looks in public

Miss_Knit · 07-19-2005, 02:07 AM

does anyone get looks while they knit in public because of where they r kntting, or what they look like? i feel like people might stare if i knit in study hall, or before a movie starts. im 16 so people might find it odd. jw!

brendajos · 07-19-2005, 12:39 PM

well you have to remember that most of us are at an age that we are beyond caring or even paying attention if other people stare at us while we are knitting. there are a lot of things i did in public when i was your age that i should been a lot more embarassed about than knitting!

i wouldn't worry too much about it. if your teachers don't care that you are knitting in study hall go for it. and maybe you can get your friends knitting with you too!

Ingrid · 07-19-2005, 12:49 PM

Even though knitting is second nature to us, many people have never seen anyone knitting and are curious. Most probably want to see what it is you're doing and how the whole thing works.

tab · 07-19-2005, 01:05 PM

I always got a few looks when I was knitting in public, mostly at high school and fewer at university. A lot of people don't seem to have any idea what you're doing, although I've had some people sit down and start a knitting-related conversation with me. Most profs didn't mind knitting in class provided that you weren't interrupting anyone else. I think people in movie theatres are pretty likely to stare, but the question that really matters is "do I care?"

KellyK · 07-19-2005, 01:23 PM

OMG...I am an AVID KIPer! Just yesterday, I arrived at my health club about 1/2 hour early for a class, so I sat in the locker room (its a VERY nice locker room with a "lounge" area...cushy chairs & TV & all!) and knit.

I had THREE people come up to me to see what i was doing and ask me questions. I told them I was exercising my wrists.

I find that people either ask me about what Im doing, or they glance at me & keep walking.

If I can knit at a GYM, you can CERTAINLY knit in study hall!

PS....I have an "assistant" working with me for the summer who is 15. She is VERY intrigued by my knitting. She has friends who knit. She wants to learn.

LisaD715 · 07-19-2005, 04:54 PM

Kelly.........TEACH that girl!!!!!

Miss_knit, I think it is great that you knit at such a young age, I wish I had kept up with it when I originally learned (13). Knit wherever you are comfortable, it is a (as you know) great stress reliever, and your friends will ask you about what you are doing. Who knows, you may even teach them a few things!! Have fun!!

MaryS · 07-19-2005, 06:28 PM

Hi Miss-Knit,

The strangest look I ever got was on a train when I was seven. I pulled out my knitting and a grandmotherly type ( who in retrospect was probably in her late 40s - early 50s - my age now) was very surprised that anyone my age knew how to knit. She told me it was wonderful that some of the "old fashioned" skills were still being taught. This was in the early 1960s, just before flower children and communes.

I'll knit anywhere now. I was knitting in Ohio State stadium at my daughter's college graduation recently.

If the authority figures - teachers, staff - don't mind just go ahead.
HAPPY KNITTING!

Mary

brendajos · 07-19-2005, 06:37 PM

lol...i am trying to figure out if i can get by with knitting at my cousin's wedding....i am guessing prolly not but don't think i am not trying to figure out a way... :rofling:

Ingrid · 07-19-2005, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by brendajos

lol...i am trying to figure out if i can get by with knitting at my cousin's wedding....i am guessing prolly not but don't think i am not trying to figure out a way... :rofling:

Graduations, yes. Meetings, usually. Movies, sports games, traveling, yes.

Weddings? Don't think so. Reception, maybe?

KellyK · 07-19-2005, 07:40 PM

Maybe if the priest blesses it first....