[Nfb-krafters-korner] loom search for upcoming class

[minh ha]

I agree with Terry, you can't have enough looms. I'm currently saving
up for a CinD Wood afghan loom so I can make blankets. I rather make a
blanket in one large piece instead of stitching pieces together.

The big difference between the Knifty Knitters and the Boye looms is
that Boye looms have this stupid hook on top of the peg that make it
so hard to lift the loops over while knitting. I tried using a round
Boye loom to make a hat and I eventually had to discard the project
because the yarn was getting snagged at every pass and my hat was
coming out all jagged and frizzy.

Minh

On 7/27/15, Powers, Terry (NIH/NCI) [E] via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Henry and I were at Michaels, this week end and saw a wall with over 20 of
> the Boya loom sets.  I sure was surprised!  I could not find the sale
> price.
> We did find 1 ball of that cotton, Barb told us, about, last week.  The lady
> helping us, said it was clearance.  I had never heard of the brand, so I
> kind of think it was just on sale.  We shall see if it reappears.  It sure
> is soft!
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cathy via Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org]
>
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 4:04 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Cc: Cathy
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] loom search for upcoming class
>
> Hetti,
>
> The looms are basically different brands. The Knifty Knitter looms were a
> good quality loom that unfortunately is not being produced anymore. It is
> possible to find them online from Amazon and other places. Many folks love
> these looms and grab them up when they can find them.
> The Boya looms are a brand of a store called Michael's here in the states.
> These looms can also be purchased from Amazon and other places online and
> are still being produced. There is some difference of opinion as to which
> looms are better. for example one complaint about the Boya looms is the fact
> that Boya looms have been found to have broken pegs on them. But either loom
> will serve the purpose.
> Cathy F
>
>
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Minh Ha
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