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As an advid knitter this post caught my eye, obviously I don't knit on the Camino (can't get the needles past plane security). But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him when he was undergoing chemo, it's the history of his life in wool and if you are sharp eyed you may spot more then a few Camino references.View attachment 45896
So beautyfull, thank youAs an advid knitter this post caught my eye, obviously I don't knit on the Camino (can't get the needles past plane security). But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him when he was undergoing chemo, it's the history of his life in wool and if you are sharp eyed you may spot more then a few Camino references.View attachment 45896
As an advid knitter this post caught my eye, obviously I don't knit on the Camino (can't get the needles past plane security). But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him when he was undergoing chemo, it's the history of his life in wool and if you are sharp eyed you may spot more then a few Camino references.View attachment 45896
But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him when he was undergoing chemo, it's the history of his life in wool and if you are sharp eyed you may spot more then a few Camino references.
I had mine confiscated once (I think I met a particularly zealous customs guard), and have been nervous since, so since I also crochet I take that instead. Its also easy as you only ever have one loop.I'm a bit baffled by folks saying they can't take knitting needles on a plane. I have taken them on every plane I've ever been on with no trouble at all. USA and Europe. For the Camino I take a lightweight bamboo circular needle and lightweight yarn to make a scarf so I'm not adding much weight. I've done this 3 times. It's a wonderful way to relax after spending the day hiking. I love the scallop hat pattern that was posted and am putting it on my to-do list!!
I see a New Mexico flag in there too. That is an amazing knitting job!As an advid knitter this post caught my eye, obviously I don't knit on the Camino (can't get the needles past plane security). But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him when he was undergoing chemo, it's the history of his life in wool and if you are sharp eyed you may spot more then a few Camino references.View attachment 45896
Yes, it's Moratinos, the plaza next to the church.Was it this? I dont remember the name of the village.
That is amazing, Hel. What a glorious gift. I've never mastered knitting patterns in different colours, so what you've made is just...wow...But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him
Hahahaha! I can well imagine, especially if the flight was in one of those smaller prop planes where 25 knitters would be the majority of the passengers. Did you take a picture?Last weekend I spent the weekend at a knitting conference in Napier NZ. On the flight back (knitting on domestic flights in NZ is fine) there were about 25 of us. It was hilarious watching the other passengers' confusion as they became aware of all these women knitting. One of them said it was like being in an alternative universe where knitters rule, and they were the odd one out.
I'm a bit baffled by folks saying they can't take knitting needles on a plane. I have taken them on every plane I've ever been on with no trouble at all. USA and Europe. For the Camino I take a lightweight bamboo circular needle and lightweight yarn to make a scarf so I'm not adding much weight. I've done this 3 times. It's a wonderful way to relax after spending the day hiking. I love the scallop hat pattern that was posted and am putting it on my to-do list!!
No I didnt. that was a missed opportunity. You are right, it was one of those smaller planes, we were the majority - it was awesome..That is amazing, Hel. What a glorious gift. I've never mastered knitting patterns in different colours, so what you've made is just...wow...
And @Peter Fransiscus , it may not be knitted, but that quilted tapestry is also very beautiful.
Hahahaha! I can well imagine, especially if the flight was in one of those smaller prop planes where 25 knitters would be the majority of the passengers. Did you take a picture?
As an advid knitter this post caught my eye, obviously I don't knit on the Camino (can't get the needles past plane security). But here is the blanket Scott asked me to knit for him when he was undergoing chemo, it's the history of his life in wool and if you are sharp eyed you may spot more then a few Camino references.View attachment 45896
I had mine confiscated once (I think I met a particularly zealous customs guard), and have been nervous since, so since I also crochet I take that instead. Its also easy as you only ever have one loop.
Last weekend I spent the weekend at a knitting conference in Napier NZ. On the flight back (knitting on domestic flights in NZ is fine) there were about 25 of us. It was hilarious watching the other passengers' confusion as they became aware of all these women knitting. One of them said it was like being in an alternative universe where knitters rule, and they were the odd one out.
I'm a bit baffled by folks saying they can't take knitting needles on a plane. I have taken them on every plane I've ever been on with no trouble at all. USA and Europe. For the Camino I take a lightweight bamboo circular needle and lightweight yarn to make a scarf so I'm not adding much weight. I've done this 3 times. It's a wonderful way to relax after spending the day hiking. I love the scallop hat pattern that was posted and am putting it on my to-do list!!
In Moratinos on the Camino, where Rebekka lives, the village ladies have knitted jackets for the trees in the plaza.
I've three older brothers and we were all taught to knit either by Gran or our mother. I remember two of us getting the measles at the same time and being dumped into our parents' bed and given wool and needles to keep us amused. We'd have about 6 inches of wool cast on and were told to knit a square but not cast off.
When we'd done this mum would take it away and bring us a freshly cast on row.
Many years later I started to wonder about what had happened to all the dozens of knitted squares? Had they all been joined up and given to a charity? No said my brother. Mum would unravel the wool and we'd knit the same square over and over and over again.
Another childhood illusion shattered
No, just a stressed mother with five kids and her own mother slowly sliding into senility. Plus it was the 1950s and TV in the UK was crap (still is for the most part).This is either an elegant Zen lesson or a sadistic prank.
Wow...do you have a pattern or could you tell me where to find it?I knit socks with shells on them.
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