I was recently flying, and a 30ish man sat next to me. (I'm a boomer)When i pulled out my knitting, he smiled really big and asked it he could take my picture and send it to his mom, who was also a knitter. Said he missed her,and how she was always going on yarn retreats with her friends. He bought me a g&t, and we had a lovely visit about hobbies, and moms, and life in general. Then he put on headphones, and i got back to my sock. A brief and wonderful human moment.
I was on the London Underground knitting when a woman snatched my knitting out of my hands and told me I was doing it wrong. I just gaped like a fish. Conversely, I was on the train after the 7/7 bombing and a woman asked if she could sit next to me because it made her feel safe which brought me to tears. All human life is here. The only person I allow to behave like your fellow traveller is my cat. You displayed a lot of grace.
I'm travelling to London to the theatre tomorrow, and obviously I will be crocheting on the train... My spouse is already prepared for me to not be touched by strangers 😂
There are very tactile people who really have no idea that it is kind of behavior with yarn/knitter/crafter or a pet or a baby would not be welcome. So this is something to learn for everybody. You are a very kind person to be as polite and light with these situations.
I was on a flight.. 😂😂 so I was sitting next to this guy who said he was an ex army ranger. I pulled out my crochet and he was surprised that I had a crochet hook on a flight. The one I was using was wood but I could have used metal and told him so. I said there weren't any restrictions on type or length of knitting or crochet implements. He said he was going to pick up knitting so he had something for self defense on a plane. I've heard weirder reasons to pick up fiber arts lol!
IIRC there was a scene on the first season of "Fear the walking dead" (1st ep?) where they had a zombie on a plane and one dude took the knitting needles from someone and stabbed the zombie with it.
Oh my goodness, this reminds me of a time at the airport when I (already having a bad day because flying is a pain despite how much i do it) was just trying to relax and this random person in Ohare comes up and picks up MY WORK??? Like takes it out of my hands!!! I wasn't patient with them at all and got kinda heated, meanwhile they went "oh i knit too you can fix what i messed up easily. i'm sorry i get excited when i see people crafting!" like it's a valid excuse to just take something from someone's hands! I was so angry!!
How patient and gracious you were to the person in your last story. I would have found it very, very difficult to not be quite harsh with them to ensure that they stopped doing those things. Thank you for another excellent video and the colour of that yarn is so beautiful.
As a Canadian, we tend to not feed muffins to our moose. 😂 The way how I gasped when you said that they started pulling the yarn out of the cake…😂 I think I would have had to suppress a scream. 👀 You are a very patient person. Your stories have great variety and I enjoy them. ♥️ Your outro imagery was very cute. 🙂
Same! People often see me knitting in public and it opens up lovely conversation, but I’ve never had someone do any of this! Holy cow! At most, I’ll invite someone to feel the yarn if they have a true interest, but I’ve never had someone outright grab my project or yarn. When you said they started to pull the yarn out of the cake; just whoa! Sometimes people have no social graces. As soon as someone puts their headphones in on a flight, that’s a specific cue to mind your bidniz.
I had a friend once do the yarn pulling thing (it was a cheap skein pulling from outside rather than a cake) so that it wouldn't jump about on the table and I didn't say anything but in my head I was like "friend, you do not need to do that, it does literally nothing" but they seemed to want to be involved so 🤷♀️
Oh god, my skin was crawling just listening to this “trapped on an airplane with a no boundaries respecting person” story. One of the reasons I just refuse to fly anymore. So much dysfunction going on at airports and being trapped in a metal tube with them is horrifying.
As a knitter, I know I am guilty of touching other people’s projects and yarn. This is a good reminder that I need to be sure to ask for permission before doing some. I think you handled the situation well. I would’ve just gotten upset and put my work away. Actually after I had left the plane, I would have discarded the project and yarn to help me forget the whole experience.
Time to switch seats! You were so patient, Mark! I don’t even rub yarn on my face. I did have a lady in my salon pick up my project out of my lap and take it to everyone in the salon to see it. Like your situation, I wanted to go behind her and get my project back. To much into my personal space.
I like to watch people knit - especially those who knit Continental style =- because I might learn something new. However, having been "brought up properly", I ask if they mind me watching. As to touching their work - that's about as likely as me touching their person - not happening. You were incredibly patient with this person,
As someone who is a crafter and in a wheelchair, I get touched by people all of the time when I'm travelling - it honestly is disrespectful and people do not understand boundaries and consent. You honestly have given them far more grace then I would of... Also my spouse literally winced when you mentioned the yarn face touching.
I was waiting for my car to be fixed and I pulled out my knitting. An older gentleman watched me knit for a while and before he left, he said that I reminded him of his dear wife who always knit his socks for him. He enjoyed watching me knit my socks!
"I have to move seats because someone keeps touching my yarn." I am DYINNNNGGGGG. Was literally reacting out loud to this story. Bro. HECK NO. I admire your patience because I would've not reacted as kindly. Also, I think me reacting this way should tell you that it definitely feels like you're sitting down across from me and telling me this in person while we knit together. 10/10 no notes.
doesn't matter if someone is "different" they still have no right to intrude on you and your yarn in that way ! You are very patient and appear from this video to be a very considerate and lovely person. Well done, I'd have failed miserably :)
aye, they can still learn what's considered appropriate behavior, it just may take more time & repeats. but at least my neurodivergent lad now asks if he can have some of my yarn to play with.
"A child who's a nun"! 🤣So great! Story #3 is very strange. Rubbing your yarn on their face really takes the cake! This is why I don't like to talk to people on a plane.
