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

[sunshine]

Ok, I am saving this message! They're adding up and I know I would never remember all of this information! Thanks so much!

Hugs

P.S. So when there are four looms per pack to they consist of these gauges? It seems that would be the case.



----- Original Message -----
From: Tanya Wheatley <blind_quilter at msn.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 5:26 pm
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom gauge???

>
>
> There are 4 basic loom gages and they are as follows.
> 
> Large gauge — 5/8 to 11/16 inch between pegs, which is equal to a size 13 
> knitting needle.
> Regular gauge — 1/2 inch between pegs, which is equal to a size 10 needle.
> small gauge — 3/8 inch between pegs, which is equal to a size 7 or 8 
> knitting needle.
> Fine gauge — 1/4 inch between pegs, which is equal to a size 5 or 6 knitting 
> needle.
> 
> Hope this helps!
> 
> The best yarn to use with the large gauge loom is a bulky weight yarn or 2 
> strands of worsted weight yarn. For the regular, it is best to use chunky 
> weight or 2 strands of worsted weight yarn. For the small and fine gauge 
> looms, one strand of worsted weight works fine.
> 
> Tanya
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "sunshine" <sunshine817 at cox.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:14 PM
> To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom gauge???
> 
> 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
> 
>  
> 
> 
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