[NFB-Krafters-Korner] my mitten

[Ericka]

Successful Tuesday! Glad you’re figuring it out. I’m kind of scared to hollow pattern.

Ericka Nelson


> On Jan 9, 2024, at 5:18 PM, Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It's my triger mittens.
> I started over with smaller needles, and I did a swach with the ribbing.
> Just right now.
> Bernice
> 
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> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> Of henry osborne jr via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:43 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] my mitten
> 
> Hi Bernice, so, what are you making?
> I am tempted to give away my straight needles because I love my Denise
> Interchangeable Circular ones so much, but, probably won't give away my
> straights because there might come a time when I'll need them.
> You know what they say about "Darned if you do, darned if you don't."
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFB-Krafters-Korner <nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> Of Bernice Bird via NFB-Krafters-Korner
> Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 1:29 PM
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> Cc: Bernice Bird <bernice.j.bird at gmail.com>
> Subject: [NFB-Krafters-Korner] my mitten
> 
> Well, I did a swatch before, but wasn't good about measuring other things.
> Well, I bought number 2 circular needles, did a swatch, and found that 20
> rib stitches was 3 inches. I am using k2 p2 ribbing for 44 stitches. I have
> done a couple of inches long and it is a fantastic fit. I am hopeful that
> this time will be good.
> 
> I was astounded at the cost of needles. I usually just pay for them at the
> craft store and don't ask how much they cost because they are what I want
> and need. 2 24 inch steel circular needles was $21. It is a local store, so,
> it might be cheaper on Amazon, but I wanted them now.
> 
> I never buy nedles at Wal Mart, because I hate that bend in each end of the
> circular needle.
> 
> Soon, I am going to sort my plastic, bamboo, and nedles with a bend in them
> and give them away. I probably can find somewhere to donate them.
> 
> Bernice
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