Shape – round (circular), long and narrow, rectangular, S-shaped, oval, or even X-shaped. From the tiny stitches in a baby sock to the super chunky stitches in an oversized throw they can all be made on a loom. There are different looms to allow you to use a variety of yarn to create stitches and projects of different sizes. 2 – Why are there so many different looms? Your finished knitting looks exactly like it was needle knit. Each peg on the loom is equal to one stitch on needles. Lesson 1.0 – Overview – Looms 1 – What is a knitting loom? How is it similar or different from knitting on needles?Ī knitting loom is a tool that allows you to create knit stitches using a series of fixed pegs. So, do you want to get the best start loom knitting? The answers to these 13 questions will give you a solid foundation! For a more detailed answer scroll to the bottom and watch the videos. To kick off the series I’ve outlined the top questions from beginners below with a brief answer. It will walk you through from the basics of understanding what a loom is to learning cast ons, bind offs and various stitches.Įach lesson builds on the last one until you have the confidence and skill to tackle projects on your own. KNITTING LOOM FOR BEGINNERS HOW TO
The new How To Loom Knit video series is designed like an online class. There were a lot! I also polled a group of loom knitters to find out what they thought would be useful to learn early on. (Loom knitting isn’t my only skill that’s improved over the years.)Īs I started planning this project I thought about questions I wish I’d known to ask when I was a newbie. I’ve been wanting to create a new beginner loom knitting video series with clearer HD video and improved sound and lighting.
My understanding of loom knitting has grown by leaps and bounds in the last decade and I think it’s time take a step back. But when I look back at those early videos I think about everything I wish I had known before I got started.
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