Funky Vest for the Knifty Knitter Blue Long Loom

Skill level: Advanced

When you are measuring, lay the project flat and do not stretch the knitting. Knitting measures approximately 4 rows per inch.

Step 1: Using a contrasting yarn, tie pieces of yarn around pegs 13, 20, 27, 35, 42, and 49. (See diagram.) Pegs 13 and 20 correspond to the left armhole. Pegs 41 and 49 correspond to the right armhole. Pegs 27 and 36 represent decreasing for the neck hole.

Step 2: Starting on peg 1, wrap the loom with yarn. Don't wrap the peg on the very end (peg 62). Knit for 7 inches (27 rows) on the 61 pegs.

Step 3: BACK: On the 28th row you should be knitting from the right to the left. Knit to peg 49 (the peg with the marker on it). Wrap the next 8 pegs very loosely. Take the loops from pegs 49 and 48, and pull the loop from peg 48 through the loop from peg 49. Then take the loop from peg 47 through the loop from peg 48. Continue in this manner until you have decreased the stitches between the markers, including the loops on the marked pegs (pegs 49 and 42). Knit across the back part of the vest to the marker on peg 20 and decrease the stitches between the markers on peg 20 and peg 13. Knit to the end of the row. If there is any remaining yarn, you can leave it attached and use it for the left front.

Step 4: Attach another piece of yarn as a marker on peg 20, and knit the back section until you have knit 9 ½", or 38 rows.

Step 5: NECK: Knit the 6 stitches to the marker on peg 36 and decrease the stitches between pegs 35 and 27 (they have markers on them). Knit the left side until you have knitted 4". Take off of the loom. Attach a piece of yarn as a marker on peg 35 and knit 4", or 16 rows. Take off of the loom.

Step 6: LEFT FRONT: Using the attached yarn, knit 8". Start decreasing on the front side of the vest—one stitch every inch, or every 4 rows, repeated 6 times. Take knitting from the loom.

Step 7: RIGHT FRONT: Attach yarn as a marker on peg 49 and knit 8". Starting on the front side of the vest, decrease one stitch every inch, or every 4 rows, repeated 6 times. Step 8: Sew the shoulder seams together. You can add some fringe pieces to make it funky.

Provo Craft Tools

• Knifty Knitter Long Loom (blue)
• hook
• yarn needle

Other Supplies

• 3 skeins of yarn (sample used Lion Brand Trellis, color Pastel Garden)

Receiving Blanket for an Infant

Skill level: Beginner
Dimensions: measures 27" x 27" including shell stitch

Step 1: Using one strand of yarn, secure yarn to anchor peg of loom. E wrap up one side of loom, around end, and down other side. Turn on last peg and wrap going opposite direction. When you have two rows wrapped on the loom, knit by pulling the bottom loop over top loop.

Step 2: Continue wrapping and knitting for 100 rows to make square. To stabilize this loose weave, do single crochet around entire shawl. Crochet 2 single crochet stitches in between each row and 2 single crochet stitches in between each knitted end. Finish with simple shell stitch around single stitch.

Step 3: Create border around shawl. To create the stitch on the sample, chain 3 dc* in same stitch. Skip 2 stitches and dc 4 times in next stitch. Continue around shawl, skipping 2 stitches and doing 2 dc in first row and skipping 2 stitches and doing 4 dc in next stitch. For next row, do dc's in middle of shells.

Note: *dc = double crochet SUPPLIES Provo Craft Tools Knifty Knitter Long Loom – Blue Knifty Knitter hook Other Supplies Crochet hook: size H 2 skeins of baby yarn of your choice

SUPPLIES

Provo Craft Tools

• Knifty Knitter Long Loom – Blue
• Knifty Knitter hook

Other Supplies

• Crochet hook: size H
• 2 skeins of baby yarn of your choice

Tote Bag for the Knifty Knitter Green Round Loom

Skill level: Intermediate

Step 1: Using both yarns held together, e wrap the loom and knit 25 rows. Start and end the knitting at the peg on the side of the loom.

Step 2: Cut the end of the yarn you are wrapping with, leaving about 36", and thread it onto the yarn needle. Start to take the loops from the loom by threading through the loop on peg 1, then through the loop on peg 36, then the loop on peg 2, then the loop on peg 35. Continue back and forth in this method until you have taken all of the loops from the loom. Pull the yarn until the loops are woven together to make the bottom flat. Tie a knot in the yarn, and weave the ends into the piece.

Step 3: Single crochet around the top of the bag.

Step 4: Bag Handle: Holding both yarns together, wrap 4 pegs and knit back and forth for 134 rows, or 33". You may lengthen or shorten the handle if you wish.

Step 5: To make the clasp strap, wrap 4 pegs and knit for 15 rows.

Step 6: Using the cotton yarn, sew the handle to the sides of the bag at the fold sides. Sew the clasp to the middle of the back of the bag, and embellish with buttons, beads, or other accessories of your choice. SUPPLIES Provo Craft Tools Knifty Knitter Round Loom (green) yarn needle hook yarn needle Other Supplies H or J crochet hook 1 skein of Sugar n' Cream (wine or color of choice) 1 skein of Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton (color of choice) 1 skein of Lion Brand Thick and Quick (Adirondacks) clasp or buttons for a closure (the ones on the sample were made from coconut shells; you can make them out of ⅛" wood or gourd)