[NFB-Blind-Crafters] Baby blanket primer needed

Sat Nov 1 19:33:34 UTC 2025

Hi Ericka, Happy Saturday right back at ya!
First of all, no question is stupid, big smile.
A Seed Stitch is where you Knit one, Purl one across the rows over and over again.

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From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ericka via NFB-Blind-Crafters
Sent: Saturday, November 1, 2025 2:40 PM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Baby blanket primer needed

Happy Saturday all! Stupid question. What is seed stitch?

Ericka Nelson
K E9DYN
Proud general class him license owner

> On Nov 1, 2025, at 1:30 PM, henry osborne jr via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi Tracy, Ericka and fellow knitters, I knit five knit or seed 
> stitches on the sides to prevent curling especially if I am doing the 
> stockinette stitch (Knit one row, Purl one row.)
> 
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> From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On 
> Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> Sent: Saturday, November 1, 2025 1:33 PM
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> Hi Ericka.
> You can think of a blanket as a giant wash cloth.  They're basically the same, except for size.  
> If you knit every row, the sides won't curl.  The top and bottom might curl some, but not a lot.  Your blanket will be thick and stretchy.
> If you knit 1 row and purl 1 row, your blanket will be smoother and not as stretchy.  If you knit say 8-10 rows of all knit at the top and bottom, and 10 knit stitches on the side every row, I don't think it will curl much.
> Other knitters, please chime in on non-curling.
> Tracy
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> From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On 
> Behalf Of Ericka via NFB-Blind-Crafters
> Sent: Friday, October 31, 2025 11:21 PM
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> Cc: Ericka <dotwriter1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Baby blanket primer needed
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> Thanks for all the tips. I wish there was a way to show those of you have a little bit of usable vision the end outcome. And thank you for the nice compliment Tracy.
> 
> I have never really made anything big in a pattern. I did make a couple of washcloths and that wave pattern we learned last year. I don’t think I’m up to the task though. If I am Knitting, the blanket, alternating pearl and knit would be OK or can I do it all knit? And how should I end and begin my rose? I don’t want them to curl.
> Ericka Nelson
> K E9DYN
> Proud general class him license owner
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>> On Oct 31, 2025, at 5:48 PM, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Yes, you can just crochet around.  Pick a starting place and start crocheting.  I think, if you work the blanket in rows, you'll have to do something on the sides to make sure you have enough stitches to not pull the sides in.  Too much is better than not enough.  I think, if you have too many, you'll get a bit of a ruffle, but that's OK, right?
>> Your color scheme sounds nice.
>> Tracy
>> 
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>> Behalf Of Ericka via NFB-Blind-Crafters
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>> So how do I add the edging? The only thing I know how to do is crochet around because you obviously can’t knit. I found some really pretty multiply colored shades of purple today that will work. I have pink for a border. Can I crochet around? Thanks.
>> 
>> Ericka Nelson
>> K E9DYN
>> Proud general class him license owner
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>>>> On Oct 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Sorry, forgot to say if you get the size to small you can add several rows of edging.
>>> 
>>> Becky the tip lady
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>>> Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger via NFB-Blind-Crafters
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>>> Subject: Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Baby blanket primer needed
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>>> Depends how big the baby is. I always made my blankets 30 by 30 inches. She can wrap the new born then use the blanket to keep the year old one cozy laying in bed.
>>> 
>>> No I would not use chunky yarn. The thickest I would use is four ply. Most any yarn that says baby or iced cream will be perfect for a baby soft and durable in the washer. Babies do odd things and their blankets and clothing have to be washed frequently.
>>> 
>>> A row of single crochet then a row of double makes a lovely blanket.
>>> Now some get crazy about little fingers getting stuck in the holes.
>>> Then make the hole thing in single crochet. Put a stitch marker at 
>>> the end of each row to keep your seems straight
>>> 
>>> The baby must be a girl if she want pink and purple. The Iced cream yarn from Lion Brand, Big Scoop, should give you plenty of yarn for a baby blanket. They have a yarn, so beautiful that is light purple and pink with white possibly, Becky tries to remember and smells smoke.
>>> 
>>> I suggest going up one hook size for that foundation chain. I also suggest making a swatch to see about hook sizes. You want the swatch to be soft, not so tight it is a board. If it is a board, then go up a hook size. Better to figure this out early, smile.
>>> 
>>> Becky happy hooker   
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>>> From: NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces at nfbnet.org> On 
>>> Behalf Of henry osborne jr via NFB-Blind-Crafters
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>>> Good Morning Ericka, I would suggest a blanket that is about 36 inches square.
>>> What do you other folks say?
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>>> Subject: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Baby blanket primer needed
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>>> Hey everybody, as you know, I have limited fit and crochet skills. But I was asked by a friend in colleague to get her brand new granddaughter a blanket. The colors are purple and pink. I am happy to do this for little Viviane but have it the foggiest idea how wide or long it should be. I also don’t know what kind of yard would be best. Bulky is easier to crochet with, but would it be too heavy? I know that babies could suffocate and I certainly don’t want that to happen. I’ve never worked with a pattern, so just giving me a pattern would not be the solution though something very simple with Assistance would be fantastic. She said she doesn’t care if it’s dinner or crocheted add self striping Yoard is fine. Such an honor! Nobody’s ever asked me to do anything before.
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>>> I hope this is clear because I’m half asleep. I know I’m asking the 
>>> right people
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>>> Ericka Nelson
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