Very Simple Spiral Hat Pattern with Video Tutorial

December 22, 2015 Comments: 65

Spiral Hat on a Circular Loom

The spiral hat is super easy to do. Never-the-less, because beginners are always on my mind I have a written pattern and a step by step video tutorial. Even if you have made a spiral hat in the past take a quick look at the video. It’s under 9 minutes and you might learn something, like a cool trick I learned from Karen Aiken.

More importantly, this is a great project for gift giving. You can start and finish the hat effortlessly in just a few hours. Share your pictures !

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Three Step Stitch Baby Hat Pattern

December 15, 2015 Comments: 2

Three Step Stitch Baby Hat

There are some stitches that deserve to be used more than once. This is especially true when you have a really cool adult hat and you want a baby hat to match it. That is why I designed the Three Step Stitch Baby Hat. If you have not seen the adult version Click HERE for a pattern and a step by step video tutorial. I did write on post just for the stitch. If you prefer to start at the very beginning, Click HERE.

This little hat was actually the test pattern for the adult version. It came out so tiny that I decide to turn it into a baby hat. I made it almost a year ago and it was supposed to go in one of my Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for a girl 2 – 4-year-old. I didn’t make enough shoe boxes to include it – but next year for sure.

Now let’s get to the pattern.

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Brioche Paper Bag Hat for Baby Free Pattern with Video Tutorial

December 13, 2015 Comments: 9

Loom Knit Brioche Paper Bag Hat

I saw a video a few years ago by Maria Eugenia Tovar for the Brioche stitch in two colors. Wow what a beautiful stitch. I knew I wanted to design a Brioche Paper Bag Hat for a baby because I was certain it would be super cute. I did and I love it. This little beanie works great for girls and boys.

Although a bit difficult for a beginner I’ve recorded a video tutorial to make the pattern doable for anyone wanting to try it. PLEASE be sure to watch the video completely before starting your project. I promise that it will make this awesome stitch so much easier to do.

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Liam’s Gift – My New Loom Knitting Book for Kids

December 6, 2015 Comments: 5

Liams Gift – A Short Love Story with a Simple Pattern

I started loom knitting because I wanted to knit for charity. Then I learned how to make videos because I wanted to teach other’s how to loom knit. Now I wrote a book because I want to inspire children, their parents, friends and family to loom knit for charity. Liam’s Gift is the first in a series called Loving with Looms. The series is name after my yearly Award to those that share love and compassion to others by knitting gifts with their looms.

I hope you guys will consider reading and sharing this little e-Book. It is a short story about little guy with a really big heart. At the end of the story there is a simple pattern with a link to the video tutorial for beginners. Watch the short intro – let me know what you think.

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Bernat Viva in Rust The Perfect Thanksgiving Yarn Option

November 20, 2015 Comments: 14

Bernat Viva in Rust is Warm and Beautiful

While on a dangerous trip through the yarn aisle in Walmart I found the perfect yarn for an EASY Thanksgiving slouchy hat. I picked it for the colors only to find out all the other awesome features of this yarn. The Bernat Viva in Rust is lovely.

Then I figured that as long as I tell you about the yarn I should give you the easy slouchy pattern. But lets start with the yarn.

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Finish the Hat with an Easy Decreased Crown Method

November 16, 2015 Comments: 15

How to Finish the Hat with a Flat Top

Some patterns shouldn’t have wrinkles or bumps when you finish the hat. There is a simple way to decrease the hat that gives you a nice crown with a flat top. The Flat Drawstring Cast-off is another great method but I find it a bit complicated for some people. Especially at the end when you pull you strings and sometimes they don’t pull correctly. I believe that anyone can manage this technique even true beginners.

The first time I did this cast-off was 2013 for my Loom Knit Striped Slouchy. It isn’t right for all your hats – just when you have a certain look in mind. For a free pattern of that hat click the picture.

Below is a text and video tutorial for the Decreased Crown technique.

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Seed Stitch Brim Hat with Matching Cowl – Free Patterns

November 10, 2015 Comments: 48

Seed Stitch Brim on a Knitting Loom

Most hats have a single rib stitch, folded, rolled or garter stitch brim. I wanted to show you a really cool option. The Seed Stitch Brim is a ribbed brim and so the elasticity is there but I find that it’s classier and more refined than the other versions. Plus you can never have to many to choose from.

One of the best things about this stitch is that you’re not going to see that unsightly line every one is always complaining about. Speaking of “unsightly”, on the video I will also show you how to change colors without that noticeable change in height where one color is up higher than the other.

