tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post7971772804173453693..comments2024-01-21T04:33:24.446-08:00Comments on lori times five: charlie's secretLori annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-69011323767715789142012-04-15T20:00:57.326-07:002012-04-15T20:00:57.326-07:00better late than never...I actually bring my knitt...better late than never...I actually bring my knitting to bars now. :) The first time I did it, it was with a friend who does it all the time and was perfectly comfortable. Then I started doing it on my own - I tend to be SUPER early to any timed event even if it's just meeting people for a drink (plus all my friends tend to be late)...so I usually have anywhere from 30-60 minutes on my own before people show up. It's a great way to kill time.<br /><br />Peoples' reactions are not at all what I expected them to be, though. Every single time I've done it, I've had someone come up to me and engage in a long conversation about the knitting...how long have I done it, what kinds of things can I make, how long did it take to make what I already have on the needles, how much does it cost, how did I learn...etc. It's so fun, you say "knitting" and people imagine a granny, but you see a 30-something woman drinking craft beer and making an amazing baby blanket, and you want to know more!<br /><br />So now if I want a quiet time by myself at the bar, I have to leave the knitting at home. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-736627854151475422012-04-05T16:59:18.284-07:002012-04-05T16:59:18.284-07:00I crochet in public but I do get some strange look...I crochet in public but I do get some strange looks and a few (positive) comments. I even crochet in work at lunch.Sewmancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011509193085659088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-14365374024854571822012-03-18T12:21:07.673-07:002012-03-18T12:21:07.673-07:00My BoyF's Grandfather was the most accomplishe...My BoyF's Grandfather was the most accomplished knitter I knew...He would send "trigger" mittens { http://www.textilemuseum.ca/socialfabric/Coarse-Woolly/Series-1/Mittens.aspx?QID=146&RID=607&vmode=detail } every year as Christmas gifts. Here in Newfoundland a lot of older men knit, I think due to the making and mending fishing nets...Neither the handmade nets or the knitting men are common any more. Sad.<br />There is a fabulous old photo of him knitting next to the old wood stove. Handsome {looking like Daniel Day Lewis} and proud...<br />xo to you Lori<br />{CrowNology}Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05459603047206643624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-39667166902904783152012-03-13T16:51:50.710-07:002012-03-13T16:51:50.710-07:00Lori, the last time I saw someone knitting at the ...Lori, the last time I saw someone knitting at the hair salon, I asked her if she would teach!!! She was so amazed about my question and said yes and she gave me her phone number!<br />Well, I really don´t see anything wrong about it and here and there I see women knitting while waiting their kids at the English class or Swimming class or at the bank (?), I guess it´s quite "normal" here...<br />xoxo<br />MinaMinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683273312627961000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-49485718834882494752012-03-12T02:59:39.948-07:002012-03-12T02:59:39.948-07:00I knit in public and am relatively unaware of othe...I knit in public and am relatively unaware of other people's reactions I must admit. I think people mostly look at me out of the corners of their eyes, or, are delighted and fascinated, always wanting to know what I'm knitting, so I'm fortunate in that I haven't been at the receiving end of negativity about knitting in public. Perhaps people are getting used to it. I think that if I did receive any negativity, I like to think I would just shrug it off. That book is perhaps a sign of how the times have changed, the author wouldn't dream of writing that now I imagine, if he's still alive! If there's anything positive you can get out of that book, maybe it's that the times have changed enough for that theme to be unacceptable, so you've got a little piece of social history there Lori! I totally get where you're coming from about it making you sad though, it is sad to think that people would have been made to feel embarrassed about knitting. Love Vanessa xxxdo you mind if i knithttp://doyoumindifiknit.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-68819265003775945072012-03-11T18:29:22.982-07:002012-03-11T18:29:22.982-07:00I had to comment on this topic Lori. I knit (&...I had to comment on this topic Lori. I knit (& sew) in public at times, often as a passenger in the car. I'm not embarrassed at all to be doing either, except that my knitting style is so awkward and slow (I'm self taught & can't seem to throw my strange way of knitting!) that I feel embarrassed about that at times. Sewing, on the other hand. No embarrassment at all! Keep knitting in public, ladies (and gentlemen). It's fantastic, and it's a beautiful artform. On the topic of boys knitting, my 11y/o nephew knits a little and sometimes shares rows with my 85y/o dad!!! Dad said that during WWII, everyone, including school-aged boys, was encouraged to knit for the troops. And he is proud to tell anyone who asks that he once knitted a pair of socks for the cause!<br />fionafionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-81721121492031074042012-03-11T16:13:21.820-07:002012-03-11T16:13:21.820-07:00Hmm.. I want to read this book!
