[Nfb-krafters-korner] neighbor recycler?

[jill]

Deidre
Has your neighbor ever knitted or crocheted with plastic yarn?  I was
reading online about people who use plastic shopping bags and make it into
what they call plarn.  I thought it was a neat idea.  There was one person
who made plastic mats for a missionary in some place in Africa for people to
lie on instead of the earth.  Was just curious since she is so talented and
into recycling.

Jill

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Deidre Muccio
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 1:11 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] double basket weave

	Thanks for the pattern info. 
	My neighbor Alice Kane  does indeed want to pass along her talent
and love of the work. Her rugs belong in museums as much as on a floor, more
so perhaps on a wall. I'm partial to things that can be used however, and to
some extent she makes what she walks on and wears as well.
	This woman is also very frugal and a master recycler. The Chaneile
she had cones of and she wanted to use it! She has also set a goal for
herself of having 100 rugs in stock. Presently, I believe she has 355 or so,
maybe more. 
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of River Woman
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 12:30 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] double basket weave

Hi Diedra,
Yes, I will look up the pattern and send it to you all - see attachment. It
is just a lovely fabric.
It is a really lovely piece when it is knitted the fabric is so textured and
sophisticated. Everyone who sees it wants to touch it.

Your neighbor probably appreciates your interest in the fiber world she
loves so much. You have a teacher right there so be sure to learn from her,
all you can. That is her legacy to the world, to pass along her wisdom. 
Lucky you!

Lynda



----- Original Message -----
From: "Deidre Muccio" <deimucc at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 11:15 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] double basket weave


> Linda
> Who can I order the pattern from or where can I go to look at it? I'm
> curious about it. What weight yarn do you like to use for these scarves?
> I've been seeing a lot of stretchy gauzy frilly scarves and shawls in 
> shops
> lately. Some are made of viscose and one was a cotton rayon mix, very 
> nice.
> In my hands, they would be snagged in no time at all.
> Today I looked at a hand twined woven rug made with strips of an old
> Chaneile bedspread and some other fiber. It was tight and about to be cut
> off the frame. Then I looked at something on a loom that was made with a
> soft Chaneile thread or yarn and wow what a lot of work but very very 
> soft.
> If I were a hermit, making these things round the clock would be a great
> occupation for me! My neighbor is 76, and once the weather warms up, all
> that time will go into gardening, not weaving and knitting.
> About a year ago when I first saw some of this neighbor's rugs, I
> was astounded by the quality of the work, I asked her if they were just
> piling up, and indeed they are. She doesn't sell much and doesn't use a
> computer to display or advertise them. A friend did put up a facebook page
> for her with some pictures but she never does anything with it. I gently
> suggested she put me in her will, and she said "ok." I wonder if she
> remembers. Think I should remind her? Actually for all I know, she will 
> long
> out live me! As it stands now, she is very excited I am carrying through
> with all this. I go up in the mornings and have her inspect my work.
> I hand it to you all who are enthralled with these kinds of
> endeavors.
> In case anyone is interested, Web's has a great radio show that airs
> on WHMP FM at 7 AM Sunday mornings. They have guest persons they 
> interview,
> usually people who write pattern books or distribute yarns. The owners, a
> husband wife team, do the show. You can listen to podcasts of the show if
> you go to their web site and look for them. Long before I even thought 
> about
> knitting, I loved listening to the show.
>
> Deidre
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of River Woman
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 6:38 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] double basket weave
>
> It is an 18 row pattern - very beautiful and very textured.
> I started making scarves with it around October as part of a Knit-a-Long
> with a group of FB knitters and I just cannot STOP making them.  The 
> pattern
> edge is dynamic and it undulates...oh, I love it!
> Lynda
>
>
>
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