This was so great. You so inspired me that I got up from my seat put on my cord free headphones and started knitting while just marching on the spot and got in an unplanned workout while enjoying watching you and Oscar and knitting! Win win all round
lil Oscar's floppy ears had me grinning through the whole video! Now I have to try this with my puppies. All my favorite things together! Thank you for the great tips and great content :)
It looked like a wonderfully productive and fun outing for you AND Oscar! I noticed too that you were 1 x 1 ribbing using the combination knitting technique. What a difference it made to my own ribbing sections on knit projects! Thanks for encouraging us to try out the technique in one of your videos!
At my age walking and knitting would possibly lead to a fall, a broken hip and a ride to a home and not mine. So while I’m walking I listen to audiobooks. When Knitty Knatty lived in New York City she walked around knitting now she is traveling and knitting while hiking! Congratulations to anyone who can do both things and remain upright, I tip my hat to you all! 🧶😀
Great idea!... I will definitely try. Just turned 60 this year, retired , and have been Knitting 🧶 a whole lot more and it shows! I do not enjoy walking outside but I go to our local shopping mall and walk. Thank you for the inspiration and all the helpful tips and tricks . 😊
What a great idea! I do always have a small project with me for when I sit down - socks - but I have yet to find out how to knit with one hand while walking. I'm disabled and can only walk with a walking stick. I already have my dog on a belt, so I potentially have one free hand, however, like I said, I haven't yet found out how to knit with one hand! So all you knitting dog walkers, knit while you can, it's a wonderful way to connect with people too! Thank you for this video, Knicole!
Oh my goodness! The idea of knitting with one hand, while using a walking stick AND walking the dog is downright TERRIFYING! You're smart to give it a pass. Thanks for reminding us to not take mobility for granted 💖
Oh my goodness. Why have I never tried this? Your episode inspired me to try just walking around the house and I found it quite easy. I live in a fairly quiet neighborhood with few homes and will try outside in the future. I love the idea of bundling I love to take walks but I love knitting more. Now I can practice and do both! Genius!
Amazed by Shetland knitters that knit as they walk. I do have the knitting strap that has a pad with different holes for holding the one needle while you move one. Takes practice. Shetland lace videos are such a great look back at our knitting roots. Those kids ( boys too) learn knitting at school. Knit anywhere. They were so resourceful. You are an inspiration.
Veera Valimaki, a Finnish knit ware designer, knits while walking, as does Tash , the delightful Aussie podcaster from Sydney Australia. Thanks for the tips.
Having Oscar envy. What a good boy. My dog is a rescue afraid of the leash and just runs around my legs for me it would be walk dog or knit and walk. You are pretty amazing.
I have knitted while walking for many years. Socks are top of my list, but baby hats and cardis for the premature baby unit of the hospital are also great projects. I walk a lot in the dark in the winter but find I can still knit no problem. I count my stitches every fifth round when knitting socks and find a head torch is useful if I make a mistake or drop a stitch.
Since having sciatica, I have been doing this all the time. I have several "walking" projects on the go that are portable and don't need me to babysit every stitch (so very little lace work 😢). To begin with I just did it on the treadmill to reduce embarrassment. Now I don't care.
Wow! I've always wanted to be a runner. Several years back, I was somehow able to get myself up at 5:30 am for a few months in a row to start a 5k running program. Sadly, I got busy that summer and let it lapse. Maybe someday! 😉
Ok now it's insane. I like living in the moment with knitting and walking, so keeping them separate gives me greater pleasure to get the most out of both. Also, if I take knitting when I'm on the move through the world, I like the smallish size wrist bag, ( I have a wrist gadget) so I have as little as possible with me. But, I stop to knit, once I get to the destination, or as a passenger to the destination. Good on you for trying something different.
I'll have to give it a try! I actually have two nearby parks with paved walking paths...no excuses! I bought a purse recently...the ones in style now that people are wearing crossbody, but look like fanny bags (back in the day😅). Well, I do prefer a crossbody bag, but not this style. I had planned to give it to my young granddaughter today...but I'll hold onto it for a bit to try as a knitting fanny bag!
Of course now a lot of us knitters will want the little bag that is no longer available! Kind of like yarn that is no longer manufactured and we go on the hunt. Fun video❤
I always walk and knit or at least have my knitting in a go bag even for in the house or chasing kids around outdoors. My favorite container to use is any cross body bag that I can hold purse type items if I am out of the house and any random items my kids hand me. Ideally it has an easy open top a sturdy bottom and a least 2 larg pockets to keep things tidy .that way I can drop my whole project in and pick it back out 1000 times. I usually work on socks or hats or granny squares anything smallish that doesn't need a lot of extra bits and pieces. Sweaters with lots of bits on hold, amigurumi with 40 pieces and safety eyes and stuffing are definately out. And I can't knit without looking so simple projects only. I have had my eye on a della q makers canvas rucksack for a loooonnggggg time.
