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Knit in Public Week – Day 7

June 20, 2014 by AllFreeKnitting 138 Comments

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Knit in Public Week: Day 7

A Chat with Blogger Gretchen Tracy

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Gretchen Tracy is one of our friends and contributors to AllFreeKnitting. She runs a popular knitting blog called Balls to the Walls Knits and is constantly churning out creative one skein patterns for cowls, hand warmers, and more. We’re so happy we had the chance to get to know her even better!

 

 

How did you get into knitting?

I learned how to crochet in college, but it wasn’t until my little sister (through Big Brothers Big Sisters) wanted to take a knitting lesson that I began to knit. The first thing I made was a vertically striped scarf for her. I didn’t really understand how color changes in knitting worked, though, so I made up some stitch-crossing technique that now strikes me as completely nuts. The second thing I made was a pair of socks for my husband. It took me forever to figure out how to join my cast-on in the round!

How would you describe your knitting style?

My favorite things to knit and design are small projects with some detail but that don’t require line-by-line knitting once you get the pattern down. I’ve got three kids; I simply can’t drag a knitting pattern around with me, or design something that requires me to write down instructions for each and every row!

When is your favorite time to knit?

Did I mention I have three kids? (all boys – 3, 5, and one month) So, basically, any time they’ll let me!

What’s your best piece of advice for other knitters?

Keep doing it! Because I learned how to crochet before I learned how to knit, I was mystified by fixing mistakes when I first started – I was used to being able to easily rip out to the mistake to fix it. That technique doesn’t work nearly so well with knitting. The more I did it, however, the more different knit fabrics made sense to me, and the more confident I became. Mostly, you just have to trust that you’ll get better! The same thing goes for following patterns – they seem really complex at first, but the more you do it, the more you understand. And today’s Internet knitting scene is great, since you have thousands of videos and tutorials at your fingertips. And often, you can even contact the designer with your questions!

 

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Do you like to knit with friends, or do you prefer to knit alone?

 

 

 

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  1. Susan Ruppel says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:24 am

    I usually knit in my family room while watching TV. When we travel I will knit at my daughters homes but they never wanted to learn to knit. They do enjoy watching me create things for my seven grandsons.

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  2. pilar roy says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Alas, I’m a lone knitter… not necessarily by choice, I think it might be nice to have a knitting buddy or group.

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  3. lkawakami says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I generally knit every chance I get – in the car, spending time with family and friends, etc. Since I’m the only knitter in my group, I guess I knit alone. I rarely get to knit with other knitters. 🙁

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  4. Cynthia Watkins says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:36 am

    I enjoy both, but mostly I knit in the evening after I’m prepared for bed simply it relaxes me.

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  5. Jessica Borchert says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:44 am

    I like to knit together with others if possible. On my commuting train I sometimes meet other knitters or crocheters, but none regularly. So mostly it’s my sister who keeps me company. As she doesn’t live near me, that’s not very often either. Pity, but can’t be helped.

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  6. Becky says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:55 am

    As long as I am knitting I am happy! So, I don’t care if it is just me and my kitty cats or a whole group. I just love to knit!

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  7. Barb Colvin says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:31 am

    I do knit alone, but that is just my current lifestyle. When given the chance I willingly knit in public and around friends and family.

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  8. Nicole Vieu says

    June 20, 2014 at 5:38 am

    I like to knit complicated things by myself, simple things around friends

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  9. Ann Flumerfelt says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:11 am

    I often knit in the car when going places with family (I don’t do the driving) but for more complex patterning may prefer to knit alone so I can concentrate on the pattern.

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  10. Carole Sue says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:32 am

    I prefer knitting alone because it is so calming, a sort of meditation. Also while watching a favorite TV program or movie. Just me and my thoughts and my hands knitting yarns into fabric.

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  11. Ellen Breedon says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:05 am

    I like to knit with friends., but it has to be something simple so I don’t lose my place while chatting.

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  12. Janice says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:21 am

    I’m generally the only one knitting, but I do knit around others. If I’m knitting something complicated, I find it distracting to put it down and pick it up. To get blocks of time so that I don’t have to put it down and pick it up as often, I’ve learned to knit around others. I slow down for conversation but don’t actually stop.

