The second question published in Dear Abby’s column of July 16, 2008 asks whether it’s rude to knit or crochet while attending a meeting or gathering. Dear Abby says yes.
KIPpers, remember that non-knitters aren’t aware that knitting only occupies about 10% of your attention.
My own observation is that, because knitting looks complicated to non-knitters, they assume that you have to pay close attention to what you’re doing. It helps if you knit without looking, and take extra care to make eye contact. But even then, non-knitters often get distracted by your knitting themselves.
September 1, 2008 at 11:24 am