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

[Ramona Walhof]

Therese, this list seems quiet this morning.  I want to welcome you to the 
group.  I think you will enjoy it. We have lots of knitters.

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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