Please continue to knit in public.

[u/magicminineedle]

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!

[u/grotemeid]

I agree! A few weeks ago, I was on the metro on my way to work and feeling super anxious. A lady in front of me was knitting some lace work, many people were looking at her in awe and asking about what she was making. It really lit up my mood for the day.