[Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small blanketonrectangular loom

Mon Oct 12 04:20:22 UTC 2015

I started looming with the knifty knitters and when I was looking to
expand my loom collection, I bought a couple of the Boye looms, and
the difference was immediately apparent. I don't think it's just about
preferences, but choosing the best quality items for my money. It's
the difference between driving a regular car versus a luxury one.
Besides the annoying crochet hook at the top of the pegs that always
seem to snag my stitches, the Boye pegs break off very easily (one of
mine broke off within a couple days of owning the thing). Also, with
any hobby, there are good looming habits that a loom knitter should
observe and I feel like the Boye looms do not promote that. Now when I
have friends approach me to learn to knit, I always point them towards
the better brands out there because there's no point in dealing with
the annoyances when they could have a good looming experience and
actually enjoy the craft. Just my opinion as well.

Minh

On 10/11/15, ncbootman--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
<nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Lauren,
>
> Looms are like everything else. Some people won't drive anything but a Ford.
>
> Others think they're awful and call them Fix or Repair Daily vehicles lol.
> Barb is in my opinion, one of the best loom knitters. She doesn't like that
>
> hook at the top. Well, since I bought Boye looms before talking to anybody,
>
> I like that feature. To me, I don't have trouble getting my loops off and
> fear that without it, I'd be dropping stitches. I will for sure try a
> different brand one day. So, if a Boye loom is what is in your budget and
> available, it might be your first loom. I'll tell you this. If you start
> loom knitting, it's like any other hobby. It is a matter of time before you
>
> will just have to have another loom or that yarn or something lol.
>
> I hope my comment doesn't end this discussion. I'd like to hear other
> people's thoughts too. Convince me why I don't want to try another one (big
>
> smile). What should go on my Christmas list?
>
> Greg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 9:58 PM
> To: Krafters Korner Korner
> Cc: Barb Roland
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
> blanketonrectangular loom
>
> Because they have a crochet like hook at the top of the peg and when your
> trying to knit off it catches your loop making you have to struggle a bit to
>
> get it off.
> Barb
>> On Oct 11, 2015, at 8:44 PM, Lauren Merryfield via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>> Why do some people not like the Boye looms?
>> Thanks,
>> Lauren
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> <mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org>] On
>> Behalf Of ncbootman--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 4:02 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
>> <mailto:nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>>
>> Cc: ncbootman at gmail.com <mailto:ncbootman at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
>> blanketon
>> rectangular loom
>>
>> Lauren,
>>
>> Walmart does carry both the round and long looms. They are the Boye
>> brand.
>> Some people don't like them. But, they will get you started and you can
>> sure
>> learn if you like looming with them. I have them. Some day, I may get one
>>
>> of
>> the nicer ones. But, for now, these do work fine for me.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lauren Merryfield via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 6:09 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Cc: Lauren Merryfield
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
>> blanketon
>> rectangular loom
>>
>> Hi,
>> Sewing strips together is okay. But does Walmart have round looms or
>> rectangular looms? How do you knit strips on a round loom? Can you please
>> send me instructions?
>> Thanks
>> Lauren
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>
>> On
>> Behalf Of Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 11:04 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Henry Osborne <hosbornejr at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
>> blanketon
>> rectangular loom
>>
>> Hi Lauren and All;
>> No,My class for the scarf isn't up yet,so,keep a look outfor it.
>> Lauren,you can make blanket stsrips on the round loom,but,you have to sew
>> them together.
>> Have you tried Walmart? They have them there.
>> Hope this helps you.
>> Henry
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lauren Merryfield via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 12:21 AM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Cc: Lauren Merryfield
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
>> blanketon
>> rectangular loom
>>
>> Hi,
>> We do not have any Hobby Lobbys around. Jo-Ann is in Vacaville, which I
>> might be able to get to. I am okay with ordering online if I know exactly
>> what to order.
>> Thanks,
>> Lauren
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>>
>> On
>> Behalf Of Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2015 3:05 PM
>> To: Krafters Korner Korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Barb Roland <barbwire59 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small blanket
>> on
>> rectangular loom
>>
>> Lauren, do you have a JoAnns or Hobby Lobby nearby? Or how do you feel
>> about
>> ordering online?
>> Barb
>>> On Oct 10, 2015, at 4:53 PM, lauren--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> What kind of loom do we get  i just went to michaels and they did not
>>> have them
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Oct 10, 2015, at 2:46 PM, Joyce Kane via Nfb-krafters-korner
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> We will be having a class this month using a long loom.  It will be a
>>>> telephone class  I don't think it is on the website yet for sign up.
>>>> So watch for it.
>>>>
>>>> Joyce
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner
>>>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lauren
>>>> Merryfield via Nfb-krafters-korner
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2015 4:12 PM
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>>>> Cc: Lauren Merryfield <lauren at catlines.com>
>>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small blanket
>>>> on rectangular loom
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> Can someone please send me the directions for knitting a small
>>>> blanket on a rectangular loom? I am going to Michaels to get a loom
>>>> in a while so I want to know how to use it. I know how to make a hat
>>>> on a round loom but I don't know how to wrap etc, on a rectangular one.
>>>> Thanks
>>>> Lauren
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner
>>>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> ncbootman--- via Nfb-krafters-korner
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 10:30 AM
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>>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: ncbootman at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Hair Bows
>>>>
>>>> Terry K,
>>>>
>>>> Talk to your local craft store. There used to be and probably still
>>>> is a cool glue that was kid safe. Also, there are all sorts of
>>>> adhesive products on the market now and they may have an easy answer
>>>> for you. If the first person doesn't have a clue, next time, ask
>>>> again and get a different person maybe.
>>>>
>>>> Greg
>>>>
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