nayarx8 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Been busy with my Knifty Knitter. Here are my finished projects for the last week. 1. Knitted small red purse with flower button. A gift for my daughter's friend. 2. Knitted short-sleeve sweater. Also a gift for my daughter's friend. 3. Knitted ball with bells inside so it rattles.4. Crocheted skinny "ocean" scarf.5. Knitted Belted Sweater jacket for Ava.6 & 7. Striped tank and matching shrug for Ava. Its very weird to be working with all this yarn in the middle of an AZ summer, but we are in the middle of monsoon season, so it doesnt seem too bad. Im having so much fun with these looms; only had them about two weeks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiiansun Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 You are so talented. Love your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Wow I can't believe you made all of this with a loom. I've only been able to make scarves with mine, but I don't have the round ones either. Which I assume thats what your using right? Very nice work indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 Thank you!Yep, all of it is made on the round looms. I do have the purple rectangle one but havent tried it yet. Thats my next project! Oh, and I forgot to add one more pic; an adult tank top for my sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meredith_D Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 All are darling. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxFlower Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 Absolutely adorable! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallbabydoll Posted August 5, 2007 Share Posted August 5, 2007 The purple rectangle is the one I have. I've used it to make scarves. I don't go the whole length of it though cuz they'd be way to wide. I've thought of making mutiple lonnnnnnnng ones and sewing them together with yarn to make a throw. Or a few short ones, and making a baby blanket cuz I have a new niece or nephew on the way. Do ya think that'd work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Share Posted August 5, 2007 Tallbabydoll,Yep, thats exactly how you are supposed to use the purple loom for making blankets. Just make however many panels you need, and sew them together. Id use the same yarn as in the blanket to sew instead of thread. Lemme know how it turns out! I also need to make two baby blankets for two expecting friends I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 It's all so cute. Love the purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 So are these looms for beginners or advanced? I love the sweater and the tanks you made, just gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Your items are great! Did you already know how to knit? I have had the round looms for almost 3 years now and haven't even tried them! I thought since I've only crocheted in the past they would be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 These looms are really easy to work with. I believe that you can buy a book that gives you tips and ideas. I can't remember I've had my loom about 3 years now and I have only used it a few times. I actually like to knit with the needles. Plus the loom that I have is for making hat's I believe. Has anyone tried the little loom to make socks yet? I am working on my first pair with double pointed needles and I am thinking that the loom would be easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 I used to know how to knit, and completely forgot! So, the looms were easier for me this time around than the needles. Im so mad at myself for not getting the hang of the knitting needles again because I find so many patterns I wanna try!Lorrie,What loom do you have? Most looms can be used for lots of different projects. I make lots of stuff using the flat panel technique on the round looms. Socks are HARD! No matter if you use needles or a loom. Ive been on a quest for years to make a nice pair of socks. Recently, Ive tried it with the blue Knifty Knitter loom. I have made 5 "test" socks in the last month, trying to get my pattern perfect, and its SO CLOSE right now. Tube socks can be done, no problems, but socks with a heel are trickier. Provo crafts has sock looms that I want to try just because they are a smaller guage than the KK looms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I am making a pair with the heals right now. I am working on the cuff right now and it isn't too hard but I have the actual foot of the sock to do yet. I will have to post a picture when I get a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 The heel was the hardest part for me. I can actually make a whole sock and it looks fine, but there is always a "hole" around the heel after Im done, for some reason. Once I sew that up, the sock looks great, but I can never get two socks to come out exactly the same; lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorrie Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 The heel was the hardest part for me. I can actually make a whole sock and it looks fine, but there is always a "hole" around the heel after Im done, for some reason. Once I sew that up, the sock looks great, but I can never get two socks to come out exactly the same; lol!!LOL, that is my fear! This is my first pair of socks and I keep picturing this pair of socks where one is a knee sock and the other is a bootie. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Awesome job!! I'm glad that more people are crossing over to the "loom" side. They're not just for making hats, that is for sure! Have you joined the yahoo group yet? They're a great group of folks with a bunch of patterns and advice too! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Wanted to add: The Loom Knitting Primer by Isela Phelps is an AWESOME book to help you get started in loom knitting! It has easy-to-follow instructions and some really neat patterns too! I am going to begin working on the laptop cover soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nayarx8 Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 I know all about that book; Im dying to get it, but cant afford it right now:( . And, Ive tried to join the Yahoo group, and for some reason, I cant register. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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