Having ignited a passion for needlework in my son (see my blog post, Real Tools and Materials December, 2018) it is wonderful to see him continue to explore different textile arts as he grows older. Now he’s gained mastery over a number of media, he’s able to let his creativity fly and realise his designs with minimal support.
Sadly, very few boys are given the opportunity or encouraged to explore crafts such as sewing and knitting so miss out on this creative avenue. Most needlework kits are marketed towards girls, with the usual predominance of pink or sparkly motifs and packaging. There are very few learn-to-sew or learn-to-knit books for kids which are gender-neutral and certainly almost none aimed at boys. Even a trawl through Pinterest or a general Google search brings up very little on this subject.
