I'm a self-taught knitter and I also code (though I'm a dude so I can't speak for the female experience). I wouldn't describe knitting as a flow state in the s

I'm a self-taught knitter and I also code (though I'm a dude so I can't speak for the female experience). I wouldn't describe knitting as a flow state in the same way. I frequently listen to podcasts, watch movies, listen to music, etc, when I knit. Knitting is... I dunno... rhythmic? Now granted that depends. If I'm working cables or some sort of motif or whatever, it can require a bit of focus. But it's definitely not the same as coding. And if the fabric is simple stockinette or something, I don't even need to look at my hands. It's also not at all solitary unless you want it to be. Knitting circles are a very common thing and I personally love hanging out with my other friends while we each work on projects. In short: my guess is your confusion is mainly borne of a misunderstanding of the hobby. My suggestion? Give it a shot! YouTube has made it easier than ever to learn, and a pair of sticks and a ball of yarn will cost you less than ten bucks. You never know, you might love it!