[Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles
Blindhands at aol.com
Blindhands at aol.com
Mon Feb 18 15:06:10 UTC 2013
I am not planning it in March so you will be back by then.
Joyce Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
Blindhands at AOL.com
In a message dated 2/18/2013 10:01:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
riverwoman at zoominternet.net writes:
Joyce, I am very interested in learning this. I sign up for the magic
loop
class about 3 years ago with Eileen, but I was out of town then, and
really
did not learn it and never used it. I am in Puerto Rico from March 9 -
19th
this year. Would love to be in your class if it is offered when I can do
it.
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117
Visit my Web Site at: http://lyndalambert.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles
> Lynda,
>
> I am really behind with emails so here is my comment for you.
>
> I am going to teach this spring a mitten class using 2 circular knitting
> needles. I have not booked it as of yet. When do you go to Porta Rico?
> Isn't that the beginning of April?
>
> I do want to say that I will have to search for the name of it, but if
> anyone remembers please let us know the name brand. I have a circular
> knitting needle that is 9 inches in length from tip to tip. It does
come
> in
> different size needles, but I have different sizes one for socks and
one
> for
> mittens. My mitten is size 8 and I think the sock is size 3 or maybe
2.
> I
> prefer not going below a size 3 as my hands tend to cramp holding on to
> those thin needles and my fingers are bendt due to arthritis.
>
> With these 9 inch needles you can knit socks in a circle without
> stretching
> or anything like that.
>
> When I rib I do a 2 by 2 ribbing and with my rubber bands mark every 16
> stitches or think of it as 2 sets of 4s. I can keep track easily.
>
> We have had in the past classes with the use of the Magic Loop method, 2
> circular needle method and using circular needles. The teacher who
taught
> is not on the list any more.
>
> I never did get into feeling satisfied with using the magic loop method.
> I am happy with the 2 circ needle method.
>
> I am actually working on 2 pairs of mittens right now. One pair on a
> loom
> and the other with the circular needles. It gives me a variety instead
> of
> my hands in the same position doing the same thing. I work a while on
> one
> and then switch over.
>
> Anyone remember or know the name of these short circular needles? It
has
> a weird name like Hawaiian sounding or something like that.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 2/7/2013 12:14:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> nancyyeager542 at verizon.net writes:
>
> 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?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> My Blog: http://www.walkingbyinnervision.blogspot.com
> My Website: http://lyndalambert.com
>
>
>
>
>
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