Can I knit a vintage sweater while running? (and break a world record?) 

I think you should put your knitting machine on wheels and win the world record on a technicality.

It is ok to fail, I think we have become very programmed to not to fail and be the best at everything we do, just trying to run a marathon while knitting is a great feat and whatever happens you are amazing to even try. Would love to see you finish the jumper.

As someone who knits, and has run 4 marathons, all I can say is OOOOOF! For me, personally, I can tell you that by the end of a marathon just having arms down by my side is a chore. I cannot even begin to imagine having to hold (and knit) a scarf up in front of me for that whole time. Best of luck to you in this crazy endeavor!

this is such a fun post. one recommendation... use circular needles so that you don't have to stop running if you accidentally drop a needle when you run.

Thought: for the marathon you could have yarn stations like water stations so you don’t have to carry all of your yarn the entire time. I’m sure people from your followers (myself included!) would LOVE to support you and cheer you in your attempt! We could even get some footage for you so you can focus on your record and still get content!

Yes, I am all for seeing you finish your cute sweater, by hand or machine, matters not. This is such a fun and funny idea. I had NO IDEA that there was a Guinness category for running while knitting. What a world.

Have you seen the interviews with David Babcock? He had to finger knit when he was running in some of the races he did, because they didn’t allow tools during run. Also he crochets pieces for him to wear and unravel while he runs so he doesn’t need to carry big balls of yarn. Smart😀

Pity AG1 has green tea in it, doesn't jive with WoW for me.

This is such a neat concept! Even if you don’t finish the marathon, the fact that you’re trying is already an achievement and so inspirational! I hope you keep posting about it 😊

What a fun (possibly slightly mad) idea! Have fun while you train. And if this attempt turns out to be another step on your training routine, you can always try again. You'll never lose the health benefits, & you'll have an adorable jumper for running in. Best wishes from Czechia!

I don't know if anyone has suggested it or if you've seen them before, but there are yarn holders you can wear on your wrist! You put a yarn cake on a stick with a base that's then connects to a wrist band. They are literally made for you to be and to knit/crochet while standing or moving about! 😊 I've seen them listed as "yarn keeper bracelets" or "wrist yarn holders"

Yes, exactly. I've never been that active or sporty of a person, but if I spend the whole day crocheting and watching videos, I feel like crap. I've got to get out and go for a walk at least. It's important to have some balance. Good luck on your goals!

Please keep us updated. One of the things that changed my views on exercise was moving from “all or nothing” to “all or something”. So I try not to beat myself up if I don’t meet some impossible goal but celebrate whatever I do manage to do.

I’m so inspired. I got into knitting after decades of pursuing a dance career and when my body and heart was feeling broken and exhausted. Knitting rescued me in a way that I wasn’t expecting, and now it’s been 6 years and I still heavily rely on knitting and sewing and spinning to keep myself balanced and inspired. I’m still dancing and it is my main source of income, but the way that my life shifted when I started crafting was more significant than I realized. Whatever happens through this marathon pursuit, I’m so inspired and impressed. Your body is more than your brilliant mind and hands, and whatever happens is yours to be proud of, however far you get❤ I’m rooting for you!!!

This is just a thought if you actually did really want to knit while running I would say make yourself a waist bag to hold all of your yarn which then would make that easier if that's what you really really want to do

Small bites! Start with a 5k as a goal, then a 10k, then a half marathon. As you complete each one, you can evaluate if the full marathon is your thing. ❤

Please share more! It's so important to show each other 'trying' - we live in a stupidly harsh world of perfection or nothing. I think you're really inspiring

I just completed a marathon at the beginning of March! I never thought the topic would come up on one if my favorite knitting channels, so this video was delightful for me. Even if you don't end up doing the full race, I hope the training is rewarding in itself! Good luck!

Definitely want to see the finish of the sweater however you decide to finish it. Good luck on the marathon. Never felt the need to do one even when I was younger and a runner. Alas back issues and knee issues have slowed me down immensely. And my making is what keeps me holding everything together. Love your channel and all your content.

I can't imagine knitting while running. I'm so impressed!!!!

Would love the part 2!

Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land amongst the stars. Thank you for sharing this outrageous goal! Please keep posting about it. Even if you “fail,” you’re so much further ahead than when you started. And you never know who you’ll inspire! ❤❤

😊 yes please an update on the sweater !! So cute !! Great job !! Good luck !!