You’ve lost your mind. 😂 seriously though I enjoyed watching you and Oscar taking a walk. I really have to pay attention to my knitting so the walking while knitting won’t happen.
I have a cross body purse that has a knitting pocket. I usually knit on a sock or something small while I wait in line. I need to get a waist leash and practice walking with my pup.
No beaches by me. We are in the Catskill Mountains on 70 acres though, with lots of paths (deer and 4 wheeler) to walk. Only problem would be the tree roots! Your shortcut is my walk, except about 5' wide. Oh, I used one of your tips today. I'm making the Smokeshow vest and found I had worked Knit/purl in reverse. Then I remembered your video about fixing stitches. Yay! Worked perfectly.
There are many beautiful memories of our trip to Canada in 2018, especially the 2 weeks we spent on Vancouver Island, coming to my mind when watching you and Oscar at the beach. Knitting while walking is not for me. Best wishes from Germany. 💖 We call it "eingearbeiteter/innenliegender Kordelzug/Tunnelzug".
What a great video. Thx for taking us on your walk. Are you West Coast or East Coast. I thought it looked very much like Maine. Although, I'm still too much a newby to be able to do this.
Walking and knitting is not something I'm going to do. Aside from being an utter clutz, likely to trip on my own foot or drop my knitting in something, I like to knit when I'm relaxing (often in front of u toob) or passing time waiting. I also don't want to knit without looking as part of the relaxation for me is to watch what I'm doing and see my stitches as I create them. If I'm going to be walking I want my head up, eyes on everything around me and focused on my thoughts and what is going on around me.
I wish I could post a picture of Shetland women knitting while carrying huge kishies (baskets) of peat home from the peat banks. It was the normal thing to do. I've also seen people in India knitting while riding side-saddle pillion on scooters and bikes, and hand-spinning wool while walking.
I live about 10 minutes from a small town and 30 minutes from our capital city. Not super remote, but I live in a low density neighbourhood, so it's not unusual to walk around here and see no one 😊
@@Knicoleknits that must be nice for your walk I live in a small rural town and it's very very rare that I don't encounter multiple people when I go for my walks. No access to an ocean beach here but there is one little stream that I follow along that is my favourite
I have - a little bit. I really need to find a totally mindless project for that though. I've been taking whatever current project I have and inevitably I get stuck and have to stop because I can't "feel" where I am 😋
I noticed that you have an Apple Watch. Does it count steps while you’re knitting while walking? My Apple Watch doesn’t count steps while I shop, so I’m curious.
My silly Apple watch counts steps while I'm sitting and knitting, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if it DOESN'T count them while I'm actually walking 😂 Truth is, I haven't actually paid attention. Next time I go, I'll run a test and see what's what 😃
This was so great. You so inspired me that I got up from my seat put on my cord free headphones and started knitting while just marching on the spot and got in an unplanned workout while enjoying watching you and Oscar and knitting! Win win all round
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that 😀
lil Oscar's floppy ears had me grinning through the whole video! Now I have to try this with my puppies. All my favorite things together! Thank you for the great tips and great content :)
It looked like a wonderfully productive and fun outing for you AND Oscar! I noticed too that you were 1 x 1 ribbing using the combination knitting technique. What a difference it made to my own ribbing sections on knit projects! Thanks for encouraging us to try out the technique in one of your videos!
At my age walking and knitting would possibly lead to a fall, a broken hip and a ride to a home and not mine. So while I’m walking I listen to audiobooks. When Knitty Knatty lived in New York City she walked around knitting now she is traveling and knitting while hiking!
Congratulations to anyone who can do both things and remain upright, I tip my hat to you all! 🧶😀
Right! Hence my focus on making sure people who do this can do it safely. Falls are no joke. I love listening to audiobooks while walking too 😃
Great idea!... I will definitely try. Just turned 60 this year, retired , and have been Knitting 🧶 a whole lot more and it shows! I do not enjoy walking outside but I go to our local shopping mall and walk. Thank you for the inspiration and all the helpful tips and tricks . 😊
I’ve knit while walking at the mall - give it a go! 😊
This is so great! Your dog is adorable. I will try it 😊
I will start working on my crochet dishcloths while walking or some marching in place!
Yay!
What a great idea! I do always have a small project with me for when I sit down - socks - but I have yet to find out how to knit with one hand while walking. I'm disabled and can only walk with a walking stick. I already have my dog on a belt, so I potentially have one free hand, however, like I said, I haven't yet found out how to knit with one hand! So all you knitting dog walkers, knit while you can, it's a wonderful way to connect with people too! Thank you for this video, Knicole!
