Want to spark deeper connections in your knitting community but not sure how to get members to open up? Experience Share templates make it easy for knitters to reflect and share their personal stories. Use these prompts to encourage meaningful storytelling and build a more engaged, empathetic group.
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Experience Share content taps into the power of personal storytelling, which helps build empathy and trust in online communities. When members share authentic experiences, others feel seen and understood, fostering a genuine sense of belonging. This reflective format invites knitters to look back on their crafting journeys, celebrate milestones, and learn from each other's challenges and triumphs.
By focusing on open-ended questions and broad prompts, members from all backgrounds and skill levels can participate. This inclusivity strengthens community bonds, encourages lurkers to contribute, and creates a welcoming space where everyone feels valued. Sharing stories around a common theme also surfaces useful tips, inspiration, and new perspectives on knitting.
Share a knitting project that taught you something unexpected. What did you learn?
💡 Example: "I once tried lace knitting and learned patience. What about you?"
Tell us about the first thing you ever knitted. How did it turn out?
💡 Example: "My first scarf was full of holes but I was so proud! Share yours below."
Has knitting ever helped you through a tough time? Share your story.
💡 Example: "Knitting helped me cope with stress during exams. How about you?"
What is your favorite place to knit and why?
💡 Example: "I love knitting in my garden because it is peaceful. Where do you knit?"
Share a funny or unexpected knitting fail you have had.
💡 Example: "I once knitted two left mittens by mistake. Got any funny stories?"
Who taught you to knit? Tell us about them.
💡 Example: "My grandmother taught me when I was seven. Who was your teacher?"
What knitting technique was hardest for you to master?
💡 Example: "Cabling took me months to learn! Which technique challenged you?"
Describe a time when you gave a hand-knitted gift. How was it received?
💡 Example: "I gave my friend a hat and she wore it all winter! What about your gifts?"
Share a memory of knitting with someone else.
💡 Example: "I used to knit with my aunt every Sunday. Who have you knitted with?"
What has knitting taught you about patience or perseverance?
💡 Example: "Knitting long scarves taught me patience. What about you?"
Have you ever unraveled an entire project? What motivated you to start over?
💡 Example: "I frogged a sweater because it did not fit. Have you ever done this?"
What is your favorite yarn to work with and why?
💡 Example: "I love merino wool because it is so soft."
Share a photo or story of your proudest finished project.
💡 Example: "Here is my first lace shawl. Show us your proudest knit!"
Do you have a knitting ritual or routine? Tell us about it.
💡 Example: "I always knit with a cup of tea in the evening. What is your ritual?"
What is the longest time you have spent on a single project?
💡 Example: "My blanket took six months! How long was your longest project?"
Have you ever joined a knitting group or event? What was your experience?
💡 Example: "I joined a knit night at my library. It was so fun!"
What is one knitting skill you wish you had learned sooner?
💡 Example: "I wish I learned magic loop earlier. What about you?"
Share a time knitting made you feel connected to others.
💡 Example: "Knitting hats for charity made me feel connected. How about you?"
Describe your most challenging knitting project. How did you overcome it?
💡 Example: "My first sweater was tough but I finished it! What was your challenge?"
Was there ever a project you almost gave up on? What kept you going?
💡 Example: "A lace shawl almost defeated me, but I pushed through. Did this happen to you?"
What does knitting mean to you personally?
💡 Example: "Knitting is my way to relax. What does it mean for you?"
Have you ever made a knitting friend online? Tell us your story.
💡 Example: "I met my knitting buddy on this forum! Have you made any friends?"
Share a time a knitting project surprised you.
💡 Example: "I expected my hat to be too small but it fit perfectly."
What pattern have you knitted the most and why do you love it?
💡 Example: "I have made the same pair of socks three times because they are cozy."
Have you ever passed on your knitting skills to someone else? Tell us about it.
💡 Example: "I taught my niece to knit last year. Have you taught anyone?"
Describe a color combination you once tried that surprised you.
