[Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting

Wed Apr 8 16:00:15 UTC 2009

Terry:

Get what ever needles will work and are both the same size.  You have to 
figure out what will work for you here.  It might be helpful but is not 
essential.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting

> Eileen;
> Isn't the purpose to be able to tell the 2 sets by the texture of the
> needles?  How are you going to tell them apart if both are bamboo?
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eileen Scrivani [mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 10:03 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting
>
> Terry:
>
> If you already have a size 13 in one length in bamboo, then you can get
> another bamboo size 13 in a different length.  Just something to make it
> a little different from your other needle.  A few years back, I think
> but am not positive, Lion Brand had plastic circs on the market.  I
> think they were called "Daisy" needles.  I think you can if they are
> still available get them at a Joaan's or A. C. Moore or other big box
> type shop.
>
> Eileen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting
>
>
>> Thanks for everyones help.  Good thing I asked before actually buying.
>> Guess I did not read it carefully.  Logicually, you would think to
> keep
>> the item the same size, you would need the same size length and size
>> needle.  I just can not tell plastic and bamboo apart, easily.  I am
>> trying to find a size 13 in metal to go with my 13/16 that I used for
> my
>> hat.  I think I saw a 13/29.  Thanks for the help.
>>
>> Terry
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Eileen Scrivani [mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net]
>> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 11:41 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting
>>
>> Terry:
>>
>> Just to clarify.  Joyce is totally correct in what she writes below.
> I
>> will add this and just ad that the choice is yours.  When you work in
>> the round with 2 circs, you must use 2 needles of the same size.  The
>> length of the needles does not matter.  You can select 2 needles of
> the
>> same length or 2 needles of 2 different lengths, but of course the
> same
>> ndl size.
>>
>> For learning purposes, it can make it easier in keeping track of what
>> ndl is which to use 2 different lengths.  Also you can choose a bamboo
>> ndl & a metal ndl, or a plastic & bambo als for learning and feeling
> the
>> difference between the 2 ndls.
>>
>> Eileen
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
>> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 7:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting
>>
>>
>>> Terry,
>>>
>>> As was stated that you need 2 circular needles the same size, but
> each
>>> needle needs to be a different length.
>>>
>>> Example:  You need to purchase a 24 inch size 6 circular needle and
>> one
>>> 29
>>> inche size 6 circular needle.  You can purchase any size circular
>> needle,
>>> but
>>> you need 2 different length circular needles.
>>>
>>> Joyce
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