[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

[Tammy Freitag]

Ari,
Look on bookshare for knitting books.  You should find other good
books that will be helpful.
Tammy

On 12/6/18, Ari via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Arianna Sepulveda via NFB-Krafters-Korner
>> Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:23 AM
>> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> 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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