[Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 stitch

Tue Apr 28 23:16:28 UTC 2015

Thanks so much!

Michelle

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To: 'Lauren Merryfield'; 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 stitch

Horizons for the blind have some loom books and looms with directions and
more craft tools.
Try blind Mice Medamal and there is one where you can borrow or buy their
books.  I can not think of the name. 
Henry, whats the name?

Terry

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 stitch

Hi,
Does anyone have the capab ility to put the booklets from the various shaped
looms into braille? I would like to have that. 
Thanks
lauren

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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 stitch

LM,

This is from the booklet that comes with the long loom. It refers to
pictures but explains the process pretty well. write again if you need more
help.
Cathy F

Long loom instructions

This loom is perfect for use with one strand of bulky yarn, one strand of
knitting worsted yarn and one strand of fun fur held together, or two
strands of baby yarn held together. 
*
The two pegs on either end of the long loom are not used in the following
instructions, although they can be helpful in various projects. Please refer
to www.provocraft.com for instructions about the turning pegs. 
Step 1: 
Wrap the end of the yarn around the peg on the end of the loom to hold the
yarn in place. 
Step 2: 
Using the illustration as a guide, start with the yarn between pegs 1 and 3,
and wrap the yarn around peg 1. Bring yarn between pegs 2 and 4 and wrap
around peg 2. Then pull the yarn between pegs 3 and 5, and wrap around peg
3. Continue in this figure-8 method until you have wrapped the yarn around
enough pegs to match the desired width of your project. 
Step 3: 
When you get to the last even-numbered peg you want to use, wrap it and then
pull the yarn straight across the loom to the corresponding odd- numbered
peg, as shown. 
Step 4: 
Wrap the odd-numbered peg (now there will be two loops on it). Wrap the
even-numbered peg that is diagonal to the peg you just wrapped, instead of
wrapping the even-numbered peg across from the peg you just wrapped (a). 
Continue wrapping back toward peg 1 in the figure-8 pattern, following the
lines of the previous row. After you have wrapped peg 1, pull the yarn
straight across between peg 2 and peg 4 (b). 
Step 5: 
Holding the yarn in place with your finger, use the enclosed hook to lift
the bottom yarn loop on peg 1 over the top loop and off the peg. 
Continue with the hook to lift the bottom row of yarn loops over the top row
and off of each peg, as shown. 
Step 6: 
Wrap peg 2, then peg 3, then peg 4, and so on, wrapping the pegs in the same
figure-8 pattern. When you reach the last even-numbered peg, wrap it, then
pull the yarn straight across to the corresponding odd-numbered peg (Step
3). Hold the yarn in place with your finger while you lift the bottom loop
over the top loop and off of the last even-numbered peg. Then pull all the
other bottom loops over the top loops and off the pegs. Repeat Steps 4-6
until your project has reached the desired length. After finishing

several rows, you can remove the original end of yarn from the outside peg
and let it hang. (Note: The knitting will be very loose. You will need to
knit several rows before your project is visible.) Step 7: 
When your project has reached the desired length, and only one row of loops
remains on the pegs, you are ready to remove the yarn from the loom. Cut the
end of your wrapping yarn (leaving a few inches). Using a crochet hook, size
G or H, start at the end opposite the yarn tail, and lift the loop off the
odd-numbered peg with the crochet hook. Go straight across the loom to the
even-numbered peg and lift that loop off with the hook. Now you have two
loops on your crochet hook. Pull the second loop through the first. 
Step 8: 
Continue to the next odd-numbered peg, then even-numbered peg, and so forth,
always pulling the next loop through the previous one. After you've pulled
the last loop through, pull the yarn tail through the last loop on the
crochet hook. Pull the yarn to tighten and weave the end back into your
scarf. Weave the end of your original yarn into the opposite end of the
scarf, and you're done! 

This long loom can be used to knit in three different methods: 
Single Knit
Double Knit
Circular Knit
Visit www.provocraft.com for additional patterns and projects using
different methods of knitting. 
www.provocraft.com
for use with Long Looms #21-0212 - #21-0216
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Spanish Fork, UT 84660
All rights reserved / Tous droits réservés Made in USA / Fabriqué aux
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