[Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Mon Jan 9 20:50:48 UTC 2012

Sometimes you can find small cases that have about five slots.  I have needles of all sizes in a container like this, with a rubber band around it.  I also keep 2 or 3 in a quilted change purse with my folding sizzors, along with my project.  I bet there are many needles, sizzors and maybe beads under my coutch.  Mine is a recliner, so every thing falls right to the rug, below.  It is hard to move so I have not tride for a long time.  It also has a frame, so I can not get my hand very far under it.

Terry P.

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One thing I learned that works for me anyway, smile, is to put needles in medicine bottles.  Then put the bottles in my sewing kit, smile. 

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 11:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Thanks to all who offered tips and tricks on how to use the KK needle with super bulky weight yarn. Also thanks to those of you who sent me information about the correct sized needle I could purchase.

I appreciate all of the feedback.

I have purchased a package of needles today and knowing that I will eventually misplace them somewhere at some time, I will always have your suggestions as back up plans.

Thanks, Cathy

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
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Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 7:40 AM
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Cathy;
Did you see my e-mail about using the size 16 or above or the plastic needle from the KK loom, all you need to do is to flatten the yarn or squeze it and it will go in to the eye of the needle.  I have done it many, many a time!
It works with the thick and quick.
Terry P.

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From: Cathy [mailto:flowersandherbs at gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 11:19 PM
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Thanks Neva,

Good idea, I'll have to try that!
Thanks, Cathy

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Neva Fairchild
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 7:37 PM
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I use a 1 inch square of heavy paper, like the paper your yarn label is made of, and fold it over the end of the bulky yarn and poke it through the eye of the needle. You can search for yarn needles and see if any have descriptions that include eye size, but this works pretty well.

Neva Fairchild
972 416-7039 

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[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Hi All,

I am looking for a place online to purchase a needle with an eye large enough to use with super bulky yarn. I want an exact make and name so that I am certain to get  the right sized needle and eye.  

Any suggestions? I lost the wonderful needle my friend gave me and am struggling because the needles that come with the KK looms have eyes not quite large enough. 

Thanks, Cathy

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