[Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member

Fri Jan 30 11:50:21 UTC 2009

I love circular needles, even though I have used them very little.  Val,
very interest in getting my hands on some animal or toy paterns.  Can
receive in braille or e-mail
Terry Powers
powerst at mail.nih.gov
I need some training on how to make shapes.  Eager to try something
small.  The snake for a boy or a simple teddy for a girl.

Thanks.  

-----Original Message-----
From: slery [mailto:slerythema at insightbb.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 12:28 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] new group member

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
> 
> 
> 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
> 
> 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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