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  13. Karen Rumbaugh says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:27 am

    I love to do both. I have a group of friends that meet once a month for “stitch” night. Some knit, some crochet, some do cross stich, some like myself both knit & crochet. 😀

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  14. Marilyn Prince says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:49 am

    I prefer to knit alone. I’m usually knitting something that requires constantly checking a pattern or graph, so I need to concentrate on it. Otherwise, I make mistakes that need to be undone.

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  15. Deborah fletcher says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:26 am

    alone if I have friends around I will talk and not knit

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  16. Teresa Knittingdancer says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:01 am

    I like to knit both ways but I knit my more complicated patterns at home by myself.

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  17. Peggy Small says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Usually alone. If I’m with other people, I get distracted and stop paying attention to what I am doing

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  18. Lorrie says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:56 am

    I usually knit alone (at home), but in nice weather, I like to go out and knit in public, at a local park/garden area. And I always knit on the subway when I’m going somewhere! 🙂

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  19. Jacqueline Gould says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I am part of a knitting group of wonderful women and for most of my detailed work, I prefer to knit alone.

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  20. DPadgett says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    I knit alone, and with family… although the rest of the family don’t knit!

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  21. Lisa Kerstein says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    I prefer knitting alone, usually in front of the TV if I don’t have to concentrate on the pattern. If I need further concentration I listen to music while I knit. Knitting is soothing and relaxing to relieve the daily stresses of life. Prefer this to meditation.

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  22. Angela says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Normally, I knit at home, in front of the TV. But once a week, I go to a fiber arts group at my local library. It’s fun to see what others are working on, and it’s a help when I have a question.

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  23. Caroline says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I don’t really have a preference. I’m perfectly happy to knit and watch a show or knit and talk with my friends.

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  24. KittenWithAWhiplash says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    I knit alone. I’m a good, but not excellent, knitter. I make mistakes (Oh boy, do I make mistakes!) which sometimes require large amounts of frogging to correct, and sometimes are just too far gone to correct. I don’t mind going out in public wearing my imperfections, but I’ll be darned if I’ll create those flaws in front of an audience!

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  25. Carol Bratt says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I would love to knit with friends but I tend to be a scatterbrain and must direct all my attention to whatever I am knitting. Even will full concentration I still end up tinking at times. It’s all good though. I really love knitting and even crocheting. It teaches me patience!

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  26. Mel Smith says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I like both. It kind of depends what I’m working on. If it’s a complex pattern with a lot of counting I would probably work on it alone so I can concentrate.

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  27. Victoria Waterbury says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I usually knit while watching TV with my husband. I have a friend who lives far away but we “knit” together. We choose a pattern we both like and then compare notes, frustrations and progress on line. It’s a fun way to stay connected.

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  28. Carole Geronimo says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    Like many others, I knit at night while “walistening” to the TV. I am a member of a number of great knitting groups, but since my husband became very ill, I’ve not been able to go to the meetings. I keep hoping it will change in the future. For now, knitting at home will do with access to my friends on FB and ravelry and forums like these.

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  29. Carole Geronimo says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Sorry, my bad but I didn’t really “listen” to the question. I prefer to knit in a group. I’m an experienced knitter and I love to “mentor” new knitters, some much younger than me, some under 17 and others my age. Especially when someone is stuck in a rut, like making only garter stitch scarves. Although I may not get as much accomplished as when I knit at home, the company of like-minded people, the sharing of thoughts, techniques, ideas and yarn/patterns and the joy of being with knitting peers fuels my knitting at home. I learn, I have fun, I mentor, sometimes I sip coffee or wine and I knit. A delightful way to spend a day.

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  30. IVY says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    I am a knitting instructor so I knit with others for work…but I LOVE LOVE LOVE to be the the LONE knitter in my snuggly PJ’s in my comfy chair, with my favorite movie playing. Eating my snacks and drinking a big mug of hot coffee. Heaven on earth!

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  31. Jennifer says

    June 20, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I love talking to people and teaching people how to knit. I enjoy knitting with people in case there is a issue that I need help with. But if I am working on something that requires a lot of concentration then I like to knit in the quietness of home.

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  32. Joanne Zednik says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    I am usually alone when I knit. But I love to knit and will knit while visiting with family and friends. The knitters in my family live far away, so I am usually the only knitter in the group.

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  33. SherryG. says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Both. For complicated patterns I need to be focus so alone for those, but it is more fun with a group of friends when the pattern is basic.

