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

[Cathy]

Cindy,

Oh that is fantastic that you are doing so well with your crochet. Knowing
how to single crochet and make chains will now make it possible for you to
learn to work edgings on your knitted items.

It is so funny, the way you love needle knitting and dislike the loom, while
I feel the opposite! But, my thought is that this is a good thing. It sure
would be boring if we were all the same. I often feel grateful that there
are people out there who like to be doctors, dentists and the like, though I
can't imagine wishing to do any of those things!  meanwhile I enjoy doing
things that others find disagreeable.

Glad you enjoyed the class and it will help you to achieve your goal of
learning crochet edgings.

Cathy
 
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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slerythema
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 12:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] to knit or to crochet

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.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Blindhands at aol.com
> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 1:52 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> 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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