Rainbow Loom Dragon Scale Bracelet – FREE Pattern & Video

January 25, 2014 Comments: 3

Rainbow Loom Dragon Scale Bracelet without the Rainbow Loom

The Rainbow Loom Dragon Scale Bracelet is beautiful and best of all easy to make on any loom you already own. All you need is 4 – 10 pegs depending on how wide you want the bracelet. Once you get the hang of it you can turn that skill into lots of awesome projects like a headband or a small purse. The possibilities are enormous.

This is one of my favorite Rainbow Loom bracelets so I’ve written the pattern and made a video. I want to make sure my fellow visual learners are not left behind.

Like the cherry on top, I have to say this again it’s easy to do. Seems a bit confusing at first then you get on a roll and can’t stop.

Para el Patrón y Vídeo en Español: Haga Clic Aquí

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Belt Loop Hat Video

January 19, 2014 Comments: 6

The Belt Loop Hat Video

Belt Loop Hat pattern was my favorite for 2012. The folks that visited this webpage and all my social sites seemed to feel the same way. I am very proud of my humble creation. The pattern did also bring on some confusion about how to finish this little beauty so I decided to made a video. Seemed like the right thing to do after promising several VERY special readers.

So Below is the Video. Hope it answers all your questions. Enjoy the extra lesson on how to make a Slouchy version of this hat. I thought it made for a really cool men’s hat.

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Spanish Knitting Books for Looms

January 16, 2014 Comments: 2

Spanish Knitting Books

Spanish knitting books for loom knitting are really hard to find. If you do a Google search you’re lucky if you find 1 and many times the vendor is in another country and won’t ship to you. My Amazon search did not yield me a find until I had the exact name or ISBN. Well if you’ve been interested in finding Spanish knitting books for patterns and instructions for loom knitters I will tell you that here in the USA I have been able to find only 3 books through Amazon. They are good ones and my have been happy with my purchase but would love to find many more.

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Loom Knit Minnie Mouse Hat – Free Pattern

January 12, 2014 Comments: 34

Loom Knit Minnie Mouse Hat Pattern

Loom knit Minnie Mouse hat pattern with out the need to loom knit animal ears. For me personally , it has been the number reason I had not done a bear or mouse hat. I found a way around that dilemma which for most people does matter. I tried some Pom Poms and it come out so cute that my 13-year old wants this hat. She happens to be my muse, so that’s a good sign. By the way, I don’t believe in muses but I like the whole concept anyway. The loom knit pattern is free on this website so give it a try then send me pictures.

This is a pattern for a baby hat but is you want to make it bigger just scroll to the very bottom of the post for a size chart that will help you adjust the pattern for a bigger person.

En Español: Haz Clic Aquí

Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a Video Tutorial.

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Loom Knit Baby Blanket – Full Size One Piece on Round Loom

January 10, 2014 Comments: 14

Loom Knit Baby Blanket with Free Pattern and Video Tutorial

Loom knit baby blanket with beautiful picot edging and measuring 34 inches can made on a 36-peg loom with out the need to sew seams together. That was what I read on Brenda Myers’ Loom Lore website. Needless to say I was more than intrigued. I love Brenda’s patterns. She is a wonderful teacher. You can find examples of her talent in the book, “I Taught Myself to Loom Knit“. From my experience with this loomer I knew this project would be manageable and beautiful.

The Loom Lady had my full attention.

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Yarn Giveaway

January 7, 2014 Comments: 41

Yarn Giveaway 2014 !

The giveaway will always have yarn but some months there will be extra’s like books, loom knitting tools, accessories , a gift card,one month will even have a mystery gift.The winner will be randomly chosen by Rafflecopter.com’s automated system. Is that cool or what.

You can enter everyday until the end of the giveaway. If you don’t win you can comeback the following month and the month after that for the yarn giveaway until you win.

Once you have won you can not enter for another 6 months. Fairness is always in style.

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Slouchy Hat Pattern & Video: Chain Links – FREE

December 27, 2013 Comments: 128

Slouchy Hat Pattern for Men: Chain Links

This slightly slouchy hat pattern is perfect for men or women. It has a classy hip look. The cables are easy to do with a two stitch technique. But if the cable stitch is worrisome to you an alternative pattern is pictured below. Looks just as good with less flash.

I’ve made it with Paton’s Classic 100 % wool yarn in the Light Grey Marle but it will work well with any yarn type or color, bright, earthy or pastel. I do prefer wool for cable patterns for its ability to stretch better than say acrylic or a blend.

The loom knit pattern is free on the website for now. To adjust it for children just change the loom to the next step down and knit fewer rows. For a “Slouchy-er ” look add a few more rows at the end of the pattern.

See the Video Tutorial below. I promise that you even if you have never loom knitted in your whole life you should be able to make this baby with no problems.

Para el Patrón en Español: Haga Clic Aquí

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Top Ten Books for Loom Knitting

December 10, 2013 Comments: 2

Top Ten Books for Loom Knitting

Here is my list of Top Ten Books. Great for all loom knitters from beginners to advanced, kids and adults. Note that These Books are not in order of preference. I like them for different reasons and have put them in alphabetical order by Author. All have 4 – 5 out of 5 star Amazon Ratings at the time of this article.

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Top Ten Kids Gifts for Loom Knitting

November 30, 2013 Comments: 2

Top Ten Kids Gifts for Loom Knitting

Here is my top ten kids gifts list for loom knitting fun. I love how easy this craft is for all ages but especially for kids. You can almost say that it’s fail-proof which is great for boosting confidence plus this is something they CAN do with little to no supervision. They get a tangible item that they can give as a family or charitable gift. Talk about a win / win situation.

