How do you get comfortable to sit and knit at lys?

[cinnybuns]

I always feel intimidated I have to buy something in order for me to feel ok to join their table.....

[nadja la claire]

At my favorite LYS I will sometimes knit while I look but if I want to sit down and knit I do. Do what I did, get to know the people at your LYS, make friends and if you still feel you have to buy something then buy something small.



Nadja xxx

[Braden]

At mine, you can just come in, sit down, and knit. You don't have to buy anything.

[RiverDaughter]

It should be okay to just sit and knit, but you might want to ask. All of the seating at my LYS is reserved for the older customers. Younglings (aka college students and such) have to sit on the floor.

[Braden]

But you might want to ask.

I asked the first time I was there, and they said I could come in and sit anytime, they're really friendly!

[kschmitz]

A couple of my favorite LYS here in Portland have cafes. So when I don't want to buy yarn, etc., I can just get a chai latte or something.

[Braden]

Well, you're lucky.

[Eloewien]

Mine's two doors over from Starbucks, and they welcome us to pick up drinks on the way in. I've been in lots... first couple times I was uncomfortable, but they always want to see what I'm working on, so I don't always stop by just to get a yarn fix

[Jan in CA]

Mine has TWO knit nights, but I haven't gotten brave enough to attend alone yet. I'm no help..

[IrishKnitter]

Honestly, I would just ask. I would imagine that most places are really cool about it and encourage people to just "sit and knit" because eventually, one of the times they're in, they will buy something. I know how intimidating it can be, though. Good luck!