[Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member

[slery]

Valerie,

Circular needles are really easy. I am actually using them for flat work
because they help keep the weight of the project off the actual needles when
you work on large items.

I have never noticed a difference in stitches twisting verses using straight
needles. Circulars can also be used as stitch holders and life lines. There
is even a technique for using to circulars for socks instead of using double
pointed needles.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Valerie
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:47 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
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> 
> Hello Terry, I've never done any knitting on circular 
> needles, but have heard that you need be careful that the 
> stitches don't twist on the needle? I haven't tried beadwork 
> either so that sounds really something nice to try doing. 
> 
> The toy pattern is from a small group I go to, more of a 
> social group, but some craft is done,  I usually do knitting, 
> and although the lady who runs it is so kind, she really is 
> not a craft person, so we are muddling along doing our own 
> thing at present. The snake is just knit and purl and all 
> done in squares which makes it fairly easy to follow, though 
> not sure yet how the head will work out for shaping, at 
> present I'm still knitting squares.  I'd also love to find a 
> pattern for easy knitted slippers, my mother used to
> make them years ago.   
> All the best Valerie 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Powers, Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2009 10:44 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
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> Hi Val;
> I think it would be fun to knit some toys!  I have a niece 
> who just turned one.  It would be fun to make her a teddy 
> bear!  Where did you find the paterns?  Is it just knit?  I 
> know how to knit and perl.  I have made a few doll blankets, 
> one afkin and a few scarves.  I started a multi red, white 
> and blue blanket, on circular needles, but not have gotten 
> hung up with my plastic canvis.  I am also taking a stab at 
> beading. Terry Powers
> >From MD
> powerst at mail.nih.gov
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Brewer [mailto:gary.brewer at comcast.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 9:20 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member
> 
> Hi Valerie,
> You have come to the right place. Before I got here, I 
> dabbled at things and was usually disapointed with the 
> results.  The ladies on here have done a wonderful job 
> encouraging me and teaching me several crafts on the telephone.
> 
> YOu will love it here.
> 
> What kind of toys do you knit?
> 
> HenriettaAt 07:27 PM 1/28/2009, you wrote:
> 
> >Hello to all, my name is Valerie and I am a new member, very much
> >looing forward to discussions on list. I am  knitting at present, 
> >mainly scarves and toys, though would love to know more about crafts 
> >that I've  not attempted before.
> >Very best wishes. Valerie
> >
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