💬 Can you knit and read at the same time?
For me the answer is yes (also at the cinema) with the proviso that the knitting is simple and the book not too strenuous.
I wouldn’t try to read anything heavy or non fiction but a light hearted fiction or page-turning whodunnit is fair game.
As for the knitting - a plain vanilla sock in the round is the perfect reading companion. Although a hat, sleeves or the body of a stockinette sweater also afford lots of knitting time.
As for the practicalities, I find it easier to knit while reading my Kindle. But I’m not above propping a paperback book open with something suitably heavy if the need arises.
If you’d like to try, I have a blog post that might help you get started.
And if you are up for a summer reading challenge - my Summer Book Bingo event has just started here on Substack. It’s totally free and open to all (although my paid members do get some exclusive extras).
Do please come and check us out:
And we're off....
The challenge starts today and if you haven’t already planned your reads, don’t worry. You are in good company.
Most of my reading is done in audiobook form, and I can absolutely knit and listen concurrently. Not sure I could Kindle-and-Knit, though — having to stop and turn the pages would probably annoy me. 😂🤷♀️
I can read but it has to be on my iPad or phone rather than a proper book otherwise it closes itself. I can also knit at the cinema (most of the time but cinemas here in Denmark seem to be extra dark…)