New Videos Demonstrating Loom Knit Stitches

Got a request to make a video demonstrating the garter stitch.  So I made 3 videos.  Garter, rib, and seed stitches.  Will be adding other stitches later.  Also made a playlist that contains all the stitch videos.  So here are the links to the videos.

Garter Ridge Stitch

 

Rib Stitch

 

Seed Stitch

Here are all three side by side.  All swatches are 6 stitches wide.  Shows how much the ribbing draws together.

Raised Paving Stitch for Loom Knitting

One day I decided to play with stitches which lead to the Paving Rainbows hat.  Here is the stitch pattern for both versions of the Raised Paving Stitch in both 1 and 2 colors.  Have fun creating something great!

 

Raised Paving Stitch for Loom Knitting

 

Samples were knit on the AKB All-in-One Loom with single strand of worsted weight yarn.

K - knit

P - purl

S - slip

 

Version 1

Multiples of 8 + 2 edge (1 for each side)

Single Color

Rows 1-3, 11-13 - P all

Rows 4-10 - K1 (edge), *K3, S2, K3*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rows 14-20 - K1 (edge), *S1, K6, S1*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

These 20 rows form pattern.

2 Colors

·         Color A – background knit stitches

·         Color B – raised purl stitches

Rows 1-3 - With color B, P all

Rnds 4-9 - With color A, K1 (edge), * K3, S2, K3*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rnd 10 - With color B, K1 (edge), * K3, S2, K3*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rnds 11-13 - With color B, P all

Rows 14-19 - With color A, K1 (edge), * S1, K6, S1*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rnd 20 - With color B, S1, K1 (edge), * S1, K6, S1*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

These 20 rows form pattern.

Video Tutorials

Part 1 – http://youtu.be/hPDS5bmEqfI

Part 2 – http://youtu.be/T3rDS5JsbX4

 

Version 2

Multiples of 14 + 1 + 2 edge (1 for each side)

Single Color

Rows 1-3, 11-13 - P all

Rows 4 - 10 - K1 (edge), *K6, S3, K5*, repeat from * to * to last 2 stitches, K1, K1 (edge)

Rows 14-20 - K1 (edge), *S2, K11, S1*, repeat from * to * to last 2 stitches, S1, K1 (edge)

These 20 rows form pattern.

2 Colors

·         Color A – background knit stitches

·         Color B – raised purl stitches

Rows 1-3 - With color B, P all

Rnds 4-9 - With color A, K1 (edge), * K6, S3, K5*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rnd 10 - With color B, K1 (edge), *K6, S3, K5*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rnds 11-13 - With color B, P all

Rows 14-19 - With color A, K1 (edge), * S2, K11, S1*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

Rnd 20 - With color B, S1, K1 (edge), * S2, K11, S1*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1 (edge)

These 20 rows form pattern.

Video Tutorials

Part 1 – http://youtu.be/1bTzj54wHPA

Part 2 – http://youtu.be/ReRWjyiQJmk

 

Stitches adapted for the loom by Renita Harvey

Loomy CD Coaster

My newest idea.  A loom knit coaster using a cd or dvd in the center so the moisture will not seep through.  I used variegated cotton, but use your imagination with any kind of color work.  Also included 2 versions - the one pictured and also one with spokes.  Any kind of stitch pattern should work fine.  Be creative!  Hope you enjoy.  Video links at the end.

Loomy CD Coaster

 

·         Small gauge loom with 3/8" peg spacing - AIO loom set to 32 pegs used in the sample or Martha Stewart loom set up using 2 u-shape and 2 - 6 hole straight pieces with small pegs in every hole for 32 holes

·         Worsted weight cotton yarn

·         Loom tool

·         Old CD or DVD - can be painted to cover label with spray paint for plastics

 

Version 1 - Plain (shown)

Drawstring cast on every other peg

Rounds 1 - 2 - knit cast on pegs carrying working yarn behind unused pegs

Round 3 - knit pegs with loops carrying working yarn in front of unused pegs

Round 4 - knit all 32 pegs (ones with loops and with yarn in front)

Rounds 5 – 11 - knit all

Rounds 12 – 14 - purl all

Rounds 15 – 22 - knit all

 Decrease by moving every other loop to next peg so only loops on every other peg, knit over so only 1 loop remains

Rounds 23 – 25 - knit pegs with loops

Bind off with gathered bind off method. 

 

Gather one end.  Place disc inside.  It will be tight.  Stretch the knit until the disc lays cross ways with the middle of the purl section is on the disc's edge.  Gather other end.  The gathers will line up with the hole in the disc.  Making sure both sides are pulled tight, pull yarn end from one side through the hole in the middle and double knot with the other yarn end.

