[blparent] knitting blankets for baby

[Tammy]

Hi,

I tried loom knitting but I couldn't get the hang of it, so I just stick to 
using 2 needles, and sometimes 3 depending on what I'm knitting.  there's a 
book by a blind man named Davey Hulson or something similar, called A Touch 
of Yarn.  I read the book after I learned how to knit, but I got alot from 
it anyway.  the book teaches you how to knit from the ground up, and has 
sample projects and no pictures, so doesn't say things like see figure 2 or 
similar.  It's a great book, and I highly recommend it if you really want to 
learn to knit.
My second resource is the BlindStitchers group on googlegroups.  Davey is on 
there as well, and when I needed help with something in his book he was the 
one who answered my questions.  Everyone else on there is really helpful as 
well.
Knitting is fairly easy once you get the hang of it, but be patient at 
first.  it does take a bit to get going.  Now I can do it in my sleep 
practically, but it wasn't always like that.  If you need help or you have 
any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at
tcl189 at rogers.com
I'll do my best to help you.  Oh, and if you get the hang of loom knitting, 
maybe you could help me learn to do it?  smile

hth

Tammy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Erin Rumer
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:43 PM
To: NFB blind parent listserv
Subject: [blparent] knitting blankets for baby

Hello list,



I'd love to hear from those of you who knit because I am wanting to learn
this trait so that I can eventually knit blankets and things for Dawson and
as gifts for friend's babies.  I'd especially love to know what the most
blind friendly methods are because I really am new to this subject all
together.  I've met some folks who are blind who do loom knitting and it
looks like a ton of fun and very user friendly for someone who's blind but I
don't know.  I'm really only interested in making blankets so maybe there's
a better method for just doing this verses other pieces?



Thanks,



Erin

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