[Nfb-krafters-korner] Henry Boye looms
Barb Roland
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Mon Oct 12 21:19:17 UTC 2015
Since Lauren is unfamiliar with some of the loom knitting terms, I’m going over some of them with her. I encourage her to sign up for a beginner loom knit class. Hopefully we will start seeing her in more of out classes.
Barb
> On Oct 12, 2015, at 3:33 PM, Linda Anderson via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hey Henry, are these looms the same amount of pegs as the knifty knitter
> rectangle set? Linda A.
>
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> Behalf Of Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 11:03 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Cc: Henry Osborne
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
> blanketonrectangular loom
>
> I just bought some Boye long looms from Amazon,they are plastic,and the pegs
> are in pretty tightly. I am having no problems with the yarn getting caught
> on the hooked tops.
> I think that it is a matter of preference as to what knitting needle,loom,or
> crochet hook works best for you.
> Henry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: minh ha via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 12:20 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Cc: minh ha
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] instructions for making small
> blanketonrectangular loom
>
> 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
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>> 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
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>>> 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
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>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner
>>> Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2015 11:04 AM
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>>> 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
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>>> 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
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>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Barb Roland via Nfb-krafters-korner
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2015 3:05 PM
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>>> 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
>>>>>
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>>>>> Cc: ncbootman at gmail.com
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>>>>> Terry K,
>>>>>
>>>>> Talk to your local craft store. There used to be and probably still
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>>>>>
>>>>> Greg
>>>>>
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