[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage WhenYou Have No Vision

[Ramona Walhof]

Therese, do you have a Braille tape measure?  If so, the gage is usually 
shown in inches, number of stitches for the width, and number of rows for 
the length.  For best results, you first knit a sample to establish the gage 
and keep messuring for length and width as you construct your garment. 
Start with something relatively simple with no cables, and follow the 
pattern, checking from time to time to be sure that your knitting is even. 
I make lots of sweaters, and they fit pretty well.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Therese Gardner" <what-sharky at att.net>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 7:19 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting - How to Establish Correct Gage 
WhenYou Have No Vision


> Hello All:
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> As I mentioned in my introductory message, I have been knitting for many
> many years. I have pretty much stuck to afghans and blankets.
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> Once I made a sweater and while it did look like a sweater the proportions
> were just off. Yep, can't get that gage down.
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> Now I am finding myself wanting to advance more into garments. I am a
> sweater collector for myself and find I sure do spend loads of money on
> sweaters. I also understand that I need to insure that my gage is correct.
> Could get away with it while making afghans and blankets but definitely 
> not
> for garments.
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> I would like to figure out a way to determine my gage without sighted
> assistance. I know it can be done but how?
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> Background
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> I am totally blind.
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> I can read a knitting pattern pretty well.
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> I am a braille reader.
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> Look forward to your suggestions.
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> And thanks for guidance in advance.
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> Therese
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