No matter what, we’re here for you!!

Yes! Pretty Please may we have updates?!?!?!❤

Sure, I would appreciate a community post or video about how the sweater works. As for someone's idea about the knitting machine on wheels, what about the sock machine, making a continuous scarf while running? (Probably has to be hand knit to win, tho.)

Good luck with this project! It's fine if you don't succeed but like you say, you've already achieved so much, that is the most valuable thing. And if anything, the run knit run sweater design is really cute ;)

The sweater is so cute and this is so fun. I have been trying to knit while I walk and listen to audiobooks so I can be super time efficient. Don't worry if you aren't able to make your goal this year; there is always the future. My mother in law didn't start running until she was 50 and worked her way up to marathons.

Awesome challenge! Finish a marathon while knitting or not this is a great idea. I'm interested in the journey not the world record. Good luck!

Love how the sweater is coming along! Good luck with the marathon!

The training to run a marathon was harder than actually running it in my experience. Good luck as you keep working towards your goals!

Regardless of whether you manage to break the record or not, i think it's amazing that you're challenging yourself. It's OK not to succeed at everything and don't at all be embarrassed! The point is as long as you can say you've given it your best shot you've succeeded by simply pushing yourself to do something you ordinarily wouldn't be doing, if that makes sense?!?. Would love updates on how you get on.

I really admire your attitude and positivity. Ive watched your channel for years now and you are always able to find something to be positive about and to be able to see your wins, which is very inspirational for me. Im a naturally very negative person (someting im trying to change) and youve been a role model for me. Love the sweater and nuttella looks adorable as always

Love to see this finished. Your scenery is lovely!

I would love to see more of this! Attempting to run a marathon in itself is really cool!

Thank you for the reminder of the connection between physical activity and mental health! I needed that. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor and I will be happy to see any progress you wish to share!

WOW! You are amazing! I have been known to walk around while knitting, but a marathon 😮 I wish you all the best in your endeavour, and will still be supporting you, no matter the outcome! I love the colour and the wording on the front 😊

A shoulder bag for the yarn... Extra hard to keep arms stable, when it helps in running to use your arms a bit for momentum...what a laudable challenge.

Yes please show the rest of the sweater! And the only real failure is in not trying at all😊

ohh that design is so cute! 😍good luck with your goals! 💖

LOL! I love this so much! What a fun creative way to blend 2 hobbies. I am currently working on knitting a bra with some repurposed cashmere from Goodwill thanks to you. Cheers to slightly non-traditional knitwear. Hehe. 😂

Normally I don't have much to say in response aside from commenting on cute lil' Nutella, but I do feel like I may have a little helpful nugget of info here. Merino wool T-shirts are totally a thing today, and not for the purpose of making you sweat! Wool is insulating whether you're in cold or heat, and unlike other materials wool can continue to keep you warm even when wet (thinking of my wintertime bike commutes, in the Pacific northwest rain). It also wicks well, which can be really handy in summer. I love riding my bike in summer wearing my wool T-shirt!

I'm a long-time lurker on your channel and just want to say I love your videos so much! We have so many of the same interests and I admire your initiative in doing and creating and always striving for more.

Be proud of what your are attempting and how ever far you go! We're cheering you on!

It's great, I hope you're not too stressed out about trying new type of content on your channel, this is very entertaining !

I'd love to see more updates on this project! I appreciate your candour with regards to attempting to do something and facing the prospect of 'failure'. It's so beyond cool that you're even attempting to do this, regardless of the outcome. And I love that you acknowledged having weeks of no training, I feel seen lol.

This is such a great endeavor and I wish you best of luck! I ran half of marathon and the last miles I was all in tears and pain, maybe I should have brought a sock with me 😅

I have knit while moving along on some gym equipment but never while running. Props to you for that. Even if you don't do the Guinness thing, you still have a goal of exercise and you are trying to make it fun if not at least interesting. I look forward to the sweater updates.

