Tristar EX. 1016, pg. 1
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 1
`
`

`
`Contents
`
`Introduction
`
`Knitting Without Needles
`Glossary
`Meet the Family
`Buying a Loom
`Essential Tools for your Loomy Bag
`Yarn 101: A Quick Refresher on Yarn
`
`PART I: Round Loom Knitting
`
`Building Blocks
`First Stitches
`
`Finishing
`Let's Talk Gauge
`
`Practice Project: Simple Hat
`More Cast—Ons
`Knit and Purl
`Knit and Purl Combinations
`
`Practice Project: Garter Stitch Hat
`Binding off
`Linking Bind-offs
`Making I-Cords on a Loom
`
`Practice Project: I-Cord Hot Pad
`Dropped It... Fixing Mistakes
`Creating Flat Panels
`
`Practice Project: Purple Trendy Scarf
`Shaping
`
`Practice Project: Rainbow Fish Pillow
`Working with Color
`Painting with yarn
`
`A QUINTET BOOK
`
`Copyright © 2007 Quintet Publishing limited.
`
`All rights reserved. The written instructions,
`photographs, designs, patterns, and projects
`in this volume are intended for personal use of
`the reader and may be reproduced for that
`purpose only.
`
`For information, please address St. Martin's
`Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. 10010
`
`www.stmartins.com
`
`Library of Congress Cataloging—in-Publication
`Data available upon request.
`
`ISBN 131978-0-31236661-2
`ISBN 10: 0-112-36661-2
`
`QU|N.LKP
`
`This book was designed and produced by
`Quintet Publishing Limited
`6 Blundell Street
`London N7 9BH
`
`Senior Editor: Ruth Patrick
`Editor: Katy Bevan
`Designer: Steve West
`Photographer: Paul Forrester
`Photographic Art Director: Katy Bevan
`Illustrator: Anthony Duke
`Creative Director: Richard Dewing
`Publisher: Gaynor Sermon
`i4
`
`klanufactured in Singapore by Pica Digital
`Die. Ltd.
`3' nted ir China by Toppan Leefung Printing Ltd.
`
`3 ::-'~: Qedits: Getty Images p8
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 2
`
`

`
`66 Practice Project: Winter Hat
`68 Sock Loom Knitting
`
`71 Practice Project: Chunky
`Ribbed 50Cl<S
`73 Circular Patterns
`74 Child Mock Cable Hat
`
`Practice Project: Scarflet
`Board Patterns
`
`120 Double Knit Ribbed Scarf
`121 Striped Scarf
`
`PART Ill: Felting
`Loom Knitting Felts
`Letzs Shrink jt
`
`Practice Project: Yoga Mat Bag
`
`Felting Patterns
`130 Felted Accessories Clutch
`
`132 Felted Handbag
`134 Felted Laptop Cosy
`136 Soft Felt Slippers
`
`Resources
`
`Common Abbreviations
`
`76 Children's Earflap Hat
`79 Cowl
`
`80 Ribbed Leg Warmers
`Sock Patterns
`82 Mock Cable Socks
`84 Weekend Socks
`
`Flat Panel Patterns
`88 Brocade Baby Sweater
`91 Carter Stitch Scarf
`92 Velvety Soft Blanket and Hat
`94 Bliss Baby Blanket
`96 Mock Cables Poncho
`
`98 Fingerless Mitts
`99 Eyeglasses Case
`100 Ruana
`
`104 Waves Shrug
`
`PART II; Board Knitting
`
`Knitting Boards
`
`Practice Project: Power Pink Scarf
`Color Changes
`Shaping
`Finishing Techniques
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 3
`
`

