nonny, that was great advice–and this is coming from a DIL who has a great MIL (my DH & mom get along great, too, so we’re fortunate all around). I hope when my kids get married, I can be a good MIL, too.
Before I knew how to knit I used to say stupid things to people who knit. I had a girlfriend who knit up a really nice cardigan while we were in school. I can remember saying to her “knit me one!”. I had no idea at the time what amount of skill, time and patience you need to produce something like that.
I’ve found that most stupid comments come honestly from people who are interested in the craft but feel they could never have the talent to knit and simply do not understand what it’s all about. Kind of like me looking at someone who collects bugs or stamps or something. :shrug: