Hello dear readers!
For today’s instalment of my series of armchair trips, I’m taking you to the lovely old town of Hattem. I’ll also show you some of my knitting, or rather frogging, and there’s a little bit of crochet too.
Please fasten your seatbelts. This time we’re travelling by car, as Hattem is too far to cycle from here. Well, it can be done (it’s a 100-kilometre round trip), but we are taking the lazy option.
Actually Hattem isn’t a town, but a city – a Hanseatic city. Situated strategically on the river IJssel, it was an important commercial centre in past centuries. There is evidence of past wealth everywhere around.
Approaching the centre from the car park along the river, we soon come to the church.
Another pretty town to add to my list of places to see. My husband, who is Dutch, lived in Hattam and agrees that it is a lovely town.
If your husband lived there, you should certainly visit Hattem! It really is lovely.
Loved the tour. My great-grandfather came from the Gelderland/Overijssel area.
It’s really interesting to hear that so many people have connections with this area. It must have changed a lot since your great-grandfather’s time, though!
I had the same question about “frogging” when I started knitting again several years ago. Ravelry educated me!
I thoroughly enjoy your guided tours! Those crochet circles are a delight!
Now I wonder who ever thought up the term? Thank you for your company!
Ha, now I learned something new, the origin of the term frogging! Very nice post as usual. I would like to visit the Netherlands, I have been to Amsterdam but would love to see more.
Oh, yes, there is much more to this country than Amsterdam! With a stop in Denmark, and perhaps another one in Germany, it’s very doable by car from your place.