Loom Knit Mock Crochet Infinity Scarf Free Pattern with Video

March 25, 2017 Comments: 18

Loom Knit Mock Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern

This loom knit infinity scarf pattern is easy and versatile. The technique seems complicate until I breakdown it down for you and then it’s mindless knitting that you can do while you watch television or listen to your favorite music. As always there is a step by step video to help you with the pattern.

The open lace stitch allows you to make one that works just as good in spring as in winter with just a simple change in yarn weight. To use on warm nights use a light worsted weight yarn and for crisp winter mornings use a chunky or bulky.

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Knit and Purl Tool Video Review and Tutorial

March 18, 2017 Comments: 37

Knit and Purl Tool for Loom Knitters

The Knit and Purl Tool video, product review, tutorial and patron monthly giveaway is live! This tool was specifically designed to make it easier for loom knitters to do the purl stitch. At first it can be a bit frustrating but once you learn how to use the hook you can understand why so many people got really excited real quick. It is a one of a kind and a most see.

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Remounting Stitches After Cast-off

March 11, 2017 Comments: 3

How to get the Stitches Back on the Loom after Bind-off

I got a comment on this page asking about how to remount stitches in order to correct a hat pattern that turned out too short. I didn’t have a hat to correct and I’m so short on time that when my project went south and needed to be remounted I decided to video the correction. This does make the process take longer but I had to take advantage the opportunity to help a fellow loomer out.

Again, I am so short on time that I made the decision to only video the process. It is not written out so I hope that the video is enough. Personally I’m a visual learner. Reading instructions gives me a bit of anxiety so for those of you that are like me, this is perfect. For those of you that need the process written out, well I do apologize.

The white balance is a bit off so the yarn is a little hard to see but you still should be able to capture enough to learn the technique. Plus, you can always leave your question about remounting stitches at the bottom of the page.

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Why the Yarn Shop and Not the Craft Shop

March 4, 2017 Comments: 9

Why the Yarn Shop Instead of the Department Store

During our visit to Orlando we stopped in Winter Haven Florida to visit the Four Purls yarn shop. I’ve never been big on yarn stores but Laura sure did teach me Why the Yarn Shop and not the Craft Shop. Let’s not leave out that they have a yarn truck. Yep, you know, like the ice cream truck but for us yarny folks.

Sit back watch a video and get a front seat to the chit-chat and the tour.

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Flag Stitch Square Video

March 2, 2017 1 comment

Flag Stitch Square on a Knitting Loom

The Flag Stitch Square is a variation on the original stitch pattern that contains rows of tiny squares with angled triangles stacked on top of each other. I wanted the textured effect of the fabric without the extensive work. Easy is always a better option in my world especially because I have a large project in mind, a patch work blanket.

This pattern will work with ANY number of pegs, and any gauge which means that the loom you have on hand is the perfect loom.

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Free Knitting Patterns My Top Ten Search Methods

February 12, 2017 Comments: 17

10 Ways to Search for Free Knitting Patterns

Everybody likes the word Free and knitters are not the exception. We all embark on the quest. But believe or not there is more to the search then just Googling those three key words, Free Knitting Patterns.

In fact the most common method of searching has not always given me the best results. Let me introduce you to 10 methods I have used over the years.

NOTE that this information is not exclusive to loom knitters but instead for everyone that turns knots and flips into treasures.

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Knitting with Kindle – One of my Favorite Knitting Tools

February 5, 2017 Comments: 23

Knitting with Kindle Fire

I love Knitting with Kindle. Well I have to admit that personally I’m obsessed with my Kindle Fire which is used everyday for hours on end by me and other members of my family. I own other tablets including an $800.00 iPad and a Sprint Slate that I have to pay $10.00 per month. None of my other tablets are more user-friendly or for that matter more useful in general.

But the point of this post is to tell you how we use it for knitting specifically.

