A few of my followers have asked me to show them how to avoid knitting ladders. Ladders happen when you have stitches that are more loose than the rest of the fabric. They cause an ugly seam down your hat. After finding these on a hat you’ve been working on for several hours is very disappointing.
The waffle rib stitch on a knitting loom. I love the fact that it is super easy. You only need to know how to knit and purl. This is a great unisex pattern for a nice fitting beanie hat or a textured dishcloth.
Below is a step by step video tutorial. I’m also so happy to introduce two amazing sponsors who have agreed to buy for the closed captioning on this video. Please support them by visiting their websites; PromiselearningAtl.com and ShantiStyledMe.com.
This is my first baby blanket pattern. I wanted to make sure it was easy enough for beginners and that the supplies were available to everyone. This pattern can be used to make any size blanket from a small crib to a large bed.
A case is a quick and easy project with many uses. My favorite is as gift for a someone with really cool glasses or filled with some extra special pencils. I’m sure you guys can think of many more uses. Either way the best part is that you can make it out of scarp yarn and your trusty small loom. Everybody that know me knows I love that 24-peg loom.
The the step by step pattern video is below. Enjoy this project and let me know what you think.
First let’s define the word swatch. According to google, it’s a small sample of fabric intended to demonstrate a larger piece. In short terms it’s a test run. This means that you knit a swatch to answer a lot of those questions you have about a pending project like what’s the right stitch, the right loom, the right yarn, how many pegs and how many rows will I need.
Let me give you a few more good reasons why you should knit a swatch and how to make one. ( Read More )…
The caterpillar stitch is AN easy to do, knit and purl combination stitch. The bumpy caterpillar makes it great for a washcloth or dishcloth project. Hope you guys like this one as much as I do.
I always try to give a video for all my patterns, even the really easy ones. In this case it is only for the flat version. The round version of the pattern is in the printable PDF.
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I’ve been wanting to add another doll to my collection for a while now. The Tiny Dolls pattern was so much fun and everyone seemed to have enjoyed knitting little Jelly Bean so I figured I would give him a big sister. Cupcake is similar to Jelly Bean with a few key changes like the cupcake inspired skirt and of course the hair.
For those of you that like written patterns, the downloadable PDF is available for purchase in my store. Non-the-less, the video is enough information to help you create the little doll without the need for the written project.
The rambler stitch is a very easy pattern. I will guide you through your knits and purls to create a fabric that works great for any project. Doesn’t matter if its a baby boys blanket or your mom’s sweater, this stitch looks so beautifully textured.
The pattern video is less then 5 minutes long. I love short videos !
Several of my followers have asked me to give them a supply list for loom knitting beginners. I having been answering these friends one by one. Since then I’ve come to the conclusion that even those that have knit for a bit might find this information useful.
Too many people start off with what I consider to be the wrong looms for beginners and even for advanced beginners. Below is a list of the top 5 tools you must have for under $25.00.
I love big hair on my dolls, in fact the puffier the better. If you’re like me then I have a great video tutorial for you. It’s quick and easy just 5 minutes and you’re off to make your knit doll look fabulous.
By the way, this is an excellent way to recycle yarn scarps. First you use some to stuff the doll then use the rest for awesome wild hair. I love it when nothing is wasted.
Note that you don’t need any experience and you can do this any knit doll new or previously knitted. One thing I do want you to keep in mind is that although the video is quick the project is not. Personally I found the task therapeutic.
Color match thread to ANY yarn . It doesn’t matter how crazy, custom or discontinued, there is thread that matches your yarn perfectly.
I was knitting my new doll pattern which calls for a tiny button on the top. I needed thread instead of yarn because the button holes were so tiny. Well the yarn was out of the question but I did want the thread used to sew the button to match the yarn exactly,
I discovered the perfect hack and you already have the supplies needed to accomplish this little trick.
Textured tiles is another great unisex stitch pattern. I seriously intend to use it for a nice manly scarf. I believe it looks bold and elegant on any wearable. But my first project will be a washcloth. Stay tuned for that pattern.
I also like the fact that you’re only using the knit and purl. Nothing elaborate or complicated. Keep in mind that like many of my stitch patterns it works best with a solid colored yarn and a small gauge loom.
I had seen the Knit 1 below in needle knitting patterns but like many loom knitters I became familiar with this stitch on a knitting loom from a book by Kathy Norris, Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary. where she uses the technique for the fisherman’s rib. It also requires you to know how to do the purl one stitch below. This can be a bit confusing and I understand why Michelle Irby, one of my YouTube subscribers asked that I show her how to do the technique.I have done my best to show Kathy’s instructions on video. I hope it is helpful.
Please note that I’m not trying to teach you the fisherman’s rib stitch, I am only attempting to show you how to do the knit 1 below and the purl 1 below technique.
Sachet bags are beginner easy to make and there hundreds of great reasons to make them. These are not just for party and shower favors. My favorite use is as air fresheners and as scrubbies.
Below is a step by step video for this quick and awesome project.
. Many of you have left comments about tight stitches. The reasons for this problem are many but I wanted to give a short list of the most common. I’m certain that at least one will help if you find that a stitch is too tight.
Note that it is possible that you do one or more of the techniques I list below and not get tight stitches. We all loom knit differently. This is only a short list and it is built on my own personal experiences and those of many of my readers.Your problem may not be delineated here and if so I’m really sorry. Take the opportunity to leave a comment below and I will try to see if I can help you with your unique situation.
Kit Includes: afghan loom, knit hook, instructions and 3 projects.
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