Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Scarf with Pom Poms for the Knifty Knitter Rectangle Loom


Knifty Knitter Scarf with Pom Poms

Skill level: Beginner

Provo Craft Tools

Other Supplies

    Knifty Knitter Pom Pom Maker
  • crochet hook
  • 2 skeins (A) Red Heart Light and Lofty Pheasant
  • 1 skein (B) Lion Brand Chunky USA Yukon Gold
  • 1 skein (C) Lion Brand Chunky USA Desert Sand
NOTE: The sample measures 64" x 8", not including the pom-poms.

Step 1: Using the main color of yarn, wrap 24 of the pegs on the purple loom. Wrap in the figure 8 pattern for the first row. Continue wrapping in the fashion stitch, or just go back and forth around the pegs.

Step 2: Knit 9 rows and then change the yarn to the B color. Knit 3 rows. When attaching the new
color of yarn, tie the two colors together in a square knot, leaving tails of about 4".

Step 3: Change the yarn to the C color and knit 3 rows.

Step 4: Change back to the B color yarn and knit 3 rows.

Step 5: Change back to the A color of yarn and knit the middle of the scarf (114 rows, or the length that you would like).

Step 6: Reverse the pattern from the beginning end with the B and C colors. Finish with the A color yarn.

Step 7: Finish by adding 3 ½" wide pom-poms, and single crochet yarn string to attach the pom-poms to the ends of the scarf.

The video below shows the fashion stitch being done. The loom here used is the blue long loom, not the rectangle loom, however the stitch is done in the same manner as the pattern above.
The video below shows how to make pom poms using the Knifty Knitter pom pom maker. If you do not have one, you can still use this method of wrapping on a round loom to get the same outcome.

Simple Single Panel Scarf for Beginners

Knifty Knitter Scarf - Beginners

Provo Craft Tools

Other Supplies

  • 1 skein green 4-ply knitting worsted yarn
  • 1 skein variegated green 4-ply or knitting worsted yarn
  • crochet hook size G or H

 

Note: This is a very good project for a beginner to learn the basics of loom knitting. It is also a very good project for understanding how a flat panel can be knitted on a round loom. Flat panels do have a tendency to roll at the edges, and as you can see in the photo, both sides of the scarf are not the same.

Skill level: Beginner

Step 1: Using 2 strands of green yarn, wrap all the way around the loom to peg 24

Step 2:Using peg 24 as the turning peg, wrap back to the first peg, wrapping the opposite way. Knit the first row over the second row. (There will only be one wrap around peg 24 until you wrap back on the third row.)

Step 3: Turn and wrap again. Continue knitting and wrapping for 19 rows.

Step 4: Change one of the green yarns to the variegated yarn and knit seven rows.

Step 5: Change back to the green and knit seven rows.

Step 6: Change to variegated and knit approximately 47" to the other end of the scarf. Repeat the pattern going backwards to make the ends look alike.

Step 7: To remove from the loom, you may want to use a crochet hook. Lift the first loop from the peg and then life the second loop from the peg. Loosely crochet through these two loops and then take off the third loop and crochet through the two loops on the needle. Continue taking all of the loops from the loom and pull the yarn through the last loop. Pull tight and cut the yarn, leaving 4" or 5" to weave into the scarf.
Step 8: Cut 7" pieces of yarn to make fringe.




Braided Scarf for the Knifty Knitter Spool Loom

Barbie loomed this version of the braided scarf pattern in blue and white hues. What a fun scarf. 

Provo Craft Tools

This pattern was originally designed by Alicia Underwood and published on the Provo Craft website. 

Other Supplies

  • 3 or 4 different skeins of yarn (your choice of color/style; use the Fun Fur, the regular knitting worsted yarn, or any other yarn)

Skill level: Beginner

Note: This is an easy project, and although it takes some time to make the tubes, it's worth it. To make the project go a little quicker, try using only 3 tubes instead of 5 for a scarf that isn't as bulky around the neck.

Step 1: Using the Spool Loom (the end with 5 pegs) and one strand of yarn, knit 5 tubes, each between 50" and 56" long. It is best if they are each different lengths.

Step 2: Hook the 5 tubes together as shown in the diagram (SEE DIAGRAM) and then braid them together. Then sew the tubes together using the yarn needle to ensure that they won't come undone.

Step 3: Using the Knifty Knitter Pom-Pom and Tassel Maker, put pom-poms on both ends of each tube. (The Fun Fur tube in this picture doesn't have pom-poms because Fun Fur doesn't make good pom-poms.)

