[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knit sweater class

Maria Chapman bubbygirl1972 at gmail.com
Mon Oct 24 21:55:00 UTC 2016 

> HI.


> I would love to knit a sweater or pullover, but am not sure I can make phone classes, mainly because of the time differences, I also need to update my Skype subscription so I can participate, a combo of email and phone or a phone class with a recording available, or an email class later on would be ideal.  Still knitting a sweater is something I’ve always wanted to learn to do, so will do my best to try and attend.

Maria



> On 24 Oct 2016, at 1:34 PM, walhoframona--- via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:



> Cindy, Somebody suggested a mix of email and phone. That may be best for a complete adult sized sweater class. I like to get feedback from students when I am trying to explain something totally new to them. 
> Ramona
> 
> On Oct 22, 2016 3:10 PM, Slery via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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