[Nfb-krafters-korner] to knit or to crochet

[slerythema]

Joyce,

I am so glad that you are going to teach a class on doing crochet trims.
That was the original reason for me wanting to take the crochet class. I
don't hate it like loom knitting (that felt like torture to force myself to
sit and work on) but it's not something that I will do a lot of projects in.

Your description of holding your yarn tonight, is the way that I was holding
my yarn because that is also the way that I hold it for knitting. While I
like the look of some crochet patterns, it is not the type of finished
fabric that I like to wear or cuddle up under. I am a tight knitter (on
purpose) and I like that type of coverage for 99% of the things I make (I
don't make lace even though I like the look of some lace). My tension for
the swatch was good for a beginner (about 90% consistent) but my side edges
still need practice. There have been some knit patterns that had crochet
edges that I had to pass on in the past or make up my own edge, so I look
forward to class. I am going to try the crochet buttons that lion brand had
on their website the other day.

Thanks for the class Cathy.

Cindy S.

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> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] to knit or to crochet
> 
> 
> I am sitting here with a big grin on my face about hands hurting  
> crocheting.  For those who have been knitting and for those 
> who have been  
> crocheting, you all don't realize the little difference in 
> positioning  of  your 
> fingers, hands and pressure on those parts that you haven't 
> been  using.  I also 
> believe if you are like me when you are trying something new  
> I tend to 
> tighten up and not just relax.  
>  
> For those of you who knit and throw your yarn[not across the 
> room], but to  
> lift it over your knitting needle, crocheting has that kinda 
> motion with 
> your  hand, too.  
>  
> I don't think Kathy got into much of the hand motions last week with  
> crocheting.  I am not sure since I was popping in and out of  
> listening.
>  
> It is learning something new and having the opportunity to 
> give it a  try.
>  
> That is what Krafters Korner is all about!  Nothing ventured, 
> nothing  
> gained.
>  
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> Blindhands at AOL.com 
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