Knitting in Public

May 15th, 2006

I have learned to take my knitting with my everywhere. Since this is my new obsession, not only am I always thinking about it, but I’m always wanting to do it. I’ve had way too many situations when I was bored, or waiting for something wishing I was knitting. I probably had decided not to bring a current project because I wouldn’t have time to knit, didn’t think I’d want to, or didn’t think of it. I have learned my lesson now: bring the knitting everywhere.

This means that I’m often knitting in public when I’m not doing anything, or Corey and me are sitting together. The cool thing about that is that some fellow knitters are friendly enough to say hi, and ask what I’m knitting. I have found this as a really interesting way to connect with complete strangers, even if for just five minutes and you never see them again. As a shy person who doesn’t talk to many people unless I know them, this is a great way to talk to people I don’t know.

If you’re a knitter who sees someone knitting in public, maybe you should just say hi.

This reminds me of something I read, somewhere. I don’t remember where, but it’s called World Wide Knit in Public Day. I’ll certainly do my best to be seen knitting in public, I already do regularly. The problem is remembering what day it is!

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