Try Loom Knitting With A Knifty Knitter

Try Loom Knitting with a Knifty Knitter

by

Franklin Matson

Loom Knitting is an enjoyable hobby.If you are looking for a hobby,try loom knitting. The looms can be used to make many nice projects for you or for wonderful gifts. People who have carpal tunnel and arthritis will find loom knitting much easier on their hands than many other hobbies.

People have used knitting looms for thousands of years. Loom knitting has become popular in the last few years. The Knifty Knitter has been very prominent in the rediscovery of the art. The company which produces the Knifty Knitter is Provocraft. They are an excellent economical way to start loom knitting. Knifty Knitters are sold at most stores that carry craft supplies. You can purchase the looms on the internet or at local stores that sell craft supplies. Knifty Knitters come in different types ,the round looms can be purchased singly or in a set of various sizes. The Knifty Knitter long looms are sold either individually or as a set. Many small projects can be made on the small flower loom. I got interested in loom knitting with the Knifty Knitters when I saw them demonstrated at a local craft store. She had a lovely shawl to match her daughter’s prom gown and matching flip flops she had embellished with edging made on the Knifty knitter. A number of other loom knitted projects were also available to show the items that can be created on the Knifty Knitters. The demo sold me on a new hobby, loom knitting here I come. I didn’t leave the stores without the round looms. Hats are the easiest to start out with. That evening I made my first loom knitted project, a hat. Getting started on loom knitting is easy , all you need is two skeins and a loom. If you like ,you can use two different colors. For a more unique look you can choose a novelty yarn as one of the skeins. When you see how easy and fast the Knifty Knitter projects work up you will move on to more unique items. Several good books have been written for the knitting looms,and many of the patterns can be done on the Knifty Knitter. Provocraft has a website which offers tips and also has some patterns, you can also find free patterns at several loom knitting sites. I am glad I happened upon the Knifty Knitter demonstration, loom knitting has become one of the crafts I like to do most. It is actually quite simple to learn how to loom knit. Loom knitting videos are possibly the best way to learn. Fun hobbies

are what http://www.funhobbyvideos.com/ is about. You will find all sorts of

Knifty Knitter patterns

there.

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Try Loom Knitting with a Knifty Knitter