[Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting: counting rows

[Rovig, Lorraine]

Go to www.nfb.org then to PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY then PRODUCT CATALOG
then MATHEMATICAL AIDS, then follow the links to get to ABACUS.  On the
other hand, I already did that, so here is the URL straight to "abacus"
which, yes, the NFB does still sell.
http://secure.nfb.org/ecommerce/asp/product.asp?product=130&cat=54&ph=&k
eywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID=

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:03 AM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting: counting rows

The NFB might still sell the abacus.  They are simple for adding.  The
top bead is 5 and the bottom 4 are 1.  If none are pushed up, then the
number is zero.  I have never made anything that I could not actually
count the rows, like my long ago, afkin squares.  Scarves can go on and
on until you think they are long enough.   
You could also use a safty pin to count your x amount, like move it up
every ten rows.
Bye for now.

Terry Powers

-----Original Message-----
From: slery [mailto:slerythema at insightbb.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 12:13 AM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting: counting rows

Unfortunately, I neither have an abacus nor learned how to use one.
That does sound like a great way to do it though.  Any body have any
other suggestions?

Also, I'll pass along a tip.  I learned about using a "lifeline" when
knitting.  Simply run a separate piece of thread through the row with a
tapestry needle.  Now if you drop a stitch, you will easily be able to
insert your needle along the thread row and then pull the stitches out
above it.

I know I will definitely be using this in my next project because I have
found it really difficult to isolate that dropped stitch when I can't
see it.  If this works well, I may even try knitting in the car again.
The first time that was not a pretty picture.

Cindy

> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carolyn 
> Ranker
> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:44 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting: counting rows
> 
> 
> Cindy,
> I use an abacus to count rows.  Every time I begin a new row, I push 
> up another bead or add the next number coming up.
> Does that make sense?
> Carolyn
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "slery" <slerythema at insightbb.com>
> To: "Krafters" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 11:32 PM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] knitting: counting rows
> 
> 
> I have a question for the knitters out there.  How do you keep track 
> of the row numbers?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Cindy
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