PM Knitting and Walking with Eliza Brown

Love knitting, but want to take it outside? Wish people would do a double take when they pass you on the trail and exclaim with wonder at your ability to multi-task? Then it might be time for you to start knitting while you walk. It's fun and lets you slow down and enjoy nature while also making progress on your project. We'll discuss which project to bring out in the wilds, how to manage your yarn, and which trails to choose (hint, if you need walking poles, you won't have the hands you need to knit). And we will get outside to practice in the wild. (In the unlikely case of a downpour, we will roam the halls with our knitting). I will bring some yarn management options (bags, aprons with pockets) and you can see what works best for you.

Please bring a small project that you have already started along with the needles you will need to knit it, plus any stitch markers you might need (it's tricky to count and cast on while walking).  An ideal starter project would be a single color in a non-splitting yarn and not too large (even though a sweater might be simple, if it is bulky it will be challenging to figure out how to hold it while walking) -- think a hat, mitten, sock, scarf, shawl, something that you can work on easily without having to think too hard or stop frequently to count.  

Also good to bring would be a container/holder for your yarn.  I recommend a canvas tote bag for over your shoulder, a small bag that hangs from your wrist, an apron with pockets, or clothing with pockets -- patch pockets are generally easier than in-seam pockets for holding your yarn.

We will do a bit of a walk during our class, ideally outside, so if you need sunscreen, a sun hat, or allergy medication, please bring that as well.

Previous Skills Needed: You should already be able to knit.