[Nfb-krafters-korner] Seed stitch Bag Class

Mon Aug 15 22:44:01 UTC 2011

can varigated work for this bag?
At 12:19 PM 8/15/2011, you wrote:
>Hi Cindy,
>
>The cast on is correct - 25 sts.  On the eyelet row, your increases (YO) are
>off-set by your decreases (k2tog).  You will wind up with 25 sts.
>
>Once you begin the body, you will have 6 border sts and 19 center sts,
>equaling 25 sts.  The only decreases will come when we begin the pattern
>motif and that will not decrease the 25 sts of the bag.
>
>I hope this helps, if you still have questions, please call me at
>214-550-5395 (home) or my cell at 817-781-4040..
>
>Blessings,
>Ninn
>the_ninn at tx.rr.com
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zimmer, Cindy
>Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 10:35 AM
>To: List for blind crafters and artists
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Seed stitch Bag Class
>
>Ninn,
>I am wondering if the pattern has a couple of errors on it.  It says to cast
>on 25, we then decrease in the eyelet row.  In the pattern, you have us P19
>or K19, but we don't have enough stitches to do this since we are doing the
>B in the beginning of each row and at the end of each row.  B=k1, p1, k1 the
>19 + 6 = 25, but since we decreased in the eyelet row I think it should be
>
>Row 1(ws):  (B), pm, P13, pm, (B)  Would this be correct?
>
>Also, you say that to finish to rows 3 through 51 and that we should end
>with Row 2 but row 51 is odd and it is the same as row 1 not row 2.  So do
>we need to go to row 52?
>
>Maybe I am all wrong and I need help.
>
>Smile,
>Cindy Z.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of linda
>Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 9:39 AM
>To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Seed stitch Bag Class
>
>Hi Lovette,
>
>Sorry, I did not get the message that you were joining the class.  Below is
>the homework you will need to do prior to class on Thursday evening.  I look
>forward to talking with you then.  If you have any questionsk, just let me
>know and I'll try to help.
>
>Seed Stitch Christmas Tree Bag Homework
>
>MATERIALS
>1 skein worsted weight in your choice of color.  (See Yarn Options below)
>Knitting Needles- Size 8
>Large-Eye Blunt Needle
>GAUGE:
>15 sts + 22 rows = 4 inches over St st ; however, gauge is not critical to
>this project.
>
>Size:  Bag measures approximately 7 inches by 8 inches
>
>Bag is knit in one long rectangle, then folded in half and stitched  up the
>sides.
>
>We begin by knitting the back side of the bag.
>
>The bag has a border around the top opening in garder stitch.  There is an
>eyelet row for your drawstring.  Then, the bag is knit with a center panel
>in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch border on either side.  If desired,
>place markers (pm) as a reminder to do the first and last 3 sts of each row
>in seed st.
>
>Instructions
>Back Side of Bag
>
>Cast on 25 sts.
>Knit 4 rows.
>Next row (eyelet row):  *K2, yo, k2tog, Rep from * across, end k1.
>Next row:  Knit
>
>Body of Bag
>The bag is knit in stockinette stitch with the first and last 3 stitches of
>each row worked in a k1, p1, k1 seed stitch border
>
>Special Note: (B) is k1, p1, k1  now and throughout the pattern.
>
>Row 1(ws):  (B), pm, P19, pm, (B)
>
>Rows 2thru51:
>continue in St st (k on RS, p on WS), working seed st at beginning and end
>of each row.
>
>Yarn Options:
>Hobby Lobby Brand, I Love This Yarn - Sparkle
>738 Christmas Sparkle (verigated red, green and white), sku 425124
>732 Ivory Sparkle, sku 425363
>736 Red Sparkle, sku 425074
>730 White Sparkle sku 423087
>Sparkle is a plush yarn wrapped with a silver metallic strand.
>
>OR you may want to use,
>Red Heart Brand - Holiday
>Holiday-  Green/Silver 6040, Art:  Ee759
>
>Holiday also comes in Red and White with the metallic wrap
>
>Another option is Homespun, which also comes in Christmas colors with a
>metallic wrap.
>
>You have approximately 58 rows to knit before class begins, so make sure you
>allow enough time to get your homework done!  We will begin class with the
>tree motif.
>
>The_ninn at tx.rr.com
>
>Blessings,
>Ninn
>the_ninn at tx.rr.com
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lovette Yewchan
>Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 10:26 PM
>To: List for blind crafters and artists
>Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Seed stitch Bag Class
>
>What is the homework?
>Lovette
>At 01:05 PM 8/13/2011, you wrote:
> >There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding the Seed Stitch Christmas
> >Tree Bag Class.  The class was booked for August 11 at 8 p.m. Eastern
> >Daylight Savings time which was Thursday.  A notice was sent out to
> >the  people
> >who signed up for the class that had the correct date and time, but it
>said
> >Friday.  Friday was August 12th not the 11th.  We had a scarf  class booked
> >in  on August 12th.
> >
> >The Christmas tree class will be next Thursday August 18 which is Thursday
> >and we had to push the time up to begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings
> >time.  The phone number will be the same that was sent out to you
> >originally and the second class will be on Thursday, August 25 , at
> >8 p.m.  Eastern
> >Daylight Savings time.
> >
> >Please mark your calendar and have your homework done for the bag by
> >Thursday so you can be ready for the class.
> >
> >Nin, has  had computer trouble this week and will hopefully have it  fixed
> >by this weekend.  Her phone was not working with the internet so if  you
> >tried calling her she was not getting phone either.
> >
> >Joyce  Kane
> >_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> >Blindhands at AOL.com
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