[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: Nifty Knitter information
Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
Terry.Powers at nih.gov
Wed Dec 29 21:50:47 UTC 2010
Nifty knitters out there?
See item 6. When we took our class, we wrapped counter clockwize and knitted counter clockwize. If you start one peg to the right of the anker peg, then isn't that an error?
Thinking of embossing those directions.
Terry P.
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Basic Information on loom sizes, number of pegs etc.
Provocraft Knifty Knitter looms - approx. 3/4" apart from top of one peg to top of next. Diameter is measured from top of one peg to opposite peg on other side of loom. NOTE: The Green loom pegs are slightly farther apart than 3/4" and the yellow loom pegs, slightly closer.
Blue 24 pegs 4 3/4" diam. - is for large preemies and small newborns Red 31 pegs - fits children 2 - 5 Green 36 pegs - fits older kids, teens, small adults Yellow 41 pegs - really large heads
Making hats with Knifty Knitter Looms
Approximately 4 rows = 1"
Newborn Loom
Brim: 12 rows
Finished brim: 6 rows
Finished hat with brim: 15 rows
Baby Loom
Brim: 3"
Finished brim: 1.5"
Finished hat with brim: 6.5" to 7"
Child Loom
Brim: 4"
Finished brim: 2"
Finished hat with brim: 7" to 8"
Adult Loom
Brim 4" to 5"
Finished brim: 2" to 2.5"
Finished hat with brim: 8" to 9"
Some Abbreviations and Stitches for Round Loom Knitting _VIDEOS_ (http://imageevent.com/isela/roundloomstitches) of how to do purl stitch, double stitch and more _Purl Stitch_
(http://www.provocraft.com/projects/kniftyknitter/stitch.purl.html)
SS = single stitch
DS = double stitch
CBS = chunky braid stitch
PCS = popcorn stitch
FS = Flat Stitch
Single Stitch
Wrap the yarn twice around each peg. Lift one stitch over one to knit.
This is a looser stitch. (I often use 2 strands of yarn when doing this.)
* Double Stitch
Wrap each peg 3 times. Now lift one st over 2 each time. This makes a
tighter stitch than a plain Single stitch.
Chunky Braid Stitch
Wrap pegs four times around then knit three wrapped sts over one. (Leaves one st on the peg each time.) Next round, wrap with 3 wraps again so you
have 4 sts on the pegs. Knit 3 wraps over the one again.
Flat Stitch
Wrap pegs one time as you normally do. On the second time around, when you normally wrap, don't wrap. You just 'lay' the yarn over each peg around the outside of the entire loom. (This is like I do to remove the sts) Knit sts over the yarn that is just flat up against the peg. (not wrapped) BASIC E-WRAP for round loom
1) One of the keys is to anchor the yarn in the little thumb tac at the
beginning of your round - I leave a 3" tail of yarn.
2) WRAPPING THE PEGS:
Hold the loom in your hands or lap with the pegs and hole in the middle facing you.
3) Wrap LOOSELY (I place my left thumb near where I am about to wrap each stitch - see photo#1 below. I loosely wrap the peg, and gently push the yarn/wrap down, holding the loosely wraped yarn down until the next peg is wrapped and then I do the same with that one.) Go CLOCKWISE around the loom to wrap. The actual peg is actually wrapped in a counterclockwise direction- under and over and around - to form a letter 'e'. It should form a cursive letter 'e' as you wrap each one.
4) Go all around the loom, wrapping each peg ONE time, with 2 (or 3) strands of yarn. Now you are back at the thumb tac or beginning. (Photo 1 below) (Photo 2 shows how the wraps should look underneath.)
(1) (2) Underneath
5) Start wrapping around each peg one more time for single stitch - go
all around.
*** For a tighter weave, you can use ONE strand and wrap the pegs 3 times instead of just twice - this gives a tighter 'knit' to the fabric and
it's called DOUBLE STITCH-- prefered for warmer hats.
