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

Wed Jan 11 14:55:36 UTC 2012

I keep my needles in a plastic vial with a screw on cap.  They come that way
from the store - I am speaking of the bent tip, large-eyed needles.  I also
keep a wine cork in my bag of tools and while working on a project, I keep
that cork handy and just poke the needle into it when I need to set it down
for a minute.  The cork is self-healing, so lasts for a long time and  it is
easily found if dropped.  It is also less prone to falling down  into the
nether regions of my recliner!

Blessings, 
Ninn
the_ninn at tx.rr.com

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta
Brewer
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 5:55 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed

Hi 
Well, here is a little tip or two of mine to keep those pesky little needles
in check.

The rubber needle protectors for knitting needles work great to keep a big
end on your needle and keep it from rolling off the table. 

I store my needles in a surrenge holder. My Husband gets ten cc surrenges
and they come in a plastic tube with a cover. they have kept me in needles
for a much longer time. Any tube with a cover might work. 

Just a few tricks I have picked up after loosing a gross or so of needles.
lol
Henrietta
On Jan 9, 2012, at 2:29 PM, Cathy wrote:

> 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
> 
> 
> -----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: Monday, January 09, 2012 7:40 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cathy [mailto:flowersandherbs at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 11:19 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed
> 
> Thanks Neva,
> 
> Good idea, I'll have to try that!
> Thanks, Cathy
> 
> 
> -----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, January 04, 2012 7:37 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle for super bulky yarn needed
> 
> 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 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
> Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 12:19 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: blindcraft at yahoogroups.com
> 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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