Oh my gosh Mark 😮..I feel for you..being trapped in a situation..with people that obviously have No common courtesy..in fact I would say..No manners whatsoever. You are amazingly patient..and kind.. I would of reacted ..had anyone put their hand on my knee 🥹.. Kudos to You..we all need boundaries..and they overstepped yours.. And..you're right..if anyone listening..has a problem with your behavior.. they should just leave.. And find another Tribe 🙏😊
A thought for your movie watching.. buy a privacy screen then only the people in direct line of screen will see what is playing 😊 Thank you as always for sharing
The way I gasped when you said the person put a hand on your leg! I honestly don’t think I would be so nice. I usually do not have any problem sitting next to someone that doesn’t like me 😂 I would have taken my cake of yarn right out that hand and placed on the other side of me while staring them down
I know I’m an easy talking person and love conversations, but for me that also gives me some responsibility to zone in the environment between me and the other person. To show respect is important. When someone violets my space with out respect everything inside of me cramps and I feel trapped, and I can become somewhat harsh or rather stiff and a bit picky in my tone, not so friendly so to speak. Even though I’m this super social person… But respectful is one really important ingredient. Love your podcast by the way …❣️ Hugs from Titti in Sweden
I’m always knitting or crocheting at airports and on flights. Surprisingly most of the time, nobody comments. Must be the demographic…? 😄 anyhow, one time I was on a long flight across the Atlantic, and I was knitting a sock. It was for the Tour de Sock competition, so I was intentionally trying to knit very fast. It was a lace sock with beads. There was this British couple next to me, and I could tell that they were really interested, they tried to glance over at my knitting without being too obvious about it. Once we started landing I had almost knit the whole sock (did I mention it was a really long flight?) and the man turned over to me and said “wow, we’ve seen people knit, but we’ve never seen anything like that!” 😂
What an odd experience! I feel so cringey for you! I would have been absolutely dying on the inside... as a natural introvert, that whole situation sounds like a nightmare... it sounds like you handled it with much more kindness than I would have. Another great video Mark, thank you! ❤
I always have my project bag with and knit/crochet in all sorts of places. Almost every time, someone I do not know will come up and start a small conversation abut it. Since I am in introvert, I appreciate the yarn allowing me to interact in a safe way. I have never had anyone pull my yarn or project away from me or rub it on their face. Ew! Today I am knitting a sparkly cap and scarf for a girl in a foster home.
You mentioned this person was boomer age. That behavior is precursor to dementia onset. My mother in law was that way about texture, sound, lighting And constant attention. when she was 1st diagnosed drove me up the wall! I was floored when you said they grabbed the yarn and pulled it out of skein. Holy cats. So annoying.
@andreamiller6200 it's a horrible disease. My mother in law diagnosed in her early 60s now 77 in full time memory care. I've learned to recognize alot of the signs looking back when I first got married and her odd behavior, thinking she was just interfering with our marriage. Turned out she was sick 😫
I hadn't thought of this. Still, boundaries were crossed and I feel really triggered by this complete override by the person... I wouldn't get angry with them I likely would move away though.
Hi Mark they were invading your personal space. But here's the thing giggling here if you had just head butted them straight away you would have had a better flight ... lol
Oh Mark, I am listening to you on my way home from work as I often do bc your voice is so calming. I am screaming in the car bc I just can’t believe that person did that. You have the patience of Job bc I probably would have just put my project away. Cudos to you!
on one visit to my LYS a woman took yarn out of my shopping basket and commented about the color, and how it felt.. then proceeded to touch the yarn to her face… YIPES!! I told her as nice as I could she could keep yarn because I was going to go get another skein that didn’t have cooties… 😁
When I am crocheting or knitting in public I always keep my yarn in the project bag. People normally don’t dig through my bag 😆. I had strangers touching my yarn and my wip. Fortunately I wasn’t on the plane at the time and I just moved. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Mark, oh dear my heart sank at the thought of you treating yourself to such a hopeful relaxing upgrade that turned into a flight from the national lampoon movie lol. Thanks for sharing it did bring out the emotions in me ! Blessings from Alberta Canada
Omg! Maybe I’m a sarcastic NYer,but they’d get 2chances and then I’ d strongly say”Can you not?!”! Or hand them them the knitting mag from my bag! “ You wanna know, Here! Read this and leave me alone!” Some people don’t understand nice rebuttals!
I loved your anecdotes. I have found that people do find it easier to chat to you when you have a knitting project on the go. I especially enjoy when it reminds a stranger of a loved in their life who was a knitter. Your "entitled" travelling companion makes me think of when I was pregnant and people would come up to me, touch my belly and ask when the baby was due!!! I hated it, but rarely said that. I think that you handled the situation perfectly. I don't mind when people ask questions about my knitting or even when they start sniffing( yes, that is definitely a thing!) or stroking my yarn. The only aspect that I find mildly annoying is when my constant counting gets interrupted. Knitting has made me more patient and tolerant when I travel. Flight delayed for 2 hours? No problem, I can finish this sleeve! Loving the honeybee yellow yarn; makes me want to try Scout yarn. Thanks for the videos.
Ugh, i hate it when people touch me without asking. thank god i was one who basically never showed. My husband alone did it often enough that i got bitey,
Haha I love that you didn’t cut that part out. I love watching videos where people are human. I love knitting and watching your videos. Feels like a have a friend to hang out with who also loves what I love.
OMG! Mark, your story reminds me of the time I flew to Rome, Itally to visit my brother who was living there. When I got on the plane and sat in my seat, I was happy to not have anyone sitting next to me in the two seats to my right (next to the aisle). My row was right near one of the galleys where the attendants prepare the meals to hand out. I don't like flying over the ocean and I was very nervous about the flight as it was very long and I was flying for the first time by myself. After a little bit into the flight I was given my dinner by a handsome Italian flight attendant. I finished my meal and was sitting quietly listening to music on my walkman (yes, it was a while ago). The flight attendant asked me if I wanted some chocolate that he had. I politely said "No Thanks." He didn't take that as an acceptable response and kept asking me if I wanted some. He finally grabs my hand and puts a piece of chocolate into my palm. I said "Thanks". He then kept asking me if I would like some of his dinner (he decided to sit in the aisle seat in my row as it was right in front of the galley). I again declined. He kept asking and I kept declining. Then the inflight-movie came on and he decided say "The main in this movie is hot! No?" I could tell that he was very forcefully coming on to me. Even though I am gay, I was not interested. I said "No!" to his question about the man in the movie. I then put my head phones on and proceeded to act as though I had fallen asleep. I was glad to finally get to Rome and get off that plane. When I was boarding the plane to come home, the same attendant was the greeter as you get on the plane and he recognized me and I panicked. He was very animated when he greeted me and said that we would have to talk during the flight. Fortunately, I was seated between two other people and wasn't in his section so he left me alone. During your flight, I wouldn't have had as much restraint if I were in your situation. I would have very calmly said "I'm trying to concentrate, so may I have some peace and quiet? And please feel free to keep your hands off of my body and yarn!!! Have a nice flight." Some people don't get any hint unless your curt or abrupt with them.
That would make me crazy! You have every right to ask someone not to touch your yarn. The worst I had was when a lady made a comment that my needles shouldn’t be allowed because it’s dangerous! I responded by saying I can’t believe they allowed you to have a sharp pencil. She changed her tune after that and was pleasant the rest of the flight
I'm a terrified traveller when flying. My belief is, if I'm not married to you, or didn't give birth to you, I have no desire to get to know you before we both die. However, if I was crocheting and you were knitting, I'd probably allow for a 10- minute conflab before the safety talk* After that, it's me, my 80s music, my crochet, and my emotional support wine. * Just so you know, it's my avid diligence when listening to the safety talk that keeps us all airborne. You're welcome.
