Portable Projects

What is your favorite project for "on the go". I always wish I had taken a knitting project along when I get a few moments while out and about. I don't knit socks and I like projects that are easy to knit without a pattern in front of me. I do want it to have enough challenge that I actually FINISH it someday though!
Do you use a project bag or just carry it in a purse? I want to get better at using every spare minute of time to KNIT or CROCHET (I do both!)

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Permalink Reply by Janice Culver Curley on September 14, 2009 at 8:37pm

"Knitting in Public" is very acceptable and I have met so many fellow knitters this way. I knit everywhere! Including (I'm kind of embarrased to say) when I am at a stop light. I know that's a bit extreme, but some of those lights can be really long!!

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Permalink Reply by Mary Ball on September 16, 2009 at 1:55am

Knitting in public is something I love to do. It is relaxing to sit outside at a little cafe with a nice glass of wine and just knit. I never knew how relaxing it was to knit. I used to be in awe of my aunt , who could knit and talk at the same time! Something about the click...click..click of the wooden needles is so relaxing after a busy day.I have passed htis on to my daughter...who tells me that she loves to crawl in bed at night and knit while watching a movie......

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Permalink Reply by Evelyn Hurst on September 14, 2009 at 4:25am

Hi, I just joined and look forward to sharing and really getting into knitting again. I just finished knitting winter tobogins for my kids. I use a circle loom - very similar to circle needles- . I take mine everywhere. I have a tote bag and I just keep it near the front door next to my chair in the livingroom and I grab and go. With the circle loom I don't have to count as much. . .Evelyn

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Burnett on September 14, 2009 at 6:06pm

My daughter loves to loom knit! She has made some incredible things. I'll have to keep that in mind too because they are so much fun.

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Permalink Reply by Janice Culver Curley on September 14, 2009 at 8:39pm

Is using a circle loom monotonous? Was just wondering.

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Permalink Reply by kdluvs2knit on September 14, 2009 at 7:07am

I have been doing alot of just basic knit stitch with stuff mostly scarfs and towels (dish and cloths) I keep in my purse ....though my purse could be used as a project bag in and of it self :D

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Permalink Reply by Karen Vaughn on September 15, 2009 at 10:56am

Granny Squares! So simple and you can crochet them up really fast. I use my purse as my project bag, it's a med/lg size and has a divider in the center. One side is used for "pocketbook" stuff and the other holds my yarn and hook. I keep a pair of embroidery scissors tucked away in the inside pocket for quick clips. It's easy to carry around 4 or 5 smaller balls of leftover yarn that i use to make my squares. Very convenient for waits in the doctor's/dentist's office, kid's ballgames/practices and I always have my hobby handy when my hubby is behind the wheel!

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Permalink Reply by Lynette S. Deamer on September 16, 2009 at 10:55pm

Crochet doll clothes. I crochet doll clothes for 8" and 5" dolls. They are small projects, easy to take along, and very rewarding.

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Burnett on September 18, 2009 at 6:53pm

I love crochet for dolls! My grandmother always made those "pillow dolls" so I have a soft spot for crochet and dolls. I still have one somewhere that she made...just gorgeous!

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Permalink Reply by alpacajim on September 17, 2009 at 2:47pm

I just was emailed by Karen Skacel that she's shipping us a good supply of Addi Click sets. They've improved the packaging to make the interchangeable addi turbos more portable and suited for travel. Good news for your travelling knitting projects!