[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Learning to knit

Fri Dec 7 03:01:02 UTC 2018

I'm not sure about the knitting groups. I moved to Western Massachusetts at the end of June, and am not too familiar with the area. A lady I'm working with from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind is a knitter, and she said she'd help me look into classes.

I'll have to see if Perkins has that book. I'm also going to check for it on Bookshare. It's a shame that no one has been able to get ahold of Davey.

Thanks,
Ari

> On Dec 6, 2018, at 12:59 PM, Henry Osborne via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Cc: Tammy Freitag
> 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
>>> 
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>>> 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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