tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post8215763248355814612..comments2024-03-28T20:39:15.991+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-63800546305854742362010-11-06T16:00:31.222+00:002010-11-06T16:00:31.222+00:00I often knit "combined", which leaves my...I often knit "combined", which leaves my knit stitches mounted with the leading leg to the front of the needle, and my purl stitches mounted with the leading leg to the back of the needle - for me, that makes "reading" the stitches easy-peasy. When I'm throwing with my right hand, I sometimes will wrap the yarn for purls in the reverse direction to create that "easy read".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-633771527163209412010-11-06T14:16:44.606+00:002010-11-06T14:16:44.606+00:00Reading your post today about your mistake on the ...Reading your post today about your mistake on the shawl reminds me, if I needed reminding, why I don't knit lace. I make mistakes constantly, but have no ability to see how to fix them, or to "read" my stitches. I hope you get it sorted out.kristieinbchttp://journeynorthof49.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-84510675714286948172010-11-06T14:00:41.331+00:002010-11-06T14:00:41.331+00:00I have an Otti light and I tend to use it more for...I have an Otti light and I tend to use it more for cross-stitch than knitting (mainly because when working with linen my eyes water from the effort without the Otti light)I do love it though and it makes life way easier at night- especially now since it has started to get dark early.Angelhttp://knittingangel.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-81386187349653324812010-11-06T11:03:13.439+00:002010-11-06T11:03:13.439+00:00I am an enthusiastic supporter of the RNIB and the...I am an enthusiastic supporter of the RNIB and they sell very good lamps at reasonable prices that do exactly what one wants for older or challenged eyes to improve lighting and the ability to see more clearly.<br />Also every sale helps the RNIB<br />http://www.rnib.org.uk/shop/Pages/Category.aspx?Category=lighting<br />I have a variety of lights, the task light is good if you have a table nearby but there are some very good floor lamps even with magnifiers.<br />Good luck with the VKB.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284457201328888459noreply@blogger.com