crochet???

ladyreva78

collectingblues wrote: »

OMG. This is the best zombie thread yet that I've seen.

I knit. It doesn't burn anything more than would be expected by typically sitting on the couch and watching TV. Because sadly I am not coordinated enough to run and knit at the same time.

Look on the bright side... by knitting and watching tv you're not snacking and watching tv

Latest sweater is almost finished. Just need to do the trimming around the neck.

CarlydogsMom

AnnPT77 wrote: »

This multi awakened zombie thread just. Won't. Die.

And no one's even yet mentioned the guy who sets records for knitting while running marathons.




http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/knitting-runner-beats-personal-record-nyc-marathon-article-1.2005384

So this guy is finger knitting, and the knitted fabric on his arms is being unraveled and re-knitted with his fingers. Am I seeing that correctly?

I took up spinning as well as knitting/crocheting, and am in the process of knitting a handspun sweater. Took me a month to crank out the yarn, now probably a couple months to knit the sweater. Makes for a good project and I'm happy that it's turning out lovely so far. Making it long enough to cover my butt so I can wear comfy leggings/jeggings. At 5-10, most sweaters land at the god-awful perfect spot to highlight the width of my rear.

AnnPT77

CarlydogsMom wrote: »

AnnPT77 wrote: »

This multi awakened zombie thread just. Won't. Die.

And no one's even yet mentioned the guy who sets records for knitting while running marathons.




http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/knitting-runner-beats-personal-record-nyc-marathon-article-1.2005384

So this guy is finger knitting, and the knitted fabric on his arms is being unraveled and re-knitted with his fingers. Am I seeing that correctly?

I took up spinning as well as knitting/crocheting, and am in the process of knitting a handspun sweater. Took me a month to crank out the yarn, now probably a couple months to knit the sweater. Makes for a good project and I'm happy that it's turning out lovely so far. Making it long enough to cover my butt so I can wear comfy leggings/jeggings. At 5-10, most sweaters land at the god-awful perfect spot to highlight the width of my rear.

No. He knits for length. IMU that's what the records he sets are: Finished knit length. Yarn on his right (in bag, I guess), narrow scarf (this one with words knit in!) accumulating on his left.

ItsMeGee3

Don't I wish! I'd be soooo skinny.

Bookworm1860

I'm pretty sure the yarn is coming off of his wrists, there are no tails leading down to that bag. If you look at his website there are pictures of him working both ways. I am seriously impressed that he can knit words into those scarves while running.

stanmann571

firstsip wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I had no idea so many here actually crocheted. I do appreciate the helpful suggestions because I do crochet a lot and to be honest it is a lot of repetitive motion and if crocheting large items or with heavy material it can be considered some type of excersise. I apologize to the ones that thought I was crazy for asking the question

Unfortunately, repetitive motion at even that sort of weight isn't burning many calories. You are likely strengthening your fingers, hands, wrists, and even forearms, which is great, because if you ever decided to pick up weights, you've got some potentially stronger stabilizers in your arms. But even weight training is less about calorie burn then it is about building muscle which in turn burns calories... which isn't happening with crocheting.

Otherwise, you need to get your heart rate to actually consider something a cardio exercise. Unless you're huffing and puffing from crocheting, it is probably <5 calories an hour on top of your BMR.

This, more than anything. It will give you a huge leg up on grip strength if you move to strength training.

stanmann571

sofaking6 wrote: »

firstsip wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I had no idea so many here actually crocheted. I do appreciate the helpful suggestions because I do crochet a lot and to be honest it is a lot of repetitive motion and if crocheting large items or with heavy material it can be considered some type of excersise. I apologize to the ones that thought I was crazy for asking the question

Unfortunately, repetitive motion at even that sort of weight isn't burning many calories. You are likely strengthening your fingers, hands, wrists, and even forearms, which is great, because if you ever decided to pick up weights, you've got some potentially stronger stabilizers in your arms. But even weight training is less about calorie burn then it is about building muscle which in turn burns calories... which isn't happening with crocheting.

Otherwise, you need to get your heart rate to actually consider something a cardio exercise. Unless you're huffing and puffing from crocheting, it is probably <5 calories an hour on top of your BMR.

^ this is what you want to remember. If your heart rate is elevated, you're burning extra calories. If not, you aren't.

I tried knitting once and it was so aggravating it drove me to start smoking again.

Maybe I should try crocheting...

If your HR is elevated, you're not necessarily burning extra calories.

IF your HR is not elevated, you're not necessarily NOT burning extra calories.

A. If for example, someone pops a balloon behind you, your HR will go up, but you won't burn a meaningful amount of extra calories.

B. Running up stairs, and Running up stairs with a 40 pound load will increase your HR about the same amount, but carrying the load will burn proportionally higher calories.

stanmann571

auddii wrote: »

LOL

IT LIVES!!

pinuplove

stanmann571 wrote: »

auddii wrote: »

LOL

IT LIVES!!

I'm not ashamed to admit I have this thread marked for notifications. I want to see how many times it comes back to life!

callsitlikeiseeit

its not exercise.

you want a workout? take a run or go to the gym. you want to relax and keep your mind/ fingers busy? pick up the crochet needles.

GottaBurnEmAll

stanmann571 wrote: »

firstsip wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. I had no idea so many here actually crocheted. I do appreciate the helpful suggestions because I do crochet a lot and to be honest it is a lot of repetitive motion and if crocheting large items or with heavy material it can be considered some type of excersise. I apologize to the ones that thought I was crazy for asking the question

Unfortunately, repetitive motion at even that sort of weight isn't burning many calories. You are likely strengthening your fingers, hands, wrists, and even forearms, which is great, because if you ever decided to pick up weights, you've got some potentially stronger stabilizers in your arms. But even weight training is less about calorie burn then it is about building muscle which in turn burns calories... which isn't happening with crocheting.