*Checking in on vintage knitting*- wait, what??? Book of World Records? Marathon? Knitting while running? Very cute top so far! And this is awesome! ❤

What a fun attempt - both the marathon and this sweater! I love your sweater design, and would definitely love to see how it turns out, if you’re comfortable sharing. ♥️ Your knitting and running video was a lot of fun!!! 😁♥️ And even just training to attempt this is HUGE! I doubt many attempting such an ambitious world record actually succeed in actually making the attempt, and of course many don’t finish marathons. I know those who were training for one, but didn’t end up running. Health is so important, so even training, as you said, is great for your health. But making an attempt when your body isn’t ready, as you know, could lead to injury, and I know that you don’t want to deal with that again. So, my hat is off to you, and wildly waving in the air, for even training for the attempt. If you end up pulling out, I’ll definitely understand, as I’m sure most will and all should. I definitely won’t think less of you if you pull out from starting (or training) at some point, or if you start and don’t finish. I’d be willing to bet others feel the same. I admire those who can run far, something I’ve never been able to do. I can hike for hours and hours, win a canoe race, etc., but I don’t have the lungs for running and don’t seem to be able to develop them. So I admire your ability to get out there and run so far!!! ♥️

I'd LOVE to see it finished. Good for you for suck an ambitious goal. I hope you make it.

Loving your Run Knit Run sweater. Good luck on your training!

Love this video! I’m a knitter and a runner though never at the same time! Marathon training is not to be underestimated so I wish you all the best! One note though, cotton is perhaps not ideal to run in as it doesn’t wick away perspiration very well and will become heavy, clingy and uncomfortable. Merino is actually ideal for this. Before you decide what to wear try wearing the top on some of your training runs. Wish you every success, can’t wait to see how you progress! ❤❤❤

Your videos are so amazingly creative. You never know what is next. This was another beautiful surprise

It's adorable!

I would love to see updates on your training. Even if you don't make it to a marathon. You can show your practice scarves.

Good luck with your training! Thank you for sharing your goals with us, even though it's scary.

Definitely want to see the finish!

Wow! The scenery is gorgeous!!

I'm impressed that you can run & knit at the same time! If that is the case, then just start doing it and see how far it takes you! ❤

Well you do come up with unique ideas 😂❤😂.

I have crocheted exclusively and was really not interested in knit at all. However historical knitting has my dork hairs going whoo whooo 😂 👏🏼 You inspired me to start knitting and now this old gypsy is a knitter too 🧶 🪡 Thank you 🙏🏼

I have supported my sister while she has run many marathons. A big issue with clothing is chaffing. Make sure your yarn is slippery and that it doesn't bind around the arm holes, etc. You could also wear something underneath the sweater if you begin to find chafing to be an issue. Do at least one long practce run in the sweater before the day.

Wow very cool! Hope training continues to go well. I love walking and sewing, I usually do it with smaller hand seeing pieces

This is the perfect video! I blend of my two favourite things.

Looking good! When I use two colours I put the main colour in my left hand and the 2nd colour in my right hand. Goes pretty fast.

I think this is great. Even if you don't make it, I was inspired. Sometimes, it's the journey, not the destination.

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for being always fun and explorative. I‘m a runner tooand eager to try out knitting while running - definetly I need my own running top top ❤

I loved this video. Thank you for sharing a bit more about you. I do really love the font you chose for your sweater, very cute and it translates well to knitting❤

Thank you for this video. It inspires me to keep going to the gym.

What a courageous goal! I definitely want to see you knit the rest of the running sweater. Best of luck to you. Whether you are able to do it or not, the journey is worth it.

You go girl! I hope you make it but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t. Also, what is the yarn brand you used for the sweater?

You do like a challenge! Running a marathon is hard enough, but knitting as well, wow! May I suggest you use a circular needle when running, coz if you drop one it would be tricky (calamitous?) to stop and retrieve it 😮😮😮

Just yesterday I was thinking I am sitting too much knitting and crocheting and it’s not good for my health. So I am quite amused by your video! I’m still not going to start running and knitting at the same time. Nevertheless, I admire your goal and I wish you good luck with it.

Love the sweater. Walk and knit I can believe , but run and knit seems a challenge.

