[Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting help

[Terry Knox]

Thank you so much for the help I really appreciate it.

Terry

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 8:01 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting help

Hi Terry K:

I don't know what they were NOT looking at, but I just checked on their web 
site, and they do have Clover brand bamboo 13 inch long, single pointed 
(A.K.A. straight needles in sizes U.S. 0 to 8.  I suggest you get the size 
8.  Here is the link to the Clover Bamboo single point needles along with 
the size 8 information:

http://www.herrschners.com/Product/13+33cm+Clover+Bamboo+Single+Point+Knitti
ng+Needles+Pair.aspx
13" (33cm) CloverR Bamboo Single Point Knitting Needles Pair, Size 8 
CR014504-0008 $5.75

As for yarn, if they can't find that I'm shocked.  They carry tons of yarn. 
Here are some I would suggest, but you need to decide if you want to try 
knitting with 100% acrylic, a blend of acrylic & wool, or 100% wool:

1.  Acrylic (machine wash & dry) HerrschnersR Worsted Weight Yarn.  You can 
read about colors, yardage, etc at:
http://www.herrschners.com/Product/Herrschners+Worsted+Weight+Yarn.aspx

2.  Blend of acrylic & wool, HerrschnersR Wool Blend Yarn.  Check out 
colors/information about the yarn at:
http://www.herrschners.com/Product/Herrschners+Wool+Blend+Yarn.aspx

3.  100% wool (hand wash & dry only) HerrschnersR Worsted Wool Yarn.  I've 
knit with this and its very nice yarn prices is higher than other 2 because 
its 100% wool.  Check out colors/information at:
http://www.herrschners.com/product.aspx?sku=010179P&qid=


Now, if Herrschner's customer service is not helpful to you then I recomend 
you try going to www.knitpicks, get the 1-800 phone number, and just order a

pair of Harmoney wood single point knitting needles in size 8 and you can 
ask them what "worsted weight yarn" they have and recommend for a beginner 
knitting class.  I think their Swish is a worsted weight yarn that is 
appropriate.  You want a smooth, non-textured yarn for learning.

Eileen


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From: "Terry Knox" <tknox6 at sc.rr.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 6:44 PM
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting help

> I think I need some help, probably from Eileen. Called Herschners to order
> knitting supplies for class. They could not find 8 or 9 needles, or did 
> not
> know what the standard size they should give me, wanted to send me 13 
> size,
> I do not think that is correct. They could not help me with yarn weigh or
> size. Transferred me to customer service and someone is going to call me 
> on
> Thursday with help.  They are amazed that blind people can knit at all.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Terry Knox
>
>
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