subject: Knifty Knitter Knitting Looms [print this page] Loom knitting is a fun hobbyLoom knitting is a fun hobby. It is a very affordable craft to get into. That is if you choose to use the Knifty knitter looms. Once you get more skilled at loom knitting you may choose to purchase some of the more expensive knitting looms.These looms offer different gauges. In the beginning it is best to start with a Knifty knitter.
The craft of loom knitting is not new by a long shot. Knitting rake is another term used to refer to certain knitting looms. This old craft has been growing in popularity quite a bit over recent years. This is mainly due to Provo Craft introducing their Knifty knitter line of looms.
Many people prefer knitting on a loom to traditional knitting with needles. There are actually several reasons why. Someone can loom knit a great deal faster than most needle knitters. An additional reason is simplicity, loom knitting is easy to learn. Cost is also a factor in choosing to loom knit. The Knifty Knitters are really very affordable.
Loom knitting is also great for those who have problems with their hands such as people with arthritis. Loom knitting has allowed those people, who could no longer use knitting needles, to once again knit wonderful projects. Using the Knifty Knitter weaving tool makes it even easier on the hands.
Loom knitting is much simpler than needle knitting. Needle knitting is something that some people just have trouble learning. Those same people can be knitting on a Knifty knitter within minutes.
There are some needle knitters out there that think loom knitting is cheating. Don't sweat them. They are just haters. You can knit any stitch on a Knifty knitter that you can with needles. Those more advanced stitches may not be easy for the beginner, but once you are acclimated with loom knitting they will not be a problem. The easiest way to learn loom knitting is through video. There are great loom knitting tutorial videos all over the web.
Hats are definitely not the only Knifty Knitter projects. I have met a few people who have never made it past knitting hats on their Knifty Knitters. With the right loom knitting patterns it is possible to make sweaters, shawls, slippers, socks you name it.
For anyone that is interested in a new craft; loom knitting is a fantastic choice. Get looming now and you'll be ready when the holidays roll around. Imagine how much your family will appreciate getting handmade gifts this year. Get a stash of yarn and a set of Knifty Knitters and you are all set. There is one additional tool that I found invaluable when learning to loom knit. Find a website that has a good selection of loom knitting tutorial videos. The instructions supplied with the Knifty knitter are not the greatest. Follow along with the videos and you will be loom knitting lovely pieces pretty quick.
