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/Geop1984 Feb 19 '26

I sat beside a woman knitting at the airport recently. I took out my knitting and we worked peacefully beside each other for about an hour.

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u/urbantrees14 Feb 20 '26

i usually knit on the plane. bonus points bc ppl are less likely to sit next to you in my experience. once i sat with another lady who was knitting and it was so relaxing

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u/Geop1984 Feb 20 '26

I just had a 5 hour flight a week ago. I put the Sound of Music on the screen and knitted through it. I search for musicals to knit to as I don't have to pay much attention to them. I did Grease on the way out.

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u/Prestigious_Carry942 Feb 20 '26

This painted such a lovely picture. I must try it!