[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knit sweater class

[Slery]

Ramona, I like your idea for a cardigan. Email is my preferred method just
because I am better at having written instructions and getting to them at
any time of the day.

I see the need for beginner classes but our intermediate and advanced
members are being left .

The current sewing class is the first non-beginner level in a while.

Cindy

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On October 22, 2016 4:55:00 PM walhoframona--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I can show how to make good-looking and strong seams; and I can instruct
> how to pick up stitches I think. Sometimes instructing and doing are
> different. I even know some cheater ways to do facings, such as take the
> sweater to a place where they put grow-grain ribbon behind the facing and
> then do the buttonholes on the sewing machine. I have used sewing-weight
> thread to overcast around the buttonholes, also. I just think there must be
> something I don't know that would make all that unnecessary.
> If somebody has a simple cardigan pattern, with the facings included in the
> front pieces, I think I can teach the techniques. V-neck patterns with no
> collar and no pockets are good for a first sweater. Sizing is essential,
> but we will cover the concepts on that in January. I can come up with a
> v-neck or round-neck cardigan pattern sweater with a simple all-over design
> that would be good for any size or age or just simple stockinette all over.
> But if somebody already has something like this they like, it would also
> work. It generally takes me about two months to hand-knit an adult sized
> sweater, so we would have to figure out how to schedule classes or do it by
> email. I would recommend using circular needle, probably size 7 or 8 with
> worsted-weight yarn. So let me know what you think. It could be scheduled
> in February and March, so not much time to wear it this winter. Thursday
> evenings seem to be the best time for me to schedule phone classes.
> Annette, I have a raglan neck-down pattern, but it is not easier than the
> round-neck bottom-up patterns I use.
> I have a three-color yoke pull-o"er pattern that is very popular, but it is
> not a first-sweater design. Just to whet your sweater appetites,
> seed-stitch virticle stripes are another polular good-looking sweater both
> for pull-overs and cardigans. As I say, sweaters are my favorite thing to
> do, and it has been several months since I have made one, so keep after me,
> and we will figure out what to do when.
> Ramona
>
> On Oct 22, 2016 8:33 AM, Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I never like how my buttonholes come out.  I think because I tend to
>> cast-on and bind-off to tightly  it messes them up.  I'm sure if I took the
>> time to address that issue when I'm making the buttonhole maybe I would
>> change my mind.  So I resort to other options such as ties, snaps, or a
>> loop that goes around the button.  Many cardigans are styled without
>> buttons as mentioned earlier, so this has made me give some thought to
>> trying to make a sweater.
>>
>> The honest truth is that I've only made one baby sweater.  I've tossed
>> around the thought of making another, or a sweater for myself, but the
>> seaming scares me off.  If I were to do another sweater I would use a
>> top-down method with as few seams as possible.  I'm more inclined to try a
>> baby sweater before I tackle one for myself or anyone else. 
>>
>> I have been giving a quick look at some of the patterns for sweaters made
>> from the popular bulky yarns.  I just do not know if I am up to it right now
>>
>> Annette
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On Behalf Of walhoframona--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2016 9:36 AM
>> To: Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knit sweater class
>>
>> Annette, how are you at buttonholes?
>> There are always plenty of charities that would be happy to receive baby
>> sweaters. Or you may just want to keep it as a demonstration of your
>> accomplishment.
>> Ramona
>>
>> On Oct 22, 2016 5:14 AM, Annette Carr via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi All,
>> >
>> > Can I make a suggestion for consideration about learning to make a
>> > sweater?  What about starting out with a baby sweater?  Start with a
>> pullover as it is simpler and will help provide a good foundation of how a
>> sweater is constructed.  Because a baby sweater does not take as long to
>> make, everyone might be better able to keep up.  A few months later there
>> could be a second class on how to make a baby cardigan.  If you do not have
>> a baby to gift the sweater to, then maybe we can turn this into a charity
>> project and donate the sweaters.
>> >
>> > Annette
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> > walhoframona--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 12:17 PM
>> > To: Dixie via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > Cc: walhoframona at gmail.com
>> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knit sweater class
>> >
>> > How about a basic pull-over first? Or have you done that already?
>> > Ramona
>> >
>> > On Oct 21, 2016 8:55 AM, Dixie via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Yes, yes, bring on the knit sweater!
>> > >
>> > > And if I can push further...  A cardigan?
>> > >
>> > > Thank you!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Dixie
>> > > @-> ~ <-@
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joyce
>> > > Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > > Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:58 PM
>> > > To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> > > Cc: blindhands at aol.com
>> > > Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Crochet? or Knit?sweater class
>> > >
>> > > This was my falt as I was asking some questions on what folks might
>> > > want to learn and I had asked about sweaters and it just popped out
>> > > what is ugly sweaters?
>> > >
>> > > Then everyone went down the road about ugly sweaters and No one made
>> > > comments on if they thought they would be interested in a knit or
>> > > crochet sweater?
>> > >
>> > > So is there any interest next year for a knitted sweater class???
>> > >
>> > > Is there any interest for a crochet sweater class???
>> > >
>> > > I am going to change this subject line to Knit? Or crochet? Sweater class.
>> > > Please delete which one you don't want to learn.  There should only
>> > > be both in if you are advanced enough and want to learn and really
>> > > promise to try to finish these projects, then I will see what we can
>> come up with.
>> > >
>> > > I need to do some research and see what I come up with.
>> > > If all you want is a sweater pattern, then there is a lot on the net
>> > > and start looking and reading and deciding on your own.
>> > >
>> > > Joyce
>> > >
>> > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > From: Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > > [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Terry
>> > > Knox via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> > > Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 12:18 PM
>> > > To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> > > <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> > > Cc: Terry Knox <tknox6 at sc.rr.com>
>> > > Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] {Spam?} Subject line monitor
>> > >
>> > > Just a gentle reminder, Change subject line from Thinking ahead to
>> > > Ugly sweaters. Again, this list is so busy and this would be so
>> > > helpful. Please be kind and change this.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks
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