[Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 loom
Lisamaria Martinez, NOMC
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Sat Aug 15 21:32:03 UTC 2015
Scratch that. I thought you said figure 8 loom. Henry is going to be teaching the figure 8 stitch on a long loom.
I do happen to have a figure 8 infinity loom which I'm happy to sell to someone.
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> On Aug 15, 2015, at 2:12 PM, Hettie via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Henry
> I'd be interested in a figure 8 course if I can buy such a figure 8 loom. Will follow closely and take notes so I will know what to do when I do buy such a loom.
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> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: 13 August 2015 06:03 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 loom
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> Hi All New and Old Loomers;
> I would be willing to teach a phone class on the basic figure 8 scarf on the long loom in the fall. I could do a 2 and 8 o'clock class to accomadate our over seas friends.
> Joyce,are you taking bookings for October classes yet?
> Henry
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> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 8:18 AM
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> I'd love more loom classes. I had a loom set packed away for more than a year as I didn't know all the things one can make with them. Bitten by the loom.
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> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: 13 August 2015 04:34 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 loom
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> How many do we have that want to learn to loom? Basically do we need a brand
> new to loom beginners class?
> Barb
>> On Aug 12, 2015, at 9:30 PM, Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Well I guess we need someone to teach more loom classes!
>>
>> Joyce
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>> Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via Nfb-krafters-korner
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>> Cc: Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Figure 8 loom
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>> Take some hat classes and you will learn the stitches of loom knitting.
>> These can be used for flat items, round items and there are stitches for
>> the double pegged looms called rake looms.
>> Take more and learn!!!
>>
>> Terry P.
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>> Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 4:05 PM
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>> Sorry for my ignorance, smiles.
>> How does one do afghan on a loom? I only know the afghan pen that looks
>> like a knitting pen with a hook at the beginning to pick up the stitches
>> of the previous row so you can work them all off again in the next row.
>> Hope this makes sense, smiles.
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>> Barb,
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>> Which loom would you recommend, the KB afghan loom or the cindy wood
>> universal loom? I am planning on buying an afghan loom soon and I want
>> to get the best one for my money. :)
>>
>> Minh
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>> On 8/12/15, Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
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>>> Hi all, Hettie was asking about the figure 8 loom and how it works.
>>> At this point I am aware of 3 different versions, the Serenity loom,
>>> the kb afghan loom and the cindwood afghan looms.
>>> These looms have been called figure 8, s shaped, infinity, blanket
>>> and afghan looms. These looms allow one to make afghans, throws and
>>> blankets in one piece without the need to sew pieces together.
>>>
>>> - The Serenity Loom: I’m not sure this loom is available anymore as
>>> there were lots of problems with it, I’ve heard it being called “a cheap
>>> plastic”
>>> loom.
>>> - The KB Super Afghan loom: by Authentic Knitting Board, Regular gauge
>>> "S"
>>> shaped loom
>>> Knit a 60" afghan in one piece!!
>>>
>>> Hi-grade plastic loom with 198 pegs, smooth finish, 7/16" gauge. Size
>>> 11" X 19".
>>> The rounded construction and shape allow for many stitches without
>>> taking up much room. Lightweight and smooth finish makes this loom a
>>> joy to use. Knit shawls, afghans, and much more in single knit. Use
>>> all 198 pegs or less for smaller projects.
>>> My note: there have found a way to double knit on this loom, it
>>> requires marking certain pegs as you will bot be able to use all pegs.
>>> I do have this loom and have a current project on it. At first I had
>>> a little trouble with the pegs being so close together but have since
>>> mastered it.
>>>
>>> CinDwood Universal S looms: Our universal loom can be used as a
>>> single or double rake afghan. Included is a movable wedge with a peg
>>> that is used in the inside groove of the loom so you can also knit round
>>> tubes in any size.
>>> Colored marker pegs aren’t wrapped if using the figure 8 wrap on the
>>> double panel. Comes in 3 sizes and two gauges. 1/2 inch gauge is
>>> tighter and finer yarns can be used. 5/8 inch gauge has more space
>>> between each peg for easier.
>>> My notes: I have the largest one of these looms and have done both
>>> single and double knit projects. The marked pegs are visually marked,
>>> would require some sighted help to tactically mark these pegs.
>>>
>>> Hope this helps and if you have any further question let me know, if
>>> I don’t know the answer I’m sure I can find it, lol Barb
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