Loom Knitting
Knifty Knitter Video Instructions
If you prefer to learn how to use the Knifty Knitter looms by watching videos, this page is for you. I've collected all my Knifty Knitter YouTube videos together on this page to make them easier to find. Learn new stitches and have fun knitting on your looms. The photo to the left is a close-up of a tube knit scarf done on the small blue round loom. The stitch used was the basic e wrap, known to needle knitters as the twisted stockinette stitch. Photo credit: HS Schulte
Tutorials
Click the links to view the pdf tutorials in your browser or right click and select "save link as" to download them. Scroll toward the bottom of the page for videos. Kiss Loom Manual - a great place to start to get a good idea on how the looms work and what is available. How to Use the Kiss Loom - instructions on stitches and how to knit them on the Kiss.Free Patterns « Guppygirl
Sometimes the best things in life ARE free These patterns are now grouped by the loom used in the pattern, starting with the smallest loom and moving on to the next largest and so on. The very last category has little appliques made from I-cords and can be done on any loom with at least 3 pegs. Have fun!
rostitchery: loom knit market bag
(this post was originally published on 4 july, 2007, with the title "to market, to market, with a bag big enough to hold a fat pig".) in which i come up with half a solution for half a problem. during the summer, ella's preschool has water play day on fridays. the first friday, i packed ella's swimsuit and towel in a bag i had made on the blue knifty knitter long loom . her teacher loved it, and of course i tried to convince her that she could make one too but like most people miss jenny insists she is inept. so even though i KNOW she could make one herself, i went ahead and made one for both her teachers because ella is very concerned that miss jenny and miss sue won't have any way to carry their towels to the beach.
Making the Double Ribbed Stitch As mentioned above, the double ribbed stitch can be done following the knit 2, purl 2 pattern. That is how it is done on a round loom. However, there is an easier way to make this stitch on the long loom. The most difficult part is learning to wrap the loom.
Stitches - The Knifty Knitter
unnamed pearl
When you try your hand at loom knitting you join the ranks of women (and men) who have tried to create using simple tools. As you scour the online world for loom knitting patterns you should remember that it was not at all this easy for people doing this craft. First of all, they did not have looms back then.Loom knitting is a great way to break into knitting if you haven't quite gotten the hang of knitting with needles. We've got lots of knitting loom patterns to share with you, for basics like hats and scarves and also for different loom knitting projects such as slippers, baby bunting, and more. Learn all about knitting looms and looming patterns using our free loom knitting patterns !
17 Loom Knitting Patterns
The Cable cast-on method creates a cast-on similar to the cable cast-on in needle knitting. It creates a sturdy edge that is elastic that is perfect for ordinary edges, end of rows and ribbing. Tools needed:
knitting board cast-on methods
Authentic Knitting board - Adjustable Knitting Boards, patterns, dvds, rug yarn and videos
FREE PATTERNS for the Authentic Knitting Boards. Click on the links ABOVE to view patterns by category. All of our patterns are in PDF format.
Knitting looms are an effective way to knit if the traditional needles don't work for you. Knitting looms are also a great way to teach kids to knit. Some experienced knitters prefer looms to needles because they are fast. Looms also make it easy to pick up where you left off without your work unraveling while you are away.
Knifty Knitter Knitting Looms
Knifty Knitter looms are fun to use and you can learn to make different stitches on them. Similar to traditional needle knitting, you can do the knit, purl, half hitch, and many other stitches on a loom. You can make each project unique by choosing the yarn fiber, color and customizing the stitches. Yes, there are many stitch patterns you can learn to use with looms.
How to Make Knifty Knitter Stitches
Let me begin by saying I am by no means an expert. I am merely sharing knowledge I've picked up over the past few years. I've technically known how to needle knit for over 30 years -- I learned when I was 8 years old or so. I did not, however, devoted too much time to needle knitting since there were many other crafty sort of things I was more interested in. Loom knitting piqued my interest almost 3 years ago and then I became a lot more interested in needle knitting as a result. I starting truly studying needle knitting and playing around with it so I could convert it over to the loom for my own personal use and to open myself up to more design ideas on the loom.
Loom knitting "knit" stitch definition - let's clear some things up!
How to make the magic scarf: You need a round loom, how wide you want the opening will depend on the size you want. I have done one on the red kk, and a couple on the yellow kk. The red kk one opens up and form fits around the face. The yellow kk one opens up much wider and forms around the face like a cowl. People have used the blue kk to make a very small one or for children.
Magic Scarf Pattern
When I bought my first set of Knifty Knitter looms years ago, it came with no instructions, or patterns. I searched for free patterns online hoping to find something to make with my new looms. It was unbelievably difficult to find these online.
Free Knifty Knitter Patterns
This free pattern requires 15-20 hours to knit. Skill Level: You will need: *Red Round Loom by Knifty Knitter *yarn needle The yarn used in this photo was Jamie Classic by Lion Brand: *4 skeins yellow worsted weight yarn *4 skeins blue worsted weight yarn *4 skeins pink worsted weight yarn *3 skeins white worsted weight yarn *Ribbon: white 1/4" or 1/2" ribbon Knifty Knitter Blanket Pattern for Kids