Reminds me of a trip where an older gentleman (I am a female) started asking about socks I was knitting. Turns out he was a retired fisherman from Newfoundland who used to make his own custom fitted socks. As a new knitter, I was excited to hear how he knit them. He was the epitome of etiquette asking if I minded him asking about my knitting, if I would be interested to know how he did it, etc. I wish all strangers approaching would be so polite and mindful. In the end he took my mailing address and sent handwritten instructions to make custom thrumbed socks and one finger mittens.
So funny! Thank you for keeping the skies safe for us! On take off, I usually cross my fingers over my ears and say Hail Mary repetitively until the fasten seat belt sign goes off, to keep us all safe too. I then start knitting, but DO NOT UNDO MY SEATBELT as I am a timid rebel!
No, no, NO… who thinks it’s ok to keep touching things that don’t belong to them and interfering in someone who is focused on their own project and trying to travel in peace. I would totally freak out, I hate people in my space!!!! You handled that well, I would have told her to get lost… I keep my head down on a flight for that reason lol😂😂😂
In today’s society, with entitlement now woven into people’s psyche, more people think nothing of encroaching on someone’s space, but raise unholy hell if someone did the same to them. I have taught middle and high school for 36 years and it has been a developing process, exacerbated by the Pandemic. People have forgotten how to people.
Just discovered you. Love your storytelling. My husband and I were recently discussing how my knitting opens the door to interactions with strangers in public. It’s usually in a medical waiting room situation and i think relieves a bit of the stress all are feeling in that moment. You were incredibly patient with your flight neighbor - I’m sorry they didn’t respect your space. I probably would have put my knitting away and just listened to my headphones.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this experience, but I am amazed how respectful you tell the story. Kudos to you for not shaming this person, I couldn't have done the same in your shoes. I love this format, by the way. You telling anecdotal stories about your traveling. I never had anyone come up to me and ask about my projects, but to be fair, I only took the train to my new workplace in year 2023 and most of the time I didn't take my project with me or I just slept on the train. Also maybe it has to do with being in Germany, normally people don't just come up to you and start a conversation. I have had some people smile at me though while I'm knitting
I work at a coffee shop, and I typically knit out on the patio during my lunch break. I get interrupted often by my regulars and passersby. I try to represent knitters well and have brief conversations about what I'm doing, but as an introverted person, I NEED that time to recharge. I try to strike a balance between friendly and curt. Only a few times has somebody without permission copped a feel of my project. I reserve no patience for such people, they get quite the bitter earful.
This has never happened to me but I think there would come a point where I would just smile, put my knitting away, excuse myself, put my headphones on and resume my movie. As you said, you were beside this person for the whole flight and there was no reason to be confrontational.
😂 a child who is a nun. I love your chat videos. Oh my... The touchy traveler would have made me lose my mind. 😱 You probably handled that better than I would have. Sounds a little like someone who was bored and absolutely expected you to entertain them. You were very kind.
If you can get away with something slightly smaller, I recommend upgrading your roller bag to a small/mid backpack or a purse like structure because they can fit under the seat in front of you and you don't have to deal with the overhead bins at all or checking it on full flights. I actually can fit my kid sized backpack and a small purse under the seat.
I am sorry, but i just laughing so hard about that somebody want to hold your yarn. I am really a person that have much fantasy and i see this in my mind ...😂 omg this story is getting wilder and wilder ....😂😂❤ Thank you so much for this story... you light up my day.... realy!!! ❤ I love your Videos!!
Wow, you handled it so much better than I would have. The neighbor was definitely infringing on your space inappropriately. Thanks for sharing the story. I just found your channel and subscribed for more. Happy Knitting!
Oh Mark, I think I would’ve lost it with the neighbor. You are far more gracious than I think I would’ve been in that situation. Luckily, I haven’t had a situation like that. I think I might’ve played possum and gone to ‘“sleep.” Your story telling is, as usual, very kind and you are a great story teller. And for those who don’t necessarily agree or have bad comments, I say good riddens.
You were very patient with that person! I would have been looking for the purser after the second time telling the person to keep their hands to themself didn't work.
I applaud your ability to stay civil under those circumstances. I totally would have been grossed out by a stranger rubbing my yarn on their face!! There is a shop cast that I used to enjoy watching. I have even purchased yarn a number of times from the shop. However on the shop cast the two women presenting frequently sniff the yarn by burying their faces in the skeins. I am really grossed out by it. This is yarn that presumably will be purchased by someone else. It has bothered me so much that I no longer order from them and no longer watch the podcast. So again Mark, I applaud the restraint you showed when dealing with your neighbor on the plane!!!!!
I am keen on possibly seeing a yarn tier list of all the yarns you’ve used over the years (specifically indie/hand-dyed/european yarns, etc.). I’ve seen people do this with their projects/big-box brands, but I have yet to see one with the latter. There are soo many brands to choose from, and I would love to hear your take on brands you choose :) Keep up your wonderful content! Love the tea Xx
It’s your channel, it’s your story and you are free to explain it your way without negative comments from anyone. And yeah, that would kind of freak me out too. I’ve been very lucky that people have been very kind about my knitting in public.
I think you were incredibly patient with your intrusive fellow passenger and you haveva right to travel without another person imposing themselves on you.
Have watched since the get go and have never comment.Don't ever change ,your kindness is so apparent . Enjoy your stories and being "with you" while you knit when traveling. Your speaking voice is very good so can well imagine how you sound when in song .Hope you and your husband have a pleasant week ,and will be watching on Sat.🥰 Your friend from Canada
Wow - quite the travel story. I don’t have much to add that other people haven’t already said, except maybe keeping your yarn in your bag and placing it on the opposite side of Mr/Ms Feely Hands and then turning your back towards them might help? 🤷♀️ why people don’t get the “hint” when one puts on their headphones is beyond me. You handled the situation much much better than I would have.
OMGosh! I would have been really bothered by that person too. I would have ended up putting all my knitting stuff back in the bag, turned music on and turned the volume up, and probably laid back and "fell asleep."
As you get older you’ll get your grumpy card. You’re young and polite. I stop people from touching my projects because people have scented perfume or cologne on their hands which I have sensitivities to. I say it as nicely as possible, but it’s a health issue for me. I know that people are being friendly, but no, please don’t touch. I’m a visual artist and I stopped working in public because you either get a chatterbox when you’re concentrating, or someone grabbing the work from you to look at it. 🤨I’m a New Yorker, so I handled the latter situation in NY fashion😉. For the life of me I will never understand humans.😂
I usually keep my yarn ball in my small "boring looking" drawstring project bag while I'm knitting on the plane, with just the lone strand feeding out. I would've told the rude clueless person that you have a particular method of knitting where you need to keep the yarn ball in the bag right next to you "so it doesn't get tangled." They don't know whether or not it's tangled since it's in the bag hidden from their view.
