Oh! yes they do,,,When I was a kid I was over my girlfriends house and I had asked her what her dad was doing. Well,he was crocheting. She said that was therapy for him after he got out of the service. He did beautiful work. It seems most men do beautiful work. My husband's mother taught him to sew and I am glad because when I am in a "pickle" he comes and saves me,helps make my templates,gives advice when asked etc. Readjusts my sewing machine without me sending it to shop. I definitely would encourage him.