[Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases

Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] Terry.Powers at nih.gov
Mon Mar 25 18:56:41 UTC 2013 

 What color did you get?  You said it is verigated.
I know they have some that are speckled, but not sure if there are any verigated.

Terry P.


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From: sunshine [mailto:sunshine817 at cox.net] 
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 11:15 AM
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Terry, I have the Thick and Quick yarn! Smiles! It is 5-ply. It's a little more expensive than the 4-ply, but I think I would prefer the thicker yarn to start with and so thus I have it! Smiles!

Hugs



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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: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:20 am
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases

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>  I find it easier to start out with a chuncky5 or 6 ply yarn, like thick and quick, rather than 2 strands of yarn.  It is easier to learn with.  I still do not do double stranded.
> 
> Terry P.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sunshine [mailto:sunshine817 at cox.net]
> Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 3:45 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases
> 
> I'm just fine it I'm glad that Joyce explained some things to me, but I was a little concerned about the booms. Will I be able to use the round loom you afghans, or will that come later when I use the long looms. We got the long booms because they were on sale for a great price and I figured while I could afford to get them, I would. It'll be a challenge working with two strands his that means to ablls of yarn! Could a person sick with the 5 in place of the 4 to make it easier or is that not practical! I know, I ask questions, but that's better than in the past! I never asked questions just did whatever and listened, but no questions. Danks for the info. I appreciate it. I appreciate all were you because had I not come out here I wouldn't have even learned about loom knitting! Sorry I misspelled Knifty! I was in a hurry, I guess as I knew the spelling and just kept withgetting to put a K! Smiles!
> 
> My books should come soon!
> 
> Hugs
> 
>  
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Barb Roland <barbwire59 at gmail.com>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
> nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:49 pm
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases
> 
> >
> >
> > Sunshine, you are just fine with the looms you have now. They are 
> > considered large gauge looms, Joyce was just letting you know there 
> > are other gauges and looms available, don't panic, there are lots of 
> > things you can do with what you have.
> > Because these are large gauge, you will be able to use #6 super 
> > bulky,
> > #5 bulky and #4 worsted weight, on the #4 ww yarn, you will need to 
> > hold 2 strands together as if they are 1.
> > 
> > On the knifty (that's with a k) knitter looms, no the pegs are not 
> > adjustable, you will hear the terms knifty knitter or kk looms 
> > referred here most often because they were the original brands. The 
> > brands you can find in the crafts stores now are Loops and Threads, 
> > Boye and Danice, they are all just like the kk looms, just different in quality colors.
> > My suggestion is to count the pegs on each of your round looms, get 
> > comfortable with the number of pegs so when someone refers to a 
> > specific loom by the number of pegs, you can just go right to it.
> > 
> > For right now, I would put the long looms to the side and get 
> > familiar with the rounds ones.
> > We also need to start getting you familiar with some of the terms 
> > that will be used, ways to hold your looms (some hold different than
> > others) and such As I said before, you are FINE with what you have, 
> > it's how we all got started too.
> > 
> > So take a deep breath and relax, lol look forward to the fun you are 
> > going to have.
> > 
> > Barb
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "sunshine" <sunshine817 at cox.net>
> > To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 1:08 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases
> > 
> > 
> > >I was told to get number 5 yart by several people, not necessarily 
> > >on this list, to get started. So you are saying the looms I 
> > >purchased from the store cannot be used for 4-ply yarn! I was told 
> > >the loops and thread brand is a good one! So someone needs to steer 
> > >me in a better direction toward diversitility because I was in the dark about these looms purchasing them.
> > >I never heard of the place referred to in your message, Joyce! 
> > >Smiles! So, folks, what do I do now????
> > >
> > > Hugs
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From:  Blindhands at aol.com
> > > To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> > > Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013 8:19 am
> > > Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases
> > >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Sundshine
> > >>
> > >> It is important to count your pegs and know the spacing of the pegs.   If
> > >> you purchased your looms in one of your local stores then those 
> > >> are basically  for thick yarn.  Cindy Woods Crafts make looms 
> > >> with ordering options of spacing of 3/4" and 1/2"
> > >>
> > >> Now if you have a loom that is just an example 8 inches diameter 
> > >> you would have a different amount of pegs if the spacing was  3/4" or 1/2"  .
> > >> That
> > >> is why the reference is to the number of pegs plus spacing.
> > >>
> > >> If you are just getting started then I just gave you some 
> > >> advanced information regarding peg spacing.
> > >>
> > >> There are also adjustable looms out there that you can adjust the 
> > >> spacing of your Pegs and how many pegs you want to use.
> > >>
> > >> Joyce  Kane
> > >> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> > >> Blindhands at AOL.com
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> In a message dated 3/24/2013 8:15:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
> > >> sunshine817 at cox.net writes:
> > >>
> > >> Kathy, I  already had stitch markers and have about 16 of those or so!
> > >> Smiles! Glad you  refer to pegs. I have no idea how many pegs are 
> > >> on which looms. I don't have a  40 peg round loom that I know of, 
> > >> but I could be wrong. I never counted the  pegs! Smiles! Let's 
> > >> hope I have the basic ones I used!
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original  Message -----
> > >> From: Cathy <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
> > >> To: List for  blind crafters and artists 
> > >> nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> > >> Date: Sunday,  March 24, 2013 12:21 am
> > >> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News  regarding my 
> > >> purchases
> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> > hi Sunshine,
> > >> >
> > >> > you have enough looms there to make many different projects. 
> > >> > around here
> > >> when we talk about the looms we often refer to them by how many 
> > >> pegs they have on them rather than to their measurements. so for 
> > >> example if you have a
> > >>  40 or 41 peg round loom, that is your large adult hat loom, as 
> > >> well as the  loom on which you will make shawls. the 36 peg round 
> > >> loom is what you'd use to  make a small adult hat. we made large 
> > >> round coasters on this loom as well.  your 31 peg round loom is 
> > >> used to make children's hats. the 24 peg loom is one  we use 
> > >> frequently, for it is good for scarves, baby hats and booties and 
> > >> soap  sacks.  hmm, I can't remember which of these round looms I 
> > >> made my  slippers on but that's one more thing you can make.
> > >> >
> > >> > the long  looms are for making flat items either in single or 
> > >> > double
> > >> knit.
> > >> > so  when you take the mitered square scarf class, the 
> > >> > instructions will
> > >> ask for a  loom with at least 18 pegs. you can use either your 
> > >> long or round loom. I  happening to be using a round loom myself.
> > >> >
> > >> > sounds like you  have most of what is needed. maybe I missed 
> > >> > it, but did
> > >> you say you got some  bulky yarn? also did you get some stitch markers? 
> > >> if
> > >> you didn't get markers,  no worries you can use bread ties a 
> > >> rubber band or a washer, or anything that  will wrap around a peg 
> > >> so you can easily identify it.
> > >> >
> > >> > looking  forward to seeing you in class. we'd love to have 
> > >> > another loonny
> > >> loomer among  us! <grin>
> > >> > Cathy
> > >> >
> > >> >
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