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Have You Tried Loom Knitting?

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loom knitting patternsI think this holiday break is going to be the time I really try to get my six-year-old interested in yarn crafts. I guess I should say she’s already interested, but I want to sit with her and try some things.

First off I think will be a simple French knitter (aka I-cord maker). We’ll probably try finger knitting as well.

And I’d like to try out a knitting loom as well. This isn’t a technique I use very often, because I feel like needles are faster, but it might be a little easier for her because she can hold on to the loom with one hand and work the stitches with the other, making the whole thing a little more stable.

Whether you’re new to loom knitting or use your looms regularly, Stitch & Unwind has a great collection of loom knitting patterns to get you started. In particular I like that super colorful hat (which is a baby hat) and the fun slipper patterns.

Do you knit with a loom? I’d love to hear about some of your favorite patterns!

[Photo via Stitch & Unwind.]

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  1. It is about time you got something here and in the newsletter for loom knitting. I LOVE my looms. I do knit hats with little knit flowers from the flower loom for cancer patients at our local cancer center. I have also been doing scarves, scrubbies and dishcloths. I would love to see a giveaway on her for the looms and some of the accessories. Keep sending the ideas!!!

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More Summer Shirts to Knit

It wasn’t that long ago that I shared a post full of summer T-shirt knitting patterns, but any visit to Ravelry lately will show you that many more have been published since then. So I thought I would share a few more. All of these are from Ravelry except this first one, just so you know. 

While I say these are for summer, Lion Brand Yarn calls this one a Seasonless Raglan, and really they all are. You can wear a short-sleeved sweater over a dress or another top with short or long sleeves, or wear it as a layer under a sweater in the winter. This particular one is seasonless because it uses a light worsted weight yarn and is cropped to go with all your outfits. It comes in nine sizes with a chest measurement ranging from 33 to 65 inches, or 84 to 165 cm. The pattern is free or you can buy a kit with the yarn from Lion Brand. 

I also love the simplicity of the Linar Tee from Joana Filip. This one has double folded hems for extra sleekness, and it comes in nine sizes. Actual chest circumference ranges from 32 to 63 inches/80 to 160 cm, and it’s meant to be worn with about 2 inches/5 cm of positive ease. 

If you like a top with a lot of options built in, check out the Angel Tee from mabelle knitting. This one can have short or long sleeves, and the short sleeves can have ribbing or a folded hem. There are also 11 sizes, with a finished bust circumference of 30.3 to 55.5 inches/77 to 141 cm. It should be worn with 0-2 inches/0-5 cm of positive ease. 

The Billie Tee from The Knit Purl Girl is a more relaxed, boxy top you’ll love to throw on when relaxing around the house or running errands. It’s worked in a fingering weight silk yarn for plenty of luxury, and the stripes add a bit of fun. It comes in 12 sizes, with actual chest measurement of the garment ranging from 37.5 to 65 inches, or 95 to 165 cm. It’s recommended to be knit with 6-8 inches/ 15-20 cm positive ease for the smaller sizes and 4-8 inches/10-20 cm for the larger ones. 

Another cute striped top comes from Irene Lin. Her Lustre tee uses sport weight yarn and narrower stripes, and is worked from the top down. There are 10 available sizes, with a finished circumference of 35 to 62 inches/89 to 158 cm, and is recommended to be knit with 0-4 inches, or 0 to 10 cm, of positive ease. 

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