[NFB-Krafters-Korner] cast-on needle knitting next Thursday, March 26, 9:30 eastern time

[hosbornejr at gmail.com]

Terry and I didn't get the phone number or access code yet either. Did Dixie
send it out yet?

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March 26, 9:30 eastern time

Ramona, I have been knitting for years, but, have never used circular
needles successfully.  I would like to attend the second class to learn how
to change rows on circular needles.  I did not receive the phone number from
Dixie.  
Linda

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Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] cast-on needle knitting next Thursday, March
26, 9:30 eastern time

I think we have it all straight now. I am offering a cast on needle knitting
class at 9:30 eastern time next Thursday evening, March 26. Anyone wishing
to learn it from scratch or to review is welcome. Experienced knitters are
welcome to sit in. If someone is having trouble following one explanation, a
second description might help. I do not plan to go beyond casting on in that
first lesson. We will talk about  two kinds of cast on, but one is very
simple, and we will spend very little time on it. For simplicity, I will try
to complete one explanation before we take a second one.

The following week I will offer a knit stitch class which will include
changing rows.

You need a circular needle; size 6, 7, 8 or 9 would be my recommendation.
The easiest length to find is 29 inches long which is good. If you have
straight needles in any of those sizes, they can work, as long as they are
not double pointed. I would not recommend double points for beginners. You
will need some worsted weight yarn, I recommend acrylic, and a pair of
scissors. That's it! If you will be tired, try to get a nap in the
afternoon. For many casting on is the hardest part of knitting, although you
forget that after you learn. I recommend you take a week to practice and
make it smooth. That will make the knit stitch seem easy. We will talk about
how to keep it loose and even.

After the second class, which is the knit stitch called garter stitch,
students will be asked to make something, a scarf, a table protector or pot
holder. You will not need a pattern for this. Then someone will teach
casting off. We can do this individually or in a class. Students will not
all be ready to cast off at the same time. My thinking is that beginners
should complete at least one project using the garter stitch before learning
to purl, increase and decrease or anything else. After casting off, the next
thing is purl and learning to make designs. Someone else can do any of these
things, although I am willing to continue. If we are all still spending a
lot of time at home, chances are we will have lots of time to knit and
learn.

Just in case you are interested, I just completed a lilac sweater yesterday,
knit down raglan. The only hard part of this is sizing, another lesson for
later. So let's start a knitting frenzy! We will all have new things for
next winter or for presents. 
Please email me at walhoframona at gmail_com and let me know whether you are
brand new, trying for a second or third time, doing a review or something
else. It might also be helpful to know what time zone you are on. 
Teachers who wafft to be there should also let me know. If you want to teach
a later class, I would like to know, but I think you should clear it through
Tammy as well. I know there are quite a few experienced knitters in this
group, and it is good for beginners to get to know us, probably one at a
time. 
Dixie put the phone number out earlier this week, so we will use it. If
anyone doesn't have it, please let me know. 
Ramona
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