I think that kni...Hmm.. I want to read this book! <br /><br />I think that knitting is more "accepted" in public these days then it was in the past. It's hip! It's cool! It's trendy! I take my knitting out whenever I am out and about and I have more than five minutes on my hands. I just don't like my hands being idle. I'm sure there are people who would probably take offense of it, but then again, I find it offensive when people are in a group and they're constantly texting on their phones! <br /><br />Do let us know how Charlie turns out with his knitting. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739995985714273663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-23016338967853022852012-03-11T10:15:01.132-07:002012-03-11T10:15:01.132-07:00i have never felt embarrassed by knitting in publi...i have never felt embarrassed by knitting in public and have only received a lot of curious onlookers and kind remarks if any. maybe it's always been acceptable in my knitting years. i started knitting in my 20s - a little before it became popular and mainstream again. what are you knitting btw? it looks beautiful...nunuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851494771560597816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-79112396257781335942012-03-10T17:08:55.799-08:002012-03-10T17:08:55.799-08:00Back when I was teaching first grade, I found my m...Back when I was teaching first grade, I found my male students (especially the rambunctious ones) to be very receptive to learning how to knit. I started them off with finger knitting. Then there were some requests for "those sharp sticks," so I taught a couple to actually knit. Students who couldn't sit still for a minute without fidgeting suddenly were calm, hands busy, yet they were still able to pay attention simultaneously. I can only hope these six year olds continue to knit and be proud of their craft, even through those trying teenage years.willfulminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081063479510671539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-20065731899983782462012-03-10T10:00:03.186-08:002012-03-10T10:00:03.186-08:00I love how this book caught your attention. I feel...I love how this book caught your attention. I feel that exact same way about knitting in public. Since I appear to be an open person, people feel the need to say a number of things about knitting/knitters. The comments range from, how much would you charge me to knit "blank" to "look at your knitting like a little granny". I am saved by my witty responses, but sometimes they bug the heck out of me. My ex-boyfriend used to say it was a lazy person's activity. <br />I think sometimes I don't knit in public just avoid the looks and comments. I go back and forth between being defiant and embarassed. <br />Let us know how this book turns out! Also the knitting looks fanstastic. :)Andihttp://mysistersknitter.typepad.com/my-blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-34537613659525985042012-03-10T09:56:46.905-08:002012-03-10T09:56:46.905-08:00Lori I've always admired anyone and everyone w...Lori I've always admired anyone and everyone who does any kind of craft when they can. I've seen people knit, embroider, quilt, crotchet and scribble away in notebooks. I think its wonderful to make their minutes count any way they want.<br />If I'd seen you working on your nancy knitter making those worms, I would be consumed with curiosity about what you were making, and wish I could be so adept with my eye to hand coordination!<br />xx<br />julieJulie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-2856327128796636752012-03-10T08:41:41.906-08:002012-03-10T08:41:41.906-08:00oops. "every knitting project"oops. "every knitting project"Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554195760602365553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-77075928569006958302012-03-10T08:40:51.359-08:002012-03-10T08:40:51.359-08:00Lori, you are officially my knitting muse. Everyt...Lori, you are officially my knitting muse. Everything knitting project you share goes straight to my queue.