Has everyone knitting in a public place had a strange encounter? Probably! You’re friendlier than I am. I can always tell when someone is going to ask me about my project and want to chat about it. I don’t fly as often as you do but I try to take my knitting to appointments when I know I’ll be doing some waiting and I dread the person who is suddenly fixated on what I’m doing. Thanks for the stories!
Hi Mark, I love that you keep it real and that's not being mean or a bully, therefore, people need to respect personal space. I'm interested in finding out on your next video what crafting items the airlines allow on a flight and make traveling less stressful.
Oh my, the sweater u were wearing in front f the castle was beautiful. I know the pattern, but it is nice seeing it outside of the pics on Ravelry. You did a gorgeous job.
I'm so with you!!! Don't touch me, unless I've known you forever, just don't!! I mostly do road trips & going solo, the introvert in me prefers that. Whenever I do something where I have to wait I usually either have a small project or a book. If it's knitting, you can look, no touchy unless you ask first. I just don't understand who "push the bubble" just to see what it takes to make it pop. If I ever have to fly, I hope it's someone like you next to me. 😉
Oh Mark...I really feel a kinship with ao many of your stories! You are so clearly a very polite, well-mannered person. Sadly this so often leads people to not respect boundaries. To link some of your stories... you mention the lack of friendliness with your neighbors at your old apartment. I am definitely one of those people who keeps to themselves with neighbors and strangers in public because I feel the need to maintain boundaries. In the past and when I was younger (in my 20s) I just felt constantly assaulted in public and people invading my privacy. So I sort of people up my shield in public. But also miss being more friendly with strangers. My husband is much like you-- engages with strangers, polite, friendly. It absolutely is entitlement!!!
I brought some yarn to help my niece (5 years old). She kept rubbing it all over her face and neck saying how soft it was. Then when I wasnt watching...she cut a section right out of the center of the skein. Thank bob it was just Debbie Bliss sock yarn
This story made me so anxious. I hate being touched and I hate when people touch my things. I had a 9 hour flight from Dallas to Frankfurt and the man next to me sat spread eagled the entire flight, forcing me to shrink in my seat. I got no sleep and was miserable the whole time.
Hi Mark. The more I listened to your story the more I thought it possible that your neighbor on the plane might have been on the autism spectrum. Many people slightly on the spectrum are challenged socially, and one way that ,manifests itself is that they don’t understand personal boundaries. Now, I could be very wrong, and perhaps this person was just plain clueless and rude. But what you describe rang a bell for me. No matter what the reason was for this person’s behavior, I admire you for trying so hard to defuse it in a gentle and courteous manner, esp. when the other person just didn’t get it. And full disclosure, I am not in any way a health professional, in fact I’m a professional violist. Mostly retired now, and don’t get me started on the stress of flying with an instrument!
OMG! You reinforced my rule of no knitting on a plane. I only read. That person in first class was totally inappropriate! You didn't say what your response was to the face rubbing. Was that the final straw? Thanks for the entertainment and have a great rest of your week!
I have a big ick of people touching me, let alone touching my projects without asking first. I don't know where their hands have been and I knit with a lot of lighter colors and a fear that they will stain or get dirty easily. As someone that knits a lot in public, sharing fiber craft stories or even just watching what I'm doing is my favorite. For some people they can remember loved ones that did knit or crochet, though I love to people that are crocheters tell me they failed at knitting because I failed at crochet, but I marvel at their work.
Oh my, I love chatting to people about my knitting and spinning in public but I'd certainly feel uncomfortable if someone were to just grab my yarn and start playing with it without asking, let alone rubbing it on their face! I do spend a lot of time around kids (I have 3 little ones so am often knitting/spinning at parks etc) and they sometimes come over and ask what I'm doing. I usually bring some extra fiber/yarn in my bag for just such occasions but if not they are generally very polite and only touch things when I offer. Certainly better behaved than your seat mate! Loved your entertaining story but glad it didn't happen to me!
I enjoy watching people knit or crochet. I usually will just nod and smile if I make eye Contact. I do not rub yarn on my face. I was told the inner arm was more accurate.
Gen X here I have never flown - and this is why😂. I commute everyday by bus and crochet daily. No-one on the bus has ever done this. You're still a bit salty - but deservedly so😂. I would have moved my wool to the other side of the seat so they couldn't get their grubby mitts on it😂
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I was recently flying, and a 30ish man sat next to me. (I'm a boomer)When i pulled out my knitting, he smiled really big and asked it he could take my picture and send it to his mom, who was also a knitter. Said he missed her,and how she was always going on yarn retreats with her friends. He bought me a g&t, and we had a lovely visit about hobbies, and moms, and life in general. Then he put on headphones, and i got back to my sock. A brief and wonderful human moment.
Hi Mark, please post your “snarky” videos for those of us that love snarky knitting podcasts 😂🤣😂
“A child who is a nun” 🤣🤣🤣 you’re hilarious!
I was on the London Underground knitting when a woman snatched my knitting out of my hands and told me I was doing it wrong. I just gaped like a fish. Conversely, I was on the train after the 7/7 bombing and a woman asked if she could sit next to me because it made her feel safe which brought me to tears. All human life is here. The only person I allow to behave like your fellow traveller is my cat. You displayed a lot of grace.
That was rude af. what was she thinking??!?
I'm travelling to London to the theatre tomorrow, and obviously I will be crocheting on the train... My spouse is already prepared for me to not be touched by strangers 😂
a cat! that's what this person sounded like!
There are very tactile people who really have no idea that it is kind of behavior with yarn/knitter/crafter or a pet or a baby would not be welcome. So this is something to learn for everybody. You are a very kind person to be as polite and light with these situations.
You cracked me up at the "child who is a nun" comment. 😂
I would have lost my ever loving mind if someone did that to me, Mark, so I commend you for being so gracious.
I was on a flight.. 😂😂 so I was sitting next to this guy who said he was an ex army ranger. I pulled out my crochet and he was surprised that I had a crochet hook on a flight. The one I was using was wood but I could have used metal and told him so. I said there weren't any restrictions on type or length of knitting or crochet implements. He said he was going to pick up knitting so he had something for self defense on a plane. I've heard weirder reasons to pick up fiber arts lol!
IIRC there was a scene on the first season of "Fear the walking dead" (1st ep?) where they had a zombie on a plane and one dude took the knitting needles from someone and stabbed the zombie with it.
