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

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Oh, of course, the button and eye closure -- I have a fun necklace with one 
of those.
The necklace is the only one I have ever seen or heard like it. It is a long 
tube of blue cloth with padding inside that closes with a knot and eye in 
the back. On it are 3 ceramic star pins, and there are matching earrings. 
Sounds simple but there is something about it that draws compliments. Maybe 
I just like it because a favorite aunt gave it to me way back when. She is 
gone now.
--le


----- 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 1:47 PM
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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