[Nfb-krafters-korner] Nfb-krafters-korner Digest, Vol 73, Issue 18Beginners Knitting
Catherine Miller
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Sun Aug 18 19:57:03 UTC 2013
I would like to join a beginner's knitting class.
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On Aug 18, 2013, at 7:00 AM, nfb-krafters-korner-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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> 1. Re: Beginner's knitting (blake tracy)
> 2. Re: Beginner's knitting (Annette Carr)
> 3. Re: New Krafter, hopefully. (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 4. Re: New Krafter, hopefully. (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 5. Re: Beginner's knitting (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 6. still time left classes (Blindhands at aol.com)
> 7. Re: Beginner's knitting (Annette Carr)
> 8. Re: New Krafter, hopefully. (Lindy van der Merwe)
> 9. Re: Beginner's knitting (Karen)
> 10. Re: Beginner's knitting (Ramona Walhof)
> 11. Re: Beginner's knitting (Annette Carr)
> 12. knit and purl (Cathy)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:11:35 -0500
> From: blake tracy <blakentracy at live.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting
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> Well, as I already said in another thread, if you're willing to deal with another big highschool senior, LOL, then I would be very willing to learn. I already have some basic knowledge about how to do a basic stitch.
>
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> On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:21 AM, "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Who is interested in a beginner's knitting class? New skills would include
>> casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. I do not know when I have time
>> to teach this, but I will take a look at my calendar and see if I can come
>> up with something if there is enough interest. I only teach classes on
>> Saturdays or Sundays, and that is dependent on the various activities going
>> on with the family. The last time I taught this class we met for 3 or 4
>> sessions. I know I cannot fit that in, so I am omitting teaching the pearl
>> stitch and would be looking at a 2 session class. The pearl stitch could be
>> taught later as a class of its own along with a different cast on technique.
>> It will not be in September as I've already submitted a proposal for a 1
>> session class in September. If I can do it in October it will be Saturdays.
>> If it has to be done in November or January I will have to wait to see what
>> my daughter the "big high school senior" has committed us to.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>>
>>
>> Annette
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Annette
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:50:51 -0400
> From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting
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> Blake, yes after seeing your post, I thought that I recalled a few others
> recently stating that they wanted to learn.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of blake tracy
> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:12 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting
>
> Well, as I already said in another thread, if you're willing to deal with
> another big highschool senior, LOL, then I would be very willing to learn. I
> already have some basic knowledge about how to do a basic stitch.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:21 AM, "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Who is interested in a beginner's knitting class? New skills would
>> include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. I do not know
>> when I have time to teach this, but I will take a look at my calendar
>> and see if I can come up with something if there is enough interest.
>> I only teach classes on Saturdays or Sundays, and that is dependent on
>> the various activities going on with the family. The last time I
>> taught this class we met for 3 or 4 sessions. I know I cannot fit
>> that in, so I am omitting teaching the pearl stitch and would be
>> looking at a 2 session class. The pearl stitch could be taught later as a
> class of its own along with a different cast on technique.
>> It will not be in September as I've already submitted a proposal for a
>> 1 session class in September. If I can do it in October it will be
> Saturdays.
>> If it has to be done in November or January I will have to wait to see
>> what my daughter the "big high school senior" has committed us to.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>>
>>
>> Annette
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Annette
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:35:59 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New Krafter, hopefully.
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> Blake,
>
> First let me welcome you. You asked a very good question and let me first
> say, you came to the right place. There is a lot of different craft items
> that I believe will fit your needs. You do have to think when you start
> learning anything it takes some concentration to get the hang of it.
>
> Amanda is one of our High School students that also teaches poney bead
> classes and she will be teaching 2 Christmas ornaments the last week of August.
> Wednesday & Friday evening August 28 &30. The call in number is 605 781
> 1000 code 875029#. I am not sure of the time as of yet, but watch the
> posts here.
>
> Annette is considering a new beginners knitting class in the fall.
>
> We have safety pin beading which Amanda's Mom and Dad teach here and
> [Theresa & Ken] put kits together labeling supplies in Braille for us.
>
> I hope to be planning a class in basket weaving for beginners,. So once
> you get the hang of it you can listen to books or music. We do have loom
> knitting classes, so you do have a lot to pick from and give a try.
>
> Our Monday night chats, which should be picking upin the fall are open to
> everyone. We will be having a Monday Night Chat which is an introduction
> to Safety Pin Beading that will be rescheduled in the near future.