Throse stainless steel circular needles can be wicked dangerous in the wrong hands!
Oh my goodness, this reminds me of a time at the airport when I (already having a bad day because flying is a pain despite how much i do it) was just trying to relax and this random person in Ohare comes up and picks up MY WORK??? Like takes it out of my hands!!! I wasn't patient with them at all and got kinda heated, meanwhile they went "oh i knit too you can fix what i messed up easily. i'm sorry i get excited when i see people crafting!" like it's a valid excuse to just take something from someone's hands! I was so angry!!
JESUS CHRIST 😂 I don’t know how you held that one together. 😂
You were so polite. I would have gone off on that person. Sometimes I don’t feel so “peopley “ and that would have pushed me over the edge!
"or a child who is a nun..." LOL! I love your Wednesday chats ♥ thanks for sharing
How patient and gracious you were to the person in your last story. I would have found it very, very difficult to not be quite harsh with them to ensure that they stopped doing those things. Thank you for another excellent video and the colour of that yarn is so beautiful.
As a Canadian, we tend to not feed muffins to our moose. 😂
The way how I gasped when you said that they started pulling the yarn out of the cake…😂 I think I would have had to suppress a scream. 👀
You are a very patient person. Your stories have great variety and I enjoy them. ♥️
Your outro imagery was very cute. 🙂
Same! People often see me knitting in public and it opens up lovely conversation, but I’ve never had someone do any of this! Holy cow! At most, I’ll invite someone to feel the yarn if they have a true interest, but I’ve never had someone outright grab my project or yarn. When you said they started to pull the yarn out of the cake; just whoa! Sometimes people have no social graces. As soon as someone puts their headphones in on a flight, that’s a specific cue to mind your bidniz.
I had a friend once do the yarn pulling thing (it was a cheap skein pulling from outside rather than a cake) so that it wouldn't jump about on the table and I didn't say anything but in my head I was like "friend, you do not need to do that, it does literally nothing" but they seemed to want to be involved so 🤷♀️
What I want is a link to the snarky version!!! 🙂 Also, I laughed out loud with the "child nun" remark.
Oh god, my skin was crawling just listening to this “trapped on an airplane with a no boundaries respecting person” story. One of the reasons I just refuse to fly anymore. So much dysfunction going on at airports and being trapped in a metal tube with them is horrifying.
OMG - you were much more patient than I would have been.
As a knitter, I know I am guilty of touching other people’s projects and yarn. This is a good reminder that I need to be sure to ask for permission before doing some. I think you handled the situation well. I would’ve just gotten upset and put my work away. Actually after I had left the plane, I would have discarded the project and yarn to help me forget the whole experience.
Time to switch seats! You were so patient, Mark! I don’t even rub yarn on my face. I did have a lady in my salon pick up my project out of my lap and take it to everyone in the salon to see it. Like your situation, I wanted to go behind her and get my project back. To much into my personal space.
Wow 😂
I like to watch people knit - especially those who knit Continental style =- because I might learn something new. However, having been "brought up properly", I ask if they mind me watching. As to touching their work - that's about as likely as me touching their person - not happening. You were incredibly patient with this person,
This is why I don’t talk to people 😂
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This is why I'm blunt when I talk to people.lol
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As someone who is a crafter and in a wheelchair, I get touched by people all of the time when I'm travelling - it honestly is disrespectful and people do not understand boundaries and consent.
You honestly have given them far more grace then I would of... Also my spouse literally winced when you mentioned the yarn face touching.
My husband, who's blind, occasionally gets grabbed by the arm by some would be Samaritan to "help" him cross the street. No! Bad human!
I was waiting for my car to be fixed and I pulled out my knitting. An older gentleman watched me knit for a while and before he left, he said that I reminded him of his dear wife who always knit his socks for him. He enjoyed watching me knit my socks!
"I have to move seats because someone keeps touching my yarn."
I am DYINNNNGGGGG. Was literally reacting out loud to this story. Bro. HECK NO. I admire your patience because I would've not reacted as kindly. Also, I think me reacting this way should tell you that it definitely feels like you're sitting down across from me and telling me this in person while we knit together. 10/10 no notes.
Me too i was just standig outside and watching this. Mark said: hten he pull out ghe yarn and i cryed out loud NOOOO... stop it 😂
My children complain that I dont have a indoor voice! But I think thats a good thing in telling people to stop crossing my boundaries!
doesn't matter if someone is "different" they still have no right to intrude on you and your yarn in that way ! You are very patient and appear from this video to be a very considerate and lovely person. Well done, I'd have failed miserably :)
aye, they can still learn what's considered appropriate behavior, it just may take more time & repeats. but at least my neurodivergent lad now asks if he can have some of my yarn to play with.
"A child who's a nun"! 🤣So great! Story #3 is very strange. Rubbing your yarn on their face really takes the cake! This is why I don't like to talk to people on a plane.
Oh my gosh Mark 😮..I feel for you..being trapped in a situation..with people that obviously have No common courtesy..in fact I would say..No manners whatsoever.
You are amazingly patient..and kind..
I would of reacted ..had anyone put their hand on my knee 🥹..
Kudos to You..we all need boundaries..and they overstepped yours..
And..you're right..if anyone listening..has a problem with your behavior.. they should just leave..
And find another Tribe 🙏😊
A thought for your movie watching.. buy a privacy screen then only the people in direct line of screen will see what is playing 😊
Thank you as always for sharing
The way I gasped when you said the person put a hand on your leg! I honestly don’t think I would be so nice. I usually do not have any problem sitting next to someone that doesn’t like me 😂 I would have taken my cake of yarn right out that hand and placed on the other side of me while staring them down
I know I’m an easy talking person and love conversations, but for me that also gives me some responsibility to zone in the environment between me and the other person.
To show respect is important.
When someone violets my space with out respect everything inside of me cramps and I feel trapped, and I can become somewhat harsh or rather stiff and a bit picky in my tone, not so friendly so to speak. Even though I’m this super social person…
But respectful is one really important ingredient.