A healthy alternative to television or video games. According to Gary Scholar, Health & Wellness Consultant to the employees of the American Hospital Association, “I have incorporated knitting classes in my Health & Wellness programs for employees because of the health benefits. I would like to see implemented at Children’s hospitals a program to teach sick children how to knit so they have something to keep their minds occupied and be proud of what they have made if they are in the hospital for an extended time,”

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Slouchy Hat with Stripes – Free Pattern

November 26, 2013 Comments: 4

Slouchy Hat with Stripes

This slouchy hat with lots of colored stripes adds a tropical flavor to the average beanie. It has plenty of eyelets throughout the knitting for a nice breezy cover that works well in winter or spring.

The loom knit pattern is free on the website. Because you change colors several times it’s a great opportunity to use up some left over yarn. Give it a try then send me some pictures.

Para el Patrón en Español: Haga Clic Aquí

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2013 Loving with Looms Winner

November 22, 2013 Comments: 2

I congratulate all nominees. Everyone of you makes this world a brighter, warmer and more beautiful place. I thank you on behalf of all your recipients, their family and friends. The pouring of support displayed here shows how proud everyone feels of your hard work and love.

I am proud to announce this years Loving with Looms winner. I nominated Pali Wilson because I believed in her work and that of Knitting Rays of Hope. My nomination accounted for only one vote all others came from friends, family, and the parents of many of the recipients. I want to reiterate that I don’t personally know Pali and that her gain is hers alone. I am not a member of Knitting Rays of Hope but I am a fan.

I have learned a lot from this experience, above all that good people should be recognized and rewarded regardless of ugly or negative feedback. I am happy that I now know about more loomers doing great things for those in need. I have also come to terms with the fact that it will be best if next year I stay away from nominating and voting for any of the nominees to make sure that nothing is taken away from these awesome people and the extremely important work they do. The rules will change a bit. More importantly, God willing the tally will be automated and therefore no delays or too many feelings of distrust. It’s noted that you can’t make all of the people happy all of the time so I must be content with doing my best.

I hope to see you all here again in 2014 for an opportunity to show our love for someone Loving with Looms.

denise

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Cheap Stitch Counter – Unconventional

November 13, 2013 Comments: 6

Cheap Stitch Counter

A Cheap stitch counter that works like a charm is a very valuable tool for any knitter. How about one that cost $1.92 with FREE Shipping. I couldn’t believe it.I thought I misread my computer screen,

Well first, it’s not per-say a stitch counter it’s a 4 Digit Manual Hand Tally Mechanical Palm Click Counter . It’s used to count all kinds of things, from people going into clubs and parks to boxes and cattle. Sometimes you have to think outside the box to get a great deal.

When I ordered it I expected to be disappointed. Thought it would be light weight and flimsy. I did read the reviews to get an idea of what I should really expect. It had 4 out of 5 stars and those that gave bad reviews had comments that were mostly not product quality related.

I was sure it was silver-colored plastic. Nope – metal. It weighs more than all my other counters put together, it’s well-built, easy to use. No batteries to buy or dysfunctional digital screens. Since then I bought 3 more. When I need to use more than one counter I mark them with dots to distinguish one from the other. I love technology but sometimes it can be an overkill. This little guy is sweet.

Only one problem..

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Loom the Oops Hat – FREE Pattern

November 12, 2013 Comments: 6

The Oops Hat

Loom the Oops Hat if you dare. This was my first attempt at designing this pattern. I might not repeat it. Took all day and I was really upset with the results when I first finished the hat. During the process I became very distracted while knitting, writing and trying to solve world hunger. My mind was roaming around the universe and back. Talk about slamming into an Oops. I purled when I should have knitted. Slipped when I should have stopped. Good thing you can’t distinguish all my boo-boos by the picture. You would have to see the hat up close. Well ….

Well my daughter liked the hat, a lot. Go Figure. I think she was hungry and the hat reminded her of a bran muffin. Anyway, since she is my muse I thought I would share the hot mess hat and challenge you to loom the Oops hat yourself. Take pictures of your version and share them here. Let me see what you can do with my sort of messed-up pattern.

I know that messing things up is how you learn .. So here it goes.

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Ankle Booties Circular Loom Pattern

November 9, 2013 Comments: 10

Ankle Booties Circular Loom Pattern

The Ankle Booties for your baby by Scarlett Royal is just too cute. She has designed this project so that it can be done on a round or small circular loom or a small long loom. She uses the Knifty Knitter blue loom for this sample. I love the combination of the two very contrasting colors.

I had to share this treasure with you. This is a really easy pattern to follow at the very best price you could ever ask for, FREE. Please make sure to thank Scarlett when you visit for making it affordable for everyone. Now, here is the cherry on top, wait for it, wait for it… she has a video tutorial ! In less than 15 minutes you visual learners can learn the ankle booties circular loom pattern.

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Loom Knitting Socks: A Beginner’s Guide – Book Review

November 2, 2013 1 comment

Loom Knitting Socks: A Beginner’s Guide to Knitting Socks on a Loom with Over 50 Fun Projects (No-Needle Knits)

Loom Knitting Socks can be easy and fun. But for me, well I’m not a fan. So when I was looking for my very first loom knitting book review choice and I saw this book among the listing my first thought was – ah NO. Then I remembered that this book had a pattern for the Trellis stitch and that was the game changer. I bought the book.

I have to start by coming clean and admit that I now use this book A LOT and I mean a lot but not just for socks. This 144 page resource by Isela Phelps is a treasure trove of beautiful loom knitting stitches. Complete with easy on the eyes stitch charts. I LOVE stitch charts – big time.

I’m happy I bought the book. There are some pros and some cons. But the cons are microscopic and for some people not even that.

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