Friday, October 30, 2009

Loom Knitting Resources

I'm sharing my list of book resources in my collection for loom knitting. All come highly recommended. (all images courtesy of Amazon):

Loom Crafts with Knifty Knitter
looms used:
long looms
flower loom
pom pom and tassel maker
techniques:
tube knitting
panel knitting
ribbed stitch
alternated or interrupted ribbed stitch



Loom Knitting Primer - Isela Phelps
looms used:
long looms
round looms
techniques:
this is the book you need for most of the different stitches that can be done on the looms. it's the best I've found so far





Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms - Anne Bipes
looms used:
round looms
techniques:
garter stitch
loom weaving
popcorn bobble stitch
eyelet stitch
i-cord
seed stitch
checkerboard stitch
diamond lace stitch
shell stitch
chevron stitch


Learn to Knit of Circle Looms
- Denise Layman
looms used:
round looms
techniques:
basic knit, purl
tube and flat methods
i-cord
binding off





Knitting Wheel Fashions - Leisure Arts
looms used:
round looms
long looms
techniques:
basic stitches
double knitting on long loom
increasing/decreasing

More Knitting Wheel Fashions - Kathy Norris
looms used:
round looms
long looms
techniques:
basic knit and purl
double knitting on long loom
increasing/decreasing


Then there are some great little brochures that ProvoCraft put out:

Knitting with Knifty Knitter A New Experience in Knitting
looms used:
round looms
projects:
knitted hat
golf club covers
pom poms
dish cloths
flat top hat
scarf
tiny totes for tiny tots
beach towel back pack
large Christmas stocking

Knitting with the Knifty Knitter II A New Experience in Knitting
looms used:
round looms
long looms
projects:
trellis scarf or sash
14" pillow
hats
simple small scarf
metallic shawl
rib knit scarf
fashion scarf
long loom techniques:
basic knitting
rib knitting
fashion stitch

Knitting with Knifty Knitter III
looms used:
long looms
spool loom
techniques:
panel knit
ribbed knit
honeycomb knit
projects:
basic beanie
basic scarves
felted pack
felted bag
felted flowers
off to school afghan
off to school pillow
carnival throw
plastic bag holder
scrubber


Knitting Afghans with Knifty Knitter

looms used:
long looms
techniques:
panel knit
crochet off
ribbed knit
removing double knit from loom
projects:
feathers and fluff
panel quilt
delivery wrap
ribbed knit blanket
sundance blanket
baby afghan
waffle stitch afghan

2 comments:

  1. Knitting with Knifty Knitter A New Experience in Knitting & Knitting with the Knifty Knitter II A New Experience in Knitting Where do I find these items?
    Kathy in WI

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  2. They are little booklets that I got at either Jo-Ann's or Hobby Lobby. I want to say Jo-Ann was where I got them. They were put out by Provocraft. Here's the link

    http://www.provocraft.com/products/catalog.php?cl=knifty%20knitter&scl=tools%20how%20to%20books

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