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554195760602365553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-73268238932613402512012-03-10T02:06:35.683-08:002012-03-10T02:06:35.683-08:00I know it's a bit off topic, but I just had a...I know it's a bit off topic, but I just had another thought that sadly although it would be much more acceptable for a boy to knit today than it was ten years ago, because of tight health and safety regulations in the UK he probably wouldn't be allowed to do so! <br /><br />Knitting needles would be considered dangerous just like some airlines won't let you take them on board a flight and the traditional British game of conkers is now banned in schools and even egg cartons can't be brought into to make model crocodiles because of the fear of contracting Salmonella poisoning from them...<br /><br />...It's weird how things change...debby emadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222092755385566586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-74958325026788572912012-03-10T01:37:38.697-08:002012-03-10T01:37:38.697-08:00Your story reminded me of a little boy called Ben ...Your story reminded me of a little boy called Ben at a school where I worked. He would bring his knitting to school every day and sit on a bench in the playground after lunch knitting. I admired him so much. He wanted to knit and so he knitted, he didn't care what anyone else thought. He was in his own little world quietly enjoying creating something. I loved that he had the confidence to do so. This was probably ten years ago and knitting hadn't had the big renaissance that it has here over the last few years. It was really unusual to see a man knitting...albeit a little one.<br /><br />I'm 56 and have always knitted in public quite comfortably...maybe like Ben I'm a bit of a dreamer...in my own little world. I sometimes felt sorry for my father the only male in a house of five knitters on evenings when we my three sisters and mum and I would get out our knitting and five sets of pins would begin to click. As a child we had boats and would spend the summer holidays on the inland waterways cruising from village to village. My father complained about me bringing my knitting along until a shearing pin broke in the Seagull engine and he needed a piece of metal the dimension of my knitting needles to repair it! It worked perfectly so our journey continued...He never complained about knitting again...<br /><br />Like you I've knitted on beaches and on buses and boats and trains and have had great conversations with people doing so. But It's got so much easier over the last few years with people knitting bombing public places and men and women talking about it.debby emadianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222092755385566586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-87645746862859310142012-03-09T16:22:19.410-08:002012-03-09T16:22:19.410-08:00Awwwwww. I don't think it's the knitting,...Awwwwww. I don't think it's the knitting, per se, that's embarrassing. It's more of a girl thing. Although I read about a famous male actor who is an excellent knitter. Darn it, though, I forgot who it was. Personally, I don't mind at all if someone is knitting in public. I think it's wonderful! Amateur that I am, even I have pulled out knitting while waiting for my child during gymnastics. I really don't understand why anyone would have disdain for it. You know what I really really really hate though? When people clip their nails in public. Ew.Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-72271106981987214912012-03-09T16:00:43.518-08:002012-03-09T16:00:43.518-08:00Dear Lori...When I first saw that book cover image...Dear Lori...When I first saw that book cover image of the boy, before reading anything, I thought it was a bit, um, strange. But what you write about being a closet hobby, I can see how a teenage boy might feel that way. My six year old son (my oldest) just learned how to knit and has taken flight with it. But, around here in British Columbia, we have a pretty supportive community for that sort of thing. Some homes we visit, the little boys are lined up on the couch knitting! I also take my knitting everywhere, and while I was self-conscious at first, I'm losing any concern about what others think about my knitting. Because, at the end of the day, my loved ones are wearing mama-made knits:)a little crafty nesthttp://alittlecraftynest.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-25919174824712441542012-03-09T09:10:14.460-08:002012-03-09T09:10:14.460-08:00When I first read this post, I thought, 'nah, ...When I first read this post, I thought, 'nah, I'm not self conscious about knitting.' But then, as I thought more about it, I realized that there are times I do -- feel self conscious that is. East Texas is not a big stronghold of knitters, and in fact, I only know one other knitter here in my part of the world. So yes, I think there are quite a few muggles around who do look at us as being a bit suspect -- weird little people who don't have anything better to do (like watching prime time soaps or going to goat ropings ;). But that said, oh well, I knit on. And anyway, I think some of them are weird ;).