[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting Class Ideas

[blindhands at aol.com]

We have had several folks ask about having a class for picking up dropped
stitches.

I know how to do it, but I don't know how to explain it.  This would be a
well worthwhile class.

Joyce

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Marianne Denning via Nfb-krafters-korner
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 5:29 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Marianne Denning <marianne at denningweb.com>
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting Class Ideas

I am interested in a class for picking up dropped stitches. I really have
trouble with that.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 13, 2015, at 7:45 PM, Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
> I am beginning to look at my calendar for the months of October 
> through February.  I am willing to teach 1 telephone class at some 
> point during that time.  It will have to be on a Saturday or Sunday.  
> I'd be willing to do it as early as 8am or as late as 3:00pm.  Most of 
> my previous classes have lasted 60-90 minutes.  Of course the start 
> time will be dependent on my schedule and the level of interest from
students.
> 
> 
> 
> The classes I'm considering are:
> 
> 
> 
> .         A 2-3 session beginners needle knitting class.  This would
include
> 1 type of cast on, the knit stitch and 1 type of bind off.  
> 
> .         A 1 session class on picking up a dropped stitch.  This would
> require students to come to class with 2 swatches already on the needles.
> We would work on picking up a dropped stitch when knitting 
> stockenette, and when knitting garter.
> 
> .         A 2 session class on how to knit the Knitted Knocker.  This
would
> not be a beginners class.  You would have to already know how to cast 
> on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, bind off, and work with either 
> double pointed needles or use the magic loop technique.  I would 
> provide tips for using double pointed needles and magic loop, but you 
> need to have experience using one of these techniques before making this
pattern.
> 
> 
> 
> So, let me know which class you are interested in, and what time on a 
> Saturday or Sunday might be best for you.
> 
> 
> 
> Annette
> 
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