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Coverage dated November 10, 2026

These New Yorkers worried that knitting would make them less masculine. Then they met the guys

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Avi Molder worked quickly through the stitches of a shirt at Cleo’s Yarn Shop in Brooklyn. He first learned to knit through his mother, and honed his skills more fully as an adult. At the shop’s monthly men’s night, Molder found a comfortable place to practice — and spend time with the boys.

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    These New Yorkers worried that knitting would make them less masculine. Then they met the guys (opens Advocate)

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    Avi Molder worked quickly through the stitches of a shirt at Cleo’s Yarn Shop in Brooklyn. He first learned to knit through his mother, and honed his skills more fully as an adult. At the shop’s monthly men’s night, Molder found a comfortable place to practice — and spend time with the boys.

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    They Worried Knitting Would Make Them Less Masculine. Then These New Yorkers Met the Guys (opens The M)

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    This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Avi Molder worked quickly through the stitches of a shirt at Cleo’s Yarn Shop in Brooklyn. He first learned to knit through his mother, and honed his skills more fully as an adult.

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