[Nfb-krafters-korner] working on knitting and beading homework

[Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]]

Sure makes me feal good that I am not the only one out there with
problems.  I think my plastic canvis, simple beading, simple knitting,
and shag pillows from wash cloths are my cup of tea.

Terry


-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Osmar [mailto:osmarc at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 9:33 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] working on knitting and beading homework

Terry, I had the same problem with the stitches hanging up at the end of
the needle.  I found that after a couple of rows it gets easier.  Also,
the rubber band was hanging up for me.  Since Santa put a package of
stitch markers in my stocking I tried them.  I know not everybody likes
them but for me, they work well.  All they are is a small plastic ring
that slides over the needle.  I was thinking you could probably even use
a simple piece of jewelry type ring to try it.

Also you are not alone with the beading.  I think we just have to kind
of work the thread after each pass to make sure it is laying properly
before adding more beads.  I have been using fishing line but I am going
to go back to thread to see if that works better.  Maybe Laurie has more
suggestions but I really like beading and I don't want to give up on it.

Carol

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