Oh my goodness! The idea of knitting with one hand, while using a walking stick AND walking the dog is downright TERRIFYING! You're smart to give it a pass. Thanks for reminding us to not take mobility for granted 💖
One of my daughters used to take her knitting when we went for walks. It always blew me away.
Oh my goodness. Why have I never tried this? Your episode inspired me to try just walking around the house and I found it quite easy. I live in a fairly quiet neighborhood with few homes and will try outside in the future. I love the idea of bundling I love to take walks but I love knitting more. Now I can practice and do both! Genius!
Yay! 😃
That was fun, and Oscar was so good on his walk! 🥰 Hm, maybe I'll try knitting without looking, then we'll see where things go from there. 😉
Amazed by Shetland knitters that knit as they walk. I do have the knitting strap that has a pad with different holes for holding the one needle while you move one. Takes practice. Shetland lace videos are such a great look back at our knitting roots. Those kids ( boys too) learn knitting at school. Knit anywhere. They were so resourceful. You are an inspiration.
Thanks for watching!
Veera Valimaki, a Finnish knit ware designer, knits while walking, as does Tash , the delightful Aussie podcaster from Sydney Australia. Thanks for the tips.
Cool! I’ll check those out 😊
Having Oscar envy. What a good boy. My dog is a rescue afraid of the leash and just runs around my legs for me it would be walk dog or knit and walk. You are pretty amazing.
I have knitted while walking for many years. Socks are top of my list, but baby hats and cardis for the premature baby unit of the hospital are also great projects. I walk a lot in the dark in the winter but find I can still knit no problem. I count my stitches every fifth round when knitting socks and find a head torch is useful if I make a mistake or drop a stitch.
Baby knits! Of course 😋 I'm working on knitting in the dark. I have a Lumos Lumos neck lamp that works brilliantly 😊
Such a fun video! Thanks for taking us along on your knitwalk to the beach😊
Hi Knicole! I have been knitting socks while walking my dog for years. It’s always a big hit for folks I come across too!
Love that!
Good video with wonderful tips.
Oscar’s comments are fun. He doesn’t spare your feelings. He tells it like it is. 🐾
He keeps me honest 😉
Thank you for the video. I knit and read why not walk! You live in a beautiful place
Thank you! 😊
Since having sciatica, I have been doing this all the time. I have several "walking" projects on the go that are portable and don't need me to babysit every stitch (so very little lace work 😢). To begin with I just did it on the treadmill to reduce embarrassment. Now I don't care.
Great tip!
I found it really entertaining! Thanks Nicole. Me, though, I run at least 5km every day, so I probably do not need it.. yet! 😉
Wow! I've always wanted to be a runner. Several years back, I was somehow able to get myself up at 5:30 am for a few months in a row to start a 5k running program. Sadly, I got busy that summer and let it lapse. Maybe someday! 😉
@@Knicoleknits may I say!? I like you so much! I wish we were neighbours. You are great as you are!
Ok now it's insane. I like living in the moment with knitting and walking, so keeping them separate gives me greater pleasure to get the most out of both. Also, if I take knitting when I'm on the move through the world, I like the smallish size wrist bag, ( I have a wrist gadget) so I have as little as possible with me. But, I stop to knit, once I get to the destination, or as a passenger to the destination. Good on you for trying something different.
I'll have to give it a try! I actually have two nearby parks with paved walking paths...no excuses! I bought a purse recently...the ones in style now that people are wearing crossbody, but look like fanny bags (back in the day😅). Well, I do prefer a crossbody bag, but not this style. I had planned to give it to my young granddaughter today...but I'll hold onto it for a bit to try as a knitting fanny bag!
Ha ha! I was actually going to add a whole thing about how fanny packs are back in fashion, if worn on the chest...not sure I can pull that off 😉😋
Of course now a lot of us knitters will want the little bag that is no longer available! Kind of like yarn that is no longer manufactured and we go on the hunt. Fun video❤
I always walk and knit or at least have my knitting in a go bag even for in the house or chasing kids around outdoors. My favorite container to use is any cross body bag that I can hold purse type items if I am out of the house and any random items my kids hand me. Ideally it has an easy open top a sturdy bottom and a least 2 larg pockets to keep things tidy .that way I can drop my whole project in and pick it back out 1000 times. I usually work on socks or hats or granny squares anything smallish that doesn't need a lot of extra bits and pieces. Sweaters with lots of bits on hold, amigurumi with 40 pieces and safety eyes and stuffing are definately out. And I can't knit without looking so simple projects only. I have had my eye on a della q makers canvas rucksack for a loooonnggggg time.
Oooo…I’m a big fan of Della q bags 🥰
In Annapolis, Quiet Waters Park has a great path.
