[NFB-Krafters-Korner] knitting Machine

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I believe the Singer machine that you are referring to is the one that  that
has the needles in a circle.  Depending on how many needles it has you can
make small hats or tube slippers.

Do let us know more when you get it.

Joyce

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Becky on our list, uses a knitting machine.

Terry P.


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From: Daniella Roccasalvo via NFB-Krafters-Korner
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Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:21 PM
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Cc: Daniella Roccasalvo <daniellaroccasalvo at hotmail.com>
Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] knitting Machine

Hello all,
 I'm about to get a knitting machine. it's the singer knitting machine  and
I'm getting it for five dollars which is really cheap.  I looked up the
model and on Amazon Canada it costs $50-$60, and at Walmart it's about $24.
I figure if it doesn't work I'm only out five dollars but if it works it may
be able to teach me a fair amount so that later on if I want to I can invest
in something that does more and costs more. Also because I know no one that
machine knits, I don't even know if it is something a person who is blind
could do.  I was wondering if any one on this list machine knits  and if
they would be willing to give me any  tips and-or techniques.    One main
question that I have  is how do you know when you have completed a row
because you just crank a handle? I know from watching videos on YouTube and
reading articles off of Pinterest  some people who are cited will paint
their starting needle a different color. I am totally blind so that won't
work for me. Could you put a stitch marker on the needle you want to start
on and then feel the yarn as it goes by until you learn how much you have to
turn to make one row?   Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you
Daniella

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