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  34. Debra kay Rowley says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    I knit alone because none of my friends knit, however I usually have my husband sitting with me on our couch while watching TV with him eating snacks and I with my needles and yarn!

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  35. Candice says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I mostly knit alone in the evenings, after my three boys are in bed. However, I really enjoy knitting with a group. It’s so nice to see what other people are knitting and get a few pointers!

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  36. kck83 says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    I would be glad to knit with friends, but actually most of my knitting is alone.

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  37. Cyndi says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I prefer to knit alone because it is my therapy. I also use that time to think and just be. I get the most fantastic ideas from that quiet time. I also use that time to pray.

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  38. Catherine A. McClarey says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I usually crochet alone (surrounded by family, actually, but the only one doing yarn crafts); however, I love opportunities to craft around other crocheters and knitters. I’ve gone to group events at my LYS and public library, and I discovered the “open crafting room” at the annual gaming convention I attend just last year. In between times, I network with like-minded crafters on Ravelry.

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  39. Dianne says

    June 20, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    I love to knit at anytime or anywhere.
    I always carry something to work on
    in my purse, like Mitts or Socks.

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  40. Marjory W. says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I knit one afternoon a month with my church knitting group. The rest of the time I usually knit while watching TV, preferably tennis tournaments. Sporting events have so many breaks and commercials that you can get a lot done.

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  41. Carmen N says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    If I knit with friends, I have to make sure it’s a simple pattern … as I talk too much!

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  42. Sandy says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    I usually knit while watching tv. Right now the only other knitter in the family lives a few states away, so I’m on my own.

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  43. Barb R says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    I usually knit alone, but enjoyed knitting my first hat at a dog trial. The hat was for a dog lover, and many dogs & handlers checked out the gift over the course of the day.

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  44. Elizabeth Sheehy says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I knit in public a LOT (always ready to share FaveCrafts urls!) so meet other yarn crafters that way…Complicated stuff I must do alone, where I can focus. Simple stuff, I can talk and knit at the same time. Liat Gatt (Knit Freedom) said it best – don’t be afraid to frog back and correct mistakes!

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  45. Sandra Goodwin says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I have never knitted in a group, so I don’t know what I prefer. I knit and watch TV. On long trips, I knit in the car and I always knit on Jetblue while watching TV.

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  46. Ann Tucker says

    June 20, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Usually alone, often in public, but sometimes with other members of our tribe.

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  47. Patricia McCurry says

    June 20, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    So far, I haven’t incited anyone to join in knitting, so am a solo knitter. My poor darling husband knows that if he speaks to me during a particularly complex (for me) row, he will hear ‘Let me finish this row’ a lot of times. Maybe it is best that I just knit alone for now at least!

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  48. Sandy Fitch says

    June 20, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Some of best times are knitting with friends! My favorite was catching up with two friends in a quiet local bar (fairly dark). My friend had just finished turning the heel of the sock she was working on, and picked up her drink straw instead of her needle to pick up stitches. And she didn’t notice for a couple of rounds! Friends don’t let friends drink and knit!

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  49. Jeanette says

    June 20, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    I tend to knit in front of the TV.

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  50. Janet Fredericks says

    June 20, 2014 at 5:57 pm

    I usually knit alone, while watching tv.

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  51. Mary Jane says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    I knit with my 9yr old DD who just started knitting. We spend mornings knitting before school. At night I knit while watching TV with the family.

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  52. Kirsten Maier says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    I like knitting groups by I don’t get much actual knitting done at them as I get too busy looking at everyone else’s projects and talking lol! I do most of my knitting alone or with my husband watching tv.

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  53. Stephanie says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    I spend about 4 hours every Thursday sitting in the waiting room while my oldest son is doing Physical, Occupational and Speech therpaies. I decided to start knitting again to occupy my time while I’m there. I really enjoy when some of the other ladies bring in whatever projects they’re working on and we can share tips & tricks. It doesn’t matter that most of the other ladies crochet. We still have many things in common that we can chat about, including the progress and things our kiddos are doing. I also try to knit late at night after everyone else is in bed for a couple hours each day but since I have four boys at home that are 13, 11 & 4 you old twins finding quiet time is almost impossible unless they’re sleeping. Lol.

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  54. Beth McC says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I prefer to knit alone.

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  55. Gail Ofterdinger-Ledgister says

    June 20, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    Solo knitter here. With music or audio book as accompaniment.

