Patterns

Loom Knit Baby Cocoon - decreased base

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:18:43 -0600

Have you been wanting to make a simple baby cocoon but not sure how without a video? After far to long of putting it off I have recorded and posted a YouTube video of how to make a baby cocoon! I've been asked for a while and finally did it. Below you'll find the loom along video. Grab some super bulky yarn or 3 strands of worsted and lets make a cocoon!

in the video I make a more finished looking bind off than the regular drawstring. If you want to make it more simple you can just put a string of yarn through all the loops on the pegs and bind it up that way. I show how to do a gradual decrease to remove the normal bulkiness of the drawstring method. Use this same technique for the crown of a hat made on this same loom as well!

Tools:
41 peg Knifty Knitter or 40 peg Boye Loom (Yellow 41 peg KK loom used in video)
Knitting pick
scissors
tape measure
crochet hook

Yarn:
Super Bulky #6 yarn (Lion Brand Homespun Thick & Quick used in video. Pictures above is standard LB Homespun in the brown)
or use 3 strands of worsted weight yarn (video coming soon on pulling 3 strands at the same time from 1 ball of yarn!)

Directions:
Cast on in Ewrap
Row 1: Ewrap

Repeat Row 1 till desired length achieve. Recommend 18-20" or even 22"

Bind off:
Decreased crown bind off shown in video or standard drawstring bind off.

http://youtu.be/G_YkAuM-6-w

Spring Vine Infinity Scarf

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:28:57 -0500

Spring Vine Infinity Scarf
(Originally Published in Loom Knitters Circle Magazine Spring 2012 Issue. Full issues can be downloaded in the archives at www.loomknitterscircle.com

The spring vine was created as a spring birthday gift for my mother-in-law. Spring is her favorite time of the year. Newly rooted vines will start to stretch up and eventually burst forth a utopia of blossoms. I wanted to make her something that reminded her of spring vines and the coming textures, of all the new growth to come. Choosing a pink that gently changes in color like the season, an infinity scarf to symbolize the promise, the renewal, she adored it! The scarf when worn singly around the neck hangs low to mimic a hammock in the breeze, double up around the neck for a cool crisp night before summer is upon us.  Materials  Knitting Loom:  Large Gauge Loom with at least 88 pegs.  Martha Stewart knitting loom was used in sample.  Use the two half circle (28 peg holes) pieces, two longest 36 peg hole pieces, and four of the 12 peg hole pieces. Insert large pink pegs into every other hole 88 pegs total.  (Could add two 6-peg units for total of 94 pink pegs.)  Yarn:  185 yards each of Bulky 5 yarn; two skeins. Bernat Baby Boucle in White & Lion Brand Homespun in Parfait were used in sample. Two strands held as one.   Notions:  Knitting tool, scissors  Gauge:

 Gauge is not important on this item. 8 stitches on a 4 x 4 inches swatch, 1 drop stitch row is approximately 2 inches long alone.  Abbreviations:
co:cast on
ew: e-wrap
p: purl
yo: yarn over     Crochet CO 88, join to work in the round Row 1: ew Row 2: p  Drop stitch section pattern: *Row 3: ew & yo 3 times on same peg, repeat on all pegs Row 4: p first stitch & take off all yarn overs, repeat Row 5: ew Row 6: p* Repeat 3 times between * to * Row 15: ew Row 16: p Row 17: ew  Bind off: Use the loose slipknot bind off or stretchy bind off. Cut tail & weave in ends.

Kristen Mangus, the face behind GoodKnitKisses YouTube channel, is an interior designer, crafter, and passionate loom knitter. She lives in Texas, is a devoted wife to and mom to 3 small children. She is also a guest blogger at Lion Brand Yarns and you can hear her podcast on FaveCrafts BlogTalk radio spreading the loomy love! You can learn more about Kristen and find her other patterns on her website and blog.
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Mesh Soap Bag

Thu, 8 Mar 2012 19:43:09 -0600

Mesh Soap Bag by Mary Walters
Pattern Published and edited by Kristen Mangus

(adapted from the “Loom Knit Mesh Bag” by Kristen Mangus)

12 peg (or other large gauge 12 peg) Knifty Knitter “Bloom” Loom
Skill Level: Beginner

USES: Small drawstring sachet size Mesh bag for soap or small items. Add length in Ewrap rows to make a longer toothbrush caddy.

Other uses Kristen suggests to use as a sachet for potpourri or scented candle chips, feminine hygiene packet for purse or bag, other small items (suggest using one more strand to hold small items).

YARN: 2 balls cotton or cotton blend (use scrap yarn)
Use two strands held as one. (Can add additional
strand(s) desired.)

