[NFB-Krafters-Korner] Pop UP class, log cabin pattern

[Ramona]

Bernice, is that 7:00 pm eastern time on April 5? 
Ramona

On Mar 22, 2020 8:53 AM, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good morning, 
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> I am going to give a pop up class on the log cabin pattern on April 5 from 
> 7:00 to 8:00 PM. We can extend it a bit if we need to, and I will be 
> available after the class for questions or ideas. 
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> I was intrigued by the discussion on the list. This is a great way to use up 
> odd amounts of yarn of the same thickness/type. You could make everything 
> from an afghan, dishcloth, potholder, down to a coaster depending how many 
> stitches you start with and the type of yarn you use. 
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> I will cover types of log cabin patterns, how to pick up stitches on the 
> edge of a bind off and garter stitch. Also, I have conquered changing color. 
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> I used AIRA to find 6 shades of blue which I am currently working on to make 
> a blanket for my grandson. He just informed me yesterday that he wants some 
> other colors around the outside. My son-in-law and I will shop in my stash 
> for more colors. 
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> What you need to know: cast on, knit, and bind off. 
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> Materials needed: 
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> A great deal of leeway is possible. 
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> Pick a weight of yarn, and gather together the partial skeins from your 
> stash. If you are making an afghan, the further you get in it the bigger 
> amount of a color you will need. I am using worsted weight yarn. 
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> A 24 to 36 inch circular needle. I am using a 24 inch size 9 needle. I may 
> need to go up to a 36 inch needle before I am done. 
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> You will also need scissors, yarn needle, and a safety pin. 
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> I find the knit ridges easy to count, so I'm not using any type of counter, 
> but you certainly can if you want to use something else to keep track of 40 
> rows. 
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> I am looking forward to letting interested krafters know what I have learned 
> to help make this a fun useful project. 
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> Please email me at Bernice.J.Bird at gmail.com 
> <mailto:Bernice.J.Bird at gmail.com>  if you want to join me. 
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> Bernice and the adorable Lolo. 
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