![]() Essentially, what I am saying here, is this loom kit offers you additional sizes and (more importantly) additional gauges for only a few dollars more in price than a Knifty Knitter round loom set. The pegs also come in two different sizes, which is awesome. You can configure it into many different shapes and sizes, and the pegs are removable, so you can control how far apart they are from each other. I resisted this for a long time, but I finally bought one when I was unable to get this earwarmer project to look like I wanted it to. Speaking of Knifty Knitters, if that’s what you currently own, and if you want more options, consider investing in a Martha Stewart loom. Rule of thumb: if the pattern is a bulky-yarn rectangular knit with no shaping and 48 stitches or less per row, you should have no problem translating it to use with a round Knifty Knitter. And even if you do have an adjustable loom, adding and subtracting the appropriate number of pegs for each increase and decrease may prove to be more trouble than it’s worth. Is there a lot of shaping in the pattern, or other advanced techniques that may prove to be complicated (if not impossible) on the loom? For example, a circular knit with increases and decreases will pose a problem unless you have an adjustable loom.Do I own a knitting loom in a gauge that matches the pattern’s gauge? (more on that below).Here are some of the things you need to consider: Evaluate the pattern’s rewrite-abilityĭetermine if translating this pattern is worth your time by asking yourself a few questions: Translating a pattern can be easy (if it’s a bulky tube, for instance) or more complicated (like, if it’s a fine-gauge lace scarf with shaping). ![]() Transfer stitch to crochet hook and ch 5.Īttach to beginning of bind-off row with sl st. Repeat 1-2 for 21″ or until desired length. The original pattern as written Materials and Toolsġ skein Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky in Gold (100g/141yds) Consider it a free excerpt from the ebook. You needle knitters can take the pattern below and run with it, if you like. After that, we’ll translate the pattern, I’ll show you (via video) how I loom-knit it, and I’ll give you a tip for translating patterns with more complicated stitches. Then we’ll discuss things like choosing the appropriate loom for the task, and knowing how to deal with right-side and wrong-side issues. And there will be a video, too.įirst, I’ll share the original pattern. Not only am I going to share the loom version of the simple ribbed earwarmer from this collection with you, but I’m going to explain to you how I convert a needle-knit pattern to a loom-knit pattern. Ok, loom-knitters, as promised, I have a little something extra special for you today.
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