`
`LOOM KNITTING
`
`Meet the Family
`
`‘l‘ht- l\'t‘tl’r'_ill'it§ i<‘.»oii1i;xii‘iily can he c1i\'itletl it into three SLllJLli\'lSlUY1f%1 it ‘C citctiitii‘ iUi’)il\.S
`
`also lt'm>\«m as lmitting looms, LlD'tlhlt3~_\lLlC‘tl
`
`l‘Ll}\'(‘ looms, and siitglt-~sitlt=tl r‘al<t=s,
`
`Circular knitting looms can be used to make a
`specific size tube by knitting on them in the round.
`Each circular knitting loom can only create a specific
`size of tube. The bigger the knitting loom, the
`bigger the tube it can create. They are formed by
`a continuous row of pegs that can be a circular,
`oblong, octagon, square, or even heart shape.
`The base shape of the loom does not have an
`impact on the look of the knitted item, as long
`as the loom has a continuous row of pegs.
`
`Double-sided rake looms are also known as
`
`knitting frames, and knitting boards. Throughout
`this book, we will refer to these double-sided rakes
`as a Knitting Board. Knitting Boards have two
`parallel rows of pegs with a gap between them that
`allows the knitting to fall through. Knitting Boards
`are used to create double-sided items that have
`
`no wrong side. (To learn more about Knitting
`Boards see page 108).
`
`The single-sided rake is a knitting loom with a
`single row of pegs that is not continuous. It is used
`
`Double-sided rake looms or knitting boards
`
`to create a flat panel with a reverse and right side.
`Both, circular looms and knitting boards can be
`used as a single-sided rake to knit flat panels. When
`a loom is being used to knit a flat panel, it is said
`that they are using it as a knitting rake.
`During my loom knitting journey, I have seen
`knitting looms being sold in different shapes, sizes,
`and colors.
`I have seen knitting looms being sold
`exclusively as single-sided rakes. A piece of advice if
`you have the choice of purchasing a round loom or
`a straight knitting rake,
`I recommend you get the
`round. Although they can both be used as a knitting
`rake, the round has the advantage of being more
`versatile as you can use it to create tubes.
`Another advantage to
`-.
`I"‘_ilq
`knitting on a round
`loom is that with
`
`a straight
`knitting rake
`you will
`need to
`hold it
`on your
`
`Circular looms
`
`it,/‘ii\
`1"£‘1't\r at
`it I
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 4
`
`

`
`lap and look down to work, thus straining your neck
`muscles. Or you can hold it with one hand and
`wrap and knit with the other, thus putting strain on
`your wrists. With the round knitting looms you have
`the benefit of using it standing up, perpendicular on
`your lap, and turn it as you wrap and knit, leaving
`all the weight of the loom and the knitted item on
`your lap.
`Remember, any knitting loom can be used as a
`knitting rake to make flat panels. Although the
`knitting loom may have a "designated” name, do
`not feel obligated to use it solely for that purpose.
`If the knitting loom is called a hat loom, it is only
`called a hat loom because it can make a tube that
`will fit a head. However, that same knitting loom
`
`can be used to make panels for a baby sweater,
`dishcloths, panels for a blanket, and any other
`garment that can be made by piecing together
`knitted panels.
`How to choose the perfect knitting loom for you?
`The truth is that you are the only one that can
`answer this question. You will have to take each one
`for a spin until you have found the perfect one that
`makes you feel comfortable.
`In your journey, you will find that some knitting
`looms work better with different yarns. Different
`pegs let the yarn slide off easier, or maybe you want
`a little bit more resistance between the yarn and the
`peg so the yarn doesn't come off flying off the pegs.
`A little experience will help in your search.
`
`TOOLS
`
`13
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 5
`
`

