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`Provo Craft has a plethora of products available to the crafty consumer and not all of their
`items are geared towards paper crafters. The Knifty Knitter is an example of a product geared
`towards individuals interested in knitting. Provo Craft carries a full line of Knifty Knitter Looms
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`in a variety of sizes, shapes, as well as accessories to go with them.
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`When I decided to review the Knifty Knitter I had heard of them, seen them in the stores, and
`even knew friends and family who had used them, but I had never personally touched one let
`alone made anything with one. My background consists of knitting traditionally with needles
`and in general, I believe that's the image that most individuals think of when the word
`"knitting" is mentioned. I was intrigued by the Knifty Knitter and had heard that it made
`knitting very quick. I had even had an opportunity to see a couple of hats made from the loom.
`My mother-in-law had sent my twin boys a set of matching hats last winter that she had
`made. You can see that it has survived almost a year. I would have shown it with a model, but
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`I also have to state that I did not purchase a kit, but rather borrowed the kit like the one in the
`above picture. The kit includes 4 different sized round looms, a hook, and a simple direction
`booklet all housed in a clear plastic bag. The round looms are generally used to make hats but
`can also be used to make flat items such as scarves. The blue loom is used to make baby
`hats, the red loom is for toddler/child sizes, the green loom is for adults, and the yellow would
`be for individuals with lots of hair or larger heads. The difference in the loom sizes are not only
`their circumference but the distance between the pegs. This space alters the "gauge" (the
`number of stitches in a specified amount of space) of the knit.
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`The direction booklet comes with a handful of projects that you can start right away. Because
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`this was my first experience with the loom, I literally made the very first project and the
`easiest. I am a directions person and am not a great experimenter when it comes to knitting. I
`did not find the directions very helpful, but luckily, Provo Craft has provided an excellent
`beginning video tutorial that I found extremely helpful. You can find that tutorial by clicking
`HERE.
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`I purchased a skein of Lion Brand Thick and Quick Yarn and went to work. Once I got started
`things went very quickly. I can't say exactly how long it took me because I do things in very
`short spurts in between all the normal child caring chores, but it was very quick € probably just
`a couple of hours.
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`Here is a picture of what I started with. The loom, directions, and the hook are patr of the kit.
`You will still need the yarn, a needle, and a stitch counter (or scratch paper and a pen). Then
`its just a matter of winding the yarn around the pegs and using the hook. It is really that
`simple.
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`This next picture really showcases what I feel makes the knitting so easy. First are the pegs
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`For my pattern, it required 34 rows or times around the loom. At this point, your hat is
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`The next step is to cut the thread leaving a long enough tail to thread through the last loops.
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`And here is the final product. The hat is a bit large for me, but works if I just keep rolling up the
`bottom. It fits my husband just fine though - it honestly depends on the look you prefer. I
`couldn't find my "model" so I had to use myself unfortunately, but you get the idea of how the
`hat fits on me.
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`There are a lot of choices with the Knifty Knitter system. The looms are available to purchase
`in a couple of kit packages as well as individually. There is also a relatively large community of
`Knifty Knitter enthusiasts that offer free patterns and video tutorials. It is just a matter of using
`a search engine to find all that is available. Plus the main Provo Cra ft website also offers free
`patterns and help guides. If you are a hands on individual, there are also many pattern books
`available to purchase too.
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`The Knifty Knitter is indeed a great tool for anyone. It is one of those crafts that you could
`literally buy and make something in the same day. As I stated earlier, my mother-in-law enjoys
`hers very much. She has a crocheting background and is great with experimenting so she can
`do wonders with the Knifty Knitter. At the other extreme, I have a neighbor friend who is only
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`10 years old and she receives the same enjoyment from it. If you don't knit, but would like the
`satisfaction of creating something with your hands and aren't ready or willing to invest in a
`bunch of needles then I suggest you try Provo Craft's Knifty Knitter.
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`With that said though, I personally enjoy my needles. I might borrow the looms from my friend
`again, but I don't plan on purchasing the looms for myself. But either way, I have to admit
`there is something so comfotring and pleasant in the handling of the yarn. I love how it feels in
`my hands and that pleasure is still there no matter what kind of tool you are using to knit with.
`Plus, the sheer enjoyment and pride in creating something with your own hands is
`immeasurable.
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`Pros:
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`‚ The Knifty Knitter is really for anyone interested in knitting; child to adult
`‚ The process is very fast and the results are clean and even stitches
`‚ There are lots of accessories and tools available
`‚ Lots of online resources for books, patterns, and videos to help you with the Knifty Knitter
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`Cons:
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`‚ As with many kits, I wish that other essential items be included in the kits. In this case a
`needle and a stitch counter would be nice
`I find that the looms can be large and bulky
`Items made with the looms tend to be either loose or bulky items.
