Loom Knitting - an easy needlework technique
Loom knitting is easy to learn and is a quick way to make needlework gifts and wearing apparel that used to take much more time and effort to do. Knitting looms for easy knitting are small and circular in shape and do not require knitting needles. I love the look of knitted accessories and in the past I struggled with knitting needles but found it took me a very long time to complete a project. It was hard for me to stay interested this form of needlework because I did not see very much progress when I did pick up the work.
With the easy knitting way of loom knitting, the yarn is wrapped around pegs and then, with the tool that comes with the set of knitting looms, the loops of yarn are lifted according to the instructions for the different projects. Many different things can be made with knitting looms and the look of the finished needlework articles is beautiful.
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Reasons for using knitting looms
1. Knitting is a creative process. It's a feel good thing - calms the nerves and is uplifting.
2. With a nifty knitter, you can make practical items for your own needs. Knitting needle free on a round loom makes it possible for you to make these things easily and in far less time.
3. On a nifty knitter, gift items can be quickly produced without the use of knitting needles. There are so many choices of things that can be made such as afghans, scarves, socks, mittens, baby booties - and the list goes on. It's fun and satisfying to give gifts you have knit yourself - gifts for special holidays and birthdays, or gifts that simply say I love you.
Knitting Looms
The Knifty Knitter - order it here
A wide variety of different types of yarn can be used and you will enjoy seeing the patterns in the book shown below - over 30 patterns.
This nifty knitter includes 4 sizes of looms, the tool and instructions. Click on the image and order safely through Amazon.
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Knitting Looms instruction and patterns book - an easy knitting method
Click on the image and then click on the "look inside" tab and you will be shown the table of contents and the index which lists the many projects. It also lists the techniques that are taught in this book.
Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, with over 30 Fun Projects
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/24/2009) 
Needlework Sites - Loom Knitting
- Loom Knitting
- Instructions, patterns, information & more for Knifty Knitter and other round and rectangle looms.
- Loom Knitting Help
- information round looms & rakes knitting boards articles resources
Loom Knitting for Kids, too.
Another great thing about the Knifty Knitter is that is easy to use for older children. They, too, can make gifts for grandparents and friends. Doll clothes and a sweater for someone's pet dog are fun to make, too. Knitting Loom Video
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- Ramkitten Ramkitten Sep 20, 2009 @ 10:20 pm
- I never did get the hang of knitting, but this sounds like something even I could handle.
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