my answer

This is it! Surprisingly entertaining...

People watch you and your pom-pom (in the making)

Men look, bewildered, and with more than a little curiosity...

Kids stare, transfixed...

Older women look endearingly at you...
(I, somewhat defiantly, think "I'M NOT KNITTING!!" - but realistically I'm not too far off grabbing a pair of chopsticks and knitting a scarf...)

Give it a go. If anyone actually reads this blog and makes one themselves, send me a pic please.