Match Thread Color Perfectly to Yarn

June 4, 2017 Comments: 9

Color Match Your Thread and Your Yarn

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.

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Textured Tiles Stitch Pattern for the Loom

April 29, 2017 Comments: 15

Textured Tiles Stitch on the Knitting Loom

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.

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Knit 1 Below and Purl 1 Below for the Loom

April 14, 2017 Comments: 4

K1b and P1b Stitch Video Tutorial

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.

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Sachet Bags Pattern Video

April 9, 2017 Comments: 12

Sachet Bags on Round Knitting Loom

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.

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Stitch is Too Tight on My Knitting Loom

April 1, 2017 Comments: 15

The Loop on the Loom is Too Tight

. 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.

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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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