`
`LOOM KNITTING
`
`Buying a Loom
`it w.i.>jy seen‘:
`A " ’
`
`Knitting looms, like needles, can become expensive,
`especially if you want to have each size available at
`your disposal. Before purchasing one make a list of
`the qualities that you are looking for—assess your
`needs and see which loom can best fulfil them.
`
`0 Overall durabi|ity—wi|| it break on the first or
`second use? If your dog happens to use it as a
`chew toy will it survive the game?
`0 Wood or plastic base—does the base need
`any upkeep?
`0 Gauge of the |oom—wll| it allow you to knit with
`the yarns you use the most?
`0 Type of peg—is a smooth peg what you are
`looking for? Or do you want a bit of resistance?
`If you happen to step on it, can the peg/pin
`be replaced?
`0 Do the pegs have grooves to facilitate picking
`up the loops?
`0 Do the pegs have a knob at the top to prevent
`the yarn from accidentally popping off?
`
`Remember, your knitting looms are your main tools
`to create your knits; finding the right one will take
`a little time and research.
`
`Loom Gauge Table
`
`Distance from center
`‘ of pin to center of
`‘ pin in inches
`
`Loom Gauge
`
`Manufacturers
`
`sum FINE
`
`3M
`
`Extra
`Fine
`Gauge
`
`Décor
`Accents
`
`‘/1
`
`'
`
`Accents
`
`14
`
`suv-an suu<v
`
`“/5
`
`3/9-3/9
`
`‘/2
`
`Small
`
`H
`
`Gauge
`
`Knifty
`Knitter
`Long Series
`
`Décor
`Accents
`
`BULKV
`
`5/ix—%
`
`Large
`Gauge
`
`Knifty
`Knitter
`
`Décor
`Accents
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 6
`
`

`
`Large Gauge Knitting Looms
`- Distance from center of peg to
`center of peg: 3%: inch +
`0 Available in: wood & plastic,
`with nylon pegs, plastic, wood,
`and metal
`
`- Yarn: Bulky weight yams or 2
`strands of medium weight yarns
`0 Knits: Bulky weight knits and
`knits that will be felted
`
`0 Loom Gauge: Approximately
`1.5-2 stitches per inch
`0 Compared to needle knitting
`stitch gauge: size 13 (9 mm)
`
`Regular Gauge Knitting Looms
`0 Distance from center of peg to
`center of peg: lé inch
`0 Available in: wood & plastic,
`with nylon pegs, plastic, wood,
`and metal
`
`- Gauge: Approximately 3-3.5
`stitches per inch
`- Compared to needle knitting
`stitch gauge: size 10 (6 mm)
`
`Small Gauge Knitting Looms
`- Distance from center of peg to
`center of peg: 3/8 to 3/7 inch
`0 Available in: wood St plastic,
`with nylon pegs, plastic, wood,
`and metal
`
`- Yarn: Worsted weight/medium
`weight yarn
`0 Knlts: Medium and light
`weight knits
`- Gauge: Approximately
`3.5-4 stitches per inch
`0 Compared to needle knitting
`stitch gauge:
`size 7-8 (4.5-5 mm)
`
`0 Yarn: Chunky weight yarns or
`2 strands of sport weight yarn
`0 Knits: Medium weight knits
`
`Fine Gauge Knitting Looms
`- Distance from center of peg to
`center of peg: ‘A inch
`
`0 Available in: wood base and
`
`metal pins/pegs
`- Yarn: Sport weight/DK weight
`- Knits: Light weight knits
`° Gauge: Approximately 4-5
`stitches per inch
`0 Compared to Needle Knitting
`Stitch Gauge:
`Size 5-6 (3.75-4 mm)
`
`Extra Fine Gauge Knitting
`Looms
`
`- Distance from center of peg to
`center of peg: 3A5 inch
`- Available in: wood base and
`
`metal pins/pegs
`- Yarn: Fingering weight/sock
`weight
`0 Knits: Light weight knits
`I Gauge: Approximately 7-8
`stitches per inch
`- Compared to needle knitting
`stitch gauge:
`size 1-2 (2.25-2.75 mm)
`
`
`
`,,,,,..__;v,'’'»,.,..,.I’wuV'0%:
`
`
`.-'I‘pm”7,I',fIF’5.~,__:
`
`
`_.,‘V.,’—,-4.*9.’:’
`
`V"inm9,.r-r'or..—,-
`.',,,,4vpV'MIr‘,n
`
`.¢uI'f',..»,‘-5i<-'‘.t'~.«,
`
`-wt"
`
`4
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 7
`
`

