[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

Thu Dec 6 16:30:44 UTC 2018

So, I just tried finding the Touch of Yarn book on both BARD and Bookshare, and it's unfortunately not on either of those services. Darn!

Thanks,
Ari

> On Dec 6, 2018, at 9:56 AM, Ramona Walhof via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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> Behalf Of Arianna Sepulveda via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:23 AM
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> Cc: Arianna Sepulveda <englishrider91 at gmail.com>
> 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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