That’s Annapolis, Maryland. Not the Annapolis in Canada.
I’m so glad that Oscar got to run free on the beach. This is what my Kodi would be doing if we were was at the beach.
A friend used to wear a three pocket apron around her waist. Seemed to work.
I hadn’t thought of an apron - cool idea!
You’ve lost your mind. 😂 seriously though I enjoyed watching you and Oscar taking a walk. I really have to pay attention to my knitting so the walking while knitting won’t happen.
😁
I have a cross body purse that has a knitting pocket. I usually knit on a sock or something small while I wait in line. I need to get a waist leash and practice walking with my pup.
It's super fun! 😀
Great vid as ever! Love Oscars sideways wiggle 😍
Love it! Thanks for the inspiration Nicole! Question, what is the brand of the rock climbing bag?
The bag brand is Topologie 😊
I have used Japanese Knot Bags for knitting and walking. They just hang on your wrist.
No beaches by me. We are in the Catskill Mountains on 70 acres though, with lots of paths (deer and 4 wheeler) to walk. Only problem would be the tree roots! Your shortcut is my walk, except about 5' wide. Oh, I used one of your tips today. I'm making the Smokeshow vest and found I had worked Knit/purl in reverse. Then I remembered your video about fixing stitches. Yay! Worked perfectly.
Yay! Glad it was helpful 😊
Me too 🤭
There are many beautiful memories of our trip to Canada in 2018, especially the 2 weeks we spent on Vancouver Island, coming to my mind when watching you and Oscar at the beach. Knitting while walking is not for me. Best wishes from Germany. 💖 We call it "eingearbeiteter/innenliegender Kordelzug/Tunnelzug".
Thank you! ☺️
What a great video. Thx for taking us on your walk. Are you West Coast or East Coast. I thought it looked very much like Maine. Although, I'm still too much a newby to be able to do this.
I'm on the west coast - Vancouver Island - almost as far west as you can get 😆
Walking and knitting is not something I'm going to do. Aside from being an utter clutz, likely to trip on my own foot or drop my knitting in something, I like to knit when I'm relaxing (often in front of u toob) or passing time waiting. I also don't want to knit without looking as part of the relaxation for me is to watch what I'm doing and see my stitches as I create them.
If I'm going to be walking I want my head up, eyes on everything around me and focused on my thoughts and what is going on around me.
I wish I could post a picture of Shetland women knitting while carrying huge kishies (baskets) of peat home from the peat banks. It was the normal thing to do. I've also seen people in India knitting while riding side-saddle pillion on scooters and bikes, and hand-spinning wool while walking.
Yes! I meant to search for one of those images, but I forgot. There's a long history of folks knitting on the move 💖
How did you manage to film?
I have a magnetic phone holder around my neck. You can see it right at the beginning of the walk to the beach segment 😊
Do you have the pattern name for your cardigan in please?
I don't think walking with crutches & knitting will work!!
It's the Newsom Cardigan by Bristol Ivy 😊
I knit while walking and people always look surprised. Like anything else, it takes practice.
Yup. But once I got the hang of it, now I hate being anywhere doing anything without my knitting 😃
Do you live in a fairly remote location - that you have access to trails and beach with no other people around?
I live about 10 minutes from a small town and 30 minutes from our capital city. Not super remote, but I live in a low density neighbourhood, so it's not unusual to walk around here and see no one 😊
@@Knicoleknits that must be nice for your walk I live in a small rural town and it's very very rare that I don't encounter multiple people when I go for my walks. No access to an ocean beach here but there is one little stream that I follow along that is my favourite
@@osmia I love walking near water of any kind 😊
Have you tried ‘mindless ‘ knitting in the cinema?
I have - a little bit. I really need to find a totally mindless project for that though. I've been taking whatever current project I have and inevitably I get stuck and have to stop because I can't "feel" where I am 😋
@@Knicoleknits Stephen West’s Boneyard shawl works !
@@MariaPomirska-k4i Good to know!
I noticed that you have an Apple Watch. Does it count steps while you’re knitting while walking? My Apple Watch doesn’t count steps while I shop, so I’m curious.
My silly Apple watch counts steps while I'm sitting and knitting, so it wouldn't surprise me at all if it DOESN'T count them while I'm actually walking 😂 Truth is, I haven't actually paid attention. Next time I go, I'll run a test and see what's what 😃
@@Knicoleknits The No. 1 reason I have my watch is for the activity rings, and I just assume everyone else uses them too 😊
Oh, I bet one of those pockets are for doggie treats
My thoughts exactly!
wish i could walk and knit. but with vertigo it won't work
No, sorry, this is something I could never attempt. I have nerve damage in one leg and find I can trip on the slightest things. 🥹
Oh, yikes! That’s a bummer 🙁