Lisa’s List: 7 Insecurities all Knitters Have

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   Zachary Szoke July 25, 2022

   There’s no wrong way to knit EXCEPT a way that causes you pain!

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   Victoria Riseborough March 25, 2022

   Wow.
   ” knitting fast is for sad people who don’t leave the house much”
   Some of us are disabled and can’t leave the house much, and not “sad people.” This is really not funny as a joke or an attempt at “lightening the mood.”

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   Sal Calcavecchia July 19, 2020

   I think this is a great article! She gave me some extra confidence!! I love knitting!!! I enjoy making items for family n friends…but when it comes to myself…well, her words were right on the mark…color off, doesn’t look good, etc! I will also say being a size 2x I make that top and I don’t see that model in the sweater… therefore to me..I either didn’t do it right or it doesn’t look as good as pictured!! I put it away with good money spent on yarn, and unravel it for later use for someone as a gift! Even though I loved the pattern and yarn! Linda

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   Karen H September 15, 2017

   Per #4 I recall my sister’s advice when I tackled my first pair of mittens: “Just read one line at a time otherwise your mind will boggle at trying to understand how it all works.” That helped me plus it was a clue to what I like about a new project: the magic of how it unfolds. Helps to have a well written pattern too!
   Over all, I hope this article helps us follow your example as you sat with the frustrated briocher — to encourage and support, not compare, shame or humble brag. And could we do away with yarn snobs — everyone should be able to navigate their own price points and brand choices! (sorry, a mini- rant there!)

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   Karen H September 15, 2017

   Per #4 I recall my sister’s advice when I tackled my first pair of mittens: “Just read one line at a time otherwise your mind will boggle at trying to understand how it all works.” That helped me plus it was a clue to what I like about a new project: the magic of how it unfolds. Helps to have a well written pattern too!
   Over all, I hope this article helps us follow your example as you sat with the frustrated briocher — to encourage and support, not compare, shame or humble brag. And could we do away with yarn snobs — everyone should be able to navigate their own price points and brand choices! (sorry, a mini- rant there!)

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   Anita C September 2, 2017

   This article, sadly, hits the nail on the head!..and it’s a shame that it does. I thought your “reframe” ideas were excellent. Anita C.

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   Anita C September 2, 2017

   This article, sadly, hits the nail on the head!..and it’s a shame that it does. I thought your “reframe” ideas were excellent. Anita C.

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   Annie M September 1, 2017

   While this article was funny and mostly true, I don’t think it’s necessary to raise people up by cutting others down. Remarking on someone’s ability to knit quickly and saying they’re sad and never leave their house is neither kind nor necessary.

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      Bev Z September 5, 2017

      Aaawwee, come on Annie. She is trying to help someone who is insecure about their knitting. She is trying to lighten the mood. It is like telling a child who is being teased that the teaser is jealous, or likes the person being teased or whatever.
      People who are fast knitters shouldn’t take offense at the comment because they are already confident in their skills and have gotten that way from years of successful practice. Most of them won’t be reading this article anyway. It isn’t directed at them.

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      Susan T September 5, 2017

      I didn’t get that vibe at all from this article. Loosen up – it’s just knitting!

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      September 18, 2018

      I’m that knitter, but I count myself lucky when I can devote an entire weekend to nothing but knitting. If I don’t leave my apartment for any reason during a 48-hour period, it’s a bonus. More likely, I’ll be bringing my knitting along as I go shopping for the basic necessities. If my knitting group marvels at my proficiency, I usually just brush it off and say nothing of the hours spent working on my various projects.

      With the stress of my job (in which I regularly work weekends and pull allnighters), knitting is my refuge.

      No offense taken – different strokes for different folks 🙂

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   Annie M September 1, 2017

   While this article was funny and mostly true, I don’t think it’s necessary to raise people up by cutting others down. Remarking on someone’s ability to knit quickly and saying they’re sad and never leave their house is neither kind nor necessary.

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      Bev Z September 5, 2017

      Aaawwee, come on Annie. She is trying to help someone who is insecure about their knitting. She is trying to lighten the mood. It is like telling a child who is being teased that the teaser is jealous, or likes the person being teased or whatever.
      People who are fast knitters shouldn’t take offense at the comment because they are already confident in their skills and have gotten that way from years of successful practice. Most of them won’t be reading this article anyway. It isn’t directed at them.

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      Susan T September 5, 2017

      I didn’t get that vibe at all from this article. Loosen up – it’s just knitting!

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      September 18, 2018

      I’m that knitter, but I count myself lucky when I can devote an entire weekend to nothing but knitting. If I don’t leave my apartment for any reason during a 48-hour period, it’s a bonus. More likely, I’ll be bringing my knitting along as I go shopping for the basic necessities. If my knitting group marvels at my proficiency, I usually just brush it off and say nothing of the hours spent working on my various projects.

      With the stress of my job (in which I regularly work weekends and pull allnighters), knitting is my refuge.

      No offense taken – different strokes for different folks 🙂