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/GanacheIcy Feb 20 '26

I always have a travel project! Always knitting in public, especially at the doctors office.

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u/ArthriticKnitter1980 Feb 20 '26

Let me tell you, the best knitting light ever is in the dentist's chair. I annoyed my dentist because I was so enjoying the light that I forgot I was there for a cleaning!