[Nfb-krafters-korner] circular needles

River Woman riverwoman at zoominternet.net
Tue Feb 19 13:42:01 UTC 2013 

Yes, you will learn to do anything you want to do, and there are people here 
who know so much - I have had lots of help during the last 3 years.
Raining here today, too, but not so cold as it had been. Glad I can stay 
home today and just get some things done. It is nice to be retired.
Lynda

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sunshine" <sunshine817 at cox.net>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 8:24 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] circular needles


> Hi, Linda!
>
> My students used to tell me that learning to feel the stitches was tough 
> for them. Their instructor used to tell them they were beyond the worse 
> hurdle because they already knew how to knit! I love circular needles! I 
> use the others sometimes, but they seem not to get the attention they had 
> in the past! For afghans especially I love the circulars. One day, I'll 
> learn as much about knitting as many of you have as I figure I'm not too 
> old to learn. I'm hoping to teach myself other things from a book I have, 
> and I know and have faith many of you will be happy to help me out! 
> Smiles!
>
> All take care and have a great day! Have to work! Maybe not tomorrow 
> though because we're sufposed to get sleet and snow! Might have to 
> prematurely cancel my rides so I won't be made a "no show" for canceling 
> in the morning! It's not fair things are done this way, but that's how it 
> is in Okie land!
>
> Hugs
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: River Woman <riverwoman at zoominternet.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 7:19 am
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles
>
>>
>>
>> Yes, they probably are Addi Turbo - I remember buying them for some 
>> projects
>> Eileen taught about 3 years ago -
>> they are wonderful needles. I do have a problem counting stitches when 
>> using
>> a circ. needle - when the stitches get onto the cable, then I cannot feel
>> them.
>> But, I am learning, bit by bit, to do things non-visually.
>> Lynda
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "slerythema" <slerythema at gmail.com>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:24 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Socks on 4 needles
>>
>>
>> > These might be Addi Turbo needles.
>> >
>> > Cindy S.
>> >
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: Nfb-krafters-korner
>> >> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> >> Blindhands at aol.com
>> >> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 8:57 AM
>> >> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> >> 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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