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.

E-we’s Cable Beanie Video

Well someone forgot how to upload videos…or things changed considerably since I last went to youtube. That took a bit longer than I thought it would…or maybe my internet is slower now. I tried to record as many of the steps as possible for you. I recommend reading the instructions as well as watching theContinue reading “E-we’s Cable Beanie Video”

Purl Stitch

The purl stitch is one of the basic stitches to learn when loom knitting. The combination of the knit stitch and purl stitch can yield a plethora of beautiful designs. If you are barely learning to loom knit, I highly recommend getting acquainted with the Purl Stitch. The purl stitch creates the small noose/bump likeContinue reading “Purl Stitch”

Just Peachy Baby Booties

LOOM:  Baby-Knit Looms, Bootie Loom YARN:  Approx 50 yds of worsted weight merino wool yarn. Red Heart Chic yarn in Mai Tai used in sample. NOTIONS:  tapestry needle, row counter (optional), 2 stitch markers. GAUGE: 11 sts and 16 rows = 2” ABBREVIATIONS K=knit stitch p=purl stitch rnd(s)=round(s) rep=repeat approx=approximately LC=Cable over 2 stitches, crosses left (see instructions below)Continue reading “Just Peachy Baby Booties”

Chills Away Cowl

An easy cowl to knit up with 27 yards and less than 1 hour! Keep the chill away this coming fall and winter. Materials Knitting Loom: (4) Zippy Looms, Corners Yarn: 27 yards of super bulky yarn. Loops & Threads Chunky, shown in gray, was used in sample. Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle Gauge: 4 sts xContinue reading “Chills Away Cowl”

Slipped Purl Cowl

Keep away the chill with this sumptuous cowl as you walk around this fall season enjoying the crisp fall air.  Materials Knitting Loom: (6) Zippy Looms, (2) Connectors, Corners. Yarn: 80 yards of Super Bulky wool. Malabrigo Rasta, shown in Abril was used in sample (less than 1 skein). Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle Gauge: 5 sts xContinue reading “Slipped Purl Cowl”