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

[lauren at catlines.com]

I got boye looms. At walmart today with birthday money

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> On Oct 12, 2015, at 3:19 PM, linda blasingim via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> In my opinion it is better to purchase cheaper looms if the knitter is not
> sure he wants to do loom knitting.  The Boye looms are affordable, whereas
> the others are pricey.  I do not encourage anyone to purchase the better
> looms until he knows they will be used often.
> Many are on fixed incomes and paying $50.00 for a loom is difficult.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Henry Osborne via Nfb-krafters-korner
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 12:03 PM
> 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
>