> It's an excellent hobby. I can explain more why if people are interested.
I'm interested in your why. It's something I've considered for a while but haven't actually started on yet.
I'm interested in your why. It's something I've considered for a while but haven't actually started on yet.
- Knitting is very technical. Similar to programming, you have a relatively small set of tools (stitches) that you can combine into virtually anything.
- It has a fairly satisfying learning curve. Continually challenging, but with achievable next steps.
- It’s an excellent way to keep busy without totally disengaging during slower paced social events. In other words it keeps me from constantly checking my phone while hanging out at my in-laws during holidays.
This is a really good point. I like knitting when I'm with family because it gives me something to do instead of just, you know, staring off into space, while still making me available for conversation.
I find that if you have your face in a phone, it send sends a "don't interrupt me" signal. Even if you're just playing a dumb game, people don't know that you aren't reading or otherwise absorbed, so tend not to engage with you. But you can easily talk and knit, so I think it works well as an idle-but-available activity.
https://journal.stuffwithstuff.com/2025/05/30/consider-knitt...
I agree with what gibspaulding says too.