[visionrehabtherapist] Re: beginning knitting
- From: Polly Abbott <polly@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "brink-chaneym@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <brink-chaneym@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, "visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:21:04 -0600
Here is a handout from a knitting class I did a few years ago that you are
welcome to. The beginning has instructions and the latter part has rehab tips
and internet resources from an article by Nancy Paskin and a few other places.
Not being a strong knitter myself, I taught in partnership with a professional
knitting instructor who just happens to have a husband blind from RP. He
kindly allowed her to teach him to knit before doing the class to get her
verbal directions precise. She said if her husband could learn, then anyone
could! Everyone was successful in the class and enjoyed it so much that we
offered a crochet class too.
Polly Abbott CVRT, OMS
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Guild for the Blind
180 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-8569
www.guildfortheblind.org
We're moving! Monday, February 28 is the official opening at the Guild's new
office at 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1010. The new Consumer Product Center
opens on Thursday, March 3.
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From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Brink-Chaney,
Marcie (DELEG)
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 7:58 AM
To: Lori@xxxxxxxxxxxx; visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] Re: beginning knitting
I am a person who has never had usable vision to do things (light
perception/projection. I learned to knit in about the sixth grade and have been
doing it off and more on since then. Using circular needles as if they are
straight needles, you cast on the same way you would for straight needles.
However, if the person is going to work circularly, I usually cast on an extra
stitch and knit the first and last stitches together to keep from having a gap
between the two ends where the round starts and ends. Will you be teaching
someone to knit or learning how yourself Another book that may help is a learn
to knit book (actually it's a kit) from Horizons for the Blind.
Below are the learn to books from them:
I Taught Myself Knitting W6398 Details
Here's everything you need (except the yarn) to learn about knitting. This kit
from Boye is great for beginners as well as those who want to review some
stitches. You'll get needles, point protectors, stitch holder, cable and a
step-by-step book and much more.
FORMAT: Please Select...BRAILLE LARGE PRINT
Price: $15.00
Learn to Knit CC1
Have you ever admired knitting done by a friend or relative? With the help of
this short booklet from Coat's and Clarks containing fourteen patterns, you
will be able to make attractive items from a simple scarf to a more complicated
sweater. The book will show you various techniques such as casting on, knit,
purl, increase, decrease and binding off. Included are instructions for
blocking, laundering and taking care of your knit treasures. It is a good
reference guide to keep within easy reach.
FORMAT: Please Select...BRAILLE LARGE PRINT
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Price: $9.00
Marcie Brink-Chaney CVRT
Michigan Commission for the Blind
Detroit Office
E-mail: brink-chaneym@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Phone: (313)456-1643
Fax: (313)456-1645
-----Original Message-----
From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lori
Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 11:51 AM
To: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] beginning knitting
Hi all,
Anyone have tips or resources for beginning knitting i.e. casting on with
circular needles, basic stitch, etc?
Thanks,
Lori
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