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Bamboo Stitch Hat Step by Step Video

February 1, 2017 Comments: 30

Bamboo Stitch Hat Pattern Video

The Bamboo stitch hat has a really nice textured look. The stitch was a bit funky to convert in 2015 and the result was not exactly what I thought – it’s even better and I love it. It looks difficult but it’s actually easy once you understand the technique of slipping with the yarn in front. Isn’t it great that there is a video to walk you through this step if you are not familiar with it.

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5 Important Facts About Knitting Looms

January 21, 2017 Comments: 33

What Beginners Should Know About Knitting Looms

Choosing the right knitting looms for your projects can be tricky. Say you want to know the right loom for a baby hat and you find a pattern that says to use a 30-peg loom can you use your 24-peg? The answer to this question is Yes. Why? Because peg count doesn’t decide loom size. A great example are the very popular Knifty Knitter looms. The extra-large Knifty Knitter 41-peg is larger than the 48-peg loom. Is your head spinning? I know you expected a simple answer to the question of whether you could change the loom on a pattern. Read the rest of this post and watch the video below to help you understand this and much more.

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Ultimate Oval Loom Product Review and Patron Giveaway

January 14, 2017 Comments: 52

Ultimate Oval Loom Knitting Set

I received the Ultimate Oval Loom from Leisure Arts for a product review. When I opened the box and spent some time researching not only what I had in hand but what others were saying. I was shocked and surprised. There is so much more to the Ultimate Oval Loom Knitting Set then meets the eye. Not even the manufacturer was focusing on any of the best qualities I immediately noticed.

I believe loom knitters are totally underestimating this knitting set. Scroll down to see the VIDEO below.

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Garter Stitch Scarf on a Round Loom

January 7, 2017 Comments: 23

Garter Stitch Scarf Pattern and Video

The Garter Stitch Scarf has so many great qualities. The stitch is easy, pretty, won’t curl and looks the same on both sides. What more can you want. Well how about a pattern and a video.

I focused on all the things you guys were asking for in a scarf design and combined them into this simple loom knitting project. I really hope you guys like it as much as I do.

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10 Loomahat Resolutions for 2017

January 2, 2017 Comments: 63

10 LoomaHat Resolutions for 2017

According to my Google search Resolution is defined as: a firm decision to do or not to do something. Since this is December 31, 2016 I thought I would list my 10 resolutions for the Loomahat Brand 2017. Since you guys are the true recipients it’s only fair to share the projected journey.

Needless to say I’m only a human and so my list is fluid. Let’s just say that I will keep a copy in front of my computer until I have memorized it from top to bottom in the hope that I will stay focused and determined.

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Headband Scarf Pattern Video on an Extra Large Round Loom

December 24, 2016 Comments: 34

Loom Knit Headband Scarf on a Circular Loom

The headband scarf pattern is an experiment I’m hoping you guys can appreciate. It’s the solution to those bad hair days without needing to resort to the messy bun look. It’s an ear warmer attached to an open hat – but it’s not a cap. I know it’s all sounds crazy. Well you get you chance to let me know what you think by adding your questions and comments on the bottom of the page.

There are decreases but not to worry they’re not difficult at all because as always there is a step by step video for beginners and us visual learners.

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Turn ANY Hat Pattern into a Messy Bun Hat

December 18, 2016 Comments: 5

How to Make a Messy Bun Hat from ANY Hat Pattern

In this post I want to teach you how to turn your favorite hat pattern into a Messy Bun hat pattern. It’s very easy and you don’t need to learn a special technique you don’t already know and you don’t need to add anything extra to your list of supplies. As always there is a short and simple video tutorial to help us visual learners.

If you don’t have a pattern in mind I will include a list of over 85 free patterns where you can choose one you like.

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The Scarlett Flower Patter Info and Video

December 10, 2016 Comments: 10

Loom Knit Flower Pattern

Loom Knit the Scarlett Flower named after one of my favorite loom knitting designers Scarlett Royal. It’s a very textured piece that works well alone but if you want to add character and drama to anything, this will do the job.

While watching Scarlett’s YouTube video for her Bonnie Bonnet pattern I learned an awesome little technique. I thought it would work nicely for making petals on flowers. I believe I was right. You tell me.

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