[Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

Thu Feb 7 16:38:19 UTC 2013

Figuring this out was a very big step forward for me. I have been slowly 
working out how I can do more complicated knitting once again - five years 
now since sight loss.

Here is what works for me:
I can see very large black markers on white paper because I have some 
peripheral vision. Others, will do it differently than I do - but this works 
for me.

I need one full sheet of paper for each line of the pattern.
I write one line of directions on each sheet. The sheets are of card stock, 
so they hold up with use, and 3 hold punched.

I put all my sheets into a binder.
When I am knitting, I just see one sheet and I knit that pattern as it is on 
the sheet.  Then, I put a black mark on another sheet of paper.  For each 
row I complete, I make one tick mark on that separate sheet of paper.
I do it in groups of FIVE.

After each sheet is knitted, then I turn the page and do the next row.

This is very organized and I need to have everything very organized or I go 
crazy with distractions and lose my place.

This is how I do it.

Lynda

Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deidre Muccio" <deimucc at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

> Linda
> Someone else I know wants to know how you specifically (for this scarf) 
> keep track of the pattern changes.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 9:47 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave
>
> Thanks for the imfo.  Can you go over the basket weave.  I used to have a 
> copy but do not know where it is.
> I know you knit 5k, 5p repeat, but do you do this for an odd number or 
> even number of squares or do you end with perls or knits?
>
> Next row, what do you start with?  I know it should be flat and then 
> bumpy.
> I guess it is purl 5 then knit 5.
> Am I right?
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: River Woman [mailto:riverwoman at zoominternet.net]
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 8:38 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave
>
> I have looked and I used size 8 knitting  needles for the scarves I have 
> made - I made about 6 at this time.
>
> Also, I used that size 8 for both the Worsted Weight yarn and the 
> Fingering or Sport Weight yarns.
>
> Worsted Scarf will measure 6 inches wide at the widest part of the 
> pattern.
>
> Sport or Fingering Yarn will measure 4 1/2 inches wide at the widest part 
> of the pattern.
>
> Both retain the wonderful texture of this pattern perfectly. I would use 
> only a solid color for maximum pattern effects. I think if you choose a 
> patterned or painted yarn, it will make a lot of the detail vanish.
>
> The beauty of this pattern is that the edges are very fluid and 
> undulating - not rigid and sharp like a traditional basketweave pattern. 
> The edges go in and out like soft waves on the beach. This, combined with 
> the very dynamic patterning of the scarf, make it truly stunning. I think 
> you'll like it as much as I do. Let me know what you think of it if you 
> make it.
>
> I have another one on the needles right now, using Red Heart Sport Weight 
> yarn - and it is so nice and soft.
>
>
> Happy knitting.
> Lynda Lambert
> River Road Studio, Since 1976
> Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117
>
> Visit my Web Site at:  http://lyndalambert.com Visit my Blog at: 
> http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>
> www.lyndalambert.com
> www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Susan Roe" <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 6:51 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] try this terry
>
>
>> Thank you Linda.  I appreciate this pattern.
>>
>> Susan
>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "River Woman" <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 11:03 AM
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] try this terry
>>
>>
>>> Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights 
>>> reserved.
>>>
>>> page
>>>
>>> Basketweave Scarf
>>>
>>> publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting
>>> community at KnittingDaily.com
>>>
>>> Notions:
>>>
>>> Tapestry needle.
>>>
>>> GAUGE:
>>>
>>> 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st; 28 sts = 41⁄2"
>>>
>>> (11 .5 cm) wide in double basket patt.
>>>
>>> skill level:
>>>
>>> Easy. .
>>>
>>> Stitch Guide:
>>>
>>> CO 28 sts. Work double basket patt as foll:
>>>
>>> Rows 1 and 5: (RS) K11 , p2, k2, p2, k11 .
>>>
>>> Rows 2 and 6: P1, k8, p2, [k2, p2] 2 times, k8, p1.
>>>
>>> Rows 3 and 7: K1, p8, [k2, p2] 2 times, k2, p8, k1.
>>>
>>> Rows 4 and 8: P11 , k2, p2, k2, p11 .
>>>
>>> Row 9: Knit.
>>>
>>> Rows 10 and 14: [P2, k2] 2 times, p12, [k2, p2] 2 times.
>>>
>>> Rows 11 and 15: [K2, p2] 2 times, k2, p8, [k2, p2] 2
>>>
>>> times, k2.
>>>
>>> Rows 12 and 16: [P2, k2] 2 times, p2, k8, [p2, k2] 2
>>>
>>> times, p2.
>>>
>>> Rows 13 and 17: [K2, p2] 2 times, k12, [p2, k2] 2 times.
>>>
>>> Row 18: Purl.
>>>
>>> Rep Rows 1–8 until only enough yarn remains to BO,
>>>
>>> ending with Row 8 or 17. BO all sts. Weave in loose ends.
>>>
>>> Block lightly if desired. -
>>>
>>> Ann budd is senior book editor at Interweave
>>>
>>> Press and can often be seen knitting socks at
>>>
>>> meetings.
>>>
>>> Lynda Lambert
>>> 104 River Road
>>> Ellwood City, PA 16117
>>>
>>> 724 758 4979
>>>
>>> My Blog:  http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
>>> My Website:  http://lyndalambert.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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