`
`LOOM KNITTING
`
`Essential Tools for your Loomy Bag
`
`The journey is about to begin and like any journey, we need to gather our tools and gear up
`
`to make the iourney easier and more eriioyable.
`
`A Knitting Tool or Pick is the most essential
`gadget for the loom knitter—you can never have
`enough of them. Have a few of them on hand,
`or if you are paranoid like me, you will have a
`drawer full, as they are sneaky and tend to hide
`when you need them the most.
`The purpose of the knitting tool is to facilitate
`knitting on the knitting looms. The tool allows you
`to lift the yarn up and over the peg, creating a
`stitch. A knitting tool is similar to a dental pick or
`nut pick, generally made out of metal, with a wood
`or plastic handle. The end is bent at an angle to
`allow the lifting of the stitches. Knitting tools come
`with different ends, some sharp for use when
`knitting on very small pegs and fingering weight
`yarns, some more blunt for use with bigger pegs
`and thicker yarns.
`If you happen to lose all your knitting tools, you
`can also use a small crochet hook, nut pick, or even
`an orange peeler.
`
`The yarn guide/aid is a thin plastic tube. It
`facilitates wrapping the yarn around the pegs and
`helps maintain an even tension in your wrapping.
`Some knitting loom vendors carry them as part of
`their line; if you are unable to find one, you can
`easily make one (see the box below).
`
`A stitch guide allows you to determine exactly the
`number of stitches and rows per inch in your work.
`It is a flat metal or plastic piece with ruler markings
`on the sides. In the center there is a small L-shape
`window cut-out that allows you to check the rows
`and stitches per inch of the knitted piece. If you
`don't have one, you could make one out of stiff card.
`To check the gauge, block the knitted piece
`lightly, place it on a flat surface then place the Stitch
`Gauge Guide on top of it. Line the bottom cut-out
`window opening with one row of the knitted piece.
`Line one of the columns of stitches to the side (see
`picture opposite). To determine the gauge, count
`the stitches per inch in the window opening. Count
`also the rows per inch. Make sure to count Vi
`stitches and lo stitches.
`
`Scissors/Yarn Cutters are invaluable. Some yarns
`are easy to break with your hands; however, you will
`find that many synthetic yarns and cottons are
`almost impossible to break. Carrying small scissors in
`your knitting bag is always advisable.
`If traveling by
`airplane, I recommend obtaining a yarn/thread
`cutter that you can take along with you.
`
`A Row Counter is a nifty item to have in your
`knitter’s bag. It comes in handy... as long as you
`
`1 Find a Bic-style ballpoint pen with a hollow center.
`2 Take out the inside ink cartridge.
`3 Cut the tip off the barrel.
`4 Sand any rough spots with an emery board.
`5 Ready to use. Pass the starting tail of the yarn through
`and wrap around the pegs with the aid of your new
`Yarn Guide!
`
`No pens around? No problem. Get a thick drinking straw.
`Cut it so you have a piece that is about 5 inches (12.5 cm)
`long. Thread your yarn through it and you are ready to start
`wrapping your yarn around the pegs.
`
`16
`
`TOOLS
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 8
`
`

`
`don’t forget to change the setting. Row counters
`came in various shapes: cylindrical, square and
`circular. There are two types of cylindrical shaped
`row counter. One of them has an opening that is
`usually used to insert a knitting needle through; in
`our case it can be fitted over the knitting tool. The
`second one has a small ring attached to one of the
`sides that allows you to put it over a peg and keep
`it at the base of the knitting loom. The square and
`circular types are mechanical in that you only need
`to push a button to increase the numbers.
`Although all of them help in keeping track of
`rows, you have to remember to reset them at the
`beginning of each row.
`
`Crochet Hooks are very useful. Don't worry,
`crochet knowledge is not necessary to loom knit,
`unless you want to crochet an edging around your
`knits. Crochet hooks just come in handy when
`picking up a dropped stitch or when binding off a
`flat panel from the knitting loom. It is advisable to
`have the size of crochet hook called for on the yarn
`label, as this will make it easier to handle the yarn.
`In general, carrying a medium size hook in your
`accessories bag will suffice.
`
`17
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 9
`
`