(Watch http://www.youtube.com/goodknitkisses for video tutorials on this bag design)

Abbreviations: EW = E-wrap P = Purl

FLAT PANEL-
1. Using both strands of yarn E-wrap Cast on 5 stitches to round 12 peg loom in a flat panel. Counter-clockwise to the starter peg, work as a flat panel in EW 10 rows making sure your working yarn is back to the starter peg for the next row.

BUILDING BASE OF BAG –
2. Leaving the panel on the loom, stretch the panel across the loom to the opposite side and place on pegs across. Now take the side stitches and place 2 stitch loops at a time (the two held as one) on adjacent pegs to stretch flat panel to fit on all pegs of the loom. Make sure to pick up ALL side stitches so your bag will not have an open hole. This is the bottom base of the bag. Wrap all pegs EW in a full circle and knit over leaving only 1 set of two strands (the two color choices). For example the side stitches have 3 sets of two before knitting over on a few pegs that have extra side stitches.

MAIN BODY OF BAG –
3. Purl 2 rows
EW 5 rows
Purl 2 rows
EW 2 rows

BIND OFF –
4. Loose Bind off - This is similar to the Basic bind off. However, after each stitch moved over, and knit off, wrap the peg and knit off again before moving over. Begin Basic Bind off by wrapping the first leading peg & knitting off. (See GoodKnitKisses video tutorial for help)

DRAWSTRING –
5. Using a size I, J or K crochet hook, chain 50 with both strands held as one. Do not tie yet.

Weave the chain into the top of the bag between the knit stitch columns, just below the cast off . Weave back and forth between the outside and inside of the bag till you come to the beginning end. Tie the ends together and weave tail into the chain or simply cut off. The tied in can be repositioned into the inside of the bag if you like. Weave in all loose strands. Add bar of soap and pull drawstring to close.

CARE:
Hang bag up in shower or tub, wash as needed. Suggest making one for each person using the bag with many on hand to switch out for hygiene. Be sure to inspect for mildew and clean.

©2012 GoodKnit Kisses

Loom Knit Mesh Bag by Kristen at GoodKnit Kisses

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:21:15 -0500

Loom Knit Mesh Bag by Kristen at GoodKnit Kisses
41 peg (or new 40 peg in pink) Knifty Knitter Extra Large Round Loom - Yellow
3 pegs of Spool Loom
Skill Level: Beginner, level up

Uses: Personal size Mesh bag for the beach or shopping. Fits 6 foot rolled up towel, swimsuit, sandals, water & sunscreen.

Yarn: 1 ball nylon crochet thread 90-100 yards
1 ball cotton 90-100 yards
*or 2 balls of cotton

(Watch http://www.youtube.com/goodknitkisses for video tutorials on this bag design)

Abbreviations: EW = E-wrap P = Purl

Flat Panel-
1. Using both strands of yarn E-wrap Cast on 14 stitches to round 41 peg Knifty Knitter loom (or new 40 peg loom). Counter-clockwise to the starter peg, work as a flat panel in ew 30 rows making sure your working yarn is back to the starter peg for the next row.

Building Base bag –
2. Leaving the panel on the loom, stretch the panel across the loom to the opposite side and place on pegs across. Now take the side stitches and place 2 stitch loops at a time on adjacent pegs to stretch flat panel to fit on all pegs of the loom. Make sure to pick up ALL side stitches so your bag will not have an open hole. This is the bottom base of the bag. Wrap all pegs ew in a full circle and knit over leaving only 1 set of two strands (the two color choices). For example the side stitches had 3 sets of two before knitting over.

Main body of the Bag –
3. P 1 row.
4. EW 1 row.
5. P 1 row.
6. EW 8 rows.
7. P 1 row.
8. EW 5 rows.
9. P 1 row.
10. EW 5 rows.
11. P 1 row.
12. EW 5 rows.
13. P 1 row.
14. EW 2 rows.
15. Basic bind off loosely as to not over tighten opening of bag.

Handle for mesh bag:
Spool loom. 2 strands 1.5 times diameter of yellow loom or 52.5-54.5" long depending on material.

Weave the icord into the top of the bag between the knit stitch columns. Row to start the weaving. Look at the top of the bag. Weave between the two top purl rows. I started mine just above the bottom purl row (it's the 2nd to last purl row you completed). Connect the ends by tying together and weaving in the rest. Feed access handle material equally on opposite sides to pull outward, making it look like two handles. See picture. Pull both handles to drawstring close and look like a purse or pull all of one handle to make as a shoulder strap! Weave in all loose strands.