Original design by Alicia Underwood.




Monday, April 28, 2014

Dinosaur Hat

Round Knifty Knitter loom in the prefered size for your hat
Flower loom
Worsted weight yarn in white
Worsted weight yarn in color of choice
Poly-fil
2 black buttons

Hat
  1. Knit a basic roll brim hat following these instructions: Roll Brim Hat
  2. Rather than letting the brim roll, fold the brim up around 1 1/2 inches and use a yarn needle and thread to stitch the brim into place. Stitch from the inside of the hat, ensuring that the stitches tacking the brim into place are discreet.
Eyes
  1. Use the flower loom for each eye. Hold two white yarns together as one, begin with the draw string cast on.
  2. Knit them using the two over two stitch. 
  3. After 12 rows, change colors to the same color yarn as used for the hat. Using the same 2 over 2 stitch, knit 8 more rows.
  4. Cut the working yarn to approximately 1 10 inches.
  5. Sew through each loop on the flower loom to cast off.
  6. Stuff the eye with Poly-fil.
  7. Pull the working yarn tight to close the top of the eye.
  8. Finish the eye by adding a black button.
Spikes
  1. You will be making 3 triangle shaped spikes to line up down the back of the hat. You can use the same color as the hat itself, or a contrasting color of your choice.
  2. Begin by wrapping only one. You will still be holding 2 yarns as one.
  3. Increase stitch by wrapping an extra peg on each side of the peg wrapped in the previous row.
  4. You will now have 1 peg with 2 loops on it and 2 pegs with only one loop. Knit on the peg that has 2 loops in the one over one fashion.
  5. Wrap the next row using an increase (wrap and extra peg on each side of the previous row.) Knit all the pegs that have 2 loops. 
  6. Repeat step 5 until you have knit 11 rows. 
  7. Crochet cast off.
  8. This is your first triangle. You will make 6 of them.
  9. Sew 2 of the triangles together along 2 edges by sewing through each set of loops around the perimeter. Leave one side of the triangle open. Stuff with Poly-fil. 
  10. After stuffing, sew the open edge of the triangle to the hat using a yarn needle and thread. This is your first spike. Continue until you have 3 spikes down the back of the hat in a straight line.

Knit a Scarf with Vertical Stripes

Knifty Knitter Pink Long Loom
Bulky Yarn
Hook
Yarn Needle

  1. With Color A, e wrap all the odd number pegs, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, etc.
  2. With Color B, e wrap all the even number pegs, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, etc.
  3. Continuing in the same direction as the first wrap, e wrap each peg again with the same color.
  4. Knit, by bringing the bottom loop up over the top loop on each peg.
  5. The scarf is knitted by continuing around the pink long loom in a continuous spiral. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the pegs always being wrapped in the same color as the previous row. Knit until the scarf reaches the desired length. As a rule of thumb, the scarf should be about as long as the person wearing it is tall.
  6. Use a crochet cast off.


    Ball Pattern for the Knifty Knitter Blue Round Loom

    Blue Round Knifty Knitter Loom
    Bulky Weight Yarn
    Hook
    Poly-fil or a Styrofoam ball
    1. Begin with the Drawstring Cast On 
    2. E wrap and knit for 40 rows.
    3. Sew through all the loops on the loom to remove the knit.
    4. Stuff the ball with Poly-fil, or Styrofoam ball.
    5. Pull the working yarn tight to close off the top of the ball. Tie off and cut the working yarn.
    Note: These work well as Christmas ornaments, or toys for children and pets.

    Drawstring Bag for the Knifty Knitter Blue Long Loom

    Blue Long Knifty Knitter Loom

    Hook
    Yarn Needle
    Medium to heavy weight yarn

    Instructions:
    1. Using color A, tube knit with the one-over-one stitch for 20 rows.
    2. Change the yarn color to color B and knit 100 rows.
    3. Change the yarn color back to color A and knit 10 rows.
    4. Decrease stitch by moving the loops from 2 pegs at one end of loom. Knit 20 rows.
    5. Increase stitch to fill the empty pegs at the end of the row and knit 10 more rows.
    6. Tie off the working yarn. Sew through each loop to remove the knit from the loom. 
    7. Fold the band to the inside of the bag and sew it down using a yarn needle. Tie off and cut the working yarn.
    8. Knit an Icord that is approximately 48 inches. Feed the Icord through the eyelet hole in the band.
    9. Tie the ends of the Icord together. 
    Finished size is 18 inches tall and 12 inches wide. 

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