[Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

Wed Feb 17 01:57:08 UTC 2010

Thank you! 

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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Becky
Frankeberger
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:54 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

Annette, warm hugs, it means you care about what you do. We had a lady in my
crocheting club years ago who kept her mistakes and trust me they were
glaring mistakes.  She just brushed them off and said no one will notice.
She lived her life that way.  I thought it was very sad. 

So keep caring about your work and your life.

Warm hugs,

Becky and dog guide Jake 

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:55 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

Susan, thank you!  I've noticed an issue with gaps, so your tip will be put
into place immediately.  I really do not want to have to rip out yet another
item and have my family comment on it.  

Since we are once again on the topic of ripping out projects, here is one
that tops the cake.  One day when I was on the train I had to rip out
something, and the person sitting next to me offered to wind up the yarn as
I ripped.  I'm not going to put energy into thinking what this says about
me.  

Annette

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Susan Roe
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 9:32 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

Hi Annette,

I've used different cable needles, but I think I really like the v shaped
ones better.  Their shape makes it easier for their own weight to keep the
cable stitches in the v crook and less likely to slip off.  Watch your
stitches as you knit the cable stitches in place and then start back up with
the non-cable stitches because it is very easy to find loose stitches which
causes gaps right where your cable crosses over on either side.  Always knit
a couple of stitches past your cable so you can feel for loose stitches.  It
is then easy to go back and adjust loose stitches before you have locked
your cable in with the next back side row.

Trust me, I had nearly finished a baby throw when I was checking it over
before casting it off, I found that one of my cables about 3 inches from the
beginning, I had twisted it the wrong way.  You don't want to know the *#%(*
thoughts that were going through my mind!  So, you know what happened next! 
RIP, RIP, RIP!  I started all over again with the same pattern and managed
it right the second time around.

Oh well, practise makes perfect?

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 2:08 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Tips for knitting cables needed

> Hi knitters,
>
> I am working on a project that has cables.  While I understand the 
> mechanics of making the cables, I'm looking for some tips on 
> manipulating the 3 needles.  I have both the straight cable needle 
> with the bump in the middle, and the "V" shaped one.  Thus far, I'm 
> thinking that I like the "V" shaped needle best, but I'm not wed to it 
> at this point.  Any tips and tricks you can offer will be appreciated.
>
> Annette
>
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