<br />Blessings to you Miss Lori!<br />GGigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709314864693421679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-21869548274724830862012-03-09T08:38:33.622-08:002012-03-09T08:38:33.622-08:00I love when I see people knitting in public and I ...I love when I see people knitting in public and I always give them a huge smile. Sometimes I want to ask for help but so far I've been too shy. and I too knit in public and have never gotten any strange looks or comments. I think knitting is pretty "cool" now, at least in my circles.PKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623031195790744350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-18284769075481380542012-03-09T07:00:03.874-08:002012-03-09T07:00:03.874-08:00I have to say I have felt embarrassed knitting in ...I have to say I have felt embarrassed knitting in public. I don't often get the opportunity (I'm usually chasing kids) but the few times I have knit around people I have gotten the impression that they think I'm showing off or am obsessed (umm, yeah, that last bit is true). But I honestly think its mostly in my mind. I'd like to think the glances I notice are mainly curiosity. As for the comments I get about knitting per se or the finished pieces - nothing but "wows" and "I wish I could do that". So I think most people see it as art, as a skill. Which it is and something to be proud of! Knitting is pure love to me. Taking time to make something for someone else, something to keep someone warm or make them feel special - thats a big thing. I love that I can do that!Sylvíahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568310832290860426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-46636894409701587942012-03-09T06:56:16.549-08:002012-03-09T06:56:16.549-08:00I used to KIP a lot more than I do now. Mostly I j...I used to KIP a lot more than I do now. Mostly I just knit in the car while I wait for the kids to get out of school. Recently, though, I took my WIP to the library and snuck in some rows while the kids checked out books. Thankfully no one said anything. I think I just got tired of the strange looks (from adults), although children were always curious and friendly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-30477966835971521432012-03-09T05:37:43.881-08:002012-03-09T05:37:43.881-08:00Oh bless you, Lori. I knit in public all the time...Oh bless you, Lori. I knit in public all the time, and I have never had anything other than interest in the yarn or item. Women here have always knitted - at one time it was the height of laziness to be seen without knitting - they knitted constantly.<br />Here is a picture for you<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/theinterruptedgardener/5730340353/<br /><br />Knit in public with pride. xxxJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659012917888444554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-80518658568157128722012-03-09T05:34:48.807-08:002012-03-09T05:34:48.807-08:00That's funny. I am very sensitive (thin skinne...That's funny. I am very sensitive (thin skinned, maybe...), but I've never felt embarrassed to knit in public. Cannot say the same for my husband - he is not so sure that one should knit at piano recitals. And he put his foot down - no knitting in church. Sigh. I also love it when someone else knits in public - I find that even if we have very little other than knitting in common, we still have so much in common. Almost like wearing a little "I could quite possibly be your friend" badge. Very handy!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746419235284346317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-1565505893147588582012-03-09T04:59:11.741-08:002012-03-09T04:59:11.741-08:00Hi Lori, I do sometimes knit or crochet in public....Hi Lori, I do sometimes knit or crochet in public. My husband wishes I wouldn't!! I've had similar comments to Swanski, (just above me), from people who don't have time to knit, the very same people who then go on to tell me what they watched on TV last night!! I usually answer that I don't have time to watch TV!! - some get my drift, some don't!! <br />All that said, I do feel a little self-conscious all the same!!<br />'Yarn along' Town, yes please!!EMMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900165967124695510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-85154700196339087672012-03-09T04:40:26.504-08:002012-03-09T04:40:26.504-08:00I've been knitting in public for over 25 years...I've been knitting in public for over 25 years and I have faced a lot of criticism....."why are you knitting that?" "isn't it cheaper to buy it in a store?".....one woman stated she has too much to do to WASTE time knitting. I kind of took that one personally. Knitting for me is the cheapest therapy on the planet. I am not ashamed of it.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.com