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`IDV 1020
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`Loom Knitting Ba g ic g : Knitting in tke round
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`Welcome tothe world of loom knittlng, where knittIng is done
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`The instructional you are holding will guide you step by step through the
`beginning steps of loom knitting. We will start off by showing you the knitting
`loom and the different parts that make up the knitting loom. After meeting the
`knitting loom, we will get some yarn and learn the basics of round loom knitting.
`Although we will be concentrating on knitting in the round, the same knitting loom
`can be used to knit flat panels to create items like scarves, blankets, and even
`sweaters!
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`To begin, let's choose a plain wool yarn (or a non-textured) bulky weight yarn as
`this will make it easier for us to see exactly what is happening to the stitches. The
`pictures in this instructional were taken with bulky weight yarn. If you do not have
`a bulky weight yarn, you can substitute as follows:
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`Two strands of fingering (fine) =one strand of sport
`Two strands of sport (dk) =one strand of worsted
`Two strands of worsted equal (aran) =one strand of bulky
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`If you substitute yarns, be sure to treat all the strands of yarn being used as 1.
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`Gather the items you will need for your first lesson:
`Knitting loom
`Knitting tool
`Tapestry needle
`Scissors
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`Let's get ready to begin!
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`Look for our friendly kitty cat to find tips and tricks!
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`If you have any questions about the instructional, contact me at
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`Anatomu of a Knitt+lig Loom
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`Before we begin, let's give you a little bit of loom knitting lingo by analyzing the
`different parts of the knitting loom.
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`Peg groove
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`Anchor peg: some knitting looms have them some do not. Do not worry, if yours
`does not have one, you really do not need it.
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`The anchor peg is used to wrap the working yarn around it so the yarn doesn't
`unravel off the pegs.
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`Pegs: the yarn is wrapped around the peg to create stitches. If you look at the
`peg closely, it has a small cap at the top. The small cap prevents the yarn from
`accidentally falling off the peg.
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`Tip: If possible, I recommend obtaining a knitting loom where the pegs
`have a small cap at the top.
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`Peg groove: the majority of all knitting looms have pegs with a groove. The
`groove makes knitting off the loops easier.
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`We begin our knitting with a basic slip knot.
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`Slip Knot
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`Step 1: Leaving a 5 inch beginning tail, form a circle with the working yarn.
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`Figure 1: Step 1
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`Step 2: Fold the circle over the yarn coming from the skein.
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`Figure 2: Step 2
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`Step 3: Reach through the circle, and grab the yarn coming from the skein.
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`Figure 3: Step 3
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`Step 4: Pull the working yarn through circle, while pulling gently on the short end
`of the beginning yarn tail end, thus tightening the noose on the knot.
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`Slip Knot is completed.
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`After our slip knot, we will place the foundation row on the knitting loom.
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`Cad1ng On
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`The process of threading the knitting loom for the first time is known as casting
`on.
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`We will cover two methods in this section: the basic e-wrap cast on method and
`the chain cast on method.
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`E-wrap Cast On
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`Recommended when you need to have live stitches or when a very flexible
`opening is required.
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`Prepare: Before you begin your cast on, form a slip knot with your working yarn.
`Place slip knot on your first peg (any peg can be your ifrst peg).
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`Step 1: With working yarn on your right hand and loom on your left. Take
`working yarn towards the center of the knitting loom.
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`Step 2: Wrap the yarn around the next empty peg.
`a. By going counter-clockwise around the peg (If knitting clockwise around the
`loom)
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`b. By going clockwise around the peg (if knitting counterclockwise around the
`loom
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`Step 4: Continue around the knitting loom in this form. When you reach the last
`peg, you are ready to begin knitting on your loom.
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`Chain Cast On
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`The Chain Cast on is similar to the Cable Cast on. I came upon it atfer
`researching a bit on needle knit cast ons and I found the chain cast on and I tried
`it out on the looms and it worked.
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`Prepare: Before you begin your cast on, form a slip knot with your working yarn.
`Place slip knot on your first peg (any peg can be your first peg). Take working
`yarn towards the outside of the loom.
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`Step 1: Insert crochet hook through slip knot, hook working yarn and make a
`chain. Keep chain towards the inside of the knitting loom and working yarn is
`towards the outside—peg is between the working yarn and the chain.
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`Step 2: Hook working yarn (by going in between pegs 2 & 3) forming a chain,
`pull this chain through the chain made in Step 1 (towards the inside of the loom).
`Working yarn should have wrapped around the outside of the peg.
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`Step 3: Keep working around the loom in this manner, forming a chain around
`the peg. Chains are in the inside of the loom and the working yarn is towards the
`outside.
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`Notice the following:
`• Working yarn stays towards the outside of the loom at all times.
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`Each peg has 1 loops on it.
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`To complete a circular, place the last chain formed on the first peg. The first
`peg will have 2 loops on it.
`For a flat panel, place the last chain on the last peg.
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`After your foundation row is on the knitting loom, we are ready to begin knitting.
`We will explore the basic stitches: the twisted knit stitch, the knit stitch, and the
`purl stitch.
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`Twisted Knit Stitch: this stitch is done the same way as the first cast on method
`above, e-wrap cast on. In needle knitting, this stitch is known as the twisted knit
`stitch or a knit stitch knitted through the back loop.
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`To begin knitting, be sure you have your foundation row on the knitting loom.
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`Creating the knit stitch is as easy as writing the cursive letter "e"
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`Step 1: Take the working yarn (yarn coming from the ball of yarn) to the inside of
`the knitting loom.
