[Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while away on a r...

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Susan,
 
Please your opinion here.  Do you like the new yarns how they work up  with 
these larger needles?  I never used several strands like more then 2  or 3 
as I was afraid it would just feel bulky and use an awful lot of yarn to  
complete a project.  Yet I don't care for holey loose stitches as they can  
snag and totally ruin something.
 
Do you like using a larger crochet hook or larger knitting  needles?
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 3/25/2014 8:06:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net writes:

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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