[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

Thu Dec 6 17:59:00 UTC 2018

Ari, there was a book that was available from the NLS called Knitting In 
Plain English by Maggie Regetti. Check with your local library to see if it 
is still available.
Also, are there any local knitting groups in your area such as at a church 
that you can join? Terry and I belong to a knitting group at our Church.
Hth.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tammy Freitag via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 11:58 AM
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

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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