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

Thu Mar 27 14:12:06 UTC 2014

Oh goodness!

I just sent some I thought came just to you by attempting to his reply but 
can't be sure.  Haven't seen them yet.  I am certainly sorry if they went to 
the list.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 9:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while 
awayon a r...

> Thank you so much.  Yes, please do not send patterns to the  list.  You 
> can
> send them to individuals.
>
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 3/26/2014 2:42:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> debra_trevino at bellsouth.net writes:
>
> I have  an S hook and have used it a few times.  I also have some quikstix
> from Lion (not sure of spelling) and they are like enormous knitting
> needles.  I have some crohooks which were ordered from some place on  the
> web
> more than 10 years ago and they are wooden and come in two  lengths, 10 
> and
> 18 inches so that a large afghan (think king bed) can be  made in no more
> than two pieces.  I have made small blankets on the  thinner hooks but
> nothing using the really thick ones.
>
> There used  to be a list on the web called big hookers and that's where I
> heard of the  really large hooks.
>
> I can look to see what Q hook patterns I have if  anyone wants them.  Am I
> correct that we do not send patterns to the  list?  I can send to
> individuals
> if that is the correct   procedure.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Zimmer, Cindy"  <cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 6:07  PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while
> away
> on a recent trip
>
>
>>I have used a Q size hook and that is  the largest that I have found and
>>used.  Do you know what size  your hook is you are talking about?
>> I made a quick blanket with  it.
>>
>> Cindy
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>  From: Nfb-krafters-korner
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of Valerie
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 4:43  PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> 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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