[Nfb-krafters-korner] helmit liner

[Eileen Scrivani]

It happens to all knitters, even those that are more experienced.  You just 
have to be aware that it can happen, be very careful not to let them twist 
and re-do it if it still does happen.



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From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:52 AM
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helmit liner

> Thanks.  It is heart braking, but I will have to start over again. 
> Thankfully I have enough time.
>
> Thanks for everyones help.
> Guess I will get started at lunch.
> Good thing I bought extra yarn, one per hat.
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eileen Scrivani [mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 9:16 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helmit liner
>
> Terry:
>
> If you've twisted the hat, the only way to uhnwork a twist when knitting 
> in the round is to catch it very early on and get rid of it on the first 
> or second  rows of knitting.
>
> When working in the round, before you join the two ends to form a closed 
> circle, you must first make sure by feeling, that all the stitches are 
> laying out flat, hanging down in the same direction.  If you feel that 
> they are spiraling around the cable, or needle portion of the needle, use 
> your fingers to straighten them out.  Then just be extremely careful as 
> you bring the needle points together to begin your circular knitting 
> project.
>
> Even after you join and complete the first round feel the stitches again 
> and make sure they did not twist on you, so actually you can still 
> straighten them out on the second round by untwisting them with your 
> hands.  After you work several rows and know they are all straight and 
> there is no twist in your work you will not have to worry about it from 
> that point on.
>
> Eileen
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> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 7:30 AM
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helmit liner
>
>>
>> Knitters out there;
>> I need a bit of help.  I noticed my knitting is twisted.  Is there a
>> way I can solve this or will it straighten out later, when we change
>> to double pointed needles.  I have no problems with the stitches
>> flowing on the needles.  I sure hope I do not have to start over.  I 
>> already did twice.
>> It looks great now.  I have at least 2 inches.  Can not find my
>> braille ruler or tape measurer.  I just might have more.
>>
>> terry
>>
>>
>> Theresa L. Powers (Terry)
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