 

Version 2 - Spokes (not shown)

Drawstring cast on every other peg

Rounds 1 - 2 - knit cast on pegs carrying working yarn behind unused pegs

Round 3 - knit pegs with loops carrying working yarn in front of unused pegs

Round 4 – *knit 1, purl 1*, repeat from * to * all 32 pegs (ones with loops and with yarn in front)

Rounds 5 – 11 - *knit 1, purl 1*, repeat from * to * all

Rounds 12 – 14 - purl all

Rounds 15 – 22 - *knit 1, purl 1*, repeat from * to * all

 Decrease by moving every other loop to next peg so only loops on every other peg, knit over so only 1 loop remains

Rounds 23 – 25 - knit pegs with loops

Bind off with gathered bind off method. 

 

Gather one end.  Place disc inside.  It will be tight.  Stretch the knit until the disc lays cross ways with the middle of the purl section is on the disc's edge.  Gather other end.  The gathers will line up with the hole in the disc.  Making sure both sides are pulled tight, pull yarn end from one side through the hole in the middle and double knot with the other yarn end.  Cut yarn ends.

Video Tutorials –

• Part 1 – http://youtu.be/3A2tuScWxiw

• Part 2 – http://youtu.be/NTHacvok2WU

 

Let me know if you have any questions.  Enjoy!

 

Pattern designed and written by Renita Harvey

 

Written pattern is not to be reproduced in any manner without the express permission of the designer.  Items made from the pattern may be sold.

 

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Paving Rainbows Cowl

Someone mentioned that a cowl to match the Paving Rainbows hat would be nice.  Here is a rough pattern for a matching cowl.  Obviously I haven't had the time to make one so no picture.  Please let me know if you find a mistake or have a question.  Enjoy!

Paving Rainbows Cowl

·        All-in-One loom set for 96 pegs or Martha Stewart loom with 4 corner, 4 – 6 hole, and 4 – 12 hole straight pieces with 96 small gauge pegs in every hole

·        1 skein Bernat Mosaic in Calypso – Color A (or any medium weight yarn color of your choice)

·        1 skein Red Heart Super Saver in Black – Color B (or any medium weight yarn color of your choice)

·        Loom tool

• Crochet hook for cast on

·        Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

 

Pattern Notes

·        Use only one strand of yarn.

·        Carry yarn to the inside of loom when not using.  Do not cut.

Abbreviations

·        K - flat or u-wrap knit

·        P - purl

·        S - slip (skip)

·        Rnd(s) - Round(s)

 

With Color B, crochet cast on all pegs.

Rnds 1-3 - P all

Drop Color B to inside of loom.  Add Color A.

Rnds 4-9 - With color A, K3, *S2, K6*, repeat from * to * until last 5 pegs, S2, K3

Drop Color A to inside of loom.  Pick up Color B.

Rnd 10 - With Color B, K3, *S2, K6*, repeat from * to * until last 5 pegs, S2, K3

Rnds 11-13 - P all

Drop Color B to inside of loom.  Pick up Color A.

Rows 14-19 - With color A, S1, *K6, S2*, repeat from * to * to last 7 pegs, K6, S1

Drop Color A to inside of loom.  Pick up Color B.

Rnd 20 - With color B, S1, *K6, S2*, repeat from * to * to last 7 pegs, K6, S1

Rnds 21 - 60 - Repeat rnds 21 - 40 twice (for a narrower cowl, repeat only once)

Rnds 61 - 63 - Repeat rounds 1 - 3 once more

Bind off with basic bind off.

Weave in ends.

 

Original Pattern by Renita Harvey.

Please do not reproduce written pattern without express permission from designer.

Items made from this pattern may be sold.  That is your hard work.

Paving Rainbows Hat

My latest idea - playing around with stitches.  I got out my 400 Knitting Stitches book and found one I liked.  Raised Paving stitch.  The book showed it in one color.  But leave it to me to get ideas...  Converted the stitch for the loom and got to work.  And this is the result...

 

 

Love the way it turned out!  Used 2 yarns.  Bernat Mosaic in Calypso and Red Heart Super Saver in Black.  I used the knit and purl stitches with slipped stitches.  Much easier than it looks.  You can also use just 2 colors that are not self striping or just use one color.

 

Until I can figure out how to post a pdf file for download, here is the pattern!  Please let me know if you find a mistake or have a question.  Enjoy!!!!

 

 

Paving Rainbows Hat

 

·        All-n-One loom set for 72 pegs or Martha Stewart loom with 4 corner, 4 – 6 hole, and 2 – 12 hole straight pieces with 72 small gauge pegs in every hole.  Sample made on the All-n-One.

·        1 skein Bernat Mosaic in Calypso – Color A (or any medium weight yarn color of your choice)

·        1 skein Red Heart Super Saver in Black – Color B (or any medium weight yarn color of your choice)

·        Loom tool

·        Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

 

Pattern Notes

·        Use only one strand of yarn.

