[Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

Thu Feb 7 18:59:18 UTC 2013

Linda,
Thanks, I like this systematic approach. When you said the edges were dynamic it makes me think of a scarf I saw at Webs that had a very regular dippy noodle like curl to the edges. I didn't particularly like the scarf; there was nothing special about the weave or yarn. Can you describe the edge a little more precisely?
 It was Alice who wanted to know how you kept track of the pattern changes. I'll tell her. She says she is not a master knitter and she finds knitting far less relaxing if she has to pay that much attention to  pattern changes. Her hats do have pattern changes but maybe it's more color and some ribbing and some pearling. I know she  will pull from 2 or 3 different colored and types of yarns while making them. At this point, she probably just knows the patterns that she modifies to do something a bit different. 
	Since you just friended her on Facebook, I'd better go up there and interview her to give you something to read. 
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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 11:38 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

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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