Camino Embroidered Patches

[Michael Mattalo]

Good evening fellow pilgrims. I've been searching for an embroidered patch of a Camino symbol to add to my hat. Just looking for either a simply scallop shell or arrow only without any writing ... about 5cmx5cm (2"x2") in size. I've checked Amazon / Etsy and there is a limited selection and when I find something, shipping costs are 5X the cost of the item. We leave for Norte on Sep 26 - we live in Mississauga (Toronto) Canada. Thank you.

 

[J Willhaus]

I think Ivar used to stock patches in his store. Also, Does the Canadian Company of Pilgrims have a patch?

 

[trecile]

Does the Canadian Company of Pilgrims have a patch?

They do, but it's not a simple shell like @Michael Mattalo is looking for.

Credenciales and Badges | Canadian Company of Pilgrims

www.santiago.ca

 

[J Willhaus]

Ok, well Ivar has some simple ones.

 

[Michael Mattalo]

Is there a link for Ivar's patches? I recall they are bigger for backpacks. Looking for a hat-sized patch. Thank you everyone. Any and all suggestions welcomed.

 

[Theatregal]

Is there a link for Ivar's patches?

Camino Badges

Badges for your Camino backpack.

www.santiagodecompostela.me

 

[Michael Mattalo]

Camino Badges

Badges for your Camino backpack.

www.santiagodecompostela.me

Thank you. The patches are way too large for a hat. Actually surprising that the popularity of the Camino would not have had lots of options for Camino related merchandise. Maybe I am not looking in the right places. Thanks all and Buen Camino.

 

[Theatregal]

This one in the forum store is 35mm x 35mm (1.378 inches). There is a shell one about that size too but unfortunately, sold out! You could message Ivar - perhaps he'll have more in stock soon. Delivery from the store is usually very fast!

Camino Arrow small button badge

High-quality patch, resistant to the most adverse conditions, embroidered on thermo-adhesive felt (by heat). Dimensions 35 mm wide x 35 mm high

www.santiagodecompostela.me

 

[trecile]

We leave for Norte on Sep 26 -

I'm afraid that you've probably left it to late to have something delivered before you leave. You will no doubt find what you are looking for in Santiago, or maybe earlier on the Camino. Then it will be a nice souvenir for you. Bring a needle and thread to sew one on when you find it.

Or another option would be to find someone local in Toronto with an embroidery machine who could make you a patch. Look for the kind of business that makes custom embroidered name patches.
@David Tallan is in the Toronto area. He might have some ideas.

 

[MinaKamina]

needle, thread, scissors and a piece of felt. here is a very simple shell that you can make yourself:

pattern and instructions here:

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/seashell-pattern-embroidery-4691456

 

[dimdog]

Good evening fellow pilgrims. I've been searching for an embroidered patch of a Camino symbol to add to my hat. Just looking for either a simply scallop shell or arrow only without any writing ... about 5cmx5cm (2"x2") in size. I've checked Amazon / Etsy and there is a limited selection and when I find something, shipping costs are 5X the cost of the item. We leave for Norte on Sep 26 - we live in Mississauga (Toronto) Canada. Thank you.

Hi I'm walking into Santiago tomorrow morning, if I find one, I can send it to by courier ASAP, I did the Norte 2 years ago, loved it, it's hard if you start in Henday, & the weather will be "interesting" I will let you know what I find tomorrow.
Graham

 

[BarbaraW]

They certainly exist. I got mine in Pamplona. Discreet, and no annoying clunking or swinging like you get with a real shell. (I once shared a dorm with someone who had two large shells tied to her pack, and at night every time she looked in her pack for something they hit the tiled floor).
If you have to wait till Santiago to find it; well I think traditionally pilgrims only got a shell when they reached Santiago. If you're carrying a pack and following yellow arrows it's pretty clear that you're a pilgrim! I hope you find what you're looking for.
Buen Camino.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Not what you are looking for but it may do. Round pin where you put a picture or photo under a clear plastic cover. The link is to the first example I found with a search for round pin to hold photo. A pack of 50 may be a lot but you could give some away to your new camino friends.

Amazon.com

 

[Jeff Crawley]

Of course you could always follow @KariannNor's example and knit something:

 

[KenL]

Good evening fellow pilgrims. I've been searching for an embroidered patch of a Camino symbol to add to my hat. Just looking for either a simply scallop shell or arrow only without any writing ... about 5cmx5cm (2"x2") in size. I've checked Amazon / Etsy and there is a limited selection and when I find something, shipping costs are 5X the cost of the item. We leave for Norte on Sep 26 - we live in Mississauga (Toronto) Canada. Thank you.

Like this? https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1189499398/

 

[David Tallan]

Like this? https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1189499398/

That looks bigger than what Michael is looking for.

 

[kathleencoyne]

needle, thread, scissors and a piece of felt. here is a very simple shell that you can make yourself:

pattern and instructions here:

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/seashell-pattern-embroidery-4691456

Love this idea! Going to make embroider my own patch!