How to Make Cables on a Round or Long Loom

In the photo above, by Elisa Padilla, a series of many cables are knitted on the blue round loom and made into a headband. You can see more of the Elisa's cables as she knits them at the bottom of this page.

These instructions are for a basic left cross cable. Following them will create a sample swatch that can be used to learn the technique. Any yarn or loom can be used to practice. Skills needed are the ability to knit stitch, purl stitch and crochet cast on.

1. Using any round loom chain cast on 8 pegs going clockwise.
2. Rows 1-3: Purl 2, Knit 4, Purl 2
3. Row 4: Purl 2, Use the instructions for "Left Cross Cable" purl 2.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until swatch is the desired length.
   
   Left Cross Cable

1. Bring the working yarn to the inside of the loom and across the next 2 pegs.
2. Then back to the outside and loosely knit the next 2 pegs.
3. Remove the loops from the 2 pegs that you just knitted and place them onto a cable needle. Let it hang on the inside of the loom.
4. Bring the working yarn to the inside of the loom, across all 4 pegs and back to the other side. 
5. Then to the outside before the first skipped peg. 
6. Knit the 2 skipped pegs, then use the tool to move them to the empty pegs. (Keep them in the same order and tighten them to prevent elongated stitches.)
7. Place the stitches from the cable needle on the first 2 pegs you just moved over, making sure the stay in the same order.

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How to Knit an I Cord

An I cord is a long tube of knit used for purse straps, handles, or afghan edging. You can make an I cord using the small 6 peg side of the spool loom. It can also be done using 6 pegs along the edge of a long loom. To make an I cord on the spool loom, simply knit in a continuous spiral until the cord reaches the desired length. To knit an I cord on a long loom, follow these instructions:

1. Crochet cast on 6 pegs around the end of the loom. (You will have 3 pegs on 1 side, 2 pegs on the other side and 1 end peg wrapped, for a total of 6.)
2. Pull the working yarn across the loom and loop it around the first peg you cast on. 
3. Continuing around the loom, e wrap the remaining pegs. 
4. When all the pegs have 2 loops, knit.
5. Continue to knit until your I cord reaches the desired length. I will help to tug on the I cord below the loom occasionally.

Hat Sizing

There are some variations to the size of a hat. The loom, the stretch of the yarn, and the stitch used all influence the correct size. The following sizes work for most hats. The best way for beginners to judge correct loom size is to get started knitting a hat. Advanced loom knitters can achieve the gauge called for in the pattern to perfectly size the hat.

24 peg loom (Knifty Knitter blue)         preemie or doll            9-14 inches
31 peg loom (Knifty Knitter red)          infant or baby              14-18 inches
36 peg loom (Knifty Knitter green)       child or small woman   18-20 inches
41 peg loom (Knifty Knitter yellow)      adult                            20-24 inches
hat loom (Knifty Knitter purple)            adult

Woven Top Hat Pattern for the Knifty Knitter Purple Hat Loom

This is an modified version of the "Flat-Topped Hat" from the Provo Craft booklet "Knifty Knitter Adult Hat Loom Patterns," This hat is flat at the top and begins by weaving the yarns on the loom, rather than knitting. The body of the hat is 9 rows of e wrapped knit. The brim of the hat in the original pattern alternated knit and purl stitches to make a ribbing around the brim. My thoughts are that this would make a great Easter basket if a handle were added. There is a Provo Craft pattern for a backpack that starts much the same with a woven bottom.

• Knifty Knitter Purple Hat Loom
• Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
• Knifty Knitter Hook

1. Before you begin number the pegs on the purple hat loom. Hold the loom with the pegs pointing toward you. The anchor peg should be positioned at the bottom. Peg 1 will be just above the anchor peg and slightly to the right. Continue numbering to 48 in a counter clockwise direction.
2. Measure 20 yards of yarn fold it in half and using two yarns as if they are one prepare the loom.
3. Wrap the anchor peg.
4. Pull the yarn across the loom and wrap peg 24. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Cross the loom back to peg 48. Wrap under and pull yarn across to peg 2.
6. Pull the yarn up to peg 23. Weave over and under to peg 25. 
7. Cross back to 47. Wrap peg. Weave over and under to peg 2.
8. Cross to peg 22. (Continue in this manner until you get to peg 13.)
9. Go around peg 37 and weave back. This finishes the hat top.
10. Ewrap the loom and knit 9 rows.
11. For the brim - Knit 5 rows of ribbing, by alternating knit and purl stitches. (k,p,k,p,k,p,etc.)
12. Crochet cast off.

 

Beginner Scarf Pattern

This beginner scarf can be done on any of the long looms. The scarf is a good project for beginners to get a feel for loom knitting. Like any flat, one panel knit, the edges of this scarf will curl a bit. That can be minimized by wrapping the pegs loosely.

You will need:

• A Knifty Knitter Long Loom
• Knifty Knitter Hook
• Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn

1. Secure the yarn to the anchor peg at the end of the loom.
2. Ewrap the loom to the 12th peg.
3. Reverse direction and wrap the loom back to the 1st peg.
4. Knit off using the hook.
5. Wrap the loom again.
6. Continue wrapping and knitting until the scarf measures 50 inches.
7. Cast off the loom. 
8. Cut 12 inch peices of yarn and tie fringe to the ends of the scarf.

Flat Top Hat Pattern

The flat top hat is flat at the top because it's finished with a horizontal seam, rather than gathered. This pattern is knitted with 2 yarns as if they are one. You can use fun fur for one of the yarns if you wish. For a small woman's hat the green round loom is used. If you like a larger hat, use the purple hat loom, or the extra large yellow loom.

1. Knit 20 rows. 
2. Make a brim by pulling the first row up through the center of the loom. Put the loops back on the pegs. Knit.
   (Now you have a double thickness brim.)
3. Knit 20 more rows.
4. Crochet cast off.
5. Turn the hat inside out. Whip stitch the top closed as a flat seam, or crochet it closed as a flat seam, whichever you prefer.
6. Tie off the yarn. 
7. Turn the hat right side out.

Easy Peasy Rolled Brim Hat for Kids

This pattern is for young kids or babies. The red round loom is used. If you want a slightly larger hat for an older kid, try the green loom.
 
You will need:

• Green Round Knifty Knitter Loom
• Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Yarn (or scrap yarn)

1. Knit 30 rows
2. Cut the working yarn 12 inches long.
3. Using the working yarn and a yarn needle, sew through each loop as you remove it from the loom.
4. Pull it tight to close the hat and tie a square knot.
5. The brim of the hat will naturally roll up.