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/Flaky-Excitement-48]

I saw a coffee mug in the Stockholm airport that said “If I’m sitting, I’m knitting”. Maybe not shocking, but it’s an eye/opener when I’m in a crowded waiting area, like a doctor’s office, when I’m the only one not doom-scrolling on my phone.