©2011 GoodKnit Kisses

Granny Round & Granny Hexagon - Loom Knit

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:15:03 -0500

A versatile knit round; be inspired and build your own project with a granny round!

Materials
• Knitting Loom (circle or any shape able to be knit “in the round”)- Large & half gauge round looms tested; 36 peg & 24 peg looms from Knifty Knitter used in samples. Main pattern written for 36 peg loom (Alternates for 24 peg loom in parenthesis).
• Yarn - 1 strand of Super Bulky #6 yarn or 3 strands held as one in worsted weight. Great Stash-buster as 1 ball or skein will yield several rounds or hexagons.
• Notions - 6 Stitch markers (4) or mark with tape on loom, Knitting tool, tapestry needle & crochet hook for weaving tails

Skill Level: Beginner, level up

Gauge:
• Not important for this project, size of rounds will vary depending on yarn used even on all super bulky yarns from style to style; Keep this in mind when creating afghans with multiple colors. MAKES 1 Solid Circle 6 ½” wide in 3 strands #4 Medium Worsted or a 6-8” wide in 1 strand of Super Bulky depending on the Yarn company & yarn selection.

Abbreviations:
• EW - ewrap http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgNMT727w5M
• KO - Knit over or knit off
• P - Purl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr5zOVRt9eI
Pattern Notes:
Stitch circles together for a funky blanket, use as a base to a bag/purse/bottle holder, large coaster for large mugs or small potholder. Make small ones for a scarf. Many uses! Alternate for Hexagon shape included. Hexagon easier to stitch together for afghan. May require extra stitch markers.
*Follow along with the entire Loom Along Video for Granny Round on 36 peg loom at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YAuWRbHL_s

SPECIAL NOTE: Keep your stitches loose. When wrapping before decrease be loose with your stitches especially if using more than one strand, as it can become to tight to pick off the peg and move.

Instructions

Main Circle/Round Body
Cast on 36 (24) stitches in the round, using the double EW method or cable cast on. Work your circle in a clockwise direction. Your cast on row is round 1 or row 1.
• Rows 2 & 4: P - Video shows row 4 as EW; using P will get a flatter garter stitch border
• Rows 3 & 5: EW (eliminate row 5 on 24 peg loom)
• continue to Decrease & Bind Off section

Alternate - Hexagon Shape
Cast on 36 (24) stitches in the round, using the double EW method. Place slip knot on starter peg, if available. Wrap peg 1 twice in EW & KO. When you come to every 6th (4th) peg wrap peg once. Now place the working strand under the wrap and purl the stitch. You have just purl casted-on. Purl cast on only every 6th (4th) stitch. HINT: The purl stitch is used to find the corners of the hexagon when stitching together for afghan. Thread a scrap yarn through the back of the purl cast on stitches to find them easier when connecting later.
Work your hexagon in a clockwise direction. Your cast on row is round 1 or row 1.
• Rows 2 & 4: P
• Rows 3 & 5: EW (eliminate row 5 on 24 peg loom)
• continue to Decrease & Bind Off section

DECREASE & BIND-OFF
1. We are going to divide our loom visually into 6 sections with 6 pegs in each section for a 36 peg loom (4 sections of 6 for a 24 peg loom). HINT: Use a stitch marker to mark the first peg in the section AND/OR using painters tape & a pen to write each peg number of each section.
a. In round 1 of this section we will move the 2nd peg loop over to the 1st peg. Do not KO at this time. Move to the next section and do this again. Repeat 5 more times. Wrap all remaining pegs again & KO. This completes hat Row 6. You should have 30 (20) pegs remaining.
b. Now take peg 4 over to peg 3 and wait to KO. Repeat for all sections. Wrap all remaining pegs & KO. This complete Row 7. You should have 24 (16) pegs remaining.
c. Now take peg 6 over to peg 5 and wait to KO. Repeat for all sections. Wrap all remaining pegs & KO. This complete Row 8. You should have 18 (12) pegs remaining.
4. Drawstring Bind off method. Wrap the loom 1-2 times all the way around with the working strand and cut.
5. Using a loom tool or tapestry needle pull through all loops remaining on the loom
6. Take all loops off of the loom & pull drawstring. Secure by tying a knot. Pull through and weave the excess with a crochet hook. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8KYiDsJ2O4
7. Weave in all loose strands from ends (or any color changes made). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzkR_XOEzGA

(Photo above - Loose layout placement of Granny Rounds before connecting. Use a whip stitch or single crochet to connect the rounds or hexagons together. PROJECT IDEA: Use 6-7 rounds or hexagons connected together to create a TURTLE blanket for a baby prop. Add a short icord to one end for a small tail. 24 peg loom ideal.)

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