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

[minh ha]

Cathy,

Can you explain what this loom clip is? I have the knifty knitter set
of long looms and mine have two extra pegs, one at each end. This
allows me to knit in the round if I choose to do so.

Thanks,
Minh
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On 2/24/14, Cathy <flowersandherbs at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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