Complete newbie to any type of knitting what type of yarn should I use please? Thank you.
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Like the others say, just about any yarn you want. If you are using worsted weight you might need to use two strands together as one. I like a bulkier yarn personally. WalMart actually has a decent selection of inexpensive yarns. And sometimes at JoAnns you can get the big pound of yarn on sale. Get on youtube for tons of tutorials on all things round loom knitting.
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Yes, this really is for that type of materials. Of course, you still need the proper threads (usually heavy duty nylon) and very heavy duty needles (18 or 20). I would seriously advise you to sew on scraps (or similar weights) to set tension and make sure you're getting a good stitch before you try sewing on your project.
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I have the Royal and I am absolutely delighted with it. I guess that I have used it for 75 keins of yarn so far and it works perfectly every time. I highly recommend it.
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Shouldn't have any problem with 100% cotton. It has more problems if the yarn is too large or too small of a weight.
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No itches here my dear...I cannot wear wool either but this is the fine yarn and it works great! I have my good witch ones on as we text. I wear them all year long unless it is extremely warm. Hope you try them. I've got five pair.
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We just use a bucket. It doesn't matter at all, the knit cord is all that needs to go into the solution. Dipping the cord straight down & lifting it straight up without getting the loop all tangled is the main idea. Container could be many different shapes or sizes & still accomplish that.
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It's best to wash your knits by hand. If doing so, use cold water and two capfuls (1/16 cup) or detergent. If you're using a high-efficiency washing machine, set it to the delicate/woolens cycle and cold water and use four capfuls (1/8 cup). When washing with a top-loader, set to the delicate/woolens cycle and cold water and use eight capfuls (1/4 cup). Always lay flat to dry in a natural shape and never, ever, ever use a dryer. Ever.
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To be completely honest, I'm still working all that out. I have yet to have a satisfying finished product with this item when working with anything but yarn or string.
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Hi, Margaret. (That was my late Mother's name!) I recommend buying LOTS of strings. They are really inexpensive per string when you buy large quantities. I get mine in lots of 100 from yo-yo stores on the web. Just look on Amazon or google "yo-yo strings in bulk". Good luck! UPDATE: And BTW... The most common cause of early string failure is over or under-winding, depending on whether you are right or left handed. A good yo-yoist must always work to keep just enough twist in the string. Beginners do this by spinning the yo-yo right or left while it is dangling at the end of the string. Which direction you spin it depends on whether you need more twist, or less twist. You should strive to keep the amount of twist close what it was when the string was new. You will get the hang of it.
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Yes! I bought it for my teenage Grandaughter who,knowing she was getting one,bought heavy weight yarn to knit a scarf.Trial and error proved you have to allow space for yarn thickness by skipping prongs.After that,it worked out just fine. I hope this answered your question&helped you decide if you want to order one or not.I may get one for myself soon.This particular one is well made.
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If you have hanks of yarn you may want to use a swift. I have a lot of "unruly" balls of yarn and just unwind them onto the table that the winder is attached to and go back and forth between unwinding the ball and winding with the winder. I chose this particular winder because of the guard between the bottom of the winder plate and the gears underneath. The yarn can't get caught up in the gears. I also like the wound result of the ball... neat and tidy!
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Its been a while since I ordered these. They are awesome! I can't exactly say what sizes are in the set since I bought so many and they are mixed now. Please, know that they are not exactly consistent with other needle sizes. I think that is the norm from brand to brand though. They are great needles and very comfortable to use for long periods of time. I use size charts as "suggestions" then pick which needle give me what I want for the yarn I am using.
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She will love this loom. It is much simpler than traditional looms. The thread typically used for beading is Nymo, which comes in a variety of colors. Size 10 or twelve beading needles will be fine, twelve being the thinner of the two and the one I personally would use. You can get the needles at Jo-Ann's or Michael's and probably also the Nymo but the Nymo colors will be limited. You will need to go to a specific bead store or online for a better Nymo color range. A lot of people recommend size D Nymo, but I prefer size B, which is a little bit thinner. The best beads for looming are Japanese, either Miyuki or Toho. Japanese beads are more cylindrical and more uniform in size than Czech or other beads. I prefer Toho. For a beginner, I would recommend either size 11 Toho seed beads or Toho Treasures. The colors are amazing and the bead sizes are very consistent. My favorite online site for beads is General Bead in San Francisco. They have very good prices, free shipping over $50.00 and some deals right now on Toho Treasures and Mikuki Delicas in some really beautiful colors. A lot of other stores have have them, too; I just prefer General Bead. Michaels does (I think) carry small amounts of Tohos but I think they will be a lot cheaper if you buy online. You could also google on Amazon and compare prices. I would also recommend a thread conditioner called Thread Heaven which I think you can get either at JoAnn's or Michael's and definitely online. Another good place to buy supplied is Beadaholique, which has its own online store and also sells through Amazon. I also love Beaducation, which has great customer service and very good prices, though they are a little bit more focused on metalworking. Both Beadaholique and Beaducation have GREAT free teaching videos on You Tube, many of which focus on beading. I know Beadaholique has a video on the Ricks Loom. It's the best loom I've ever used and your granddaughter will love it!
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Age 16, girl, beginner - perfect bow! Get some extra arrows as they are easily lost and are not very stout to start with. Best wishes! Bruce. (don't discard the sight that is embedded in the cardboard that is entangled within the bow strings.) Throw nothing away until you have used the sight! :-) BTW this is a serious bow, you could kill with this (with broadheads - a deer)
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Hello: Pls Check out the actual Authentic Knitting Board website for more information and selections of many boards ( including another 28" board. http://www.knittingboard.com/Knitting_Boards_s/1.htm The following info is from their site. Each board has 84 pins for 84 double stitches. You can use them all or just a few depending on your project. The maximum knitting width of this board is aprox 30"-45" depending on the yarn and spacersbeing used. (I have 4 of their looms that I enjoy using! happy looming! )
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I use the same needles for all my machines. It is an embroidery needle 75/11. I get mine online from Home Sew.com. I buy them in bulk. Hopefully this helps
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Yes. I have used numerous times on cashmere both flat knits as well as ribs and cables.