said, “you have to subscribe to him…he doesn’t care what people think, he crochets!!” I look forward to viewing more of your content 🤗
Crocheting keeps me sane. Thank you for this video!!!
I love that you’re not ashamed of what you create
Good for you, I’m an introvert & a bit of a coward, I so admire your courage. I’m trying to step out of my comfort zone more. Thanks for the encouragement.
My 6 year old son just learned a basic chain. I think it's great how you stress that you were able to turn away from the peer pressure of doing wrong by sticking to what you love. I wish I could crochet as fast as you!
Respect Man! I really admire your courage. I love to crochet both standard and Tunisian style, though I do not have the courage to do it in public. Well done you!
You know what who cares what people think, just keep crocheting do your thing and god bless.
I crocheted for years on the NYC subway. It's relaxing and fulfilling. Everyone needs to relax. Way to go dude. Thumbs!!
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I teach crochet to elementary kids, BOYS, AND GIRLS! Keep on the. TEAM CROCHET! ❤😂
So cute. Great role model for everyone.
Good for you!! In the end, people make rude comments when jelly!! Good for your mental & physical health 💜
It's so nice to see a young Man crocheting or knitting ur awesome..keep on trucking n pushing those Hooks..I am a knitter n crocheter also n I carry mine w me all the time too ..I listen to the oldies while I am doing them.n my heart smiles ❤❤❤❤.
I knit and crochet all the time........make stuff and give it away.....lots of men do it too.....
Good for you.........
I used to crochet on the Underground as I had 40 mins each way to work. Within a few days I'd have a scarf whipped up. Other guys used to sit there in amazement.
Same here bro me to ,while go to university I am also do crochet in the subway like a pro😎😎😎😎😁😁😁😁😁
Really nice video. Yes sir, you can get a lot done while others are staring at the walls doing nothing.
I love your video! I’m an ex-lawyer converted to sewing/knitting/crocheting/kids raising. Me too, I don’t care enough about what people think I should be doing to stop doing what I love.
I learned to knit when I was about ten years old and I am now 75.
It is the most relaxing and rewarding hobby I know.
I also love cross stitching. These art forms have no gender that I know of!
Christopher
Australia
A good man! A very good man! The world needs more!
I crochet too and I can totally relate 😁
Omg! That’s like weaving! I love my loom and I have awesomeness stuff when I’m done
Crochet is the best! I’m a nurse and I’m always trying to get my patients to try. I usually start them off with hats on a circle loom. It’s great for anxiety and a nice way to spread the love. So many charities accept handmade items. Thanks for posting ❤️🧶❤️
Man, that was totally beautiful. "No, I'm not doing any of that; I crochet." That quote is the bomb. I especially like it that our man is not attributing his success in avoiding peer pressure to some mythical higher creature, but instead to his own human developed talent.
There's no reason to bring religion into it. His grandma probably taught him that as well, and he might be offended in you saying "mythical." Who are you to say what's really real anyway? This world seems pretty fake to me actually, like an object oriented computer program. Lots of code reuse, and the code is our DNA.
Im sure more heads turn for a male than a female who’s crocheting! I crochet too in the subway on the 6 train or the A and C trains or metro north. Saves me a lot of battery life on my cell! People are so interested. They stair or watch, some approach and ask questions. I taught myself last summer. Made just enough progress just on time for covid. I been doing doilies. I’d love to do clothing or articles of clothing but that will take some real math and measuring. For now I wanna go from intricate flat doilies to textured doilies where the stitches pop out more. It’s like your musical sound playing the piano with one hand can sound good but using both hands?! It’s much richer, more detailed, more compleat sounding. That next level. I tried knitting but it’s a two handed craft and it’s not as flowing to me as crochet is using one hand one hook. Maybe after a lil more with crocheting some garments I can try a simple scarf in knit and really buckle down and get through it. If I don’t like it I don’t like it but it’s good to at least get the understanding of it. It’s only a hobby so I can afford to like one and not do the other.
