[Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom gauge???

Wed Mar 20 23:14:18 UTC 2013

I'm confusow about the gauge! I realize there are so many pegs in each size loom, but how would I know what gauges are! Are theyndumbers or something! Gosh, I fee totally confused and uneducated! Smiles! I'm learning though and I am teachable and trainable! Hahahahahaffl

----- Original Message -----
From:  Blindhands at aol.com
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:01 pm
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] loom knit mitered square scarf class

>
>
> In The local stores they sell only the large gauge looms.  You have to  go 
> online to find the different gauge looms.  You can get the <Martha  Stewart 
> adjustable loom, but don't bother with that at this point and many folks  do 
> not like this loom from what I have heard from the looming lists that I am  
> on.
>  
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> Blindhands at AOL.com   
> 
>  
> In a message dated 3/20/2013 4:29:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> Terry.Powers at nih.gov writes:
> 
> The loom  set comes in a pack of 4, the largest has 41 pegs, 36 pegs, 31 
> pegs and 24  pegs.  They used to be under the name of knifty knitter, but now 
> they are  under another name.  They should be about $12.00, if my memory is  
> correct.  Michaels, maybe Walmart and other craft stores should have  them.
> 
> Terry P.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sunshine  [mailto:sunshine817 at cox.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:26  PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner]  loom knit mitered square scarf class
> 
> So do I ask for large gauge looms  when I go to get them! Does this mean 
> the pegs are bigger? Yeah, I'm sure  looms can be expensive, so I'll have to 
> check and see what I can come up with.  I know some of my questions may seem 
> elementary, but not having ever done loom  knitting per se, I haven't a clue 
> about them. Sorry if I'm asking questions  people might thing I should just 
> know! Smiles!  
> 
> Hugs
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Powers,  Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: 'List for blind  crafters and artists' nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wednesday, March  20, 2013 1:16 pm
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] loom knit mitered  square scarf class
> 
> >
> >
> > You will only be using one loom  at a time.  You have looms of different 
> sizes, to make, for example, hats  of different sizes.  There are many kinds 
> of looms, after you get  started, with different gages or spacings of the 
> pegs.  We recommend you  start with the large gage looms, until you get the 
> hang of looming.  They  are not expensive, but some of the other looms can 
> get a bit pricy.  It  all depends what you want to make.
> > 
> > Terry Powers
> >  
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: sunshine  [mailto:sunshine817 at cox.net] 
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 1:56  PM
> > To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> > Subject:  [Nfb-krafters-korner] loom knit mitered square scarf class
> > 
> >  I'll be looking forward to the loom knit mitered square scarf class. So 
> we  need two round looms? You said we need to get a set of them. I'll keep 
> this  message and see what I can come up with as well as the yarn you 
> suggested. I'm  glad the class is for beginners as well.
> > 
> > Hugs
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Cathy  <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
> > To: List for blind crafters and  artists nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013  6:49 pm
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New Member
> > 
> >  >
> > >
> > > welcome to the list Paulette.
> > > we  are like a family here. folks  are so willing to help one another 
> by  teaching classes or offering encouragement and support to their fellow  
> classmates or other members on the list.
> > > 
> > > as for  classes, you can check the website and click on each class to 
> get details  about that particular class. some are taught twice in a night, 
> but not most  classes. some classes are via email instead of telephone 
> conference call. most  classes begin at eight eastern time and run for two, three 
> or four weeks. in  the class description you can find out if the class is 
> focused on the beginner  or more advanced crafter. most classes are flexible. 
> > > there will  also be a supply list included for each class. 
> > > 
> > > I  am teaching a loom knit mitered square scarf class in mid-April. 
> this class as  not yet been posted to the website, or list, but be on the look 
> out for it.  get yourself a set of round looms with loom tool, and some  
> category 5  bulky weight yarn from your local craft shop or online and I will 
> be happy to  help you get started looming a scarf.
> > > 
> > > oh yes, and  that offer is good to any newbees who would like to learn 
> to loom as well. its  a fairly easy project and there will be a number of 
> experienced loom knitters  there to help out. I have somewhat of a following 
> you see.  <smile>
> > > 
> > > Cathy
> > > 
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