[Nfb-krafters-korner] learning to knit

[Deidre Muccio]

Ramona
Thanks for the encouragement. What you say is what I intend to do! I
certainly am not expecting any finished project, just starting, getting
familiar with it all. I can do stitches but do drop some and do get things
too tight at times. 
-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Ramona Walhof
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 6:21 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] learning to knit

Deidre, for some people casting on is the hardest part of learning to knit. 
Since you have somebody to help you with that, just go ahead and get the
knitting stitch under control.  It takes practice to get the tension right. 
Some people knit tighter than others, and some can vary it with different
projects.  Try to follow Annette's instructions, because that will helpp you
in that class.  But by all means, do not give up. When you get to the point
of picking up your own stitches, it will be easier if the knitting is loose.

I keep my stitches quite close to the ends of my needles, but that does make
it easier to drop a stitch.  Your first attempt does not have to be a work 
of art.   All beginners drop stiches from time to time, and some get 
confused about knitting the same stitch twice, especially at the end and
beginning of rows.  Just keep asking questions, keep working at the
knitting, and don't worry about it.

Ramona