Love your podcast by the way …❣️
Hugs from Titti in Sweden
I’m always knitting or crocheting at airports and on flights. Surprisingly most of the time, nobody comments. Must be the demographic…? 😄 anyhow, one time I was on a long flight across the Atlantic, and I was knitting a sock. It was for the Tour de Sock competition, so I was intentionally trying to knit very fast. It was a lace sock with beads. There was this British couple next to me, and I could tell that they were really interested, they tried to glance over at my knitting without being too obvious about it. Once we started landing I had almost knit the whole sock (did I mention it was a really long flight?) and the man turned over to me and said “wow, we’ve seen people knit, but we’ve never seen anything like that!” 😂
You are so kind! I would start cussing once the first “please stop” fails
What an odd experience! I feel so cringey for you! I would have been absolutely dying on the inside... as a natural introvert, that whole situation sounds like a nightmare... it sounds like you handled it with much more kindness than I would have. Another great video Mark, thank you! ❤
I always have my project bag with and knit/crochet in all sorts of places. Almost every time, someone I do not know will come up and start a small conversation abut it. Since I am in introvert, I appreciate the yarn allowing me to interact in a safe way. I have never had anyone pull my yarn or project away from me or rub it on their face. Ew! Today I am knitting a sparkly cap and scarf for a girl in a foster home.
You mentioned this person was boomer age. That behavior is precursor to dementia onset.
My mother in law was that way about texture, sound, lighting
And constant attention. when she was 1st diagnosed drove me up the wall!
I was floored when you said they grabbed the yarn and pulled it out of skein. Holy cats. So annoying.
Dementia onset - good call and reminds me of the old aphorism to never attribute malice to actions that could also be explained by incompetence.
@andreamiller6200 it's a horrible disease. My mother in law diagnosed in her early 60s now 77 in full time memory care.
I've learned to recognize alot of the signs looking back when I first got married and her odd behavior, thinking she was just interfering with our marriage. Turned out she was sick 😫
Good call. Sounds like it.
I hadn't thought of this. Still, boundaries were crossed and I feel really triggered by this complete override by the person... I wouldn't get angry with them I likely would move away though.
@@chrissy24-7 I agree
Hi Mark they were invading your personal space. But here's the thing giggling here if you had just head butted them straight away you would have had a better flight ... lol
I have a pretty good RBF so I can usually stop stuff like this fairly quickly. You were beyond nice and polite.
patience is virtue. I don’t know if I could be calm, someone touched my yarn…lol
Oh Mark, I am listening to you on my way home from work as I often do bc your voice is so calming. I am screaming in the car bc I just can’t believe that person did that. You have the patience of Job bc I probably would have just put my project away. Cudos to you!
on one visit to my LYS a woman took yarn out of my shopping basket and commented about the color, and how it felt.. then proceeded to touch the yarn to her face… YIPES!! I told her as nice as I could she could keep yarn because I was going to go get another skein that didn’t have cooties… 😁
When I am crocheting or knitting in public I always keep my yarn in the project bag. People normally don’t dig through my bag 😆. I had strangers touching my yarn and my wip. Fortunately I wasn’t on the plane at the time and I just moved. Thank you for sharing.
Hello Mark, oh dear my heart sank at the thought of you treating yourself to such a hopeful relaxing upgrade that turned into a flight from the national lampoon movie lol. Thanks for sharing it did bring out the emotions in me ! Blessings from Alberta Canada
Omg! Maybe I’m a sarcastic NYer,but they’d get 2chances and then I’ d strongly say”Can you not?!”! Or hand them them the knitting mag from my bag! “ You wanna know, Here! Read this and leave me alone!” Some people don’t understand nice rebuttals!
I loved your anecdotes. I have found that people do find it easier to chat to you when you have a knitting project on the go. I especially enjoy when it reminds a stranger of a loved in their life who was a knitter. Your "entitled" travelling companion makes me think of when I was pregnant and people would come up to me, touch my belly and ask when the baby was due!!! I hated it, but rarely said that. I think that you handled the situation perfectly. I don't mind when people ask questions about my knitting or even when they start sniffing( yes, that is definitely a thing!) or stroking my yarn. The only aspect that I find mildly annoying is when my constant counting gets interrupted. Knitting has made me more patient and tolerant when I travel. Flight delayed for 2 hours? No problem, I can finish this sleeve! Loving the honeybee yellow yarn; makes me want to try Scout yarn. Thanks for the videos.
Ugh, i hate it when people touch me without asking. thank god i was one who basically never showed. My husband alone did it often enough that i got bitey,
Haha I love that you didn’t cut that part out. I love watching videos where people are human. I love knitting and watching your videos. Feels like a have a friend to hang out with who also loves what I love.
OMG! Mark, your story reminds me of the time I flew to Rome, Itally to visit my brother who was living there. When I got on the plane and sat in my seat, I was happy to not have anyone sitting next to me in the two seats to my right (next to the aisle). My row was right near one of the galleys where the attendants prepare the meals to hand out. I don't like flying over the ocean and I was very nervous about the flight as it was very long and I was flying for the first time by myself. After a little bit into the flight I was given my dinner by a handsome Italian flight attendant. I finished my meal and was sitting quietly listening to music on my walkman (yes, it was a while ago). The flight attendant asked me if I wanted some chocolate that he had. I politely said "No Thanks." He didn't take that as an acceptable response and kept asking me if I wanted some. He finally grabs my hand and puts a piece of chocolate into my palm. I said "Thanks". He then kept asking me if I would like some of his dinner (he decided to sit in the aisle seat in my row as it was right in front of the galley). I again declined. He kept asking and I kept declining. Then the inflight-movie came on and he decided say "The main in this movie is hot! No?" I could tell that he was very forcefully coming on to me. Even though I am gay, I was not interested. I said "No!" to his question about the man in the movie. I then put my head phones on and proceeded to act as though I had fallen asleep. I was glad to finally get to Rome and get off that plane. When I was boarding the plane to come home, the same attendant was the greeter as you get on the plane and he recognized me and I panicked. He was very animated when he greeted me and said that we would have to talk during the flight. Fortunately, I was seated between two other people and wasn't in his section so he left me alone. During your flight, I wouldn't have had as much restraint if I were in your situation. I would have very calmly said "I'm trying to concentrate, so may I have some peace and quiet? And please feel free to keep your hands off of my body and yarn!!! Have a nice flight." Some people don't get any hint unless your curt or abrupt with them.
Oh my goodness! What a story you have...I'm glad you had a buffer on the return trip :)
Sitting down for some Vogel company this morning! Super excited to hear what you talk about today. Cheers and much love
That would make me crazy! You have every right to ask someone not to touch your yarn. The worst I had was when a lady made a comment that my needles shouldn’t be allowed because it’s dangerous! I responded by saying I can’t believe they allowed you to have a sharp pencil. She changed her tune after that and was pleasant the rest of the flight
"Average baby boomer" lol! That cracked me up!
I'm a terrified traveller when flying. My belief is, if I'm not married to you, or didn't give birth to you, I have no desire to get to know you before we both die.
However, if I was crocheting and you were knitting, I'd probably allow for a 10- minute conflab before the safety talk*
After that, it's me, my 80s music, my crochet, and my emotional support wine.
