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

[Paulette Vickery]

Hi Tonia, 

Is there a difference in the fabric of an item between knitting with
knitting needles and knitting with a loom?

Paulette

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tanya Wheatley
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:26 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
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

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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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