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`Step 2: Then moving in a clockwise direction around the knitting loom, encircle
`the peg with the yarn.
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`Step 3: Go ahead and e-wrap all the pegs. Each peg should have two loops on it.
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`Step 4: Using your knitting tool, lift the bottommost loop off the peg, let it fall
`towards the inside of the knitting loom.
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`Tip: to prevent your yarn from coming off the pegs, lift the bottommost
`strand on the last peg wrapped.
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`The twisted knit stitch resembles looks like the picture on the left. The stitches
`resemble a letter y.
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`Knit Stitch: this forms a stitch that looks identical to the needle knit stitch. It has
`a few more steps than the Twisted Knit Stitch.
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`Step 1: Place working yarn, in
`front the peg and above the loop
`on the peg.
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`Step 2: Insert knitting tool from
`bottom up (behind the loop on
`the peg). Catch the working yarn
`with the tool, thus forming a loop.
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`Step 3: Hold the newly formed
`loop (from Step 2)
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`Step 4: Take the loop that was
`originally on the peg, off the peg.
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`Step 5: Place the loop you are
`holding (from step 3) on the peg.
`Pull on the working yarn to
`tighten the stitch.
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`The knit stitch looks like the picture to the
`left. The stitches are nicely defined and
`they resemble a small letter V.
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`The Purl Stitch: the purl stitch is the opposite of the knit stitch. Instead of a
`smooth V, you will see bumpy fabric.
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`Step 1: Place working yarn in front of peg
`and below the loop on the peg.
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`Step 2: Insert knitting tool from the top
`down, hook the working yarn with the tool.
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`Step 3: Pull the loop caught with the tool,
`up through the stitch. Hold it with your
`ifngertips.
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`Step 4: Remove the original loop off the
`peg.
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`Step 5: Place the loop you are holding
`(from step 3) on the peg. Gently tug on the
`working yarn to tighten the stitch.
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`nding OPP
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`Once you have learned the basic stitches, it will be time to take your item off the
`knitting loom. The process of removing the item off the knitting loom is known as
`the bind off. We will look at two types of bind offs: the gather removal and the
`basic removal.
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`The Gather Removal
`The gather removal cinches the end of the item close. Used when making a hat,
`or any other item where you need one of the ends closed.
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`At this point, you will need your tapestry needle. Cut the working yarn, leaving
`about a 24 inch tail. Thread the yarn through the tapestry needle.
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`Step 1: Go to the peg to the letf from where the working yarn is located. Insert
`the tapestry needle through the stitch on the peg. (Yarn shown in different color
`to demonstrate the steps).
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`Step 2: *Pull the yarn through and insert the tapestry needle through the stitch on
`the next peg. Repeat from * until all loops are on the yarn. When you reach the
`last peg in the round, pass the tapestry needle again through the first stitch.
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`Step 3: With your knitting tool, pop-off all the pegs. Gently pull on the yarn,
`tightly cinching the top close.
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`Step 4: Pass the tapestry needle through the center of the top of the hat.
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`Step 5: Turn hat inside out. Find the tapestry needle you passed in Step 5, and
`with it form a series of crosses on the small hole at the top of the hat thus closing
`the hole. Form a small knot and cut the working yarn leaving a 5 inch tail. Weave
`the ends in.
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`The Basic Bind Off (flat removal method)
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`It is a good overall bind off method for most knits. It is used when you need an
`open end. The flat removal method is used when removing items that have an
`opening, such as sleeves.
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`Step 1: Knit the item until you have only 1 loop on each peg. The working yarn is
`coming from the last peg. Knit the first two stitches. Move the loop from the
`second peg, over to the first peg. Knit over. (First Stitch bound off). Move the
`stitch from the first peg over to the vacated 2nd peg.
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`Picture 1: Knit the ifrst 2 stitches
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`Picture 2: The ifrst 2 stitches have been knitted
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`Picture 3: Move loop from 2nd peg over to the first peg knitted.
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`Step 2 Knit the next stitch. Move this loop over to the first peg. Knit over.
`(Second stitch bound off)
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`Picture 4: Moving the stitch from 1st peg over to vacated peg 2.
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`Step 3: Repeat Step 2 until all stitches have been bound off.
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`4 When you reach the last peg, cut the working yarn leaving a 5 inch tail. Knit the
`stitch. Remove the stitch from the peg. Pull the yarn tail end through the loop.
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`If binding off a tube, thread the yarn tail end through a tapestry needle and pass
`it through the first stitch. Weave in ends.
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`End of Vouage
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`We have covered all the basics: casting on, basic stitches, and bind offs. Now
`you are ready to begin your loom knitting adventure. Have a great time!
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`Here are some ideas on what you can do with your new knitting looms:
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`Hats
`Bags
`Slippers
`Soap sacks
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`Other important information:
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`What yarn to use with what type of knitting loom?
`Here is a quick yarn-loom combination recommendation.
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`Large gauge looms —■ Bulky weight yarn or super bulky
`Medium gauge looms (also known as regular gauge) —■ bulky weight
`Small gauge loom —■ Worsted weight
`Extra small gauge loom —■ one strand of sport
`Fine gauge loom —■ one strand of sport
`Extra fine gauge —■ one strand of fingering
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`Contact Information:
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`I would love to hear fliom uou, please drop me a note!
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`Isela G. Phelps
`Web: www.dalooms.com
`Primary: iselaaialooms.com
`Secondary: iselaphelpsa.loomknit.com
`Blog: http://www.purlinasprite.com
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