Patterns, projects and techniques
If you’re like me, you used to do this about a million years ago when you were a kid. But, loom knitting is all grown up!
On the Alexe’s Creations blog, check out the cool items she’s knitted and crocheted using this method. If your fingers just won’t let you knit or crochet anymore, this is definitely your out! Check out her blog HERE
There are so many baby blanket knitting patterns out there I could probably do a post a month full of them and not run out for a very long time. This time I thought I’d look specifically at single color baby blankets that are interesting because of the inclusion of textured stitching. This makes them easy enough for new knitters but engaging for knitters of all skill levels.
Take the Textured Checks Baby Blanket from Janet Dubbelman for example. This project is mostly stockinette stitch, with some what looks like reverse stockinette and garter stitch thrown in to make the ridges. You can use whatever yarn weight you like to make blankets of different sizes. Find the pattern on Ravelry.
The Seedling from Modern Made Shop is just about as easy as it comes, combining seed stitch with a garter stitch border. It calls for worsted weight yarn and is perfect for beginners.
The Julie Baby Blanket by Elisabeth Kristiansen is another one with an easy allover stitch pattern that you can knit up in a flash in whatever size you want. (The pattern notes say any gauge but it also says 28 stitches per 4 inches, which would be a superfine or fine weight yarn. Learn more on Ravelry.
The Oscar Baby Blanket from Snufflebean is another one with an easy repeating stitch pattern that has a really fun, graphic effect. This is also great worked in a bright color, reminding us that babies don’t have to be in pastels! This one uses DK weight yarn.
If you want to get a little fancier, check out Sammy Bristow’s Georges Blanket. This one alternates blocks of stockinette stitch with boats and anchors made by purling on the right side of the blanket. It calls for DK weight yarn and has multiple sizes for dolls through toddlers. Check it out on Ravelry.
Another cute texture is this heart blanket with diamonds that are a little reminiscent of argyle. Yarn Sonata Patterns has this one, which is worked in DK weight yarn and comes in four sizes. It includes a chart and row by row instructions.
Or try the pretty Seton Portage baby blanket from Knitted Wishes, which has a border of trees and textured stitches that look like snow falling. The pattern includes different options for snowflakes and doing a mirror image of the trees on each end of the blanket. It’s worked in worsted weight yarn. This one includes charts, written instructions and video tutorials for special stitches.
I had tried repeatedly to learn needle knitting to no avail & frankly,failed miserably! 🙂 I could embroider anything, painted, pastels, watercolors yada yada … then I tried knitting. HA! My timing really stunk because I was trying to be productive in the midst of a series of lupus flares &hospitalizations following a lengthy stay for perf ‘d ulcers from all the meds & NSAIDS. OH silly me. And of course my hands have had the worst of it for 30yrs. But then I found looms in every shape &size, and patterns to go with ’em. I am *still* excited to play with tweaking patterns&yarns&color–&color-blocking! I’ve been able to make stuff again &be artistic of sorts. What a gift! Definitely checking the blog! Thank U! !*
PS–I hope Mitt-Ney paid plenty, that’s the ONLY way I’ll be able to check in…:P sorry but politics & crafts…eeeuw. I love CG tho and gotta pay the bills. Nevertheless … 🙁
I was 54 years old before I finally learned to knit on needles. The first thing I ever knitted on were the round knitting looms. I do think they helped me to learn to knit with the “sticks”, needles. Don’t give up. Keep trying.