This pattern was released in 2005-2006. Re-sharing it after my friend, Monica Kersten Nicolescu, used the pattern to create a beautiful scarf for her, and another for her husband. It is definitely an old pattern, the sample used a DA Looms (no longer in existence), but still one of my favorite looms due to theContinue reading “Double Knit Simple Cable Scarf”
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Loom Knit Stitches: Little Chevron & Cable Twist Stitch
After releasing the Little Chevron Cowl & Matching Hat, I had numerous requests for the stitch pattern to be provided for a flat panel to create a shawl or a scarf. While I don’t have a shawl pattern for you, or even a scarf pattern, I did sit down and created a video on theContinue reading “Loom Knit Stitches: Little Chevron & Cable Twist Stitch”
Little Bear Hat…take 2
My little one wanted another Little Bear Hat in a white color. As I went looking through my yarn, I found a super soft and squishy yarn. It was unfortunately not a weight #6 but a #5. I knew it was going to be smaller, but I didn’t realize that it was going to beContinue reading “Little Bear Hat…take 2”
Loom Knit: Picot Edge
I have added a new video to the techniques playlist. After working on my last cowl & hat set, I realized that I have never shared the picot edge by itself. I have demonstrated it as part of the project, but never by itself. A picot edge provides a nice decorative edge to a knittedContinue reading “Loom Knit: Picot Edge”
Simple Cup Cozy (with video)
MATERIALS Knitting Loom: Flexee links chunky, sample was worked on 5 links (10 pegs) Yarn: Approximately 18-20 yards of bulky weight merino wool. Sample was worked with Malabrigo Rasta in Frank Ochre color. Other samples worked with Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, scissors Gauge: 5 sts x 10 rows=Continue reading “Simple Cup Cozy (with video)”
Little Bear Hat (with video)
Materials Knitting loom: Flexee links chunky, sample was worked on 21 links (42 pegs). Yarn: Approximately 80 yards of bulky weight wool blend yarn, #6. Lion brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Taupe was used in sample. Notions: Knitting tool, Tapestry needle, Scissors. Gauge: 5 sts x 8.5 rows=2 inches in stockinette Size: fits upContinue reading “Little Bear Hat (with video)”
Neus Headband
It is that time of the year when the clock is ticking and we have a gazillion presents to finish knitting. This headband knits up super quick, as in less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Grab your yarn and Flexee Links and get knitting! Materials Knitting loom: Flexee links chunky, sample was workedContinue reading “Neus Headband”
Loom Knit: Creating Clean Garter Stitch Edges
Garter Stitch: Created by working one knit row, followed by one purl row. The ridge created by these two rows is known as a Garter Stitch Ridge. The sample shown was worked completely in garter stitch. To create the clean edges on the right and left side of the work, I always slip (skip) theContinue reading “Loom Knit: Creating Clean Garter Stitch Edges”
Loom Knit Cables Tutorial
Note, this tutorial is old (2002), I am rehousing it from my other website. I don’t want to lose it and I think people may find it useful, although the knitting looms shown are no longer being manufactured, the techniques still apply to other knitting looms. This is a PDF document.
Blanket sizes and suggested yardage
When in doubt about how much yarn I will need, I consult with a yarn calculator. I recommend the one from Jimmybeanswool.com. I have been using it for a long time and it has always been a good starting point. When I order my yarn, I like to order about 10% more just in case. IContinue reading “Blanket sizes and suggested yardage”
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