[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Fisherman knit afghan class

Thu Dec 20 12:02:04 UTC 2018

I bet that is an error in the patern, because my adjustable set goes from 9 to 10.5 to 11, go figure!
I will be using 10.5.  There is not that much difference and I am a tight knitter, anyway.
Have a nice holiday!

Terry

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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Fisherman knit afghan class

Hi Terry,

The fisherman's knit afghan takes size 10 needles.

Thanks
Bernice
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Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Fisherman knit afghan class

Bernice;
Do you mean 10.5 needles?

Terry

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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Fisherman knit afghan class

Good morning,

I am presenting a phone class with instruction to knit a fisherman's knit afghan. I will be teaching a number of pattern stitches. 

The trinity stitch is made by pearling on one row and pearling 3 stitches together on the next. A similar stitch is also used, a bobble stitch.

There 3 twist stitches and make kind of a braid feeling pattern.

Also, there are a few cables.

My plan is to have students make a swatch learning these stitches for practice. After you feel comfortable with them, we will begin the afghan. 

When I made this afghan I made 48 squares, but my Mom was available to crochet them all together. Now, we will make strips, requiring less sewing.
You could make a lapghan, throw, single or bigger afghan. If you don't mind working with a large piece, you could knit it in one piece. I've added some edging to make it look good for larger components.

I have scheduled 4 class times, and will be glad to make myself available for questions. Please don't be scared off by the complexity of the pattern.
My belief and practice in my life has been, that almost any task, no matter how complex or big, can be broken down into smaller parts to be successful.
I once single handedly moved an entire bedroom set, long dresser with a hutch top, tall shiffer robe, night stand, large headboard, and water bed from an upstairs bedroom to a downstairs bed room. I'm not an extra strong person. I just broke down the task into small steps and took advantage of gravity.

I look forward to working together to knit this fun and interesting afghan.

Bernice and the adorable LoLo. 

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