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

[Tammy Freitag]

Bernice,
You might want to send out the class information next Friday so it
will be aa nice reminder.
Thanks for offering this class!
Tammy

On 3/28/20, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> A week from tomorrow I will be offering this pop up class about the log
> cabin pattern. Quite a few of you have emailed me and I wanted to send out
> one more reminder to the list. If you would like to join us, please email
> me
> at Bernice.J.Bird at gmail.com <mailto:Bernice.J.Bird at gmail.com> . This is a
> fun easy way to use up some odd skeins of yarn in your stash. Please read
> the original email below and join us.
>
>
>
> Bernice
>
>
>
> From: Bernice Bird <bernice.j.bird at gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 10:53 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists' <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Pop UP class, log cabin pattern
>
>
>
> Good morning,
>
>
>
> I am going to give a pop up class on the log cabin pattern on April 5 from
> 7:00 to 8:00 PM, EST. We can extend it a bit if we need to, and I will be
> available after the class for questions or ideas.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> What you need to know: cast on, knit, and bind off.
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> Materials needed:
>
> A great deal of leeway is possible.
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> Please email me at Bernice.J.Bird at gmail.com
> <mailto:Bernice.J.Bird at gmail.com>  if you want to join me.
>
>
>
> Bernice and the adorable Lolo.
>
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Tammy