`
`LOOM KNITTING
`
`Single-Pointed Knitting Needles. Don't run,
`wait! You won't be using them to knit. There, you
`can relax! The needles are only going to be used as
`stitch holders for grafting the toes of socks.
`I would
`recommend obtaining a pair of size 8 (5 mm) and
`a pair of size 2 (2.75 mm). The size 8 can be used
`with the large and regular gauge looms, while the
`size 2 can be used with the smaller gauges.
`
`Tapestry Needles are used for seaming the sides
`of a knitted garment, for gathering and closing
`the ends of hats, and for weaving in the ends on
`the knitted garment. Tapestry needles come in
`plastic and metal. They have a larger eye than
`regular sewing needles. The plastic needles are
`flexible and allow you to bend them. The metal
`needles are smoother and won't snag the knitted
`item. Both styles of needles have blunt ends that
`prevent the splitting of the yarn. As with the
`crochet hooks, the needles come in different
`sizes, and the eye opening can fit certain thickness
`of yarns; it is advisable to have a collection of
`needles that differ in the size of the eye opening.
`
`Pins have uses everywhere in the knitting world;
`they can turn a curled piece of stockinette into a
`nice straight sleeve. They are essential tools in the
`finishing of knitted pieces. The straight pins with
`colored heads are perfect to use when seaming two
`sides together. Large T-pins make blocking a knitted
`garment a breeze. These pins can be found at any
`yarn shop. Do not use any other household pin as
`it may rust and leave rust spots on your knits.
`
`Stitch Holders look like oversized safety pins,
`except they have a blunt end. They are useful
`for holding live stitches that will be worked on later
`in the project, like a neckline, or a tricky bit of
`shaping. They come in different sizes and it is
`advisable to have an array of sizes in your knitting
`bag. Small coil-less safety pins also come in handy
`when holding only a few stitches or marking the
`right or reverse side of the knitted item.
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 10
`
`

`
`Stitch Markers are small rings that can be used to
`mark the pegs where special stitches or other special
`treatment needs to be done on the knitted item.
`
`Usually, the stitch markers are used on needles,
`however, since they are small rings, they fit perfectly
`over the pegs on a knitting loom and they sit at the
`base of the loom to remind the loomer that the peg
`has a stitch that requires special treatment.
`Split ring stitch markers are very helpful in
`marking a stitch itself rather than the peg. The open
`split rings are removable by simply opening the ring
`and sliding it off the peg. They come in various
`shapes, sizes and colors. Having a variety of different
`colors is recommended.
`
`Measuring Tape or Ruler is a loom knitter's best
`friend; no knitting bag should be without at least
`one. When choosing a good measuring tape, choose
`material that won't distort easily. Discard any
`measuring tape at the first sign of wear, even if it's
`your favorite. A distorted measuring tape can mean
`disaster to your knitted garment as it won't measure
`accurately. A small plastic ruler is also advisable to
`have on hand.
`
`Cable Needles come in different shapes and sizes.
`They are available in plastic and metal. Usually, one
`package contains three different sizes; choose the
`size that best works with the yarn in the project.
`Until very recently, loom knitters were not able
`to create cables on a knitting loom, the non-
`elasticity of the stitches as set on the knitting loom
`making it difficult. However, this has changed.
`Now, we are able to create cables and thus we have
`added the use of cable needles to our extensive
`
`gadget repertoire!
`
`Calculator. Yep, you read it right, we will still
`be doing math. I know you thought math was long
`gone with school, but math has come to haunt you
`again; it wants to be your best friend. No worries
`though; you can cheat this time and use a
`calculator. A calculator comes very handy when
`calculating gauge or even adding a few pegs to
`the count in the pattern.
`
`19
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 11
`
`

`
`Tristar EX. 1016, pg. 12
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 12
`
`

