I just like the aesthetic look of smaller stitches. It’s all personal preference. I have a high tolerance for doing a bazillion tedious stitches. For me, the process itself is very relaxing and fun – so where most people would get frustrated that the project isn’t done as quickly, I almost prefer it. So, really, 3 reasons: 1) I have… Read more »
2 days after ordering and my new CinDWood looms are here! And they made them special for me since I was so against the idea of pink pegs (I can’t stand the color pink for me, personally). Because I’m a huge sufferer of “second sock syndrome”, I got two of the 3/8″ sock looms and 2 of the knitted knocker looms… Read more »
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.
A quick video of how I do the purl stitch. When I lift the loop off the peg, I use my rear fingers on the back side of the loom to keep tension on the work while I use my hook to place the loop back on the peg. My thumb and forefinger keep tension on the working yarn. Loom:… Read more »
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. 🙂