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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “The Knitter” is a common card of the Memes World series 74, number 22195 of the collection, and the 157th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “The Knitter” meme mean?
This meme highlights the absurd collective creativity of the online community. It plays on the contrast between a gentle domestic activity (knitting) and the archetype of a menacing supervillain. The dominant emotion is humorous exaggeration: people laugh at how the community invented a complex mythology, sidekicks, and terrifying powers out of a single, slightly strange self-portrait photo.
Where does the “The Knitter” meme come from?
The original source is a blog post published on Tumblr by user robofillet on December 21, 2012. The post title was 'Yes, I’m a boy. Yes, I knit things.' The image features an individual engaged in this manual task. Very quickly, the online community seized upon the visual to create a fictional character. By December 31, 2012, discussions on Reddit already referred to the subject as a 'DC villain.' Internet users collaborated to develop his history, attributing weapons like circular needles and a network of minions. This collective rewriting turned a personal anecdote into a digital urban legend structured around a villain archetype.
- 2012Publication of the original photo on Tumblr by robofillet on December 21.
- 2012First mentions of The Knitter as a DC comic villain on Reddit on December 31.
How to use the “The Knitter” meme
- Share the original image with a dramatic caption to illustrate a situation where one feels unjustly judged or misunderstood by others.
- Use the character in improvised fan art or comics to divert attention from a serious topic towards the absurd.
- Reference the meme to highlight the internet's ability to generate complex myths from insignificant visual content.
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The “The Knitter” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 74 |
| Fame | 61/100 · #157 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “The Knitter” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; The Knitter comes out of the Memes World series 74 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who is The Knitter?
He is a fictional character created by the online community based on a real photo. He is not a real supervillain but a humorous interpretation derived from a Tumblr self-portrait.
Where does the The Knitter photo come from?
The image comes from a Tumblr post published on December 21, 2012, by user robofillet. It shows a person knitting.
What does The Knitter mean?
The term refers to the collective appropriation of a mundane image to create a comic book villain with a complete mythology, symbolizing online absurd humor.
Is The Knitter real?
The character is fictional. He exists only in the collective imagination developed by internet users on platforms like Tumblr and Reddit after 2012.
How do I get the The Knitter meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “The Knitter” is a common card of the Memes World series 74. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the The Knitter card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: The Knitter · Play the knitter Sound Button | SoundButtonsLab.com · Knitter! · checked on October 17, 2026.
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