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

[Susan Roe]

Hi Valerie,

The shrugs are the simplest thing to do.  They are only a rectangle 
crochetted with size N hook and using Lion Bran Home Spun yarn.  If you can 
chain and single crochet, then you would have no trouble making a shrug.  I 
am working on my third one now.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Valerie" <rosetta at adam.com.au>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 12:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while away 
ona recent trip


> Hello Susan, Yes, I have heard today that the large needles were in use 
> some
> years back, someone said they had made a hammock years back so the large
> needle patterns seem very adaptable.   There were the most beautiful floor
> rugs that had been crocheted, they felt so sot and lovely, almost too good
> to be there on the floor.  At the store they sold big rolls of yarn 
> weighing
> almost 2 pounds in weight, pure new wool that was being used for the big
> needle items.
>
> Your shrugs sound lovely, especially with winter approaching here, I might
> have a try at one of those when I get more practice.
> Very best. Valerie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Susan Roe
> Sent: Wednesday, 26 March 2014 10:35 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet and kniting items seen while 
> away
> on a recent trip
>
> 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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