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  56. Florence says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    I took my knitting to work two days this week and a lot of my workmates wes cautious.

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  57. jenn says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    i like to knit alone, only because i cannot knit and hold good company as of yet 🙂

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  58. Lynne Stevens says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    I prefer to knit alone….it’s my “me” time!

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  59. Kay Headley says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    News of our event on my facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/kay.headley/media_set?set=a.10204211574748397.1073741853.1198045906&type=3

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  60. Heather Nyack says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    None of my friends knit, so when I am with them I often leave it at home, as they just don’t understand the attraction. I also am often out with the twin grandsons — they are more than enough of a handful without having yarn in the combination. When at home though, I never feel like I am really knitting alone, as I often chat with other knitters online via Ravelry or knitting friends on Facebook.

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  61. Jolena Smith says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I like knitting after a long day at work. It is sooooooooo relaxing!!!!!

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  62. Vickie Ginder says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I usually knit alone unless I’m visiting my Mom in California.

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  63. Carissa Case says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    When I was in college I got a few friends interested in knitting and we’d have a little knitting circle sometimes, but I’m a lone knitter now.

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  64. Nancy Reed says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I knit fastest when I knit alone, but it’s so much more fun to have knittting company to share ideas and conversation with – so I prefer the smiles and approval of others! 🙂

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  65. Deborah Suta says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Knit anywhere, anytime. Most fun — knitting while the dentist works on me! Drives him and his assistant nuts! LOL

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  66. Stefanie says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I always knit alone but I love knitting with friends! I wish I had more friends involved in the craft.

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  67. Becky says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    I usually knit alone while watching TV.

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  68. Jacqueline Baker says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    I knit or crochet in the car, waiting for kids. My quiet time. (sort of) lol…

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  69. Dianna Maxwell says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I love knitting both with friends and by myself. If I’m with friends I prefer the project to relatively easy and one that doesn’t take precise counting or following of a pattern.

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  70. pat s says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    both; joined a knitting group in my town and we meet weekly to knit and have lunch.
    love to knit at night while watching tv too!

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  71. Wendy C. says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I absolutely love to knit with friends, and strangers, which allows for the chance to make new friends. I have knit in a group and at LYS events and those are loads of fun. The reality is that I am long term unemployed due to lack of work layoff, (and it seems near impossible to get an interview these days), so I can’t afford the costs of even non-essential car travel and knit at home, alone, though with my kitty at my side to keep me company and that I truly do love. Her with me, keeping my spirits up, and knitting after another discouraging day of job-hunting is what keeps me going!!! God bless kitties… and yarn!!!! 🙂

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  72. Mel says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I usually knit “alone” and I say alone, because while I knit at work or at home surrounded by my family or even out in public, no one knits with me. I am the only person I know that actually knits around here. Evidently my town is full of closet knitters and I am the only one out. Although I am trying to teach others.

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  73. homa says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I like to knit with others but cant find a friend to love knitting so I knit alone & and i am happy.

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  74. Joanne says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I prefer to knit alone, it gives me a chance to catch up on some tv shows, or listen to audiobooks

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  75. Janet says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    I usually knit alone, but with a crowd during football season !

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  76. Constance V. says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    I do like to knit in groups and with friends, but I reserve something simple for those times so there is less of a chance to make a mistake. I do my more complicated work while I’m alone.

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  77. Faith says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I knit alone. I love to sit outside in the summer and knit. People think I am crazy.

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  78. Linda says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I knit alone, I love lace and do a lot of counting to keep in pattern.

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  79. Sharon Kubes says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Either. At work I knit with a table full of people and at home I knit usually alone enjoying some peace and solitude.

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  80. Sandi Schultz says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I joined a knitting group a few months ago and I never knew how much fun it could be to knit along with other people! I can use them to bounce ideas off of, instead of relying on my husband who doesn’t care to know what kind of stitch would look best. =) I love my new knitting friends and Tuesday nights have become my favorite time of the week!

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  81. BJ Marley says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I knit when I’m with friends, but usually I’m the only one knitting.

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  82. LBJ says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I like having my hubby with me when I knit. Even if we don’t talk. Otherwise, it depends on the project. Some require enough concentration to require silence, others, not so much.

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  83. Marian Murawski says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    None of my friends knit, but that doesn’t stop me from knitting when I am with them. I knit almost everywhere I go – except at church! It is a great conversation starter as someone almost always asks me what I am making.

