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

[minh ha]

The KK looms have a sort of round disc on top that sits over the
groove that holds the wraps in place as well. The big difference
between these looms and the Boye ones is the Boye has a horizontal
groove that yarn gets stuck in. I agree that it is a matter of
preference, but if you get a chance to get some KK looms, I would
definitely recommend you buying some.

Minh

On 7/27/15, ncbootman--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I like the hook on the Boye looms since it is a place to hold my wraps in
> place. Just a difference in how each of us does things. Does the Knifty
> Knitter not have this hook? Are the pegs straight?
>
> Greg
>
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> 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
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>> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 4:04 PM
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>> Cc: Cathy
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>>
>> 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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"All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty
recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity:
but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on
their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible." T. E. Lawrence