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`The Knifty Knitter is readily accessible in many of your local craft stores but can also be found
`at many online stores. Here are 3 online resources: Joann Fabric and Craft Store, Amazon,
`Create for Less
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`‚ Retail Value for the Knifty Knitter is $19.95
`‚ The Knifty Knitter is very easy to use € child to adult
`‚ When the kit is purchased the value is excellent
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`I would rate the Knifty Knitter a 9 out of 10 for ease of use, construction, and
`accomplishing what its supposed to.
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`We at Cratf Critique would love to read your responses about the Knifty Knitter. Are you an
`experienced knitter that loves to make a quick project here and there or are you a new knitter
`or a future knitter that might just purchase the Knifty Knitter for your collection?
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`9 Responses to Provo Craft — Knifty Knitter
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`Denise — Paper Ponderings September 19, 2008 at 8:42 am #
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`We have the nifty knitter and LOVE it. All of us, from my 44 yo dh to my
`youngest (then 10) have all made hats! My 14 yo dd uses it the most. I think we have
`enough hats to last now! Unfotrunately, we're not really sure what else to make with
`them.
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`Concetta Phillipps September 19, 2008 at 2:14 pm #
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`I have a few issues with your article.
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`1. The kit does come with a needle. Yours was probably missing as it was borrowed.
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`2. Not ALL items are loose or bulky. You just have to garner some skills on it. There are
`many, many resources available to learn how to do different stitches, use different
`yarns, and do different techniques in order to make different looks possible.
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`You also missed some of the greatest points about the loom knitting style € it vastly
`increases your skills as a knitter, because you need to learn different ways of
`construction.
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`Its also great for people who have arthritis or carpal tunnel, who may have difficulties
`holding onto needles.
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`There are a variety of different looms and kits that you can buy to achieve different
`looks.
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`I make purses with mine, scarves, sweaters, blankets, all kinds of things.
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`There is a large community of loom knitters out there on Yahoo Groups
`(kniftyknitterlooms for one), Ravelry (Loom Knitters), and an online magazine (Loom
`Knitters Circle).
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`I knit with my looms probably just as often as I do with my needles. They're fun, easy to
`use and another great creative tool.
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`Mandy September 20, 2008 at 10:40 pm #
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`Cute hat, Katie!
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`Hermanda September 30, 2008 at 4:34 am #
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`Excellent job!! This kind of useful stuff I found at Joann Fabrics ...
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`nani in NC September 30, 2008 at 10:27 pm #
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`I have the round Knifty Knitters loom set as well as one of their oblong looms.
`My husband bought them because he saw his coworkers using them. He has completed
`a couple hats and a couple scarves, but mostly they sit in the garage.
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`I've tried the looms but I haven't completed a project yet because I still haven't found
`anything that I like. A previous commenter said that there are a lot of resources on the
`internet, but what I've found in my searches is that all the links seem to point back to
`the same few patterns. I think the looms will get more use in our house once we find
`something beyond hats and scarves that we like.
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`Anonynnous December 3, 2008 at 2:17 am #
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`there is a lot of different patterns out there . I have made a hat w/a
`basketweave top to ponchos to socks,to slippers,mittens,blankets, sweaters of many
`sizes,ect. The sky is the limit as long you use your creativity and have fun. There are
`groups on the internet you can join to help you come up with ideas so you do not get
`bored! Look under ammish loom knitting ,wood looms ect. I would also look into buying
`books on loom knittng which have other patterns besides hats and scarves. In fact my
`teenage daughter has made alot of projects never once using a pattern! She sees
`something she likes and she plays around on the loom and has fun making her own
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`unique project.
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`Anonymous April 7, 2009 at 10:52 am
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`A co-worker of mine made my newborn d a hat. She is a very crafty person. I
`inquired about how she made them and she told me with knifty knitter. I went out and
`purchase one for myself since I am not a knitter. I have enjoyed the use so far and will
`attempt other projects. I made my son a hat. This is great for someone who has never
`knitted before.
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`October 5, 2009 at 9:15 pm
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`I have been loom knitting on the KK Loom for just shy of 3 years now. I have
`found that with my previous injuries to my hands and wrists that I can not knit with
`needles more than a few minutes. The techniques that I have discovered from books at
`Barnes and Nobel, to yahoo groups and youtube have allowed me to make many more
`new and exciting projects than just hats and scarves__ however, the quickness of the
`hat project has led me to donate many of my creations to homeless shelters and cancer
`hospitals through my charity group COzy up Central Oregon.
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`Also, working with ideas, and trying new techniques has helped me to crate some of my
`own patterns and creations. I have found uses for my looms all year round...not just
`during the colder winter months.
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`Anonymous July 25, 2011 at 8:04 am
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`I have the long loom and trying to make a baby quilt. It has three colors. I need
`to see a video to be able to understand the instructions. Is there a video and how do I
`get to it.
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