Most of us heading out to vote tomorrow are expecting long lines, and what better way to pass the time than with an ultra-portable craft project? Knitting and crochet are the old standby, of course. I plan on bringing a sock and hat on circulars. Heck, I might even throw a spare ball of worsted weight and needles in the bag in case anyone around me wants to learn how to knit! It’s also a great opportunity to break out the drop spindle. Though, I would caution against spinning wool as this is a common allergy, and you never know who you’ll be standing next to in line. Alpaca, silk, or plant fibers are safer alternatives anytime you spin in close public quarters.
What else can you craft whilst standing? Embroidery? Origami? Macrame? Maybe someone has come up with a “one-man-band” type contraption for beading or scrapbooking on the go? Whatever the case, we hope you’ll be crafting green on the way to cast your vote and want to hear what you’re bringing (or brought if you voted early) in comments!
Crafty at the Polls
I’m in the UK and am Canadian, so I don’t get to vote in tomorrow’s election – but if I were standing in a long line I’d want a small notebook and pencil so I could jot down ideas and drawings for future craft projects.
I’m in the UK and am Canadian, so I don’t get to vote in tomorrow’s election – but if I were standing in a long line I’d want a small notebook and pencil so I could jot down ideas and drawings for future craft projects.
I’m in the UK and am Canadian, so I don’t get to vote in tomorrow’s election – but if I were standing in a long line I’d want a small notebook and pencil so I could jot down ideas and drawings for future craft projects.
Or you could simply move to Oregon where we don’t have in person voting. I filled out my ballot in the comfort of my own home and dropped it off at my local library last week.
Or you could simply move to Oregon where we don’t have in person voting. I filled out my ballot in the comfort of my own home and dropped it off at my local library last week.
Or you could simply move to Oregon where we don’t have in person voting. I filled out my ballot in the comfort of my own home and dropped it off at my local library last week.
My grandmother always volunteered at the polls for election day. She always had her crocheting and wrapped candies that she would sneak to me when I came in to vote with my mother as a little girl.
My grandmother always volunteered at the polls for election day. She always had her crocheting and wrapped candies that she would sneak to me when I came in to vote with my mother as a little girl.
My grandmother always volunteered at the polls for election day. She always had her crocheting and wrapped candies that she would sneak to me when I came in to vote with my mother as a little girl.
I did this! I crocheted the top of a market bag standing in line. Let me tell you, I was the only one with “something to do” and all eyes were on me. It was a bit weird. I just tried not to notice that I was entertaining the room. Someone said it was like watching someone mow grass. Soothing and oddly entertaining.
I did this! I crocheted the top of a market bag standing in line. Let me tell you, I was the only one with “something to do” and all eyes were on me. It was a bit weird. I just tried not to notice that I was entertaining the room. Someone said it was like watching someone mow grass. Soothing and oddly entertaining.
I did this! I crocheted the top of a market bag standing in line. Let me tell you, I was the only one with “something to do” and all eyes were on me. It was a bit weird. I just tried not to notice that I was entertaining the room. Someone said it was like watching someone mow grass. Soothing and oddly entertaining.