western australia

endurance riding

A record - four beanies in one day

@JudyEv (340200)

Rockingham, Australia

April 23, 2022 7:21pm CST

When I’m taking photos at a horse endurance ride, I spend a lot of time just waiting for horses to come past. All the riders in one section leave at the same time but they soon spread out over quite some distance and you can be left cooling your heels while you wait. I decided to put my crochet in a plastic bag in my backpack and while I’m waiting for horses, I can get on with crocheting beanies for the Shoebox Christmas appeal. I did four on one day over Easter. They are easy for me and I can watch the road or whatever for horses as I work. The photo shows 13 that I’ve made from wool my brother-in-law gave me. Hopefully, the beanies won’t all go to the same village or whatever but I guess it won't matter too much. These will no doubt be put in ‘boy’ bags but I’ll do more in brighter colours for 'girl' bags. I'm glad I thought of this as I don't much like wasting time.

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@FourWalls (68084)

• United States

24 Apr 22

So you’re saying either you’re a very fast crocheter or those horses are really slow?

That was a great idea, and what an accomplishment!!

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@TheHorse (218921)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 22

I have never done an endurance ride. But I'd imagine the riders and horses both have to pace themselves.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

It's thick wool and a big hook so it grows very quickly - and I was on the job from dawn to dusk mostly.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

@TheHorse Yes, they do indeed. Novice horses and riders have a minimum time until they get some experience in looking after their horses properly on a long ride.

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@Shawchert (1094)

• United States

24 Apr 22

that is amazing! I cannot make beanies quite yet myself, I have been crocheting for over 4 years but I haven't really learned out to do rounds yet, but I can make a decent potholder! but I don't think I could make one in a day let alone a set D: That is so awesome I am impressed.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

It's 8 ply wool and a simple pattern as it 'grows' quickly. I could probably do it with my eyes shut. Crochet pot-holders would be very handy.

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@Shawchert (1094)

• United States

24 Apr 22

@JudyEv oh nice, I do have to learn how to do some more stuff I want to eventually learn how to make little stuffed animals to donate to childrens hospitals. and yes, pot holders are like the ultimate christmas gift!!

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@Shawchert (1094)

• United States

24 Apr 22

@JudyEv I do have a question though, did you do a granny stitch around? I know you said you were in australia so I'm not sure what you use for words in crochet because I know the uk says it differently than the us. So I think if you use the UK version it would be a treble(sp?) stitch and then a chain, and repeat.

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@snowy22315 (180805)

• United States

24 Apr 22

Great use of time, and I am sure the beanies will be much loved.

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@snowy22315 (180805)

• United States

24 Apr 22

@JudyEv That is cool.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

I had a big ball of each of three colours so mixed and matched to try and give a bit of variety. They are a mix of sizes too.

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@much2say (55655)

• Los Angeles, California

24 Apr 22

These are adorable but wow you work fast! I love the colors - quite hip

. Lucky to all who get one

.

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@much2say (55655)

• Los Angeles, California

24 Apr 22

@JudyEv Still it takes good skills to make it look so perfect like yours. If I were set to crochet a beanie, it'd probably come out as a lopsided whoknowswhat

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

It's 8 ply wool and quite a bit hook so they grow very quickly.

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@wolfgirl569 (106361)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Apr 22

They look great. Wonderful idea to do them while waiting.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

Crochet is really easy to pick up, do a bit and put down again, especially if it's something simple like these.

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@Kandae11 (55035)

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24 Apr 22

You work rather quickly . If l am doing other things it would take me an entire day to finish one of those.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

I had to sew the ends in later but I was surprised I got so much done in the day.

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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

24 Apr 22

I enjoy knitting while watching tv. I’ll also bring my projects with me if we go to visit people.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

The work 'grows' without you even thinking about it or noticing.

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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

25 Apr 22

@JudyEv I have tried to crochet without looking at my work but i usually end up ripping it out. I am better with knitting,

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

@ElusiveButterfly Lots of people prefer to knit. Everyone is different.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

24 Apr 22

Busy hands are happy hands as they say. What lovely gifts. That's quite impressive my friend.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

24 Apr 22

@JudyEv giving always gives us such a good feeling.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

Thanks. It's easy for me and I'm glad some kids will eventually enjoy the warmth from these.

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@allknowing (136535)

• India

25 Apr 22

That is an achievement I am no good with these things. Perhaps I would spend time doing cross word

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@allknowing (136535)

• India

25 Apr 22

@JudyEv Of late I have not done anything but yes I work on Wordle. It is very interesting The first think I do when I get up is to tackle it Do you do it too?

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

@allknowing I've only tried it once then I forgot about it. lol

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

Crosswords are fun to do. Do you do cryptic ones as well?

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

24 Apr 22

You are great doing these Judy!

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Apr 22

@JudyEv It is so important to be of service

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

They are easy for me and something I can do to help contribute a little bit.

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@jstory07 (139742)

• Roseburg, Oregon

24 Apr 22

Who ever gets the beanies are going to love them.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

Thanks. I hope the boys will like them.

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@LadyDuck (471421)

• Switzerland

24 Apr 22

You are becoming a professional in knitting those beanies. I like those colors.

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@LadyDuck (471421)

• Switzerland

25 Apr 22

@JudyEv Blue and yellow are two colors that also go well together... the Swedish flag

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

@LadyDuck And Ukraine.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

I have a big ball of each colour so tried to mix and match a bit. Now I have big balls of blue and yellow.

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

24 Apr 22

I'm sure that there will be many that appreciate your kindness.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

Hopefully the beanies will keep a few little heads warm.

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@LindaOHio (178877)

• United States

25 Apr 22

@JudyEv Absolutely!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Apr 22

Great job on these. You have more patience than I do.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

I find it easy to do when filling in time which is when most of it gets done.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 22

@CarolDM I am. It's something easily picked up and put down.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Apr 22

@JudyEv You are lucky to have the talent.

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@BarBaraPrz (47332)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

24 Apr 22

Very good use of idle time.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

Thanks. I was really surprised how much I got done.

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@Marilynda1225 (82789)

• United States

25 Apr 22

Those beanies are so cute and I'm sure they will be appreciated even if they go to the same village. It's a good way to spend your time while you're waiting for the horses and make some kids happy with their beanies too.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 22

I don't get so bored if I have something to do. They have enough beanies for the moment so now I'm crocheting finger puppets.

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@Fleura (30404)

• United Kingdom

24 Apr 22

Those are great, and you are obviously super fast! I'm with you, I hate waiting around, so I always take a book with me, or sometimes knitting if it's the right kind of place (I can read a book waiting for the supermarket checkout, but if I got my knitting out that might be a bit too odd!)

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

Haha - yes, there are some places where crocheting/knitting isn't quite de rigeur.

I have a book in the door pocket of the car. Vince can take as much time as he likes if I have something to read.

I didn't do much crocheting for ages but I'm back into it now.

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@TheHorse (218921)

• Walnut Creek, California

24 Apr 22

I want one! I don't like wasting time either.

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Apr 22

I was really surprised how much as I got done as I took over 300 photos for the day as well.

@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

25 Apr 22

Oh wow you were fast!

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Apr 22

It's thick wool and a big hook so that helps.

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@Ronrybs (19328)

• London, England

24 Apr 22

That is quite the production line! Did you say they will be sent to Nepal?

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@JudyEv (340200)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Apr 22

The last lot went to Nepal with Vince but these could go to any Third World area. There is a group called Samaritan's Purse which distributes shoe-boxes full of goodies to under-privileged children.

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