[Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seenwhileaway ona recent trip

Fri Mar 28 00:53:27 UTC 2014

Sorry, I forget to check to see who these messages are addressed to and 
mistakenly send to the list rather than individuals.  This was meant to go 
to Susan.  Sorry!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deb Trevino" <debra_trevino at bellsouth.net>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seenwhileaway 
ona recent trip

> Sorry I just forwarded them without personalizing the messages.  I will 
> send knitting patterns for large needles within the next day as I only 
> sent Joyce crochet patterns and they are on an external drive.  What size 
> needles would you say qualify as large needles?  I think I saw patterns in 
> my collection for 10 or elevens.  Would you like those?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Susan Roe" <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2014 1:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen 
> whileaway ona recent trip
>
>
>> Hi Deb,
>>
>> If you wouldn't mind, please send me your larger hook and needle 
>> patterns. My e-mail is below.
>>
>> Susan
>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Deb Trevino" <debra_trevino at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:37 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while 
>> away ona recent trip
>>
>>
>>>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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