[Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: What new craft would you like tolearn and how will you go about doing this?

[slerythema]

Ninn,

Hand-made really does make the difference. This past year, I made my first
pair of socks (from sock yarn, not the big bulky yarn) and they were not
made from a pattern per-say. The actual pattern is called life-style socks
but there is no row guides or anything. I didn't like the cast-on method
described so I used a different one. The rest of the "pattern" just gives
you guide lines for trying on the sock and determining where to stop the toe
increases and start straight knitting of the foot and then where to start
the heel (with the yarn I used, I could bring the heel in about four or five
rows). My feet are more square at the toes so I changed the toe increase
also. I did actually use the instructions for the short-row heel (though I
wrote them out as a blind knitter). And last, for the leg it just tells you
to use whatever pattern you want. I just threw in some basic four-by-four
cables.

These are the best fitting socks I have ever owned. My feet are too short
for regular women's socks so the heel always goes up the leg. Also, the leg
on all of my socks, leave indentations. This includes socks that are not
tight on the leg at all. In addition, I have lymphedema in one foot so I
made the socks two different sizes.

My father has the same problem with socks leaving indentations (including
the diabetic socks) so he wants me to make a pair for him now.

Wow, I have a lot of knitting projects for this year. I better get my butt
busy.

Cindy S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of linda
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 9:51 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: What new craft would 
> you like tolearn and how will you go about doing this?
> 
> 
> Primarily, I want to focus on improving my knitting skills.  
> I want to build on the new techniques I learned last year and 
> add additional techniques that will raise my knitting to 
> another level.  A big part of that is learning to knit 
> garments that are customized to a person's particular figure. 
>  I hear that the difference between homemade and hand-made, 
> is like the difference
> between clothes off the rack and custom made garments.    I 
> love to learn
> new stitches and techniques, so there will be a liberal 
> sprinkling of detailing thrown in there.
> 
> Weaving and bead work have peaked my interest and I plan to 
> investigate them further.  Maybe I'll try a class or two to 
> see if I like them.
> 
> I agree with Dixie, transportation is the biggest deterrent 
> to taking classes.  I have no qualms about asking for 
> additional help, but just getting there seems to be a huge 
> hurdle to overcome.  That is why KK is so great - classes are 
> as close as my telephone!
> 
> Keeping those needles clicking (smile)
> 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 
> Annette Carr
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 3:03 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] FQ: What new craft would you 
> like to learn and how will you go about doing this?
> 
> NFB Krafter's Korner Question of the Week for 1/14/11. 
> 
>  
> 
>  What new craft would you like to learn in 2011?  What tips 
> do you have for learning a new craft in a sighted world?  
> Does having to convince people that you can learn a new craft 
> deter you from getting out there and learning it?
> 
>  
> 
> The purpose of the NFB's Krafters Korner's Friday's Question 
> of the week is to stimulate craft related conversations and 
> for the sharing of information which crafters who are blind 
> might find helpful.  If you have ideas for future Fridays 
> Questions of the Week, please e-mail Annette at 
> <mailto:amcarr1 at verizon.net> amcarr1 at verizon.net or Joyce at 
> <mailto:Blindhands at aol.com> Blindhands at aol.com.
> 
>  
> 
> Happy crafting,
> 
> Annette
> 
>  
> 
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