[NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to crochet
Ericka
dotwriter1 at gmail.com
Wed Nov 8 22:52:21 UTC 2023
Ms. Powers (not confusing the new member with the other Terri) am I on your list? I signed up for the class, but never get anything from the list. Not a reminder anything. Odd. I haven’t experienced this in the past.
Ericka Nelson
> On Nov 7, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Terry Powers via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Terri;
> Did you go to the web site and sign up for the crochet class?
> The class is tonight, so if you want to come, go to the site got to classes
> and to current classes, find crochet class and sign up.
> Looking forward to meeting you!
>
> Terry Powers
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> Of Terri Stimmel via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023 6:46 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] My intro, and, wanting to learn to crochet
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> My name is Terri, and I just recently joined this list. I didn't even know
> it existed, in all honesty.
>
> However, I did a Google search, and happened to find it. I am sure happy I
> did.
>
>
> Here is just a little about myself, so you all can kind of get to know
> me, and what my reasons are for wanting to be here.
>
>
> I am 47, and I live in Missouri. I am totally blind, and have been since
> birth.
>
>
> I live with my boyfriend, and my sweet, and loving senior cat, Kiki. I
> absolutely adore her! She is actually next to me as I write this.
>
>
> I am currently in college, trying to decide which career path I am going
> to go down. I am currently in my first semester at a local community
> college. I never in a million years thought I would try to go to college
> again. Especially at my age. But also, because the first time was not
> the best experience.
>
>
> I was considering getting my degree in social work. But I am now
> rethinking that decision for a number of reasons.
>
>
> I am also learning how to play both the ukulele, and the piano. I am
> loving learning both of them. It is a very slow process for me, though.
> I take lessons at a local music store near my house, once a week. Then I
> practice on my own, at least five days a week.
>
>
> I have quite a bit going on. I love it all, and really feel I am very
> lucky to be getting to do all of this. As if I am not busy enough, I
> really would like to throw one more thing into the mix. LOL!
>
>
> I am wanting to learn how to crochet. I have absolutely know idea even
> where to start with it. I really have no experience with sewing, or
> anything like that.
>
>
> When I was in my teens, and in my early twenties, I did attempt to learn
> how to thread a needle, and sew on a button.
>
> However, I just couldn't ever seem to get the hang of it. So I
> unfortunately didn't stick with it.
>
>
> I am concerned about trying to remember the different patterns, and
> motions I might need to make with my hands. I can get things like this
> confused at times.
>
> I hope this makes some sense?
>
>
> I am very interested in learning though, and I feel I would stick with
> it. I hear crocheting can be relaxing.
>
> I am lucky that I do at least know what a crochet hook is. So that is at
> least a good start. LOL!
>
>
> What do you all think?
>
> Is this something someone who is totally blind, can learn? Even if they
> have zero experience?
>
>
> I have very, very limited sighted assistance. So a lot of what I do,
> will most likely be by trial, and error.
>
>
> Any thoughts, and suggestions are much appreciated. I am excited to be a
> part of this list. And, I look forward to hearing from you all.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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