[Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles

[nancy yeager]

Linda,  I can't help you but I am wondering if we have ever offered a class
on this method of sock-making or would anyone want to teach one?



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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of jill
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 11:50 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles

Oh no... do not give into the dark side!  May the force be with you Linda
sockwalker!  I am not the knitter in the bunch, but I believe you can
conquer this problem.  There are so many talented and experienced folks on
this list , and I am sure one of them can help you!  You all amaze me at the
determination and gifts that you all possess!

Jill

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of River Woman
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 7:49 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles

Knitting Gurus - I could use any advice you may have to help me knit a pair
of socks using 4 needles.

Since I lost my sight five years ago, I cannot tell you how many times I
have tried to knit the socks - then after a few days of struggles and
ripping, I lay it aside and hope to come back to it later and hope it will
go better next time.

Well, I am trying once again. I started three days ago. The first day, I got
my stitches all on, without getting them twisted, and started the ribbing.
The ribbing was going ok and I had nearly 3 inches done - was so excited.

Then, I noticed I had a couple stitches that were not right - I could feel a
ridge on top of some of the knitted stitches (so I knew I had purled them
instead of knitting them.)

I tried tearing them down to the mistake - but that ended in a mess. 

OK, I started again.
Spent the second day...had a couple more problems but I fixed them ok, with
the help of my CCTV.  

Then, yesterday, I found I had somehow got a strand of my live yarn
intermingled into some stitches and that created about a 3 inch strand
strung over top of my ribbing - it was about 2 rows below where I was
knitting.  Sigh!

Once again, very patiently, I have taken apart one stitch at a time - with
the CCTV - and today, I have to do it again, as I have found this same
problem. 

So, in three days time, lots of frogging, and exasperation - I have about 1
1/2 inches done on my ribbing! I have to rip down again today to try and fix
that strand that is somehow there again.

My question is this:  Is there anything I can do that will help me get going
on this project that you can share with me. I am, of course, trying to knit
my sock the only way I know how - the way I did it when I could see. Is
there a better way for me to work, now that I have to do it nonvisually?

Would it help if I tried doing it via the Magic Loop method? If so, I will
have to learn how to do that. Any advice you can share with me would be very
much appreciated.

I just can envision myself in the Netherworld, spending all eternity, trying
to knit a sock. This must be my nemesis.

Lynda






Lynda Lambert
104 River Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117

724 758 4979

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