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

[Barb Roland]

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On Apr 1, 2014, at 10:41 AM, Deb Trevino <debra_trevino at bellsouth.net> wrote:

> Hey guys,
> 
> Where can I get loom clips?  Thanks.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 3:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] rake loom to answer Shelbi
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> 
>> 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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