[Nfb-krafters-korner] A Quick Gift Idea: Knitting

[Liz Daniels]

Hi Eileen, and thank you for your wonderful suggestions.

I don't know how to do a three-needle bind off, so will have to research and 
learn it.  I also don't know how to crochet *anything* (LOL!) so will have 
lots of fun figuring it out.

Liz
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 11:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Quick Gift Idea: Knitting


> Liz:
>
> A few ideas, but not having tried it, you'll have to experiment to see 
> what works ...
>
> 1.  If you make the length of the I-cord long enough, so it will just go 
> over a person's head without having the need of a clasp, you can try a 
> 3-needle bind off to seam the co edge with the bo edge.  This will mean 
> that you'll either have to pick up sts at the co edge or do some type of a 
> provisional co so you will have those stitches ready to knit together with 
> your bo sts when you get to that point.
>
> Or ...
>
> 2.  When you get to the end of the i-cord, reduce your st count to 1 st 
> and then start to make a small chain with a crochet hook.  The chain will 
> form a small loop if you bring it back on itself to attach to the bo edge. 
> Than on the co edge, sew on a decorative button.
>
> Keys can be pretty heavy, so I think doing a 3-ndl bind off will give more 
> strength and stability to this type of item.
>
> Eileen
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Liz Daniels" <lizworks at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 12:18 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] A Quick Gift Idea: Knitting
>
>
>> Greetings to all,
>>
>> I'm knitting up one of those key holder necklaces for quick-gifts, and to 
>> see if they sell.
>>
>> I threaded the  loop that has the key ring attached through the yarn 
>> before casting on..  Next, I'm knitting an I-cord that will be 
>> approximately 30 inches long.
>>
>> At about the halfway point, (15 inches or so) I will incorporate the 
>> keyring, and continue working on the I-cord until it reaches 30 inches, 
>> then I'll bind off.
>>
>> However, I'm not sure what to do about adding some type of clasp or 
>> closure to help it stay around the wearer's neck.
>>
>> Does anyone have any suggestions/ideas on this?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>>
>> Liz
>>
>>
>>
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