When you are done wrapping twice around, anchor the yarn to the tac by wrapping it around the tac again so it doesn't all unravel.
You are ready to knit.
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KNITTING:
6) Simply start at the 1st peg (one to the right of the 'tac' - clockwise
- when the peg tops are facing you). Place the hook under the first row of wrapped yarn, the first stitch. Lift it up and over the top yarn wrap on
that peg. VOILA! One stitch made :-) You will be doing this in a CLOCKWISE
direction to actually knit. (I have left handed friends who knit
counterclockwise)
7) Repeat knitting around the ring.
You have completed one row of knitting! Now wrap each peg again once
around loom. Anchor the yarn on tac and knit another row. You are now loom
knitting! Keep wrapping and knitting off.
Standard Stitches
We all have seen it on patterns, stuff like Garter Stitch, Stockinette, Ribbing, double Ribbing, but what does it all mean? If you are new to the world of loom knitting or knitting in general, these terms are unknown to you and as such may make a pattern that is really _simple_
(http://isela.typepad.com/loomknitting/##) into something quite confusing. Let's take a closer look at what they all mean and how to get them done on a loom, shall we?
Garter stitch: Garter stitch has one of the best characteristics out there, it creates reversible fabric that has a horizontal ridge. Also, Garter Stitch fabric lays flat--meaning, it doesn't curl on itself.
How to loom it: it is done the same in the round (a circular item such as a hat or sock) as in a flat panel (such as a scarf or blanket) Row/Round 1: Knit Row/Round 2: Purl Repeat Row/Round 1 and 2 until you have reached the desired length The two rows/rounds make one Garter Stitch Ridge. Some patterns may tell you to make 20 Garter Stitch ridges which in turn will mean to work 40 rows/rounds.
Stockinette: nice and fancy name, it must mean something quite difficult, actually, you are probably already doing it each time you loom a hat.
Stockinette refers to the smooth side of the fabric, the one that has all the little v's. _Watch_ (http://isela.typepad.com/loomknitting/##) out, fabric done completely in stockinette stitch will curl at the edges.
How to loom it:
As loom knitters, we are very lucky as we don't need to do go through the trouble of purling on the wrong side rows to make the smooth fabric. To create stockinette on a loom, it is the same if you are working in the round or a flat panel.
Row 1/Round 1: knit
Row 2/Round 2: knit
Repeat Row/Round 1 and 2 until you have reached the desired length.
Reverse Stockinette: Simply refers to the opposite of stockinette, instead of the nice smooth side, we want the bumpy side to be on the right side of the fabric. As in stockinette, Reverse Stockinette also curls on itself, so plan for it.
Looming it: To create reverse stockinette on a loom, it is the same if you are working in the round or a flat panel.
Row 1/Round 1: purl
Row 2/Round 2: purl
Repeat Row/Round 1 and 2 until you have reached the desired length.
Lastly, let's look at ribbing. What exactly is ribbing and no it is not going to the local rib _joint_ (http://isela.typepad.com/loomknitting/##) and eating until your tummy explodes.
Ribbing: Elastic and reversible fabric with vertical ridges, mostly seen on cuffs or hems of sweaters. There are various types of ribbing, the most common single and double. Single involves 2 stitches, double 4 stitches.
Looming it:
Single: Involves 2 stitches:
Row/Round 1: *k1, p1; rep from *. What does it mean? Knit 1 peg, purl 1 peg, repeat from * to the end of the row/round.
Repeat Row/Round 1 until you have reached the desired length.
Double: Involves 4 stitches:
Row/Round 1: *k2, p2; rep from *. What does it mean? Knit 2 pegs, purl 2 pegs, repeat from * to the end of the row/round.
Repeat Row/Round 1 until you have reached the desired length.
Now that we have deciphered what the terms mean, go and loom something with them and come back and share with me your pictures and your loomy discoveries.
Keep on looming!
Joyce Kane
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