By Kristen Mangus The texture of sisal with the softness of yarn makes the loom knit Sisal Cowl a favorite for loom knitters. This quick knit pattern works up in no time in a stitch that resembles sisal. What’s sisal you ask? It’s a plant fiber used to make ropes, woven floor mats or rugs. …
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By Kristen Mangus Every loom knitter needs a basic hat pattern that can be adapted to fit everyone in the family. The Basic Family Hats pattern is it! Featuring a ribbed brim, smooth stockinette body and decreased crown this basic hat is fast and easy to loom knit. Sized from Toddler to Adult Large it’s …
There nothing sweeter than a little baby! Unless it’s a baby wearing something you made. I love expressing my love through giving hand made gifts. Whether it’s a shower gift for an expectant friend or a donated blanket for a struggling new mom I love making baby gifts. Now I can add a loom knit …
by Kristen Mangus Cozy and beautiful! This Loom Knit Lace Afghan is beautiful enough to leave on display and warm enough to keep off the chill of winter. The lacy stockinette diamonds create a beautiful, eye-catching design. This pattern was converted from the Winter Lace Afghan needle knit pattern by Leisure Arts. Loom Knit …
We, loom knitters, have come a long way since the handful of simple hat patterns we started out with. We now have dozens of designers creating shawls, mittens, scarves, sweaters, baby clothes and blankets all for our looms. Ravelry has over 3,500 loom knitting patterns! But what about when you see a needle knit pattern …
by Kristen Mangus Wrap up with the cozy Fair Isle Loom Knit Cowl! Created to match the Family Fair Isle Hats this cowl uses the same techniques to make this simple two color stitch pattern. The Fair Isle stitch pattern is bordered with ribbing on both the top and bottom to keep you cozy on …
by Kristen Mangus Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Now you can drape yourself with diamonds and it will only cost you one skein of yarn. This beautiful scarf is embellished with a trellis of lace diamonds. The seed stitch border grounds the lacy stockinette diamonds giving you a scarf that’s both cozy and delicate. …
By Kristen Mangus Brrrr! Temps are dropping and now is the perfect time to cuddle up with a new project. My Family Fair Isle Hats pattern is a great way to break into the wonderful world of Fair Isle knitting on your loom. Get the matching cowl here: Loom Knit Fair Isle Cowl Or if …
“Why are my stitches twisted this time when I’m sure I did the same stitch pattern? How can I make a less dense double knit panel?” If you’ve ever done any double knitting on your loom, you already know that a few changes in how you wrap can result in drastically different fabric. It’s time …
by Kristen Mangus Temperatures are starting to drop, but I’m not worried. I’m warm and cozy with my Garter Stitch Cowl around my neck. Loom knit with bulky blanket yarn this project knits up quickly. This easy loom knit pattern is worked in garter stitch so you only need to know two stitches: knit and …