[Nfb-krafters-korner] FW: Nifty Knitter information
Zimmer, Cindy
cindy.zimmer at nebraska.gov
Fri Nov 4 15:07:28 UTC 2011
This information was sent last year. This might give those of you who are new to the KK some basic information that will help.
Cindy Z.
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From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Linda Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 10:43 AM
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This is really good info. Thanks so much. Linda
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Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Nifty Knitter information
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> ____________________________________
>
> 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
> www.KraftersKorner.org (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
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