[Nfb-krafters-korner] arm knitting?

[Lindy van der Merwe]

Hi Cathy,
It seems people mainly make long scarves and also those sometimes called
cowels, where you knit a shorter rectangle and then sew the two ends
together so it is like a collar around your neck.
I have managed to make a long scarf, using two strands held together of very
thick yarn, the name and specification I can't remember, unfortunately.
I only used ten stitches. I rather like a loose knitted pattern, though it
did not come out nearly as loose as I thought it would. It does work up
quickly and I really liked the process, especially since I am not good at
either needle or loom knitting.
Now I am curious about the class for making the scarf using crochet chains
made with fingers. Did you make several chains, and if so, did you attach
them to each other to make the scarf? Just curious.
Lindy


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Sent: 27 September 2014 11:04 PM
To: 'Annette Carr'; 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] arm knitting?

Hi Annette,

Your description of arm knitting really made my day. It certainly painted an
amusing picture. I understood what you were describing fully and good going
on that description. At the end you wrote: quote: Now, I have no idea what
you will do with your stitches if you get interrupted while you are working.
End quote.

My thought here is that I hope you have a picket fence or bed post handy.
<smile>

What I was wondering was what do folks make with their arm knitting and what
type of yarn or cord do they use. 

This kind of reminds me of a class Barb taught awhile back that used a
decorative yarn and we made a scarf by making crocheted chain stitches with
our hands. 
Cathy F



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