My favorite patterns and instruction website links for Knifty Knitter Round Looms, Long Looms, Flower, Spool, & Straw Looms
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Knifty Knitter & other Loom instructions, patterns, blogs, and more.
2/13/2008 If you want to be included on the weblinks, please send an email to springyknitting@yahoo.com Make sure you check the first page for links to patterns for the Flower Looms and check the third page for links to patterns for the Long Looms. There isn't much but I'm working on it!
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Cast On/Stitches/Cast Off
Here are some links that show you how to cast on, bind off, and knit special stitches on your round looms:
Decor Accents: More videos are available on the Decor Accents website. This site was invaluable to me after I purchased my Knifty Knitters.
Bev's Country Cottage: Check out this site for step-by-step photographs of wrapping round looms. Also, great patterns if you want to jump ahead in your learning process.
Ben Franklin's Website: They offer a quick photo review of wrapping the pegs and the Provocraft video links are at the bottom of the page.
HOW TO LOOM SPECIAL STITCHES (beyond the knit stitch)
Eventually, you'll want to learn more than the basic wrap knit stitches. Please try these links:
YARNGEAR.COM: has an easy to read (with diagram) of special stitches. Stitches include: stockinette, garter, ribbing (1x1, 1x2, 2x2), seed stitch, rice stitch, moss stitch, box stitch, mistake ribbing, and little checks. Make sure you read Meilynne's helpful hints page for more information on special stitches (knit/purl/flat/slip). A great website!
DECOR ACCENTS: purl, flat stitch/U-stitch, garter, chunky braid, double stitch, single stitch, and half stitch.
LOOMKNIT.COM: extensive stitch information and don't miss their Knifty Knitter Cable tutorial! Stitches include: chunky braid, double stitch, e-wrap, flat, garter, half, single, popcorn, purl, cables, i-cord, bobbles, and fringe.
LOOMLADY'S BLOG: shows you how to U-wrap for flat knitting on the round looms.
HOW TO CAST OR BIND OFF
GATHERING METHOD: To gather the ends together (like you would do at the top of a hat or on a closed tube scarf) go to Bev's website. Also,
FLAT REMOVAL METHOD: To leave the ends of the scarf open (like a tube) go to Decor Accent's website.
YarnGear.com will walk you thru these bind off stitches: crochet bind-off, knit bind-off, purl bind-off, and a super-stretchy bind-off.
Now get out your Knifty Knitters and start creating!
Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, with over 30 Fun Projects
144 pages - Author: Isela Phelps
Contains 30 patterns for knitting in the round, rake knitting, knitting board, and felted patterns.
I don't have one for this month. Send a picture of your completed project, along with where you found or purchased the pattern, include your blog address, and I'll post your picture and promote your blog! Send the information to springyknitting@yahoo.com
I thought I owned enough looms but then I saw LoomLady's Loom Lore blog and now I need the Knifty Knitter Flower Loom. I think you'll enjoy seeing her amazing creations.
Provocraft has added a Lion Brand Yarn Boucle pattern. See their Friendzie Scarf here.
FAVORITE WEBSITES
Bev's Country Cottage Loom Patterns: You never know when you'll need a diaper cover, doll, booties, hats, mitts, and so many more items. I used this site daily when I bought my Knifty Knitter set. Thank you Bev!
Lion Brand: Several patterns but you will need to register to view them. There is no fee for registering.
Michaels.com: You have to look hard but they do have Knifty Knitter Patterns.
Yarn Gear Lovely, easy to read patterns for your Knifty Knitters. This site has great instructions for those just learning or for those that need some assistance.
For those of you purchasing the rectangular or oblong Knifty Knitter looms look at Wal-Mart or your local craft store for this 14 page pamphlet/book:
This book contains instructions for the round looms and the long rectangle looms. The patterns are as follows:
Trellis Scarf or Sash (blue round)
14" Pillow (green round)
Hats- basic, variegated, fun fur, roll-up (round)
Beginner Simple Small Scarf (blue round)
Metallic Shawl (yellow round)
Rib Knit Scarf (purple long)
Fashion Scarf (purple long) This is the only Provocraft pamphlet that contains rectangle loom instructions.
This book was made for the round looms and there are NO square/long loom instructions in this book. In additional to instructions for using the round looms, this book contains the following:
Knitted Hats (round)
Golf Club Covers (round)
Dish Cloth (round)
Flat Top Hat (round)
Scarf (round)
Tiny Totes (round)
Beach Towel Back Pack (round)
Large Christmas Stocking (round)
BLOG LIST
Here are blogs that discuss Knifty Knitter and other types of looms. A great place for you to see what others have accomplished with their looms..well, here are some blog entries on the KK:
American Girl in Italy deserves three cheers for completing a Lulu Loomed Doll on her blue Knifty Knitter loom! It is adorable! She's also made two hats on her Knifty Knitters. I love the blue yarn in the second hat.
Summersgirl has made a baby hat and a small purselike holder that can be used to hold your favorite things. Includes funny entry for all the fans of the Gilmore Girls. It's beautiful!
Country Mouse's Diaries - from the 1/5/2005 entry, she's made a page of her completed KK projects.
Diary of a Loomy Knitter shows a stunning black and white checkered scarf made on the square/rectangular loom. Attention all NASCAR fans, see her instructions in this post. Fans of lovely berets should click here.
Knitting without Needles has a lovely scarf made on the new pink long loom. Check out her picture and pattern. Are you running out of ideas of what to knit next? See Islea's 2005 Finished Projects.
Do you have a Knifty Knitter blog entry to add? Send it to springyknitting AT yahoo DOT com.
YAHOO KNIFTY KNITTERS GROUP is a great place to find information on your looms. Check out the Files folder for patterns and the Photos folder for ideas! There's an great file named Poncho Measurements.doc for anyone wanting to make a customized poncho on your Knifty Knitter. Don't forget to check out the message board, too.
To view the blogs on the list, start by clicking here to visit a random site. Then look for the Knitting without Needles web ring on the page and click "next" when you're ready to view another page in the ring. Blogs are create places to find free patterns or modifications to other patterns.