* Just so you know, it's my avid diligence when listening to the safety talk that keeps us all airborne. You're welcome.
This is so me. I hate flying, but it is convenient.
Reminds me of a trip where an older gentleman (I am a female) started asking about socks I was knitting. Turns out he was a retired fisherman from Newfoundland who used to make his own custom fitted socks. As a new knitter, I was excited to hear how he knit them. He was the epitome of etiquette asking if I minded him asking about my knitting, if I would be interested to know how he did it, etc. I wish all strangers approaching would be so polite and mindful. In the end he took my mailing address and sent handwritten instructions to make custom thrumbed socks and one finger mittens.
So funny! Thank you for keeping the skies safe for us! On take off, I usually cross my fingers over my ears and say Hail Mary repetitively until the fasten seat belt sign goes off, to keep us all safe too. I then start knitting, but DO NOT UNDO MY SEATBELT as I am a timid rebel!
@@lindapayne9474 That is a perfectly lovely outcome and is so satisfying to hear how that story ended. Do you think you might try his way?
I loved reading your comment. Perfect.
No, no, NO… who thinks it’s ok to keep touching things that don’t belong to them and interfering in someone who is focused on their own project and trying to travel in peace. I would totally freak out, I hate people in my space!!!! You handled that well, I would have told her to get lost… I keep my head down on a flight for that reason lol😂😂😂
In today’s society, with entitlement now woven into people’s psyche, more people think nothing of encroaching on someone’s space, but raise unholy hell if someone did the same to them. I have taught middle and high school for 36 years and it has been a developing process, exacerbated by the Pandemic. People have forgotten how to people.
Ugh the whole in flight experience made my skin crawl! You were so much more patient and tolerant than I would have been! Kudos to you!
Just discovered you. Love your storytelling. My husband and I were recently discussing how my knitting opens the door to interactions with strangers in public. It’s usually in a medical waiting room situation and i think relieves a bit of the stress all are feeling in that moment. You were incredibly patient with your flight neighbor - I’m sorry they didn’t respect your space. I probably would have put my knitting away and just listened to my headphones.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this experience, but I am amazed how respectful you tell the story. Kudos to you for not shaming this person, I couldn't have done the same in your shoes. I love this format, by the way. You telling anecdotal stories about your traveling.
I never had anyone come up to me and ask about my projects, but to be fair, I only took the train to my new workplace in year 2023 and most of the time I didn't take my project with me or I just slept on the train. Also maybe it has to do with being in Germany, normally people don't just come up to you and start a conversation. I have had some people smile at me though while I'm knitting
I work at a coffee shop, and I typically knit out on the patio during my lunch break. I get interrupted often by my regulars and passersby. I try to represent knitters well and have brief conversations about what I'm doing, but as an introverted person, I NEED that time to recharge. I try to strike a balance between friendly and curt. Only a few times has somebody without permission copped a feel of my project. I reserve no patience for such people, they get quite the bitter earful.
This has never happened to me but I think there would come a point where I would just smile, put my knitting away, excuse myself, put my headphones on and resume my movie. As you said, you were beside this person for the whole flight and there was no reason to be confrontational.
😂 a child who is a nun. I love your chat videos.
Oh my... The touchy traveler would have made me lose my mind. 😱 You probably handled that better than I would have. Sounds a little like someone who was bored and absolutely expected you to entertain them. You were very kind.
That is gutsy to unravel the skein.
If you can get away with something slightly smaller, I recommend upgrading your roller bag to a small/mid backpack or a purse like structure because they can fit under the seat in front of you and you don't have to deal with the overhead bins at all or checking it on full flights. I actually can fit my kid sized backpack and a small purse under the seat.
I am sorry, but i just laughing so hard about that somebody want to hold your yarn. I am really a person that have much fantasy and i see this in my mind ...😂 omg this story is getting wilder and wilder ....😂😂❤
Thank you so much for this story... you light up my day.... realy!!! ❤
I love your Videos!!
Wow, you handled it so much better than I would have. The neighbor was definitely infringing on your space inappropriately. Thanks for sharing the story. I just found your channel and subscribed for more. Happy Knitting!
OMG Maaaark! You're killin' me LLMOA I can't stop laughing at "...or a child who's a nun" !! Thaaaaank you, thank you so much for the good laughs
Oh Mark, I think I would’ve lost it with the neighbor. You are far more gracious than I think I would’ve been in that situation. Luckily, I haven’t had a situation like that. I think I might’ve played possum and gone to ‘“sleep.” Your story telling is, as usual, very kind and you are a great story teller. And for those who don’t necessarily agree or have bad comments, I say good riddens.
LOL, "They *may* not want you to rub it all over your face." 😂😂😂
You were very patient with that person! I would have been looking for the purser after the second time telling the person to keep their hands to themself didn't work.
I applaud your ability to stay civil under those circumstances. I totally would have been grossed out by a stranger rubbing my yarn on their face!! There is a shop cast that I used to enjoy watching. I have even purchased yarn a number of times from the shop. However on the shop cast the two women presenting frequently sniff the yarn by burying their faces in the skeins. I am really grossed out by it. This is yarn that presumably will be purchased by someone else. It has bothered me so much that I no longer order from them and no longer watch the podcast. So again Mark, I applaud the restraint you showed when dealing with your neighbor on the plane!!!!!
Who grabs another person's yarn?!! Mark, you are polite to a fault. I think I would have put my project away and concentrated on getting some sleep!!
I am keen on possibly seeing a yarn tier list of all the yarns you’ve used over the years (specifically indie/hand-dyed/european yarns, etc.). I’ve seen people do this with their projects/big-box brands, but I have yet to see one with the latter. There are soo many brands to choose from, and I would love to hear your take on brands you choose :) Keep up your wonderful content! Love the tea Xx
It’s your channel, it’s your story and you are free to explain it your way without negative comments from anyone. And yeah, that would kind of freak me out too. I’ve been very lucky that people have been very kind about my knitting in public.
I think you were incredibly patient with your intrusive fellow passenger and you haveva right to travel without another person imposing themselves on you.
I also dislike ppl rubbing my yarn on them. U have more patience than me that’s for sure. Love your stories ❤
Loved your story! I felt your pain. Oh boy. You handled it well. Thank you for sharing.
God always puts us in positions where we can learn from that was just a lesson that you needed to learn boundaries. Thanks for sharing with us.❤
Have watched since the get go and have never comment.Don't ever change ,your kindness is so apparent . Enjoy your stories and being "with you" while you knit when traveling. Your speaking voice is very good so can well imagine how you sound when in song .Hope you and your husband have a pleasant week ,and will be watching on Sat.🥰 Your friend from Canada
Wow - quite the travel story. I don’t have much to add that other people haven’t already said, except maybe keeping your yarn in your bag and placing it on the opposite side of Mr/Ms Feely Hands and then turning your back towards them might help? 🤷♀️ why people don’t get the “hint” when one puts on their headphones is beyond me. You handled the situation much much better than I would have.
