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Narrator: Knit one, purl two.
Or maybe you like to crochet.
With a bit of yarn and a little knowhow
you can make blankets, scarves, sweaters
and other cozy creations no matter your level of vision.
Whether you already know how to knit and crochet,
or you'd like to start a new hobby
let's take a look at how to choose the tools
and materials that work best for you.
And let's begin with yarn.
You might already know that yarn comes
in different weights for different projects.
Lighter weight yarns are thinner.
And heavier yarns are thicker.
One great tip for knitting or crocheting
with vision loss is to choose thicker yarn
which makes bigger stitches.
That makes it easier to tell the stitches apart,
and to find the right place to insert your knitting needle,
or crochet hook, both by sight and by touch.
You can find a yarn's weight on the label.
It's usually identified by a number.
Worsted weight yarns are considered medium weight
and they often have a four on the label.
-: Now that you've had a chance to learn a bit with us,
we'd like to learn more about you,
your name, email address, how you heard about Hadley
and your relationship to vision loss.
Learning more will give us a better understanding
of how to personalize Hadley just for you.
And don't worry, everything you share
with us online will be kept safe and secure.
Of course, if you'd prefer to talk through these questions
we're just a phone call away at 800-323-4238.
Taking these few steps saves your preferences
so you can continue right where you left off
and track your progress every time you you log on.
Plus, it connects you to the Hadley community
and helps sustain our funding to keep Hadley free of charge.
And last, but not least, it gives you direct access
to experts like me now, where were we?