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  84. diane dee says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    if i am not doing lace, either way is fine. if i AM doing lace, definitely by myself.

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  85. Tahirra says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Both. I like to knit while watching TV with my husband, and when I am alone. I also like to knit along with the Brooklyn Knit and Crochet Guild members.

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  86. Valeree Stout says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I mostly knit alone, but enjoy it even more with friends. I love the social time while we each create something beautiful

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  87. Deb says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    If I am knitting a mindless project, I like to knit with friends. My lace or more involved projects I like to knit alone at 4 am because it’s cool and quiet and when it’s light enough outside, I sit outside and knit.

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  88. Gayle Epple says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I enjoy working on more than 1 project at a time. Knitting is calming and I enjoy doing it at any time.

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  89. Fran says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Either, or. My family is usually around, it’s part of family life. I always love being with friends so knitting with them just doubles the pleasure. And of course, on the rare occasion I’m alone it’s a great time to knit–especially more complicated lace and designs with intense counting.

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  90. Sarah Mahan says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Have a group of ladies I knit with once or twice a week. The rest of the time, I usually knit at night, after my son goes to bed, while I watch tv with my husband.

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  91. Donna Smith says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Love to knit in front of the tv!

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  92. Jo says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I knit alone. It has always been my Zin!

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  93. Renee Thanig says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    Depends on the project. Easy one lots of people around or t.v. on no problem. Difficult need to be alone to concentrate

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  94. noreen says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    alone or with someone, does not matter

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  95. Jill J says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    I usually knit while others are around. I can carry on a conversation and keep working on my favorite project, usually a gift for someone.

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  96. Marja Coons-Torn says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I’m the original knit in public person so I knit with friends and I knit with strangers. I knit everywhere I am. I’m never without a project. And I’ve made a number of new friends by doing it.

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  97. Vicki K says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    Knitting with friends is great for simple repetitive work, but if I have complicated patterns and stitches to count, I knit in front of TV with Hubby for company.This way, I get to work on multiple projects at once.

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  98. Sylvia Rocker says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Mostly alone. But I am a hospice nurse and take my knitting with me to my continuous care cases.

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  99. Brenda Rzucidlo says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I prefer knitting alone while watching tv.

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  100. Pam Collier says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I live alone and knit alone, but with a social media twist–I share or post photos of patterns and WIPs to FB, Twitter, etc. I have friends who knit and I often knit things for family and friends, so it’s a reasonably steady stream. I’ve never been a fan of selfies or a lot of the other things that travel around social media, so I just fill my space(s) with pictures of beautiful knits 🙂

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  101. Peggy Bonniger says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    I usually knit alone but I always have it with me so when I’m out, I knit with friends

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  102. Mearla VanDenBerg says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    I’d like to knit with friends, but none of my friends knit.

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  103. Catherine Cozart says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I knit everywhere so it’s hard not to knit around people. The nice thing about knitting is that you can still be sociable while doing it. As far as having other people who knit, my friends don’t and it is sad.

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  104. Connie Lorenz says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    I do a lot of my knitting in the car as we travel from one place to another so I guess I am not alone!

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  105. Ellen Gaynor says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I would love to knit with friends. I tried to get a craft group together, and it ended up being me teaching them to crochet.

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  106. CharlotB says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Generally an ‘alone’ knitter or with others who don’t know how and don’t really want to know (at least, not at that time). I can talk, watch TV, take in a concert or a play while knitting, most of the time.

    Often, with others, I end up being the “Help Desk” whether I want to or not. I knit somewhere between Continental (pick) and Lever knitting in style and have difficulty showing other how to knit or fix their knitting when they knit English style (throw). Which ends up being an frustrating experience all around.

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  107. Sherry BakerBrio says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I’m usually knitting with family around, me the only one with needles and yarn. Have been thinking about looking into the meetups in the area for knitting buddies. I’ve found that knitting in public is always a great conversation starter for meeting new people.

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  108. Rosemary M Wayss says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    Knitting with a friend is a nice change of pace. Plus I like talking while knitting.

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  109. Cynthia Wilbanks says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I usually knit alone, but am more than happy to knit with friends. Just have to have a project that isn’t too complicated!

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  110. Patty Sutter says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Knitting with friends is a treat. I spend an awful lot of time alone.

