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Allaya Diep wrote:
Hi everyone I always thought it would be considered "bad etiquette" to knit in church. Not that I know much about these things, but it was just something I dared not do. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw somebody else doing it...knitting in church! For those of you more experienced, is it okay to do this, or is it sorta rude? It was around Christmas, so maybe she had to finish something up. *shrug* Allaya My feeling is that once you start rationalizing knitting in church, next thing you know you're answering your cell phone in church! (I'm not "more experienced" but just have a gut reaction...) |
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I always thought it would be considered "bad etiquette" to knit in church. Not that I know much about these things, but it was just something I dared not do. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw somebody else doing it...knitting in church! For those of you more experienced, is it okay to do this, or is it sorta rude? It was around Christmas, so maybe she had to finish something up. *shrug* I'm not a churchperson my self, I go to church maybe once-twice in a year. I think that church is a place where you go to have quiet time and "relaxing" (hard to find proper words, I hope I'm not misunderstood), not to *do* something. But that's just my point of view. There are persons who keep their cellphones open in churches, movies, concerts etc... Johanna -- Johanna Koski Finland, Europe |
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I would also feel weird bringing my knitting to church with me. It'd
be like I was saying that I'm not interested in the sermon or the minister was boring or something. But that's just me. Hi: If I am not mistaken, this thread was covered about a year ago and several people said knitting was perfectly acceptable at their church. Actually I worked on a crocheted Christmas stocking two weeks ago during my child's Christmas pageant. I also let him color during the services when he is in the santuary with us. (Protestant church in case any one is curious.) If they would let me crochet while I was there, I would be there a lot more. If I simply sit there and listen to the sermon, I can guarantee my mind will wander. I haven't asked our minister his opinion. Starting this spring, I am planning on joining the prayer shawl ministry at our church. I will make inquiries at that time and see how people feel about it. Just my two cents' worth. Lee |
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"spampot" skrev i melding ... Katherine wrote: Allaya Diep wrote: I think that it is bad etiquette, Allaya. There are places to knit and places not to knit, and church is one of the "not" places. Just MHO, of course. Katherine I'm with you, Katherine. I'd be shocked if I saw someone knitting in church -- but then I'm shocked when I see people who bring in coloring books to occupy their child during Mass (that's what the church nursery is for!). I would also find it very distracting to have that kind of motion going on near me as I was trying to focus on the service. It would have been very bad etiquette here! AND speaking for myself, (and probabely some more of my RCTY-friends!LOL!): I am from time to time "a frenetic knitter". IF I would take a knitting to church, it would be in those periodes; thinking of ONE thing, HOW will it look like, will it be as i want it too? Will I soon get it finished) IF I cannot "park" this obsession at home, I'd better not go to church, I think! AUD ;-)) |
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spampot wrote:
Katherine wrote: Allaya Diep wrote: Hi everyone I always thought it would be considered "bad etiquette" to knit in church. Not that I know much about these things, but it was just something I dared not do. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw somebody else doing it...knitting in church! For those of you more experienced, is it okay to do this, or is it sorta rude? It was around Christmas, so maybe she had to finish something up. *shrug* I think that it is bad etiquette, Allaya. There are places to knit and places not to knit, and church is one of the "not" places. Just MHO, of course. Katherine I'm with you, Katherine. I'd be shocked if I saw someone knitting in church -- but then I'm shocked when I see people who bring in coloring books to occupy their child during Mass (that's what the church nursery is for!). I would also find it very distracting to have that kind of motion going on near me as I was trying to focus on the service. When my kids were little, and now my grandkids, I bring them to the parents' room when they get restless. I bring a bottle for Liam, but that's not quite the same. Katherine |
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Johanna Koski wrote:
I always thought it would be considered "bad etiquette" to knit in church. Not that I know much about these things, but it was just something I dared not do. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw somebody else doing it...knitting in church! For those of you more experienced, is it okay to do this, or is it sorta rude? It was around Christmas, so maybe she had to finish something up. *shrug* I'm not a churchperson my self, I go to church maybe once-twice in a year. I think that church is a place where you go to have quiet time and "relaxing" (hard to find proper words, I hope I'm not misunderstood), not to *do* something. But that's just my point of view. There are persons who keep their cellphones open in churches, movies, concerts etc... Johanna I agree with you, Johanna. I need that time to focus on the reason I'm in church -- like meditation. It's good mental discipline as well! |
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Actually, one of the ladies in my Fiber Arts Guild told us about a study
done that showed if the listeners were working on hand work of some type...embroidery, knitting, crochet...they were more likely to retain the substance of the presentation (or sermon, if you like). I think if I had been knitting at the time when we were attending church I probably would have gotten more out of it because I remember sitting there thinking of all the other things I could have been doing and was not concentrating on the lecture. BonnieBlue "Allaya Diep" wrote in message news:UmIBd.18290$Q%4.6524@fed1read06... Hi everyone I always thought it would be considered "bad etiquette" to knit in church. Not that I know much about these things, but it was just something I dared not do. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw somebody else doing it...knitting in church! For those of you more experienced, is it okay to do this, or is it sorta rude? It was around Christmas, so maybe she had to finish something up. *shrug* Allaya |
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BonnieBlue wrote in DyWBd.4480$2_4.4273@okepread06:
Actually, one of the ladies in my Fiber Arts Guild told us about a study done that showed if the listeners were working on hand work of some type...embroidery, knitting, crochet...they were more likely to retain the substance of the presentation (or sermon, if you like). I think if I had been knitting at the time when we were attending church I probably would have gotten more out of it because I remember sitting there thinking of all the other things I could have been doing and was not concentrating on the lecture. Oh that's interesting! I wonder if it is a left-brain thing. I definitely concentrate better in presentations and other meetings if I have paper to take notes on (even if all I do is doodle). I know one woman who used to knit in church-related meetings - not the sermons, but in church council meetings. she said it helped her concentrate on the discussions, although other people didn't like it. -- Penny Gaines UK mum to three |
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"BonnieBlue" wrote in message newsyWBd.4480$2_4.4273@okepread06... Actually, one of the ladies in my Fiber Arts Guild told us about a study done that showed if the listeners were working on hand work of some type...embroidery, knitting, crochet...they were more likely to retain the substance of the presentation (or sermon, if you like). I think if I had been knitting at the time when we were attending church I probably would have gotten more out of it because I remember sitting there thinking of all the other things I could have been doing and was not concentrating on the lecture. BonnieBlue "Allaya Diep" wrote in message news:UmIBd.18290$Q%4.6524@fed1read06... Hi everyone I always thought it would be considered "bad etiquette" to knit in church. Not that I know much about these things, but it was just something I dared not do. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw somebody else doing it...knitting in church! For those of you more experienced, is it okay to do this, or is it sorta rude? It was around Christmas, so maybe she had to finish something up. *shrug* Allaya I agree with you totally! I pay better attention when I am knitting than when I'm not. I've spent a lot of time away from church because I just "didn't feel comfortable." Knitting alleviated this for me and I am able to sit through a service without a panic attack and leaving. As for nursery's for kids, mine only goes through 3 years old. My children are very well behaved, but I do bring them a pad of paper and crayons as well as a book or two, because and hour and a half of just sitting is tedious when you don't REALLY understand what is being said. off my soap box now. JJMolvik |
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