>
> So hang in there and I am sure you will find something that wil interest
> you.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 8/16/2013 6:16:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> blakentracy at live.com writes:
>
> Hello all:
>
> I am a student in highschool. I joined this list about a month ago and
> just listened. So I decided to introduce myself on here, and ask my
> question. My name is blake. I wanted to know if there were any craft
> ideas I can either learn quickly without someone physically being there
> and checking my work, or something easyish that anyone could do. I want
> to have to think about it, but not where it has to be dead silent and no
> distractions, because I want to be able to do something while listening
> to a book. Right now, I'm forced to string beads for little children. I
> have to be doing something, or else I fall asleep.
>
> thanks:
>
>
> Blake
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:52:03 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New Krafter, hopefully.
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> Amanda also sells kits for her pony bead projects. I believe like her
> Mom's kits the beads are labled in Braille, too. They put the different beads
> in different bags with labels and then the directions they send as a email
> to you. I think they include a print copy in the kit, but You will have to
> check with Amanda on that.
> _artaylor94 at gmail.com_ (mailto:artaylor94 at gmail.com)
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
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>
> In a message dated 8/16/2013 11:16:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> blakentracy at live.com writes:
>
> On 8/16/2013 9:01 PM, Susan Roe wrote:
>> Hi Blake,
>>
>> My name is Susan and I always craft while listening to books. It's a
>> small world, because if I'm not doing something with my hands, I will
>> fall asleep too. I never take a book to bed, even if the NLS player
>> has sleep mode. LOL
>>
>> I have been doing knitting, crochetting and loom knitting for so many
>> years that I can make it as simple and non-brain complicated to
>> something I have to have the pattern in front of me line by line and
>> don't talk to me until I have completed a row. My husband and sister
>> have learned not to bother me while I'm trying to figure out a new
>> pattern that has unknown stitches or combinations mixed in.
>>
>> I think simple basic knitting could be an easy enough project for you
>> to start with. Do you think you would like to learn to simple knit?
>>
>> Susan
>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "blake" <blakentracy at live.com>
>> To: <Nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 4:15 PM
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New Krafter, hopefully.
>>
>>
>>> Hello all:
>>>
>>> I am a student in highschool. I joined this list about a month ago
>>> and just listened. So I decided to introduce myself on here, and ask
>>> my question. My name is blake. I wanted to know if there were any
>>> craft ideas I can either learn quickly without someone physically
>>> being there and checking my work, or something easyish that anyone
>>> could do. I want to have to think about it, but not where it has to
>>> be dead silent and no distractions, because I want to be able to do
>>> something while listening to a book. Right now, I'm forced to string
>>> beads for little children. I have to be doing something, or else I
>>> fall asleep.
>>>
>>> thanks:
>>>
>>>
>>> Blake
>>>
>>>
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> To reply to all of you,
>
> Silly puddy is a great idea until I actually learn something productive,
> and there wouldn't be any beads all over the floor because the stupid
> strings came untied LOL. But I would really like to get into some
> crafts, and who knows. I might become fast enough to sell something at
> my local honey festival which happens every november in my home town. I
> will work on my mom, to see if she'll help me get something cheap so I
> can join the conference calls. As for knitting, I started learning, but
> I'm stuck at a point where whatever I do I keep undoing my own yarn, so
> no progress is made at all, good or bad. I'm starting a new row, and
> that's where it's awefull for me. Is the person who is doing the bead
> and safety pin thing selling this kit, or is there some place I should
> be able to get it?
> It sounds like I've got a lot of newbie friendly opportunities on this
> list!
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:59:54 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting
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> Annette I could join in and teach the purl stitch to round out the
> beginners knitting class. We can just work it out to make my week not fall on the
> second Saturday of the month.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 8/17/2013 11:52:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> amcarr1 at verizon.net writes:
>
> Blake, yes after seeing your post, I thought that I recalled a few others
> recently stating that they wanted to learn.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of blake tracy
> Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:12 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting
>
> Well, as I already said in another thread, if you're willing to deal with
> another big highschool senior, LOL, then I would be very willing to learn.
> I
> already have some basic knowledge about how to do a basic stitch.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 17, 2013, at 6:21 AM, "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Who is interested in a beginner's knitting class? New skills would
>> include casting on, the knit stitch and binding off. I do not know
>> when I have time to teach this, but I will take a look at my calendar
>> and see if I can come up with something if there is enough interest.
>> I only teach classes on Saturdays or Sundays, and that is dependent on
>> the various activities going on with the family. The last time I
>> taught this class we met for 3 or 4 sessions. I know I cannot fit
>> that in, so I am omitting teaching the pearl stitch and would be
>> looking at a 2 session class. The pearl stitch could be taught later as
> a
> class of its own along with a different cast on technique.
>> It will not be in September as I've already
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