💡 Example: "Pink and green yarns looked great together."
What is the biggest lesson knitting has taught you?
💡 Example: "Patience! What has knitting taught you?"
Share a knitting tradition or superstition you follow.
💡 Example: "I always start new projects on Sundays."
What is your go-to project when you need comfort?
💡 Example: "I knit simple dishcloths when I need to relax. What about you?"
Have you ever knitted for a cause or charity? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "I knit hats for preemies. Have you ever knitted for a cause?"
Describe a moment when you felt truly proud of your knitting.
💡 Example: "Finishing my first sweater made me proud. What about your proudest moment?"
What advice would you give your beginner-knitter self?
💡 Example: "Do not be afraid to make mistakes! What would you tell yourself?"
Have you ever traveled with your knitting? Share a story.
💡 Example: "I knit socks on a train trip across Europe."
What knitting tool or gadget changed your life?
💡 Example: "Stitch markers made knitting so much easier."
Share a time you helped someone fix a knitting mistake.
💡 Example: "I taught my friend how to fix dropped stitches. Have you helped someone?"
What do you listen to or watch while knitting?
💡 Example: "I listen to podcasts while I knit."
Have you ever designed your own knitting pattern? Tell us about it.
💡 Example: "I made up a hat pattern last winter. Have you tried designing?"
Describe a moment when you felt inspired to try something new in knitting.
💡 Example: "Seeing a friend knit socks inspired me. What inspired you?"
What is the weirdest place you have ever knitted?
💡 Example: "I once knitted on a rollercoaster line."
Share a story about a project you finished late or just in time.
💡 Example: "I finished a baby blanket the night before the shower! Any close calls?"
What is your favorite memory related to knitting and family?
💡 Example: "Knitting with my mom during holidays is my favorite memory. What is yours?"
To use these templates, simply copy and paste a prompt into your community platform of choice. Rotate through different topics each week or month to keep things fresh. Encourage members to reply in the thread, and model participation by sharing your own story first. Pin popular Experience Share posts or highlight thoughtful responses to motivate more engagement. Adjust the prompt wording to fit your community's unique voice if needed.
These Experience Share templates are designed for all platforms. For forums and Facebook Groups, use them as weekly threads. On Discord or Slack, post in dedicated channels and pin for easy reference. On Instagram or TikTok, invite members to share via Stories, comments, or short videos. Always encourage replies and tag members who might enjoy contributing.
Prompt members to showcase their WIPs by including post ideas that ask about current stitch patterns, color combinations, or challenges they're facing on their needles. Suggest themes like 'Show us your lacework in progress' or 'Share a tricky cable project you're tackling,' which invite knitters to contribute visually and discuss their process.
Craft post prompts such as 'Tell us about a time you fell in love (or out of love) with a particular yarn' or 'Share how a fiber choice affected your finished project.' These encourage knitters to discuss specific brands, blends (like merino, alpaca, or cotton), and how those choices impacted their knitting experience.
Acknowledge that frogging is a common and sometimes frustrating part of knitting. Use empathetic prompts like 'Share a memorable project you had to frog and what you learned' to foster supportive discussion. This normalizes mistakes, encourages learning, and helps reduce the stigma around errors in knitting.
Encourage posts about finishing long-term projects, mastering new techniques (like continental knitting or intarsia), or completing challenging patterns. Prompts like 'Show us your first finished sweater' or 'Share your experience with your first lace shawl' highlight meaningful achievements unique to knitters.
Ask members to share stories about adapting patterns, such as changing stitch counts, altering sizes, or substituting motifs. Prompts like 'Have you ever modified a pattern to fit your style? Share your process and results' encourage detailed conversations specific to the problem-solving aspect of knitting.
Create posts that prompt members to discuss favorite tools, such as 'Tell us about your go-to needle brand and why you love it' or 'Share a time when a new tool changed your knitting game.' This taps into the unique relationship knitters have with their equipment and can lead to valuable recommendations and sharing of tips.
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