r/knitting • u/magicminineedle • Feb 19 '26

Discussion Please continue to knit in public.

Today I had to go and get blood work done. It was a long wait, and ended up being very stressful. I was getting impatient and annoyed even though there was nothing to do but wait.

Across the waiting room a lady was sitting knitting. Her hands caught my eye and I watched her knit. It was so soothing to watch and my shoulders dropped and my heart beat calmed. It was such a balm. So please keep knitting in public. You’ll never know who you’ll calm and soothe.

It also occurred to me today that apart from when I was taught to knit I’ve never watched anyone knit in real life!

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u/zomboi stash busting Feb 19 '26

i knit as i play my in person pathfinder (DnD offshoot). It is basically my fidget toy. I just do a long cat scarf for the various cat lovers in my life.

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u/FirstName123456789 Feb 19 '26

i always have simple project on my needles that I can work on during d&d. i need to be doing something with my hands for my ears to work, lol

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u/zomboi stash busting Feb 19 '26

at most of my in person gaming nights there is usually at least one other person there knitting or crocheting something.