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

Fri Dec 7 02:56:56 UTC 2018

Thanks for that info. I'll have to put it into my phone. :) 

Thanks,
Ari

> On Dec 6, 2018, at 1:40 PM, David Andrews via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You can look at archives at:  http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/nfb-krafters-korner_nfbnet.org
> 
> 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
>> >
>> > __
> 
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