[Nfb-krafters-korner] projects

Fri May 31 02:13:41 UTC 2013

Annette,

Well, that makes since and that will also allow it to curve better around 
your shoulders and form a simple collar.  That is also the principle behind 
the knitted or crochetted shrug that you fold into a rectangle and then only 
sew enough of the short sides to make your sleeve holes.  You then fold down 
one long side just about twice which will form a fluffy collar around your 
neck and not bunch up across your back.

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: Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] projects

> 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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