Comments on: Train Knitting and Nutters

By: Nicky Wilson

Nicky Wilson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:56:58 +0000

Lol, I’m having fun reading your blog and especially about the “Anti-Knitting Nutter”. So far I’ve not had any problems like this, but that may be because I’ve only knitted on the train 2 times. The last trip was a little embarrassing, I hadn’t realised how long my knitting needles were in a cramped space. Fortunately commuters on either side were understanding which was good as I was finishing off Pa’s BDay present Made me think that it’s probably about time I started using circular needles. Is it true you can use these on a plane?

By: Dawny

Dawny — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:34:49 +0000

I’ve been knitting for ages on the bus, and so far, no one has yet to object. Most people just stare or ignore me, some are fascinated. But not one of them has told me to stop. I’d love it if someone did, I’d know how to reply now!

By: WMK

WMK — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:31:56 +0000

Just discovered you via Allison – and am glad I did. This post is a hoot!!

ps: my after-the-encounter-zingy-remark “Be sure to keep your eyes away from my needles and you’ll be fine” followed by a big, super sweet smile.

pps: where would a non-train-riding knitter be able to find that pattern?

By: kristen

kristen — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:54:36 +0000

You think she would just want to watch you in envious admiration. I mean, aren’t we knitters just fabulous? Doesn’t everyone know that?

By: Terri O' Brien

Terri O' Brien — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:28:39 +0000

I think your response was brilliant, polite but firm, she had no comeback – just perfect! (Obviously it would have been lovely to add ‘silly cow’ to it but then you would have lost the moral high ground)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:06:22 +0000

What is the matter with some pepole? this is why we should all knit in public as often as we can. These poor yarn deprived pepole are so twisted by the lack wool in their lives that it has warped their entire outlook on the world. We owe it to society as a whole to educate these pepole in the fibre arts, and make the world a better place filled with wooly love. Dawn

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:02:29 +0000

I just stumbled across your blog and it made me laugh so much! I’ve been questioned by non knitting nutters on several occasions and they wind me right up!! I was also impressed by the size of your stash ….. it almost rivals mine! Do you, like me, find that when you find the ‘perfect’ pattern, you don’t have the right yarn and have to buy more …….?

By: Abi F

Abi F — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:30:50 +0000

What is wrong with people!!! How can someone take offence at knitting! Maybe she’s got some kind of phobia, maybe her granny used to poke her with knitting needles when she was naughty.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:20:57 +0000

that is so funny I wish these people would grow up she was probably just pissed because she can’t knit reading this made me laugh so hard it is the best thing I have read in ages cheer’s for this.
Helen

By: josiekitten

josiekitten — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:49:22 +0000

Ooooooooh! Well done for keeping on knitting! Your mission (should you choose toaccept it) is to convert her into a knitter! LOL