[Nfb-krafters-korner] Techniques

[Susan Roe]

Depending on the pattern or item, I have used multiple colors in knitting 
and crochetting.  I also have done multiple pieces and sewn them together 
along with picking up stitches to add sleeves, neck lines or collars and 
sweater facings for both buttons and button holes.  Your crafting techniques 
change and expand not only when you discuss them with others, but by 
exploring new patterns as well.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting


>I agree with both Ramona and Joyce, simple is great.  I myself really 
>haven't completed many projects because I have a habit of ripping things 
>out.  Sometimes I bite off more than I can chew.  So, it's a good thing to 
>remind myself, simple is sometimes better until I build up my skills.  Do 
>any of you like to change colors or do you mostly use varigated or 
>self-striping yarns?  Well, I just thought I'd chime in.
>
> Regards,
>
> Denise
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 8:05 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Beginner's knitting
>
> Ramona
>
> I totally agree.  [kis] keep it simple is the way to go when learning  and
> teaching beginners.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 8/17/2013 8:17:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> ramona.walhof at gmail.com writes:
>
> 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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