What many don’t realize is men did the crocheting of clothing long ago before machinery came along. By then I think it became more of a hobby after it was a skill. So men should never be embarrassed to crochet. It’s a skill. Not just a hobby. It only became a hobby after machines came along.
It’s very relaxing and you can crochet for as long or short of a time you choose. It’s a fairly cheap hobby to start and self teaching is very doable. No books are needed. Just thread, proper hook size and RUclips. That’s how I got started. Learned enough and took pictures of doily patterns on Pinterest and 20 doilies later I can say I’m confident enough in my skills to where I can teach another if asked to.
Think you should make more videos about your crochet projects. Great to see men crocheting
amigurumi it WAS my kryptonite... until a few months ago and I have over 4 large bags full of stuffed animals to sell next to all my hats and scarfs lol
Im a woman and no discrimination here, you go with ya bad self, keep on crocheting i ❤️it and you too🥰🙏🏽
Awesome!!! I knit anyplace. I also crochet, but I’ve been obsessed with sock knitting lately! It is therapy for my stress. And then I have beautiful, and things I can use after!
Dope video. Not sure where you are now but I hope you’re still crocheting. This is inspiring to all ages and genders. Keep on!
Knitting, crocheting, reading, watching movies or series and spending that time with my two maltés 🐶🐶❤️👌👍 do what makes you happy 🙌🙌🙌🙋🏻♀️
I lived watching people watching you , that in itself is an interesting video .I just learned to crotchet at age 54, and I'm loving it .I create all sorts of things so I'm lucky .
I'm loving it babyyyyy!!! You are the REAL MAN...LOVING YOU. I was knitting on the bus one day myself and made many friends every time..lol. The bus is where it's at. Someone said to me that she didn't know that people still knit. I was like "really". :( It really perks up my inside person (proudness) to bring my bag of yarn and go for it on all public areas. I never cared what someone thinks. Who cares? It's art. People are only watch things they don't understand and are visually learning what YOU KNOW.
great video, beautiful yarn and nice stitch :)
Stand your ground and be happy. What you do is your call, nobody else's.
Ppl used to come up to Mom and asked "what are you knitting?" And she used to say "I'm crocheting" In a voice that sounded like she wanted to smack them, but she has gotten better through the years.
This was funny. “ I don’t care enough to stop crocheting “. People get bothered when they can’t put in you in A box.
I am 19 and picked up crochet this year. my old teacher actually introduced me to it and finally I started. I originally started when I was working at a call center to occupi my time when there weren't many calls. today I no longer work there but still crochet most of my days away. I find there's a lot of stigma with me crocheting because I'm young but I love it so much. i have a lot of mental and physical health conditions that make me stay home most of my days but I find it gives me that calm that I need to be happy. crochet has helped save my life. it gives me an outlet I never had and its the most amazing feeling to make something out of nothing. I mostly crochet Pokemon but seeing them come to life give me a sense of pride I never felt. and instead of being a teenager spending money on drugs and alcohol which is a huge problem where I'm at and instead spend my money and time on yarn really does help me for my future. crochet saved me and I hope it does for others as well!
Just yesterday I was teaching my grandson and granddaughter to crochet. My granddaughter was successful at making a chain, but suddenly stopped and started crying. She’s autistic so we just let her have a meltdown…she’ll try again another day. My grandson gave up at the slip knot to start a chain…lol! But I think he too will come back to it.
A lot of autistic people crochet because it's very stimmy. Thank you for presenting her with this opportunity
Good for you
I love crocheting, so much fun!
Total respect for you man, nothing wrong with making an epic scarf on the go, it's the same as people reading a book or listening to music on the train. Just an enjoyable pastime that you take with you on your travels. Maybe it has something to do with not as many people knitting or crocheting anymore,
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Thank you! You are awesome for encouraging reading and crocheting. We need more people like you in this world!!
I used to crochet, miss it. Love you Babcia.
