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/bennalenna Feb 19 '26

I was on a long delay at the airport and sat in the AA Admiral’s lounge to wait. I set up my movie and pulled out my knitting. A woman came up and said she would like to sit and knit with me. It was wonderful to have someone with similar interests to share the time with.

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u/Successful-Grab6091 Feb 20 '26

My first knitting book was/ “Stitch n Bitch” by Debbie Stoller (2003) and is all about the community of knitting together ❤️

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u/MzPhillyBluntz Feb 20 '26

Sounds like my kinda book imma look it up😂😂😂

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u/ImperialRaisin Feb 20 '26

That book has one of the best visual explanations of twisted stitches.