Ettiquette q: is it ok to lick someone's hands while crafting, or do we just stop at the needles now?
Also this video made me rub my yarn on my face
OMGosh! I would have been really bothered by that person too. I would have ended up putting all my knitting stuff back in the bag, turned music on and turned the volume up, and probably laid back and "fell asleep."
Whyyy do i have a feeling that no one in economy would ever 😂. Kudos to you for being incredibly gracious!
Came here to say "You wouldn't get this in coach" but you beat me to it😂
As you get older you’ll get your grumpy card. You’re young and polite. I stop people from touching my projects because people have scented perfume or cologne on their hands which I have sensitivities to. I say it as nicely as possible, but it’s a health issue for me. I know that people are being friendly, but no, please don’t touch. I’m a visual artist and I stopped working in public because you either get a chatterbox when you’re concentrating, or someone grabbing the work from you to look at it. 🤨I’m a New Yorker, so I handled the latter situation in NY fashion😉. For the life of me I will never understand humans.😂
I’m excited about the travel video - it’s always hard for me to figure out what needles, etc I can take on a plane. I love the winding stories!
I usually keep my yarn ball in my small "boring looking" drawstring project bag while I'm knitting on the plane, with just the lone strand feeding out. I would've told the rude clueless person that you have a particular method of knitting where you need to keep the yarn ball in the bag right next to you "so it doesn't get tangled." They don't know whether or not it's tangled since it's in the bag hidden from their view.
Has everyone knitting in a public place had a strange encounter? Probably! You’re friendlier than I am. I can always tell when someone is going to ask me about my project and want to chat about it. I don’t fly as often as you do but I try to take my knitting to appointments when I know I’ll be doing some waiting and I dread the person who is suddenly fixated on what I’m doing.
Thanks for the stories!
Hi Mark, I love that you keep it real and that's not being mean or a bully, therefore, people need to respect personal space. I'm interested in finding out on your next video what crafting items the airlines allow on a flight and make traveling less stressful.
Oh my, the sweater u were wearing in front f the castle was beautiful. I know the pattern, but it is nice seeing it outside of the pics on Ravelry. You did a gorgeous job.
I'm so with you!!! Don't touch me, unless I've known you forever, just don't!! I mostly do road trips & going solo, the introvert in me prefers that.
Whenever I do something where I have to wait I usually either have a small project or a book.
If it's knitting, you can look, no touchy unless you ask first.
I just don't understand who "push the bubble" just to see what it takes to make it pop.
If I ever have to fly, I hope it's someone like you next to me. 😉
Love the color you ended up selecting for the Bees Knees cardigan. Can’t wait to see the finished piece.
Oh Mark...I really feel a kinship with ao many of your stories! You are so clearly a very polite, well-mannered person. Sadly this so often leads people to not respect boundaries. To link some of your stories... you mention the lack of friendliness with your neighbors at your old apartment. I am definitely one of those people who keeps to themselves with neighbors and strangers in public because I feel the need to maintain boundaries. In the past and when I was younger (in my 20s) I just felt constantly assaulted in public and people invading my privacy. So I sort of people up my shield in public. But also miss being more friendly with strangers. My husband is much like you-- engages with strangers, polite, friendly. It absolutely is entitlement!!!
I brought some yarn to help my niece (5 years old). She kept rubbing it all over her face and neck saying how soft it was. Then when I wasnt watching...she cut a section right out of the center of the skein. Thank bob it was just Debbie Bliss sock yarn
This story made me so anxious. I hate being touched and I hate when people touch my things. I had a 9 hour flight from Dallas to Frankfurt and the man next to me sat spread eagled the entire flight, forcing me to shrink in my seat. I got no sleep and was miserable the whole time.
I’m so sorry you had to go through this. Thankfully, so far, this has nit happened to me. You were very gracious.
Hi Mark. The more I listened to your story the more I thought it possible that your neighbor on the plane might have been on the autism spectrum. Many people slightly on the spectrum are challenged socially, and one way that ,manifests itself is that they don’t understand personal boundaries. Now, I could be very wrong, and perhaps this person was just plain clueless and rude. But what you describe rang a bell for me. No matter what the reason was for this person’s behavior, I admire you for trying so hard to defuse it in a gentle and courteous manner, esp. when the other person just didn’t get it. And full disclosure, I am not in any way a health professional, in fact I’m a professional violist. Mostly retired now, and don’t get me started on the stress of flying with an instrument!
You are a fabulous story teller! Love your podcasts!
OMG! You reinforced my rule of no knitting on a plane. I only read. That person in first class was totally inappropriate! You didn't say what your response was to the face rubbing. Was that the final straw? Thanks for the entertainment and have a great rest of your week!
I have a big ick of people touching me, let alone touching my projects without asking first. I don't know where their hands have been and I knit with a lot of lighter colors and a fear that they will stain or get dirty easily. As someone that knits a lot in public, sharing fiber craft stories or even just watching what I'm doing is my favorite. For some people they can remember loved ones that did knit or crochet, though I love to people that are crocheters tell me they failed at knitting because I failed at crochet, but I marvel at their work.
Oh my, I love chatting to people about my knitting and spinning in public but I'd certainly feel uncomfortable if someone were to just grab my yarn and start playing with it without asking, let alone rubbing it on their face! I do spend a lot of time around kids (I have 3 little ones so am often knitting/spinning at parks etc) and they sometimes come over and ask what I'm doing. I usually bring some extra fiber/yarn in my bag for just such occasions but if not they are generally very polite and only touch things when I offer. Certainly better behaved than your seat mate! Loved your entertaining story but glad it didn't happen to me!
This story made me laugh out loud. You remind me so much of my brother and he would have reacted the same way. So (too) patient and kind 😊 .
I enjoy watching people knit or crochet. I usually will just nod and smile if I make eye Contact. I do not rub yarn on my face. I was told the inner arm was more accurate.
You’re so kind, Mark. Such a wonderful quality! 🩵🧶🩵
Gen X here I have never flown - and this is why😂. I commute everyday by bus and crochet daily. No-one on the bus has ever done this. You're still a bit salty - but deservedly so😂. I would have moved my wool to the other side of the seat so they couldn't get their grubby mitts on it😂
😂 honestly sounds like a nightmare. Maybe that someone ate the wrong gummy’s before getting on the flight and was in their feels 😅