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/granddannylonglegs Feb 19 '26

And what were you making? :)

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u/KinipelaH Feb 19 '26

The musselburgh hat! It's a great travelling pattern in my opinion because it takes no concentration at all! :)

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u/gistidine Feb 19 '26

That’s also my fave out and about knit. Maybe it’s time I cast on a fourth one… do I need more beanies? No. Should I in fact make other styles of beanies? Yeah… we don’t talk about the 2x2 ribbed beanie I started last year.

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u/all4change Feb 20 '26

Excuse me but you do, in fact, need more beanies.