I wanted to make a hat with some color to practice loom knitted color changes. I asked my husband what he wanted, and he chose the camo colors and wanted a fold-over brim. I used all 64 pegs on the 1/2” Universal Hat & Scarf Loom to make this hat.
I did a k2 p2 rib brim before starting on my camo stitch pattern. All of my knit stitches used the u-wrap stitch, and the stitch pattern included slip stitches.
I’m starting a project both to try out my new CinDWood Knitted Knocker looms. I was going to do these toe-up, but decided I needed more practice with the kitchener stitch, so they’re cuff-down.
I’m using the Ribbed Sock pattern from Isela Phelps’ Loom Knitting socks, and modifying it to ankle socks because Jeremy prefers ankle-length. I’m using Patons Kroy Socks (fingering) yarn in Grey Brown Marl and I didn’t want a stitch pattern that was too fancy hidden by the multicolored yarn. The ribbing will keep the ankle socks up while still showing off the colors.
I finished the heel and laughed — the socks look just like sock monkey faces! All they need are eyes. 😀
Multicolored yarn makes my day.
I’m combining the neckline and back lace detail of the KWL Casual Tunic pattern with the arms and hem of the KWL Sporty Tunic pattern.
This is my first sweater. 🙂
Hibernated temporarily because I’m pregnant and won’t be able to fit the FO for a while… 😛
I used a chain cast on that ended up VERY loose (method described online here: http://www.loomahat.com/chain-cast-on/ ). I would not recommend it for a finished edge. If I did this again, I would use the long tail cast on for a tighter edge.
Worked about a 1” brim in k2, p2 rib. Used u-wrap for the knit stitches, but it will be more even if you use true knit.
Continued around in stockinette stitch by u-wrap knitting every stitch until hat measures 8-9” (small adult) or 9-10” (large adult). I used 8”, because I have a petite head size.
Cut a long tail of yarn and use yarn needle to thread through each peg loop, removing them from the loom.
Pull tight, secure, and weave in ends. I used the tail to seam the last bit of the top head hole closed. Some people even hide it with a yarn pom pom.
Decided to alter the Sock Loom Basic sock pattern from the DVD of my KB Sock Loom by adding the Moss Rib Stitch pattern from Sock Cocktails (now sold as Socktacular).
I used 48 pegs and the U-Wrap knit stitch, which fits just a little bit tighter than I’d like (but for my first pair of socks on a loom, I’ll take it). Next time I’ll try 56 stitches since the stitch pattern is a multiple of 8. EDIT: on completion, I’m actually finding the U-stitch fits great on the leg, but the foot is loose due to the St St bottom. Next time, it might be better to keep the u stitch in the moss rib pattern, and do a flat stitch for the bottom of the foot, heel, and toe.
I did mess up the stitch pattern in several places (being distracted by TV shows). I’ve learned that it’s rough to notice mistakes when they’re hidden on the inside of the loom – you don’t see it until several rows later when it pops out of the other end. 🙁 I’m too lazy to fix them.
I started this project over the holidays while visiting family. This is my second pair of knitted socks.
I modified a pattern for a hooded bird blanket to make a panda blanket instead! 🙂 I’ve made a few hooded baby blankets since then, and the Cuddly Crochet hoodie bird blanket pattern is my favorite.
Not sure what pattern I used for the booties, but those were my first baby booties. 🙂