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Knitting Chat Rooms

I have been following knitting chats for some time and unlike other chat rooms I have yet to read anything that remotely smacks of an outburst or insult.  Kntting chats contain kindnesses to knitters from around the world, all of whom seem genuinely interested in supporting others whether they are beginners or experts at the craft.  The most derogatory comments focus on those retailers who sell yarn or knitting related accessories that don't live up to their hype or price.

Paul follows a number of news and political sites and I, at times, follow along.  The banter on these sites in comparison is disquieting for me.  They seem at times to contain demeaning, argumentative and hateful language.  I'm much more comfortable in the supportive atmosphere of knitters.


Here's an example of a recent post in one of the chat rooms I follow written by a knitter in the UK:

Last Friday I had day surgery (cataract ) and guessing there would be some waiting around took a knitting project with me.

I am so glad I did as I met this wonderful family - mum, dad and delightful 6 year old twins who came to drop off their dad on their way to school. Well they wanted to know what I was doing, what I was making, how I put it all together, could they touch the wool (eyelash) and so it went on. As it happened I was making barbie doll clothes and had some finished ones in my bag which I showed them. I heard all about their dolls, where they were going on holiday, all about their grandparents -as you can imagine the time flew past and after they had gone off to school I asked their father if he would like to take an outfit each home for them as a surprise. He was so grateful and commented how this had turned his day around.


Apart from making his day it made mine too - I hope they will be knitters of the future.

Sure this is a bit mushy but knitters from around the world commented how nice it was that this woman was willing to share her final products with mere strangers, how acts of kindness like this work for the good of both the giver and receiver, and of course included several other similar stories.
 
So if anyone reading this would like to avoid what can be blood pressure raising commentary in certain chat rooms, find a knitting or for that matter any crafting chat.  You may be bored but your overall improved peace of mind may very well thank you for the change. 
 
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  1. Anonymous10 July 2012 at 10:07

    Amen! Well said.

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  2. JFlag10 July 2012 at 11:06

    Thanks !!

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  3. Anonymous15 November 2012 at 23:04

    Is anybody know about knitting?

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  4. Anonymous15 November 2012 at 23:07

    I need some help for explaining to me. My question is k1, yo, k to marker, yo, slip marker. My option is knit 1, yarn over, knit then put slip marker, yarn over then put slip marker. Hope that someone can explaining to me. Thanks

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  5. JFlag16 November 2012 at 08:58

    Anony:

    So what this is telling you to do is knit 1, yarn over and then knit to the marker. Remove the marker, yarn over and then place the marker at this new point. Hope that helps.

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  6. Anonymous26 January 2013 at 16:51

    I am looking for a really good 18month year old boys jacket

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  7. JFlag19 February 2013 at 20:34

    Try Ravelry. It is a website for knitters. Odds are you'll find something that works for you

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  8. Anonymous5 June 2016 at 08:16

    I am new to knitting, I have this patter that says, to pw4w, got that, but the next row says DWS:drop with slip: slip the stitch with the extra wraps purlwise, dropping the extra wraps. There will be a single elongate stitch? Dont understand. Thiink I messed up my piece, What is this and how do I do it correctley

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