[Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop

[slery]

Don't feel bad, Dixie. I am going to try it but not sure if I have enough
balance. I have stenosis in my neck and occasionally I can be standing or
take one step and all of a sudden be leaning way to far to my right, as in
almost or totally falling over.

Cindy S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dixie
> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 8:08 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> 
> 
> Oh, no!  I certainly would not be able to knit on the 
> treadmill.  If I don't hold on I get thrown off!  I could 
> though most definitely knit on the stationary bike!
> 
> 
> I know, I know, I am a klutz.  But being totally blind I 
> don't get a sense of when I am not keeping up with the 
> treadmill unless I am holding onto the handle.
> 
> 
> Now the real trick would be to be able to spin and knit at 
> the same time!
> 
> Dixie
> 
> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slery
> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 7:51 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> 
> Awesome idea, Lynda. Right now, I don't have any projects 
> going that would be good for walking and knitting but I just 
> got one set of my sock yarn and haven't had a chance to start 
> them yet. Better yet, that might be a great time to do a 
> gauge swatch (I have excellent tension). Knitting, exercise, 
> and podcast or audio book sound like a great combination.
> 
> Cindy S.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> > River Woman
> > Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 7:26 PM
> > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> > 
> > 
> > I should knit while on the stair master or the treadmill, and
> > then I would 
> > geel great by getting a workout while I knit my...whatever...
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Dixie" <blueherons at sbcglobal.net>
> > To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 7:11 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> > 
> > 
> > > Nope, I doubt I am stronger, and I am positive I am not a better
> > > knitter.
> > > I
> > > just need not to get myself all uptight when I do my 
> > knitting.  Relaxation
> > > techniques seem to help!  Now if I could knit in a hot tub
> > that would be
> > > very relaxing!
> > >
> > > Dixie
> > >
> > > ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Eileen 
> > > Scrivani
> > > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 12:26 PM
> > > To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> > >
> > > You're welcome.  Glad again that the explanation made
> > sense.  As for
> > > the helmet liners, I used magic loop on all of mine right from the
> > > beginning section of the neck band, to the main part & 
> crown of the 
> > > head section and then again on the face ribbing.  never had 
> > to worry
> > > about what length cord, it worked right down to the very
> > last 6 or 7
> > > stitches and fastening them off.
> > >
> > > Although, if I were just learning this technique, I don't 
> think I'd
> > > have a glass of wine and then sit down with it.  Like when 
> > tired stay
> > > away from knitting, when drinking any beverage with alcohol
> > stay away
> > > from the yarn and needles! <SMILE> You must be a much
> > better knitter
> > > than I am or just a stronger person...
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > > --------------------------------------------------
> > > From: "Dixie" <blueherons at sbcglobal.net>
> > > Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 11:36 AM
> > > To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
> > > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> > >
> > >> Hi Eileen,
> > >>
> > >> Once again I am thanking you for a very informative and helpful
> > >> class!
> > >>
> > >> I curled up on the couch after our call with a nice 
> glass of wine,
> > >> some music playing,  wrapped up in the Fisherman knit afghan my 
> > >> Grandmother made me and my Magic loop.  I could see my 
> > work getting
> > >> better and better as I went along.  I have yet to finish off the
> > >> crown of the military helmet liner
> > >> I am presently working on, so after practicing a bit more 
> > with the sample
> > >> piece from last night, and then decreasing on it, I will
> > most assuredly
> > >> use
> > >> this technique to finish off that helmet liner!
> > >>
> > >> So, once again, many thanks for your expertise!
> > >>
> > >> Dixie
> > >>
> > >> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> > >> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> > Of Eileen
> > >> Scrivani
> > >> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 10:29 AM
> > >> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> > >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> > >>
> > >> Good-O Linda!  Glad it made sense and that you'll use it.  Like I
> > >> said last night, I love it and use the technique all the time.
> > >>
> > >> Eileen
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --------------------------------------------------
> > >> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
> > >> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:11 AM
> > >> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> > >> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > >> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop
> > >>
> > >>> Thank you, Eileen, for a very good class last night, I "got it"
> > >>> finally, and am very excited to use this method in my work. I 
> > >>> appreciate your class
> > >>
> > >>> so much. Lynda
> > >>>
> > >>> "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about
> > >>> learning
> > >>> to
> > >>> dance in the rain."
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> Visit my website:  http://lyndalambert.com
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