[Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions

Tue Apr 8 05:15:55 UTC 2014

Yeah, and I missed that tip until  I got to the thumb. I could have used it
on the fingers, too. While I am a tight knitter, most people wouldn't really
notice the small holes at the join for the fingers, but I do. That was the
first hand so, I'm hoping the second hand will be better.

Cindy S.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 6:42 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions
> 
> Cindy S,
> 
> Thanks for that twisting the stitches tip.  Isn't amazing all of the
simple things
> that we so often don't think of our selves?
> 
> Annette
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slery
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 4:23 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions
> 
> Annette,
> 
> This is how my pattern has me work them. Also, when it is time to work the
> thumb stitches, which have been hanging out on a holder or waste yarn, you
> twist the stitches that you either cast on or picked up for the extra
stitches
> and this helps to close up the wholes.
> 
> Cindy S.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> > bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Annette Carr
> > Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2014 6:00 AM
> > To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions
> >
> > I am no expert in knitting mittens.  I've knitted a few pair here and
> there and
> > here is what I remember.
> >
> > I use the 2-circular knitting needle method of knitting in the round
> > for
> both
> > the hand and thumb parts of the mitten.  When picking up stitches
> > around the thumb I pick up as many as I can and hopefully can place
> > them evenly distributed on the 2 needles.  I then examine the thumb
> > hole area to determine where is the best place to pick up the
> > additional stitches to prevent the creation of a hole in the fabric.
> >
> > Now what I am going to share with you is not going to help with this
> > pair
> of
> > mittens, but maybe you will want to try it in the future.  I like to
> > use
> some
> > unconventional ways to deal with picking up the thumb stitches.  When
> > knitting the hand of the mitten and I get to the stitch I am supposed
> > to
> bind-
> > off for the mitten hole, I do not bind it off.  Instead I do a KFB
> > (Knit
> in Front
> > and in Back).  This creates an extra stitch I slip on to a stitch
> > holder
> or leave
> > on my needle and place a marker between that new stitch and my live
> > stitches.  You have to remember to move the marker every time you come
> > to the end of the row and do the KFB.  When it comes time to knit the
> > thumb stitches that are on the holder or waiting on my needles, again
> > I examine the thumb hole to determine if I need to pick up additional
> stitches
> > and where is the best place to do it.
> >
> > HTH,
> > Annette
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> > bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of slery
> > Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 9:42 PM
> > To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions
> >
> > I just finished my first half-finger glove and all of my stitches
> > remained
> live
> > instead of binding off.
> >
> > So, I would probably say to do a pick-up and knit to keep from having
> > trouble with the stitches. Pick-up all stitches before adding
> > stitches. My particular pattern had me cast-on three stitches and then
> > on the next
> round
> > knit two of the together to have correct amount. Hope some of this
helps.
> >
> > Cindy S.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-
> > > bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cathy
> > > Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 4:32 PM
> > > To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> > > Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] needle knit mittens questions
> > >
> > > Hello needle knitters,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I am excited to report that I have completed a perfect sized mitten
> > > on my two circular needles.
> > > However, this is the first mitten I have ever made in this manner.
> > > though
> > the
> > > body is complete, I am confused about how to add the thumb. I have
> > > ideas, but want to get it right.
> > >
> > > I have the mitten turned inside out and understand that I must slip
> > > my previously cast-off stitches on each side of the thumbhole back
> > > on to the needles, and then add another stitch to each side, using
> > > both circular needles. However, what is the best way to slip back on
> > > these stitches? One side in particular is bound off pretty tight? I
> > > am having some difficulty identifying individual stitches where they
> > > are bound  off. I have tried to
> > slip
> > > on some stitches and the bind-off seems to be getting in the way of
> > > future knitting? Also, I must obviously begin with a new strand of
> > > yarn, so
> > should I
> > > use the slipknot as the first additional stich on one side and add a
> > stitch to
> > > the other needle, or is it better to add the bound off stitches
> > > first and
> > then
> > > add the additional stitch on each side?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks for any help.
> > >
> > > Cathy F
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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