[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question/ dropbox

Thu Oct 27 04:45:44 UTC 2011

Isn't it www.getdropbox.com? Or have they changed it? I'm on it and am always sharing things with people that way.

Terrence

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On Oct 26, 2011, at 5:56 PM, "Ohio Gardener" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com> wrote:

> Neva,
> 
> I am also sending you the files then.
> 
> During the cupcake class we were discussing a service called dropbox where
> people can share files for free. A couple people already have the service
> and say it is very easy. others in this group are going to join. This way we
> can more easily share files with one another.
> 
> If you sign up for the free service, then get an invitation from some one
> who also has the service then you can acquire more space for files.
> 
> The website to sign up is:
> 
> Dropbox.com
> 
> Ohiogardener
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Neva Fairchild
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:53 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> I would like them...nevafairchild at verizon.net 
> 
> 
> Neva Fairchild
> 972 416-7039 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ohio Gardener
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 6:46 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Just to let everyone know, I sent Deb the files as well. while I am sending,
> does anyone else want them?
> <smile>
> Ohiogardener 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of debbie ralston
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 7:09 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> Hi,
> Can I get a copy of these mp3 files; please. I am interested in knitting
> with the loom but won't be able to join this Friday night because of
> conflict of having something already planned.
> Debbie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ohio Gardener" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 6:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I sent the mp3 files to Joseli. Have had no confirmation that she has
> received them yet.
> 
> Terry I like your hint about grasping the bottom loop by coming in with the
> hook from the side. I had been doing it from the outside and shredding the
> yarn.
> 
> Cindy, thanks for your posting about step by step instructions. As it
> happens I was wrapping the pegs the correct way (counter-clockwise) but what
> I hadn't understood plainly until your post was that I needed to wrap, then
> setthe working yarn aside and only work with the existing loops on the peg,
> then wrap again and repeat.
> Thanks so much to all who posted.
> Now I am knitting!
> Ohiogardener
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 3:27 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> Dip your tool in the crack of the peg and come under the yarn.  Scoop it up
> with the point and I guide it over with my other hand to make sure I do not
> take both loops.  I can only handle one stranded.  Most do it with thick
> yarn or use 2 strands of yarn.
> We have some recordings that cindy made, that might help you.  If Cindy does
> not send them, I might not get to it until Monday.  These might be helpful.
> I wish someone would make a braille book, describing the stitches and cast
> off methods and different paterns for the flat loom, like the braille
> knitting book.  If you do not know, a blind man, wrote a book about knitting
> and it is for sale.
> 
> Terry Powers
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: joseli Walter [mailto:joseli at thezoolady.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 3:16 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> Any tips for getting hold of that pesky yarn?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Zimmer, Cindy
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:18 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> Terrence,
> When you purl, you take the working yarn and lay it underneath the loop that
> is on the peg.  Use your tool and go down from the top of the peg.  Go under
> the loop that is on the peg and get ahold of the working yarn.  Bring the
> working yarn up through the loop that is on the peg.  You will be creating a
> new loop.  Take the original loop off the peg and replace it with the new
> loop.  Continue with the next peg.
> 
> Good Luck,
> Cindy
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Terrence van
> Ettinger
> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:33 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
> 
> Speaking of which-could someone refresh me on exactly how purling works? I
> was thinking it was an e-wrap with the loop of the e on the inside instead
> of the outside-is that right?
> 
> Thanks,
> Terrence
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Oct 26, 2011, at 4:33 AM, "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]"
> <Terry.Powers at nih.gov> wrote:
> 
>> It means to knit all the way around the loom and wrap and then perl 
>> all
> the way around the loom.  Wrap and knit, then wrap and perl.  I have the
> same problem, some times.  Hold the yarn loosely when wrapping.  You do not
> want to be pulling on it or to have tention.  Practice with just knitting
> until you can get a smoth wrat and knit, wrap and knit.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Terry P
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: joseli Walter [mailto:joseli at thezoolady.net]
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 6:39 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knifty knitter question
>> 
>> I'm trying to make a pattern on my knifty knitter that calls for a 
>> garter
> stitch. The pattern says to knit odd rows and pearl even ones.  For some
> reason, when I try this, my yarn gets too tight no matter how loose I wrap
> it and almost always breaks.  Maybe I have the pearl stitch wrong, or does
> the pattern actually mean to k1p1 instead of knitting one row than pearling
> the next?  Any help would be appreciated.
>> Thanks
>> ]Joseli
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