[Nfb-krafters-korner] Class Announcements ...

[Eileen Scrivani]

Terry:

The weight of yarn you use depends on the size of your needle.  If you are 
using a size 10.5 needle and you have worsted weight, the 10.5 needle is a 
little big for that yarn.  Normally a size 6 to 9 ndl is used with worsted 
weight.  You can try knitting with that yarn and see how well you like the 
results.  I am not telling people to use any one needle size or weight so 
they can use what they have.  The length of the needles for knitting with 2 
circular needles is up to you.  However, if it were me, I wouldd not choose 
a 40 length or longer needle to use so it will be less cumbersom.  However, 
if all you have is a 40" you can use, but it will give a lot of extra length 
for that technique.  If you have 1 24 or 32" length that will work, or 2 16" 
lengths that will also work.
If you had read my previous posts, they stated that you can use either 2 
needles of either different lengths or 2 needles made from different 
materials.  I'm not forcing people to go out and buy extra needles for the 
sake of buying, I'm trying to make it easy on people.  The class will not 
teach how to make 1 particular item.
It will teach a technique that you can use in any project of your choosing 
once you learn the technique.


----- 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, March 31, 2009 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Class Announcements ...


> Eilene;
> What will we be making.  Is this another method for a hat?  Is three pli
> yarn all right.  I have plenty.
> What length do you want the 2 sets for the second class.  I am used to
> 10.5 about.
>
> Add me to the list.  Why did you pick afternoon.  This messes up the
> whole Saturday, if anyone wants to go anywhere.  I like 8:00 eastern
> time.  Just enough time to get home from work and grab a bite to eat,
> before class.
>
> Terry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eileen Scrivani [mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net]
> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 4:05 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Class Announcements ...
>
>
> Craft:  Knitting.
>
> Instructor:  Eileen
>
> Class #1 -- Magic Loop method For Knitting In The Round.
>
> Date:  Saturday, April 25, 2009.
>
> Time:  2:00 PM (Eastern)
>
> Required Materials:
> 1 40-inch long circular needle in size of your choice.
> Note:  If you have a 40-inch needle with a flexible cable such as an
> Addi or a KnitPicks that is the best choice, but other
>
> 40" long needles can be used.
>
> Small quantity of an appropriate weight, smooth yarn for that needle
> size.
>
> stitch markers.
>
> Class #2 -- Knitting In The Round With Two Circular Needles.
>
> Date:  Saturday, May 2, 2009.
>
> Time:  2:00 PM (Eastern).
>
> Required Materials:
> 2 circular needles of the same size. (I.E.:  2 size USA 6, or  2 USA
> size 10.5, etc).
> Note:  You may for learning purposes find it easier to select 2 same
> size needles of different lengths or of different
>
> materials.  For example, 1 16-inch long ndl & 1 24-inch needle.  Or 1
> needle that is bamboo and one that is metal.
>
> Small Quantity of an appropriate weight, smooth yarn for the needle size
> you have selected.
>
> Stitch markers.
>
> These classes are for those who already know the basics of knitting.
> Experience with knitting rounds may be helpful, but is
>
> not necessary.
>
> Skills Required:  Casting On, Binding Off, Knit Stitch.
>
> Class Description:
> Take only one class or the two classes that will teach how to knit in
> the round using two different methods.  Each class is
>
> independent of the other technique so you don't need to know one
> technique for learning the other.  Each of these two
>
> classes are technique oriented and will not focus on any one project.
> These are alternative techniques for knitting small
>
> circumferences without the use of double pointed needles.  You can use
> up some of your left over yarns, just make sure
>
> that for each class you have sufficient quantities of yarn to knit
> several inches.
>
> Class will start promptly at 2:00 PM.  A ten minute wait time will be
> allowed for stragglers, so be sure to be on time.
>
> Phone number & access code to be posted at a later date.
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