You could get one of those skein holders that go on your belt :)

I wish I could figure out how to knit while cycling, that would make my morning commute more productive

Having a goal is a great way to get yourself to do the Things that lead up to The Goal. I'm finding that every time I stop doing aThing and then try to start doing it again, the older I get the harder it is both mentally to make the time and physically to make the body do the body things without too many anti-inflammatories, but if I can DO it, the emotional results are well worth it. I'm going to start jogging again after a few years off due to stupid knee, and a couple failed starts due to shinsplints, but I think (with the help of my physiotherapist) I've finally figured out what was being stupid and I'm pretty sure I have a solution for both issues. And I do hope you succeed, but if you don't, I hope that you're able to realize how much better off you are for having tried at all. That's one thing about me and all my crafts, I don't always succeed and sometimes I just have to scream and throw something in the UFO pile for a while till my skills catch up to my ideas (yes there are a few things that've been in there a decade or more, I have a lot of crafts and a lot of dreams), but at least I try. And I keep trying. And sometimes people compliment me on how good I am at something, but I'm not, actually, I just kept trying... I'm not really that good at anything, I'm just persistent. I remember one mid-level martial arts test where when I had completed it, I was convinced I should be busted back down to the very first beginner level because my sensei kept asking me to do do a particular technique and I just couldn't make it happen, I kept doing other things instead, but the fact that I just kept trying led to a few other beautiful if unexpected techniques, and a pass from my sensei even though I was in tears by the end of it, because apparently, the point wasn't to do THAT technique, it was to show that I had a solid enough basis in general that I was ready for the next level.

I'd love to hear about you finishing up this sweater and how it performs as sportswear. Is it comfortable to exercise in? Does the yarn hold up in the way you want it to? So many questions!

Good luck xx

Love sweater so far Don’t be discouraged Baby steps in training

So cool!

I'd love to see your progress with the sweater and the training occasionally too,

Even just the running would be an accomplishment! I wanted to know how you would change the design to have less puffy sleeves. I'm currently knitting the leaves sweater and I would love to know how to make the sleeves less puffy!

great show

I knit and walk fairly often. So my advice is: literally walk before you run. Get a fanny pack or something of that nature to carry your knitting and supplies. Good luck. If I was a runner I’d love to join!

I would love to follow the sweater’s progress!

Ok, off topic but the cilantro thing is very interesting, mentioned during the ad read. I can't taste bitter (and I think overall an under-taster?) at all yet cilantro tastes horrible. Not like soap because soap tastes better. This also reminds me I need to find and set up an appointment with a nutritionist

Yeah let us know, how is it coming along. 😊

I have completed 2 marathons and now do long distance backpacking. I took lace wt and a circ needle hiking with me but was so exhausted at the end of the day that I accomplished little knitting. Just running a marathon in itself is exhausting. You swing your arms to propell yourself. Can you walk it? Try walking a marathon’s length while knitting first. And I think crocheting with a plastic hook might go easier and also lighter .Is there a record for a crochet scarf? Weight is going to be a factor for that distance. You want light wt. clothing too.How long a scarf is the current record? Might be better to go very slow and speed knit enough to beat the record then run the rest of the race. Is there a cut-off time for your marathon. If not, I guess it would be possible to go very slowly while knitting and finish in 12 hours.Good luck!

Gosh, this would look great as a tank top which might make something better to run in than a sweater with short sleeves. As for knitting while running, I seem to remember reading about how when one had to walk everywhere, say the 1700's-1800's, women could waste no time as they walked from one farmstead to another or into town and would clamp a needle under one arm rather than hold each in a hand. Wish I could find the reference or a picture but in the process of googling, I discovered that walking and knitting is quite a thing these days.

Failing isn`t bad, you can take it as a lesson and try again. Just do your best and try to do your best

Record or not, I want to see all the videos! Is there a required pattern for the record attempt?

You're bonkers!!!!

Sometimes going back to your fingering weight project while listening to an audiobook and wrapped in a heated blanket is just as important as the 2+ hours you just spent training.

I would like to know the name of the yarn you are using. I wore purchased bamboo fiber socks last summer and found them to be very comfortable in even in very hot weather. So I am looking for bamboo cotton yarns to knit some summer tops. I really like the green you chose and the way the yarn looks knitted up. I would love to see the completion of this sweater. It looks great so far.

Updates please

What is this title?! 😂 Edit: okay, I get it now😂

Even if you don't succeed this time, you will have a good knowledge of what is actually needed and how hard it might me. Right now you're only assuming. Treat this marathon as training, not final goal.

Are you not scared of tripping while knitting? 😮