Bless you for not letting people put a label on who should and should not crochet. Be you, young man and never let anyone define you. I’ve been crocheting for 46 years and I still crochet nearly every day. I believe it was a men who made the first knitting needles and the first crochet hook so who cares what anyone thinks. It’s very relaxing and my creativity flows. God bless you and keep up the good work.
This is so great, you go, man. He has great energy.
I love that you explain the difference between KNITTING AND CROCHET. My sister in law insisted I knit a blanket for her kids. Um not I won’t knit an Afghan, but I’ll crochet one.
I love this!! I crochet too. My grandma taught me years ago!!! I took an interest and she taught me. It's been many years, but I've honed in on my talent and have learned so much over the past 40 years. Thank you for posting this. I don't feel so alone anymore!! From one crochet bro to another, God Bless. P.S. it's therapeutic too!!
I’m an eighteen year old girl who’s been crocheting since I was fifteen I think it’s amazing that men or boys are taking on a creative hobby that i know I gets people staring in your direction. Men and women can knit or crochet or even sew all it takes is to puck the needle or hook and get started.
Love it! Avid crocheter here! It's fun and relaxing 😊
Keep doing your thing
Dang skippy! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 For all us guy crocheters! 👍🏻😎👍🏻
i crochet, its stress relief.
Yup, it's crochet, not knitting :-). Been doing it for 40+ years. Great video! Keep on hookin' no matter where you are!
Fantastic video...enjoyed it.
Your stitches are high quality. Nice. :)
I think it is wonderful that you crochet and where ever you want. I wish my husband would learn...he has no interest in it. Way to go
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I crochet everywhere too. I love that you're doing what you love.
I love the question what should be creating that you are not ! Sadly some people are negative no matter who or what is involved - I have had some snide remarks while knitting on the subway and I`m an older woman - that said most of my conversations have been positive and I really don`t rats ass what anyone else thinks of the fact that I make productive use of being on the 6 train
Hi brother I love to crochet actually I am a master crocheter a part of the crochet guild of America, my uncle was a awesome man that can crochet very well, dont worry about what people say. Stay Blessed and talented...
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Yay!!!
I am a 50 y.o. and I am starting to learn crochet. And Japanese. Both are difficult but very rewarding.
I just learned crochet. It makes me relax and am creating something that I could use.
Hey Alvin, you should meet up with Louis Boria, from Brooklyn Boy Knits! I think it’s so cool to see men involved in the hand crafts. Going back to my first awareness of men in the craft, watching the football player Rosie Greer knitting and crocheting!
As a fellow crocheter and (knitter) I definitely dig this. Way to break gender stereotypes and just create!
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I laid on my back on a hospital bed full of regrets. 2 surgeries, medical complications, some I will live with the rest of my life… I was only 66 yrs old, time to stop wasting time. I got back in the gym, lost that 40 kilos, active, I'm alive. Learned to cook (healthy), mixing MY music for my enjoyment, learned photoshop, illustrator, speaking better French & Spanish. Learning Nederlands. Seriously took up watercolour… sold my first paintings for €400 each. Forget those nay-sayers, there’s so much life to take part in, hanging out in pubs, half drunk wasn’t life. (None of my pub "friends" visited me in hospital, I have many new friends)
I am in love, absolute and total love! I would kill to be his Grandma and/or Mama. I crochet, I dont knit, Im stunned at how many dont have a clue the difference!!!!! Thank you for what you do for children. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Steven and Julie Sims Thanks. That's very sweet of you to say.
My favourite is crocheting bears for children in Africa called the Mother Bear Project.
Dudes, this guy totally rocks!
Well done you to crochet in public it's great for anxiety I am 73 crocheting all my. Life. People dont realize that men first crocheted decades ago not women. Keep up the great work. 😊😊😊
i agree with you i am a man and i crochet i to crochet whenever or wherever i feel like it crocheting makes me forget my worries and relax its also a lost art so yes i agree with you 100% i go all out i print off a pattern and away i go thanks for the video