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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I almost never use thin yarn. I don’t have the patience. I always use 4 ply worsted weight yarn, and a bigger hook or knitting needle. If it doesn’t work out, I just take it out and try to adjust the pattern.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bernice<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Debra Trevino via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 14, 2025 8:16 AM<br><b>To:</b> List for Blind Crafters and Artists <nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Debra Trevino <hooksandneedles@live.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>I have never tried these tiny critters because I don’t have the patience to use very thin yarns. Is there any encouragement for me? Maybe a yarn that holds together and doesn’t split? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Thanks and blessings,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Deb Trevino<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Deborah Kendrick via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 14, 2025 8:11 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:kendrick.deborah@gmail.com">kendrick.deborah@gmail.com</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Tracy, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Let us know if you make any of these. I downloaded the audio a year ago, and got stuck because each one begins with the magic ring and I couldn’t figure out that stitch. I do know how to do it now, I think, and a braille version will be much easier to follow than audio for me. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Anyway, let us know your progress, please!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Deborah<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='mso-ligatures:none'> NFB-Blind-Crafters <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Tracy Carcione via NFB-Blind-Crafters<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 14, 2025 7:46 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'List for Blind Crafters and Artists' <<a href="mailto:nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org">nfb-blind-crafters@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:carcione@access.net">carcione@access.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFB-Blind-Crafters] Crochet book on Bard<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I downloaded a new braille book from Bard yesterday. It’s also a talking book. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This is the braille blurb:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/nlsbardprod/download/detail/srch/BR25335"><span lang=EN>Crochet cute critters: 26 easy amigurumi patterns </span>BR25335</a><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN>Zimmerman, Sarah, (Needleworker) </span>2 volumes.<br><br>Unified English Braille<br><br>"Discover how simple crafting your own crochet plush animals can be. From alligators to zebras, Crochet Cute Critters features 26 beginner-friendly patterns for creating all kinds of cuddly companions. Amigurumi?the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys?might seem intimidating, but this book keeps it easy and fun with complete guides that cover everything you need to know. Whether you’re stitching up huggable gifts for kids or grandkids or just looking to assemble your own plush menagerie, this crochet pattern book will have you up and going in no time. Crochet your way through the alphabet with: Animal projects from A to Z?Using easy crochet patterns, learn to craft cute animal friends like Alex the Alligator, Freddy the Fox, and Zina the Zebra. Easy-to-follow instructions?Step-by-step guidance makes stitching, detailing, and stuffing your animals easy for beginners. Basics to build on?Each animal project shares the same basic head and body pattern, allowing you to carry your practice and experience from project to project. Discover how fun and easy it can be to crochet your own Amigurumi with the help of Crochet Cute Critters." -- Provided by publisher.<br><br><a href="https://nlsbard.loc.gov/nlsbardprod/download/book/srch/BR25335"><b>Download </b><b><span lang=EN>Crochet cute critters: 26 easy amigurumi patterns </span>BR25335</b></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sorry Henry, H is a hippo, not a horse. I was disappointed, too. But there is a unicorn, and a zebra.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tracy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>