`
`i sses Case
`
`.’t\~:t
`
`i“:iso;i‘*t‘t
`
`in in «..=
`
`~
`
`.
`
`'
`
`s l:;t‘Ct‘ tl‘St‘tl
`
`tt<>iIl:Ei;- n.:i:»:~.
`
`Pattern notes
`
`Knitted as a flat panel
`
`Stitch Pattern
`
`Double Moss Stitch: Multiple of
`2 stitches.
`
`Row 1: *K1, P1, repeat from *
`to the end of the row.
`
`Row 2: *P1, K1, repeat from *
`to the end of the row.
`
`Row 3: *P1, K1, repeat from *
`to the end of the row.
`
`Row 4: *K1, P1, repeat from *
`to the end of the row.
`
`Instructions
`Cast on with the crochet chain
`
`method on 18 pegs.
`Knit in double moss stitch pattern
`until item measures 6.5 ins.
`
`(16.5 cm) from C0 edge.
`
`Bind off 2 stitches. Knit 14.
`Bind off last 2 stitches. Cut yarn.
`
`Attach yarn to the fourteenth
`stitch. Continue knitting in double
`moss stitch pattern for 1.5 ins.
`(4 cm).
`Next row: Continue knitting in
`pattern as follows: Knit first 3
`stitches in pattern. K2Tog. Knit in
`pattern to the last four stitches.
`K2Tog. Knit in stitch pattern
`to the end.
`Next row: Continue knitting in
`pattern. Remember to cast on a
`stitch on the fourth peg.
`Continue in pattern for another
`1
`inch (2.5 cm). Bind off with the
`basic bind off method.
`
`Assembly
`Fold the eyeglasses case in hall.
`Mattress stitch the short side
`seams. Attach two buttons so they
`match the buttonhole openings
`made by the K2tog.
`Weave in all yarn ends.
`
`l[..-\T I’.—\NI7.I.
`
`l’.»\TTl{RNS
`
`99
`
`Knitting Loom
`
`Large gauge loom with 18 pegs’
`[Round Blue Knifty Knitter used in
`sample]
`
`' Yarn
`
`40 yards (37 rn) ol bulky
`“Um _ weight yarn
`[Simply Soft Quick, 100% Acrylic,
`50 yds. (46 rn) per 3 02. used
`in sample]
`
`Tools
`
`Knitting tool
`Tapestry needle
`
`Size
`
`5.5 ins. x 3 ins.
`(14 cm x 7.5 cm)
`
`Gauge
`6 stitches and 10 rows
`
`to 2 inches (5 cm) over double
`moss stitch
`
`Assembly diagram
`
`Fold along this line
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 13
`
`

`
`Scarflet
`
`A small project to learn decrease,’i:1t1‘c:i~<<= cm
`
`a ‘kriittixig board. lfsc :1 special l2r‘i’>r,:a;‘:i to :_;i‘—.‘i:
`
`this smali Scttiilci ii i_:i'iiuLieti>1iaii.
`
`Pattern notes
`
`Knit completely in stockinette
`stitch.
`
`K2tog = knit 2 together, creates a
`decrease. (Move the stitches
`inwards, then weave and knit).
`
`Instructions
`Cast on 12 set of stitches.
`Knit for 14 ins. (36 cm) in
`stockinette stitch.
`
`“Decrease row: Kl, k2tog, knit
`to last 3 sts, k2tog, kl.
`
`Next two rows: Knit“.
`
`Repeat from ** to ** 3 times
`(6 sets of sts will remain on
`knitting board).
`Bind off.
`
`PART II: BOARD KNITTING
`
`Practice Project
`
`Knitting Loom
`Knitting board with at least 12 sets
`of pegs
`[Pink Knifty Knitter was used in
`sample]
`
`Ya rn
`
`65 yds. (60 m) of bulky
`weight yarn
`BU‘-KV
`[Berroco Pleasure, 66% Angora,
`29% Merino Wool, 5% Nylon,
`130 yds (119 m) per 50 g was
`used in sample]
`
`Tools
`
`Knitting tool
`Crochet hook
`
`Decorative pin
`
`Size
`
`17 ins; 4 ins.
`(43 cm x 10 cm)
`
`Gauge
`ll sts and 14 rows :
`
`4 ins. (10 cm)
`
`118
`
`SHAPING
`
`Tristar Ex. 1016, pg. 14