Want a boyfriend but can’t find a good guy? Instead of struggling to find a boyfriend, why not just make one?

I’m not talking about any sort of bizarre Manti T’eo nonsense. If you learn to knit, you can have a really awesome guy: A good listener, an awesome cuddler–and he won’t get fresh or hog the covers or argue with your best friend. Your dad would probably like him, too.

That’s what one gal did. Noortje de Keijzer felt like she needed a man in her life, so she sewed one together and named him Arthur. He’s got a pal named Steve for when she wants someone else around–and for a price, you can find a boyfriend for her to stitch together for you. Thing is, since they’re hand sewn and custom made, they’re one of a kind . . . and that’s expensive.

“I’m still busy developing this project and creating a book with all my drawings about My Knitted Boyfriend, that will hopefully will be for sale in autumn,” Noortje said. “This project is more about the story around My Knitted Boyfriend to me. I don’t have serious ambitions to stop making people feel lonely (this is something everyone needs to do for themselves). I just try to bring out a smile or offer a feeling of recognition in order to start a conversation.”

The other cool thing about My Knitted Boyfriend? If you do find a boyfriend that isn’t, you know, stuffed, he can actually wear the suit. You may just want to cut the face off so he can breathe.

Would you want a boyfriend stand-in like My Knitted Boyfriend? Do you think My Knitted Boyfriend is a fun way to bide your time if you don’t want to or can’t find a boyfriend? Tell us in the comments!

 

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