[Nfb-krafters-korner] projects

[Annette Carr]

My understanding is that you wear a circular shawl by folding over a portion
of the outer edge so that it makes a sort-of collar over your shoulders.
I've never tried to wear one, so I do not know how this will work.  My
attraction to this is the Math behind the pattern.  Now this actual pattern
does not follow Elizabeth Zimmerman's formula exactly, but it is close.  I
might eventually use this or a similar pattern to make a round afghan.  

I do like unusual patterns, like entraloc and patterns that use short rows
to create a shape other than a square or rectangle.  Some where I have a few
patterns for a round washcloth.  The formula used in the pattern would allow
you to make a bigger circle for something as big as an afghan or a rug.  

Annette


-----Original Message-----
From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Susan Roe
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:02 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] projects

Okay, I looked at this pretty shawl and I understand that this makes a large
circle with a small center hole, but how are you suppose to wear it?  Your
head certainly can't go through the center?  I also would rather use a size
8 circular like you are doing.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] projects


> The Pi Shawl pattern I am working on is by MinKnits Blog Starburst Pi 
> Shawl
> and can be found at URL:
>
> http://blog.minknit.com/2012/04/starburst-pi-shawl.html
>
> The pattern is knit in the round.  You start out with 9 stitches that form
> the center of the round shawl.  There are 5 sections in the pattern and an
> edging section.  By the end you have 576 stitches on your needles.
>
> I am using size 8 needles instead of those in the pattern, as well as 
> using
> Lion Brand Glitter Spun yarn instead of that called for in the pattern.  I
> wanted the end result to be bigger than the 30 inches as designed in the
> original pattern.
>
> I am using either a double or triple 0 circular needle for my life line.
> I have found that placing stitch markers every 18 stitches works well for
> the 9 stitch pattern repeat.  Every 9 stitches would be better, but that
> would require 36 markers to keep track of when working the 288 stitches in
> Section 5.
>
> The pattern only requires that you know how to
> -knit in the round
> -, knit,
> -yarnover,
> -knit 2 together, and
> -Slip slip knit.
>
> HTH,
> Annette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of greatful_n_happiness
> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:27 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] projects
>
> Over 500 sts?
>
> I can't imagine doing something like that.
>
> Where did you find this pattern again?
>
> Portia
>
>
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