[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

[Ramona Walhof]

Ari, Welcome.  I think someone will tell you how to get the book.  It is
considered a good one.  
You're talking about the kind of knitting I do, and I think it is the most
commonly used in the U S.  It sounds as though you remember the basic stitch
which is the stockinette stitch.  If you need some coaching or just moral
support, there are a lot of knitters on this listk, and most of us would hbe
glad to help.  You can reach me by email walhoframona at gmail.com or by phone
at 208-338-1595.  
Ramona

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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

Hello, everyone,


I'm so glad I found this group!

I just went to Michaels Yesterday and picked up some burgundy bulky yarn and
some size 11 aluminum knitting needles. I think the yarn is acrylic, since
it feels soft and fluffy, kind of like those soft, fleecy robes you can buy.
It's apparently considered blanket yarn, but I'm hoping that won't make a
difference for my project. I'm looking to make a scarf with it. I have over
200 yards in a package, and I got two packages (yay for buy one get one 50%
off!) so I think I might be able to make more than one scarf. They would be
for my husband and I.
I'm excited to have matching scarves!

I learned some knitting about eight or nine years ago, but really don't
remember all that much. I found some tutorials on-line at
fingeringyarn.wordpress.com I also heard of a book called The Touch of Yarn,
but can't find a link to purchase it. Everything I've found so far leads to
dead ends. Is this book still for sale? If so, where can I purchase a copy?

I'm really hoping to get back into this hobby, as I remember it being really
fun to knit while reading. :)

My tension could use some work; I'd always start off pretty well, but then
my tension would increase, and I'd end up with really tight stitches. I'm
sure that will all come with practice. Does anyone have recommendations on
keeping an even tension?

Also, I'm a little confused about knitting styles. I learned the kind where
you have the needle with the stitches in your left hand, and you put the
right-hand needle through a stitch, then wind the yarn from your ball around
the needle going clockwise, then pull the loop over the right hand needle,
and the stitch would be transferred. I may have missed something in that
explanation, since it's been so long, but if anyone knows what I'm talking
about, could you please let me know if I learned English or Continental
style?


Thanks,
Ari

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