[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Teaching Needle Knitting at Upcoming Convention
Henry Osborne
hosbornejr at gmail.com
Wed Jul 3 17:54:27 UTC 2019
Hi Lisa Maria, I like Hometown for making hats or slippers on the loom.
that's about all I'll use it for.
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This is great to know. I’m laughing because one of the first yarns I used
for crocheting was hometown and had splitting issues that just drove me
nuts.
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> On Jul 3, 2019, at 06:47, Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via
> NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Lisa;
>
> When will you be arriving?
>
> If no one else steps up to the plate, I can get you started!
>
> I would start with size 11 in US sizes or close to that.
>
> You want a yarn that does not split easily. Bernet soft and chuncky or
> serenity or woolies thick and quick, would be fine.
>
> What ever you do, do not get Home town for your first time. It can split,
> easily!
>
> I find metal needles easier to use, because the stitches slide easily and
> for a beginner, you might be knitting tight.
>
> Here are my 2 e-mails for anyone interested.
> I do not claim to be the best, but what I know, came from one of the best,
> Dixie!
>
> Terry.powers at nih.gov until 1:00 Wednesday
>
> Home terrypowers59 at gmail.com
>
> Terry Powers
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lisamaria Martinez via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 6:22 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Lisamaria Martinez <lisamaria0217 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Teaching Needle Knitting at Upcoming
> Convention
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm wondering if anyone will be at convention who is willing to teach me
> and a friend how to needle knit. We're happy to treat you to a meal in
> exchange.
>
> If this is of interest please email me directly at lisamaria0217 at gmail.com
> or text/call me at 510-289-2577. We can set up a time.
>
> Also, can you suggest what type of knitting needles we should bring for
> beginners?
>
> Thanks so much.
>
> Best,
> LM
>
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