Otherwise, you need to get your heart rate to actually consider something a cardio exercise. Unless you're huffing and puffing from crocheting, it is probably <5 calories an hour on top of your BMR.

This, more than anything. It will give you a huge leg up on grip strength if you move to strength training.

Not in my case. My grip strength is non-existent. I generally prefer knitting to crochet now, though.

CarlydogsMom

Bookworm1860 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the yarn is coming off of his wrists, there are no tails leading down to that bag. If you look at his website there are pictures of him working both ways. I am seriously impressed that he can knit words into those scarves while running.

I agree with you; the two colors are separated, one on each wrist. Stitches are on his fingers. He's not "running with needles," (meaning he recognizes how stupid/dangerous that would be); he's knitting with his fingers from the two yarns on his wrists. Whether or not he knits for length, that's beside the point. I'm more interested in how he actually knits. I think that's how he's doing it. Fascinating!

Also, just for grins @callsitlikeiseeit it's crochet hooks and knitting needles...LOL!!! We knitters and crocheters just can't pass up an opportunity to correct that!!! And, frankly, I agree with you; about the only way I'd knit or crochet during exercise is maybe, just maybe, walking on a treadmill. Otherwise, this hobby is for relaxing while using the creative part of my ole noodle.

AnnPT77

CarlydogsMom wrote: »

Bookworm1860 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the yarn is coming off of his wrists, there are no tails leading down to that bag. If you look at his website there are pictures of him working both ways. I am seriously impressed that he can knit words into those scarves while running.

I agree with you; the two colors are separated, one on each wrist. Stitches are on his fingers. He's not "running with needles," (meaning he recognizes how stupid/dangerous that would be); he's knitting with his fingers from the two yarns on his wrists. Whether or not he knits for length, that's beside the point. I'm more interested in how he actually knits. I think that's how he's doing it. Fascinating!

Also, just for grins @callsitlikeiseeit it's crochet hooks and knitting needles...LOL!!! We knitters and crocheters just can't pass up an opportunity to correct that!!! And, frankly, I agree with you; about the only way I'd knit or crochet during exercise is maybe, just maybe, walking on a treadmill. Otherwise, this hobby is for relaxing while using the creative part of my ole noodle.

If you read the article linked, it says he was not permitted to use needles. FWIW.

CarlydogsMom

Bookworm1860 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the yarn is coming off of his wrists, there are no tails leading down to that bag. If you look at his website there are pictures of him working both ways. I am seriously impressed that he can knit words into those scarves while running.

Agree. The link to the story actually clarifies it (read caption under first photo). He's crocheted essentially gauntlets of both colors, and finger-knits the scarf from those crocheted pieces on his arms. Very cool.

And, while I'm just-a-jokin', @callsitlikeiseeit it's crochet hooks and knitting needles. We fiber crazies can't stand not pointing (pun...) that out. I do agree with you, too; knitting/crocheting = relax and create! Exercising = get to it. Maybe I'd knit while walking on a treadmill, but that's about it...

callsitlikeiseeit

CarlydogsMom wrote: »

Bookworm1860 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the yarn is coming off of his wrists, there are no tails leading down to that bag. If you look at his website there are pictures of him working both ways. I am seriously impressed that he can knit words into those scarves while running.

Agree. The link to the story actually clarifies it (read caption under first photo). He's crocheted essentially gauntlets of both colors, and finger-knits the scarf from those crocheted pieces on his arms. Very cool.

And, while I'm just-a-jokin', @callsitlikeiseeit it's crochet hooks and knitting needles. We fiber crazies can't stand not pointing (pun...) that out. I do agree with you, too; knitting/crocheting = relax and create! Exercising = get to it. Maybe I'd knit while walking on a treadmill, but that's about it...

CarlydogsMom wrote: »

Bookworm1860 wrote: »

I'm pretty sure the yarn is coming off of his wrists, there are no tails leading down to that bag. If you look at his website there are pictures of him working both ways. I am seriously impressed that he can knit words into those scarves while running.

I agree with you; the two colors are separated, one on each wrist. Stitches are on his fingers. He's not "running with needles," (meaning he recognizes how stupid/dangerous that would be); he's knitting with his fingers from the two yarns on his wrists. Whether or not he knits for length, that's beside the point. I'm more interested in how he actually knits. I think that's how he's doing it. Fascinating!

Also, just for grins @callsitlikeiseeit it's crochet hooks and knitting needles...LOL!!! We knitters and crocheters just can't pass up an opportunity to correct that!!! And, frankly, I agree with you; about the only way I'd knit or crochet during exercise is maybe, just maybe, walking on a treadmill. Otherwise, this hobby is for relaxing while using the creative part of my ole noodle.

dying laughing at the lesson in correct terminology LMAO

CarlydogsMom

callsitlikeiseeit wrote: »

dying laughing at the lesson in correct terminology LMAO

Good, you never know how you come across in a web forum, glad you got a chuckle. It was for grins and giggles.

Now, back to knitting with my hook needles.

Oh geez, I see I posted essentially the same thing twice. Sorry. I had written the first post, then bounced off screen to check the article, came back and my original post had vanished. So I wrote it again. Now I see both were posted. Oops. Beating a dead horse....and now this thread will be at the top again!!! I'm done here!!!