[Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting machine

[Ramona Walhof]

It comes up every year or so, but that is fine.  Becky is the best with the
machine.  I am not familiar with the machine you mentioned, so I can't help.
The one I have seems pretty blind friendly to me.  It is not set with a
computer or card at all.  It just has a dial that clicks.  Everything is
mechanical.  Unfortunately, I think it is not being manufactured any more,
and there may not be any for sale.  

Some day I may check out some that are operated with computerized settings. 
My advice is to be sure you have somebody to give you some training before
you purchase.  Together, you can probably figure out how to set it.   
Ramona

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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Knitting machine


My apologies if this topic has already been discussed.
Ramona intrigued me when she talked about her knitting machine. I love
gadgets, so I watched some You Tube videos of folks using knitting machines.
I learned that I would probably want the Addi King size machine.
What do you do differently as a blind person using the machine? Do you have
markers on the black needles? 
Is it hard to load the machine and bind-off?
Any advice for a complete knitting machine dummies would be appreciated. I
am seriously considering buying one.
Thanks
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