[Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases Thick and quik yarn
sunshine
sunshine817 at cox.net
Mon Mar 25 20:01:16 UTC 2013
Hi, Joyce!
I agree that the thinner yarn would be harder to use so am glad that I acquired what I did. I guessed right! I had said that the next afghan I make, I'd like to use the thicker yarn, but would probably need size 13 needles! Smiles. I appreciate all the information I'm receiving.
Hugs
----- Original Message -----
From: Blindhands at aol.com
To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:39 am
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases Thick and quik yarn
>
>
> That is the best yarn to use on the 3/4" spacing looms. If you are a
> knitter with needles, these looms that are spaced 3/4" are equivalent to
> knitting with size 13 knitting needles. Using a thinner yarn will create a
> lacey/holel type of texture. That is why it is recommended to use a thicker
> weight yarn or double strand of worstered weight. It is definitely more of a
> challenge to begin with the 2 strands of worstered weight. Take that one
> from someone who been there and done t.y
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 3/25/2013 11:16:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> sunshine817 at cox.net writes:
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ----- 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: Monday, March 25, 2013 8:20 am
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] My News regarding my purchases
>
> >
> >
> > 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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