Mobile Stitching

In April and May, I was fully expecting my plans for June and July to completely disappear, and I was mentally preparing myself for that disappointment. I purchased yarn and made project lists to last me well into 2021, as I anticipated hanging out on my patio, in my home office, and in the family room all summer long. My plans have changed significantly from when I made them last December, but as things begin to open up, it now looks like I will be able to make use of at least some of those reservations.

As we learn more and more about this virus, I feel like there is not too much risk heading out in for some mobile knitting, as the camper has self-contained cooking, bathroom, and sleeping. The science I’ve seen indicates that this virus doesn’t last long in the sunshine (UV radiation kills it quickly), and at warm temperatures it doesn’t last long on surfaces, so being outside is one of the best places to be. I have packed my masks for grocery shopping, hand sanitizer and soap for hand care, and disinfecting wipes for surfaces, along with hiking boots and poles, bear spray, insect repellent, first aid kit, and sun screen.

I’m also beginning to plan the stitching projects I’ll take along. Space is at a premium in the camper, so there are tough decisions ahead. Do I take the yarn winder? Yes. Do I take blocking mats and supplies? Maybe not. I already know that I will over pack the projects, predicting that I’ll get much more finished than I really will. Instead I’ll spend my days walking the dog, dipping toes in the water, hiking, with evenings by the campfire. Doesn’t it sound glorious?

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We head out this weekend for a close-to-home practice trip which was originally planned for March, then April, then May. My daughter and I head out the following week for an extended stitching road trip that takes us to the upper Midwest and eventually out to Montana and Glacier National Park where we will meet up with a few friends and family (properly socially distanced and outside, of course).

Already added to my project box (not just a bag, but a box!) is the yarn for two National Parks inspired projects that I’ve been planning for >2 years. I’ve had these ideas bouncing around in my head but no time to swatch and work on them. I’ve got yarn for small projects (hats and cowls) as well as the yarn for all of my current projects.

Cheers,

Mindy