·        Carry yarn to the inside of loom when not using.  Do not cut.

Abbreviations

·        K - flat or u-wrap knit

·        P - purl

·        S - slip (skip)

·        Rnd(s) - Round(s)

 

E-wrap cast on all pegs.

Rnds 1 - 18 - With color A, K all

Place cast on loops back on pegs, knit over

Rnd 19 - K all

Drop Color A to inside of loom.  Add Color B.

Rnd 20 - With color B, K all

Rnds 21-23 - P all

Drop Color B to inside of loom.  Pick up Color A.

Rnds 24-29 - With color A, K3, *S2, K6*, repeat from * to * until last 5 pegs, S2, K3

Drop Color A to inside of loom.  Pick up Color B.

Rnd 30 - With Color B, K3, *S2, K6*, repeat from * to * until last 5 pegs, S2, K3

Rnds 31-33 - P all

Drop Color B to inside of loom.  Pick up Color A.

Rows 34-39 - With color A, S1, *K6, S2*, repeat from * to * to last 7 pegs, K6, S1

 Drop Color A to inside of loom.  Pick up Color B.

Rnd 40 - With color B, S1, *K6, S2*, repeat from * to * to last 7 pegs, K6, S1

Rnds 41 - 60 - Repeat rnds 21 - 40 once

Rnds 61 - 63 - Repeat rounds 21 - 23 once more

Cut Color B leaving a 6” tail to weave in.  Pick up Color A.

Rnds 64 - 65 - With color A, K all

Rnds 66 - 70 - With color A, K2, P2 around

Bind off with flat drawstring bind off developed by Jeannie Phillips.

·        Video for bind off - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoizvzKpBBA&list=FLhxzf6NF02iXWS1pPGwBH6w&index=16

Weave in ends.

 Video for stitch pattern

• Part 1 - http://youtu.be/hPDS5bmEqfI
• Part 2 - http://youtu.be/T3rDS5JsbX4

Original Pattern by Renita Harvey.

Please do not reproduce written pattern without express permission from designer.

Feel free to share this link.

Items made from this pattern may be sold.  That is your hard work.



Endless Bunting Loom Knit Pattern and Video

It is completed!  The Endless Bunting pattern and video for loom knitting is up for sale!

It is knit on a small gauge (3/8") round loom with at least 40 pegs. AKB All-in-One or Martha Stewart loom set can be used. It is knit with 1 strand worsted or medium weight yarn. The pattern is written so that each flag is knit then continued in an endless fashion until desired number of flags have been finished. Instructions for both triangle and rectangle flags are included.

Rectangle flags are great for adding appliques or letters.

Finished triangle flag is approximately 5" wide by 4" tall.

Finished rectangle flag is approximately 5" wide by 7" tall.

Connecting piece is approximately 2".

Video tutorial links have been included with the written pattern.

Finished items can be sold. While the written pattern cannot be reproduced in any way without my express permission, the knitted item is your hard work to do with as you please!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150174785/endless-bunting-loom-knit-pattern-pdf

Few Ruffles version of the Tiny Tutu Tote

Here is the 3rd version of the Tiny Tutu Tote - Few Ruffles!

It was made with Hobby Lobby's I Love This Cotton Spark cotton yarn and Chrysalis ruffle yarn.

While the outcome looks great, I really do not "love this cotton" for this project.  It is extremely loose and stretches way too much.  If you use this yarn, your tiny tote will have to be lined.

The Chrysalis ruffle yarn worked great.  But instead of using every other hole like the Sashay, use every hole since the holes are bigger.  I love the gold color!

Now to work on the No Ruffles version.  Will post that when done.

Here is the link again to the pattern:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130010261/tiny-tutu-tote-ruffle-loom-knit-bag

Thank you!

Tiny Tutu Tote - Ruffle Loom Knit Purse Pattern

It's finally done!  The Tiny Tutu Tote pattern for the loom is ready.  The written pattern includes YouTube video tutorial links.  Tote is made in one piece with very little sewing.  It has a flat bottom and a button hole closure.  There are 4 versions included.  Lots of ruffles with ruffles knit every row (black tote), light ruffles with ruffles knit every other row (red tote), few ruffles with ruffles knit for only 2 rows (not shown), and no ruffles knit with only cotton yarn (not shown).

Here is the link to the pattern:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130010261/tiny-tutu-tote-ruffle-loom-knit-bag?ref=shop_home_active

Hope you enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions. 

Hat Sizes for the All-In-One

Here is a link to Isela Phelps blog for the number of pegs needed for different hat sizes when using the All-In-One knitting loom by Authentic Knitting Board. 

