Walked 6 miles (!)

[BC2COCyclist]

I needed to get some yarn so I loaded baby into the stroller and set off for Michael's, their website said it was approx. 4 miles roundtrip. Uh...wrong. It was 6 miles!!!

No wonder I bonked lol.

[hebe]

eek. I have to say that I really dislike walking longer distances since learning to ride a bike. Walking just feels really inefficient and slow. Still, did your little one sleep in the buggy?

What kind of yarn did you get? My favourite yarn shop is a 15minute drive away, but so worth it.

[grey]

Do you crochet or knit?
I think is so cool that yarn-related hobbies are making a comeback. I learned to crochet, and was so hooked I made afghans for Christmas. Twenty-two of them! Now I use crochet thread, making things like placemats and table runners. Smaller stuff, easier to stuff into my bag and bring it along in case I get bored!
Sorry your walk was so far.

[Bethany1]

Nearest yarn shop is over an hour away. I tried to knit, but I can't count to save my life. I had hoped to knit a pair of socks and tried to learn with some books. I have some really nice yarn and tons of needles sitting in a bag waiting for when I get more coordinated.

I'm lucky to have 3 quilt shops in the area and blow most of my money on fabric and notions. My LBS in 20 miles away and I spend the rest on bike related items. My goal was to be able to cycle 10 miles to the new quilt store this summer but it's not going to happen.

Enjoy your yarn!

[Titania]

Ooh, boy...that's a LONG walk! I remember doing a 10 mile walk once as part of a fund raiser. I thought I was going to die!

[emily_in_nc]

We just moved to Belize on August 27. Until our bikes arrived from the US a few days ago, we had to walk into town every day to purchase groceries, fruits/veggies, and housewares; and schlep them back in backpacks. And it was HOT and humid, so I was pouring sweat the entire way, especially coming back with a load on my back. We figure most days we averaged 6 miles of walking, and a couple were more like 8, as we went even farther south than usual (we live north of town, and many of our favorite shops are south of town).

My feet and shoulders were quite sore from all this walking (though I ate a lot and never gained anything, a nice side benefit!) I was SO glad when our bikes got here. Riding to town and bringing most things home in our baskets is so much easier. I still wear a small backpack, but not the monster I was having to wear on our walks to town.

Bikes rule.

[Tri Girl]

WOW- that's quite a haul!! I mean, I guess that's one way to get in some exercise...

I think is so cool that yarn-related hobbies are making a comeback.

Not to hijack- but I totally agree!!
I teach 6-8th graders and they LOVE to knit (both boys and girls). I let them knit during class so long as they are paying attention and not distracting others. They donate their scarves and hats to the homeless shelter in the winter. It's pretty cool and so neat to see young people doing something that is traditionally an older person hobby. Even if some of them are only doing it to be "cool" (because knitting is cool- which is awesome)- I LOVE it!!!

[marni]

there are patterns for tube socks that are circular and don't need any counting. You just keep knitting until they are the right length. Admittedly they don't have heels, but if you knit with a nice stretchy resilient yarn, they snap back into shape, easy to fit sizes and you can use all sorts of colors and go crazy.

marni

[hebe]

I'm returning to knitting and crochet after learning as a child. I love them both. Tri Girl - that's so cool! If anyone else is on Ravelry and wants to look me up, I'm "afterglow' over there.

Emily - wishing you and your partner every happiness in your new home!

So glad I'm not the only one who'd rather be on a bike... I used to walk miles but not so much any more