Below is a pattern for a simple hat that includes the Seed Stitch Brim and a matching Seed Stitch Cowl.

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Red Heart Black Light Variegated Yarn

October 30, 2015 Comments: 13

Why Red Heart Black Light Yarn

So I wanted to use some inexpensive yarn to test a pattern for a new diamond lace stitch hat and scarf. Since Super Saver yarn is my default test yarn I thought I would go all out and use the craziest multi-color option I could find, for me it was the Red Heart Black Light. Wow talk about psychedelic. I could feel the room spinning just by looking at the skein even before making anything. It is definitely for very happy people. Maybe it’s just me but the sight of it begs the question, would you use this color of variegated yarn for your own project?

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Mock Crochet Hat Free Pattern and Video

October 24, 2015 Comments: 37

The Mock Crochet Hat on an Extra Large Loom

I totally love the look of the Mock Crochet Hat. The stitch has always been among my favorites. It’s like an easy Diamond Lace Stitch. Although it’s pretty simple I’ve posted the pattern along with a step by step video tutorial for us visual learners.

I did change the way Tina Edgar, the creator of the stitch, begins the technique. I think my method is easier especially for beginners. Oddly enough the way Tina starts her stitch is the reason we now have the very awesome Three Step Stitch by Zoey McClean. She thought the beginning of the stitch – was the stitch pattern. Proving that good things can come from mistakes.

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Farrow Rib Stitch

October 15, 2015 Comments: 58

The Farrow Rib Stitch on a Knitting Loom

This very simple stitch looks so intricate yet it is made of 2 rows of a 3 stitch combination of knits and purls. I so love this new conversion. The Farrow Rib Stitch will work with any design you have in mind from a hat, a shawl or a even a pair of socks.

As always I give you a Free pattern and video tutorial of the Flat version. The written pattern of the round version is also below but there is no video.

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Ombre Beanie Pattern Video for the Extra Large Round Loom

October 10, 2015 Comments: 51

Ombre Hat Beanie Pattern Video Tutorial for Circular Looms

Ombre means having colors or tones that shade into each other. I love this style of color play. It’s much easier to do this with needles then a loom. But with the right yarn and a cool beanie pattern you can make a really easy hat you’ll love.

Below is a step by step video tutorial

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Start My Stitch Patterns – How I Do It and Why You Shouldn’t

September 27, 2015 Comments: 33

How I Start My Stitch Patterns

So I’m constantly asked how I start my stitch patterns. I am going to explain how and why you should NOT do the same. I’m doing this because some people have gotten genuinely confused and others have even gotten angry because my videos immediately start with the stitch and not the cast-on. Well I don’t want those people to think I don’t care because I do.

So below is my step by step process in text, picture and video. Hope the helps.

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Fingerless Gloves on a Knitting Loom – EASY

September 21, 2015 Comments: 59

Loom Knit Easy Pattern for Fingerless Gloves

This is an easy loom knitting rib stitch pattern. It’s made up of just knits and purls for a nice pair of Fingerless Gloves. Great for both men and women. Includes text and video tutorial for us visual learners.

I wanted to limit this design to one size fits all for adults which is why I choice the double rib stitch. The fabric stays snug for small hands and stretches well for those bigger man hands. I find them elegant and practical. Hope you like it and will give me feedback in the comment section at the very end.

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CinDWood Looms – A Product Review

September 12, 2015 Comments: 38

CinDwood Looms What’s Good and What’s Not

I want to give you the information necessary to know if a CinDWood Looms are right for you. There are some GREAT things about this line of knitting loom and some that you may not like. I will break it down in this terms; construction and materials, availability, options (like size and type), price, customer service, the negative issues and when is it not a good idea to buy a CinDWood Looms.

It was difficult for me to decide if to start with what is best or what is wrong because my aim is that you stay with me til the end on this review because it’s only fair to me and to CinDwood Crafts that you hear me out completely. So, if you don’t want to read there is always the video you can quickly watch. But even there I hope you will watch it from beginning to the end.

Let’s Start with what I like.

All Image Credit: CinDWood Crafts

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About Me Video

September 8, 2015 Comments: 53

About Me Video

So I thought it was time you got to know me better, discover a bit of my knitting history and struggles and learn how you can help me in my journey. I also wanted to stop and thank those of you that support me on Patreon and for those of you that have no idea what I’m talking about well, here is your chance to find out.

The video is only 8 minutes long. I hope you will bless me with the investment of those few minutes and please, please, please give me some feedback, leave your comments or ask me your questions at the bottom of this page or on the YouTube comment section.

THANKS and Big Hugs

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