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,…
History of Loom Knitting and Copyright Notice
Loom knitting has been traced back to the Middle Ages in France, Germany and Great Britian. Through the years it has been known as rake knitting, French knitting, knitting in the round, frame knitting among other things. Recently a new…
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…
Yarn Safety and Cats
We often see pictures of cats playing with balls of yarn. Cute, but deadly. Not only can it become a strangling hazard, but it can be deadly if they ingest it. For that reason, you should always guard your yarn around…
How I Began Loom Knitting
It all began in November 2017. It was after Thanksgiving and a local craft shore had knitting looms for sale. I bought a set of long looms. I decided I was going to knit cat beds for the shelter I…
My Favorite Sites
These are a few of my favorite sites on loom knitting. Loom A Hat More than just hats, this blog has been around since 2012. KB Looms Blog
