[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting query regarding casting on.

Tue Mar 24 18:22:01 UTC 2009

Hi Cindy:

Yes, you're right.  The Harmony cords do come with keys just like the 
Options.  In fact, I think both the Harmony & the Options use the exact same 
cords.  I'm just lazy about taking out the key and using it.  Besides, like 
Joyce said, just the natural motion of knitting against the ndls I think 
will loosen them up even if the key is used.  Doesn't matter, I still like 
them a lot!

Thanks.

Eileen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 1:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting query regarding casting on.

> Eileen,
>
> Check out my reply to Annette that describes the key that comes with my
> Options set. You might have a key with the Harmony set because they are
> essentially the same set except the Options are metal and the Harmony wood
> tips. They use the same cables and the same cases.
>
> Cindy
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Eileen Scrivani
>> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 11:17 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting query regarding
>> casting on.
>>
>>
>> Hi Annette:
>>
>> I'm not Joyce, but in my last post I mentioned the "Harmony"
>> interchangeable
>> set offered by knitpicks.  They are made of birch wood and
>> very comfortable
>> in the hand.  If you have some sight, the Harmony needle tips
>> are color
>> coated, so it might make determining size a little easier for a vip
>> knittter.  I like the Denise set a lot too, &  are also
>> comfortable in my
>> hands because they are plastic.  The main difference between the two
>> different sets for me are the cables.
>>
>> I use magic loop very frequently for knitting in the round
>> and I like the
>> slim, slick,  flexible cables in the Harmony wood set.  I can
>> do magic loop
>> with the Denise set as well, but the cable is thicker (at
>> least it feels it)
>> and stitches don't slide along the Denise cables as easily.
>>
>> Like the Boid needles, the Harmony tips can unscrew from the
>> cables, but
>> here to I check every so often and tighten them up.  On the
>> other hand I
>> have had the Denise cable just tug right out of the tips once
>> when trying on
>> a knit top and I lost the stitches.  So there can be issues
>> with any needle
>> you use, but if you are aware and pay attention problems can
>> be avoided.
>>
>> I rate the Denise & the Harmony wood comprable sets ... both
>> very nice.  Be
>> aware if going with knitpicks, they also make an "Options"
>> set that is
>> nickel plated metal.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:58 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting query regarding
>> casting on.
>>
>>
>> > Joyce,
>> >
>> > I'm using a set of Boyd interchangeable circular needles.  I love
>> > knitting with circular needles, and I love the convenience of the
>> > interchangeable points, but I hate when they come apart.  I
>> think it
>> > is a symptom of this probably being a cheap set.  So, I've
>> learned to
>> > give a little twist of the needles frequently to ensure
>> that nothing
>> > is coming loose.
>> >
>> > Is there such a thing as bamboo interchangeable circular
>> needles.  I
>> > hear people rave about bamboo needles, but haven't tried a pair.
>> >
>> > Annette
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> > Blindhands at aol.com
>> > Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:47 PM
>> > To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting query regarding casting
>> > on.
>> >
>> > Annette,
>> >
>> > Do you use Denise interchangeable  circular needles?
>> >
>> > I have a set of them and love them.
>> >
>> > Actually, I am in search of ordering a replacement needle
>> set with the
>> > Denise needles.  I came across a website that you could
>> order an extra
>> > set and now I can't find it.  I want an extra cet of size 8 points.
>> >
>> > If anyone knows where I can purchase them, please let me know.
>> >
>> > Joyce
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