[Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while away on a recent trip

[Susan Roe]

The use of large hooks and needles isn't a fast growing new craft trend, but 
an old one revisited.  There are new worsted weight yarns that are being 
produced in chunky weight and thus new patterns are being brought out to 
showcase these yarns.  I use the larger hooks for shrugs made from home spun 
regular and thick and quick.  I have also used larger needles and multiple 
strands for throws and rugs.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net  lines that
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Valerie" <rosetta at adam.com.au>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 3:42 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while away on 
a recent trip


> Hi everyone, I'm still waiting for a computer of my own, but getting a
> little more used to this loaned one.
>
> I mentioned we were away and happened to drop into a wonderful little 
> store
> all to do with yarns and needles and promoting crochet and knitting.  One
> major part of the stores interest was promoting knitting and crochet on
> large needles and hooks.  There were amazing floor rugs and scarves, cowls
> and a myriad of other items on display and in the store there was also a
> lounge type area,  visible from the sidewalk, where crafters sat and ;knit
> or  crochet and enjoy each other's company while knitting or crocheting
> away.
>
> I came home with two gigantic hooks, one was more expensive but so 
> beautiful
> it was a hand crafted wooden crochet hook and is so beautiful to hold. 
> All
> I have done with these is practice crochet and knitting swatches and how
> quickly the work grows.  The store pushes the large hook needle idea as so
> many people thesedays have not time to sit and enjoy making fine detailed
> work and so busy workers can create items very quickly using these big
> needles.  I'm sure this work is done elsewhere too, but I was surprised to
> see so many varied items made on large hooks  or needles.  I'd love to 
> hear
> more from the crafters on this list if they have made such things, I love
> the idea of fast growing crafts.
>
> Cheers. Valerie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E]
> Sent: Wednesday, 26 March 2014 12:37 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists (nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org)
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crochet
>
>
>
> I would love to see a class on how to do a granny square!
> Looking forward to Cathy doing the loom necklace and to the scrunchy 
> class!
> Barb, will you teach a crochet hooded scarf, please.  I think it would be
> easier than the loom.  I want to learn how to increase in crocheting!!!
> I am happy to say, I can now crochet!!!
> Never thought I would catch on!
>
> Terry P.
>
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