[Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting

[Ramona Walhof]

Karen, I know nothing about Turkish purl, but would be interested.  However, 
most people are awkward with purling at first. If you really know the purl 
stitch, Let me make a suggestion.   Just choose something simple and make 
yourself do it.  For example: cast on anywhere from 20 to 30 stitches for a 
scarf.  Then knit five rows, purl one row.  Repeat these six rows to make 
the scarf as long as you want it.  I recommend using worsted weight yarn and 
size 7 or 9 needles while you are building speed and confidence.  It is mor 
comfortable to ppurl a whole row than to switch back and forth while you are 
building your skill.  End with the five knitted rows. Anything from 48 to 60 
inches would be fine.  You will probably need two 3 to 5_ounce skeins. 
This scarf should not roll, but will give you some practice purling without 
bogging down in it, hopefully. You can put fringe on the ends  or not as you 
choose.  You can use a solid color or verigated yarn. This scarf will be 
fairly heavy and warm, so you may not like it if you live in the South. If 
this length seems overwhelming, just make a pot holder with the same design, 
only stop when it is square, and you will want at least 30 stitches. You can 
find lots more fancy patterns which are great, but I like simple for 
beginners to build comfort and enjoyment in knitting.  If others have better 
ideas, I am sure they will say so.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen" <butterfly05 at earthlink.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting


> Annette,
>
> Since your class in January I can fly with the knit stitch but find the 
> purl
> stitch much slower and at times, challenging. I heard on a knitting 
> podcast
> that there is a knitter in New York City who teaches a Turkish style of
> purling that is popular with all who learn it. Are you familiar with this?
> If there is a pattern that has extensive purling, I tend to avoid it on 
> the
> needles so I would like to improve.
>
> Karen
>
>
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