Very useful information!  Thank you, Isela!

http://isela.typepad.com/loomknitting/2012/03/all-n-one-knitting-loom-launch-by-authentic-knitting-board-company.html

Got the bright idea one day that a loom knit ruffle scarf could be made with one color on one side and another color on the other.  This is the results.  Enjoy!

 

Double Duo Ruffle Scarf

 Long knitting board loom - Martha Stewart Loom used in sample and video set up with the 2 small u - shaped pieces on each end with the a 12 hole straight piece on each side using large pegs every other hole.

Ruffle yarn - Red Heart Boutique Sashay in colors Hip Hop (color A) and Tango (color B) used in sample
Loom tool

 

Cast on 6 pegs with Color A by placing the 3rd loop of the ruffle yarn on each peg.

 Using Color B, place loops in the same manner on each peg as you did with Color A.

 Knit over all pegs.

 Move the loops to the pegs on the other side of the loom.

 *Using Color A, place every 3rd hole on each peg and knit over.

Move loops to the pegs on the other side of the loom.

Using Color B, place every 3rd hole on each peg and knit over.

Move loops to the pegs on the other side of the loom.

Repeat from * until the scarf is the desired length.

 Bind off with a basic bind off method.  Using the next color, knit the first 2 pegs in the same manner as the scarf.  Move loop from peg 2 to peg 1. Knit off.  Move loop from peg 1 to peg 2.  Knit peg 3.  Move loop from peg 3 to peg 2.  Knit off,  Move loop from peg 2 to peg 3.  Knit peg 4.  Move loop from peg 4 to peg 3.  Knit off.  Move loop from peg 3 to peg 4.  Knit peg 5.  Move loop from peg 5 to peg 4.  Knit off.   Move loop from peg 4 to peg 5.  Knit peg 6.  Move loop from peg 6 to peg 5.  Knit off.  Knit peg 5 one more time.  Cut yarn leaving about 6 inches.  Remove loop from peg.  Pull working yarn through the loop.  Weave in ends.

 

YouTube Video tutorial:

http://youtu.be/lb5IXCbr3fU

 

Technique developed and pattern written by Renita Harvey.

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Drop Stitch Ruffle Infinity Scarf tutorial videos

And it's done! YouTube videos for the loom knit Drop Stitch Ruffle Scarf. Not the best quality. Only my second attempt at video tutorials. Had to redo the first part after finishing all three and the scarf was done so it is a different color than parts 2 and 3. Enjoy!

Part 1  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLlfQR91_Zc
Part 2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIyU78rG0Ws
Part 3  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Glf4JCfndk

Loom Knit Drop Stitch Ruffle Infinity Scarf

After seeing a needle knit scarf done with ruffle yarn that was floating around Facebook groups, I decided to convert the pattern for loom knit.  The original pattern was deciphered by another person from a YouTube video in another language.  After getting the scarf pattern written, I got inspired to make it into an infinity scarf.  The entire scarf is knit with ruffle yarn.  Half is knit using the yarn as a bulky yarn using a drop stitch.  The other half is ruffles.  So here is the finished product...

Drop Stitch Ruffle Infinity Scarf

-this is converted from a needle knit pattern that has been floating around.  Use it, share it, love it.  Just please don't claim it as your own.  It is for all to enjoy!  ;)

Red Heart Sashay - one skein made my scarf with 6 pegs

Large gauge knitting board - used Martha Stewart loom with 2 U and 2 - 12 peg straight pieces with large pegs every other hole.  Any large gauge long loom would work like the purple Knifty Knitter scarf loom or the Hobby Lobby equivalent.

 Keeping tension very loose and using as bulky weight yarn, E-wrap cast on 6 pegs.

Row 1 - Knit all.
Row 2 - Purl all.
Row 3 - (Knit 1, yarn over peg on back of loom) repeat to end.
Row 4 - Purl all.  Remove yarn over from all pegs.
Repeat rows 1 - 4, 10 times.
Repeat rows 1 - 2 once more.

 (Tip:  After I repeat row 2, I stretch out the drop stitches to get the stitches tight and in place before going to the next drop stitch row.)

 Unfold yarn to work ruffles.

*Place every 3 loop of ruffle yarn on each peg and knit.

Move loops to the other side of the loom.*
Repeat from * until ruffle end matches length of drop stitch end.

Without twisting, bring cast on edge up and place loops on pegs.
Knit off.

Bind off.

Weave in ends.

 Option 2

Work ruffle part without moving to the other side of loom.  Makes all the ruffles on one side.  Back side of ruffles won't show with the infinity style.  Makes more ruffles!

 

If you like wider scarves, cast on more pegs.

 If you want to make it longer, increase the number of repeats.

 

Let me know if you have any questions or if you have found a mistake (I do make them from time to time...).  Enjoy!

 

Converted for the loom and Written by Renita Harvey

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