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

[Ramona]

Debbie, the phone is 605-475-4000; access code is 525229. 
Glad to have you tonight. 
Ramona

On Mar 25, 2020 8:53 AM, Debbie Ralston via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Ramona, 
> I wrote to you directly about attending this class, but I didn't get a reply 
> back. I am interested in doing this for the second time. I need the phone 
> number. I still struggle with tension & bind off. 
> Thanks, 
> Debbie 
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> Of Ramona via NFB-Krafters-Korner 
> Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 4:52 PM 
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> Cc: Ramona <walhoframona at gmail.com> 
> 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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