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The male gaze in knitwear photography: The crafter’s gaze

This is a continuation of the exploration of male gaze in knitwear photography. For the working definition of male gaze as I’m using it, click here. For the second installment, about the spouse as photographer, click here. If you are

Posted in Feminism, Knitting, Male Gaze, Photography

The male gaze in knitwear photography: The spouse as photographer

I have had such a response to the first post on this topic that I feel the need to add a small disclaimer to the top of this one! I am not by any means an expert in feminist theory

Posted in Feminism, Knitting, Male Gaze, Photography

The male gaze and independent knitwear design (Part 1)

I have been trying to formulate a post on this topic for a while. I suppose the first and most important thing to do is to define the male gaze as I am using it. Gaze as it is used

Posted in Feminism, Knitting, Male Gaze, Photography

Mostly just pictures

Real post soon, including a continuation of the Lace Triangle tutorial (and I found some places where the illustrations need improvement in previous posts, so I may return to those and tidy them up) but in the meantime, here are

Posted in Booties, Finished Projects, In progress, Inspiration, Photography, Yarn

Daily photos

Finished some things last night. New things start today.

Posted in Clothilde, Finished Projects, In progress, Photography, Shawls, Shrugs, Yarn

Daily dose

Another photo post.  I’ll make these daily until I have a new keyboard.  And thanks to everyone who has recommended the Tech Knitter’s post!  Very helpful, and I’m most grateful!

Posted in Miscellany, Photography

Photos again

I am still online, copying and pasting letters into emails and posts, but truth be told, it’s a pain in the rear.  Photos again today!  I should have a new to me keyboard soon, thanks to nice peoples, but in

Posted in In progress, Knitting, Miscellany, Photography, Shawls, Shrugs

Only photos

Keyboard still broken.  Avoiding words with forbidden letters.  Only photos, today.

Posted in Finished Projects, Kidswear, Knitting, Miscellany, Nifty Stuff, Photography, Sweaters, Yarn

Humiliation in the name of SCIENCE

Actually, not so much on the science, but it sounds good, doesn’t it?  I have whole days where I add a long dramatic pause, and then, “for SCIENCE!” at the end of all statements of intent.  “I must eat this

Posted in Photography

Saturday morning cartoons

It’s Saturday, but Mr. Kninja has work this morning, so I’m at home with the monkeys, trying to work up the enthusiasm to come up with something fun to do.  I’m thoroughly worn out.  This week was a busy one

Posted in Beetle Tracks, Fashion, Knit Picks, Knitting, Pattern for sale, Photography, Scarves