Knit Stitches
Knitting has two types of stitches: knit and purl. Knit stitches create a V pattern on the right side of the fabric. The purl stitch creates a line pattern on the right side of the fabric, with the V pattern…
Which Direction to Knit and How to Number Your Loom
I encourage every new knitter to number their loom. The one in the image was numbered with a Sharpie. This is very helpful if you are following any of my instructions as I often refer to various peg numbers. But…
Understanding Yarn
If you’ve never been to a craft store, you may be overwhelmed by the different types of yarn sold. When picking a yarn, you need to look at the label. Yarns come in different “weights” that include Super Fine, Fine,…
Loom Knitting Terms and Definitions
The following are a list of loom knitting terms, definitions and/or abbreviations. Abbreviations were taken from Craft Yarn Council. Bind Off (BO): Sometimes called “cast off,” it is the method used to remove the securing the yarn and removing it…
The 12-Peg Flower Loom and Other Equipment
Most of the projects listed on this website are created with the 12-peg flower loom. The one I like to use is made by Darice. It is orange and sells for about $4-$5. Boye also sells one that’s blue, however…
Containing Yarn
As we mentioned before, yarn can be deadly if cats eat it. Which is why you need to keep your yarn in a safe and secure place when not in use. (Actually, you’ll probably have to guard it while in…
Tying a Slip Knot
Before you can do any cast on, you need to make a slip knot. Every project in this book starts with a slip knot. Most projects begin with it on the anchor peg, but some (like cords) have you put…
