[NFB-Krafters-Korner] How to search the list archives

[David Andrews]

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Dave

At 08:54 AM 12/6/2018, you wrote:
>Ariana, sadly, how to search the list archives is a very good question.  I
>usually just go to NFBNet.org, find the list I want, and look at the recent
>messages for what I want.  You're in luck, because the discussion of
>learning to knit books happened in the last couple weeks, and I think it
>even had the subject "learn to knit", or something helpful like that.
>Tracy
>
>
>-----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 9:43 AM
>To: List for blind crafters and artists
>Cc: Arianna Sepulveda
>Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit
>
>Hello, Tracy,
>
>
>Thanks for recommending Bookshare and BARD. I feel kind of silly now
>for not thinking of checking those sources. I would like to support
>the author monetarily, but won't be able to if I cant find a way to
>purchase the book. Anyhow, I'll look on both Bookshare and BARD to see
>what I can find.
>
>This is probably going to sound like a silly question, but how do I go
>about searching the list archives?
>
>Thank you so much for all the encouragement! It's very much appreciated!
>
>
>Thanks,
>Ari
>
>On 12/6/18, Tracy Carcione via NFB-Krafters-Korner
><nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > Hi Ariana.
> > Welcome to the list!
> > Whatever it's called, you do the same kind of knitting as I do.  I think
> > it's the American method, as opposed to the European method, but I'm not
> > sure.
> > Sounds like you have enough yarn for a lot of scarves!
> >
> > Have you tried looking at NLS/BARD?  I feel like I saw A Touch of Yarn
> > there, though it might have been Bookshare.  Both BARD and Bookshare have
> > several books on learning to knit.
> > There was a discussion of books just last week or so on this list.  I
>think
> > you can see those messages on NFBNet.org still.
> > Good luck.  I'm sure, with a bit of practice, you'll be knitting great
> > things soon.
> > Tracy
> >
> >
> > -----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 8:23 AM
> > To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Arianna Sepulveda
> > 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
> >
> > __