[Nfb-krafters-korner] rake loom to answer Shelbi

[Deb Trevino]

Hey guys,

Where can I get loom clips?  Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] rake loom to answer Shelbi


> Hello Shelbi and others interested,
>
> In general there are two types of looms: round and long. The long looms 
> are rectangular in shape
> with two rails of pegs lined up fairly close together. these are also 
> called rake looms. They can
> be purchased in a set of four or separately just like the knifty knitter 
> or boye looms. You can
> make a double thick fabric by winding yarn on the pegs across between the 
> two rails in a number of
> patterns. The most common pattern is called the figure eight wrap. This is 
> what Henry will be
> teaching. The shortest of the long looms should work for a scarf.
> You can also use these looms to knit a flat single layer item by using all 
> of the pegs going around
> if you purchase an extra item called a loom clip.
>
> Personally, I have tried the double knitting and don't enjoy it much. Of 
> course you may love it. I
> prefer to make my flat items on a round loom because I find it awkward to 
> use the long thin looms,
> but again you may find you like it fine.
>
>
> Shelbi, I will give you my set of four long looms and two loom clips for 
> you to try and keep if
> you'd like. Todd is packaging them up for you as we speak!
> Please email me privately with your address. I am happy to give them to 
> you.
> Cathy F
>
>
>
>
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