Thanks to Brenda’s leads on the “other name” lots more info is emerging
I am completely enjoying all the “memories” people are sharing and will be adding them to the comments as permission is received.
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Thanks to Brenda’s leads on the “other name” lots more info is emerging
I am completely enjoying all the “memories” people are sharing and will be adding them to the comments as permission is received.
Wed Aug 1, 2007 8:01 am (PST)
Hi Wheat,
I went to take a look a the One Needle Looper and had a chuckle. It brought back memories.
Back in the mid 1960’s my aunt decided to teach me to knit (well this was a forced decision on her part, ROFLOL). So I got a set of needles and yarn from her.
I cannot say that it was easy but I started to learn.
Then one day I see this ad in a local store for a Looper. It was said to be easier to do then knitting or crochet and faster then either.
I took my little bit of money and bought one (still have it stuffed away somewhere). I took this all faster tool home to play with.
What a mistake. It was difficult to use, slow, and totally frustrating with really lousy instructions for a kid to try to figure out. Away in a draw went the looper and out came the knitting needles.
Why bother with something hard, when knitting with needles was so much easier was the idea I got.
Several times over the years I have run across that looper. My thoughts have always been I should throw it away, give it away or something,
But then second thoughts have been, well maybe someday I will locate instructions and give it another try from an adult point of view.
Maybe someday I will.
LOL
MaryJeanne
Thanks so much for this! I would definatly give this a try if I could find it at a reasonable price…just ‘because’! :o)
In Montreal, these ‘needles’ turn up regularly in church bazaars. I have several of each size (There are two sizes.), and I have begun using one. Begun … nothing beyond a few rows. It may be easier than knitting or crochet, but only for someone who has zero knowledge of either. I haven’t yet gotten rid of them.
I am looking for a looper. Mine broke and I still use it!
Iv had this looper sence I was very young and wanted to learn to do needle work. Iv lost my instructions and would like to be reminded how to use the one needle looper.
I am 54 years old and got a Looper when I was about 9. It was simple to use and i made multiple scarves, slippers, and throw rugs with it. I still ahve it today and get it out on occasion to teach my grand daughters how to use it. It brought much joy to me as a child and a felling of accomplishment. I found another one on ebay a few years back and purchased it. I enjoy using it and spending this time with the girls.