[Nfb-krafters-korner] Techniques
Susan Roe
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
Mon Aug 19 08:52:54 UTC 2013
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-----
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> Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2013 8:05 AM
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>
> Ramona
>
> I totally agree. [kis] keep it simple is the way to go when learning and
> teaching beginners.
>
> Joyce Kane
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>
> 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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