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

[Bernice Bird]

Sure thing.

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From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
Of Tammy Freitag via NFB-Krafters-Korner
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2020 11:19 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Tammy Freitag <ms.sunflower61 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] Pop UP class, log cabin pattern

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.
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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.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> 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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