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  111. diane mcklusky says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    i like to knit with someone but i do better alone

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  112. Jmossabq says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    I knit both in groups and alone. Knitting in groups I stick to simpler projects as I have had to undo errors. Alone I knit more complicated projects.

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  113. Lise says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    I knit whenever I can, wherever I can – home, car, with friends. At home I knit my more complicated patterns. With friends or in the car, I knit something that needs less concentration

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  114. Karon Mathews says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    When starting a new project I like to knit alone. After the pattern is established it is fun to knit with friends!

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  115. Tricia says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    I knit alone usually while watching tv. The few groups I am aware of meet during the day while I’m at work.

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  116. Tanya S says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:44 pm

    Unfortunately, none of my friends are knitters 🙁
    So I’m teaching my daughters to knit!

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  117. Marie Gonzalez-Brenn says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I enjoy both. I think I really like knitting with friends cause it makes the time go faster but I normally end up knitting alone. I think I get more done alone but you can’t beat company.

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  118. Barb says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I do both. A weekly group who knit and crochet at our senior center {50 or better, baby!} is a great place to talk and craft, bring questions and learn new things. I also like to knit in public and talk to people who stop to comment. Knitting in the car, at home or while waiting for an appointment gets wash cloths and hats done!

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  119. Lynette Hilgers says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I do a lot of alone knitting, but my favorite knitting time is when our church’s prayer shawl ministry gathers and knits together for an evening.

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  120. Elaine says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    None of my friends knit, so I always knit alone.

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  121. Diana Stanhope says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    I like to knit alone it is my me time.

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  122. laurel cook says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    knitting at night keeps me sane-sorta!

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  123. Bobi says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:36 am

    I knit just about every time I sit down which would probably add up to be by myself a majority of the time . When I do knit with friends which is weekly, I try to knit something that doesn’t take a lot of attention cause there is a lot of communication going on that needs my undecided attention! Knitting with friends is social; knitting alone is production .

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  124. Kathy says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:46 am

    I like to knit with other people, I learned from my sister, cousin and sister-in-law and loved being able to ask questions. Now I like knitting in our lunch room at work, I even taught a co-worker to knit while on the picket line when on strike! I love knitting prayer shawls while I’m in church, knitting is such a great way to focus while listening.

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  125. Kate L says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:53 am

    Both! I love my quiet knitting time to myself, but I also really like getting together and being crafty with friends!

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  126. Anne Bean says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:49 am

    I love knitting with others, but can work on more challenging projects when It’s just me and my knitting!

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  127. Suzanne says

    June 21, 2014 at 6:24 am

    mostly alone while listening to an audio book.

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  128. Jan Hoague says

    June 21, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I always take knitting with me, sports events, waiting in Dr’s office, meetings and trainings where i know i will be sitting and listening, and if you keep a project in the car and you end up waiting for someone in an emergency room, you are all set!

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  129. Donell Seager says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:26 am

    I usually knit alone, but do enjoy occasionally knitting with a friend. Just not sure how much knitting I get done that way. 😉

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  130. Kathy says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Either, I prefer to do it while watching movies, that way I feel productive and entertained

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  131. Betty says

    June 21, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I usually knit a alone at home, but I take to work and knit on my breaks in the present of others. When we travel I hook a book light to my seat belt so I can see and continue to knit in the dark, of course I am not driving at the time.

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  132. Jen says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:38 am

    I knit alone…as in, I’m the only person knitting, but my husband and kids are often around too!

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  133. Barbara Stenico says

    June 21, 2014 at 10:38 am

    My youngest daughter and I go to the Library on Monday Nights and we knit with 10-15 other women. Then I usually knit at home while watching tv and sometimes bring it to work to work on.

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  134. Beth says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    I love to knit..period. Whether by myself, with friends, or teaching others, it is my stress reliever.

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  135. Carolyn Calhoun says

    June 21, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    I usually knit or crochet by myself with my husband sitting beside me driving or watching TV.

    Reply
  136. Patsy Coats says

    June 21, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    I like to knit with friends but I do both.

    Reply
  137. Cindy says

    June 21, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    I knit while I watch TV, so family is usually around.

    Reply
  138. Jan says

    June 26, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I have never been a part of a knitting group, but it sounds fun. I usually knit when I am watching TV in the evenings. Even 15 or 20 minutes accomplishes progress and relaxation needs.

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