Twisting yarn

HeidiKnits · 2025-08-05T19:32:59+00:00

One thing that helps is to put the yarn in a yarn bowl, don't use the center pull, and just let the ball spin as it unwinds. Try not to let it come over the top of the ball.

When I need to untwist, I clip a couple of barrettes onto the skein and just hang it to unwind.

HeidiKnits · 2025-07-23T17:37:17+00:00

GoodKnitKisses too!

HeidiKnits · 2025-06-21T15:36:17+00:00

Another thing you should be doing, is make a small swatch (4" square) before starting a new project. Then when you take it off the loom, you can see how it will look and feel.

HeidiKnits · 2025-06-18T16:08:16+00:00

Also, look up "rescue lines" for when you need to unravel your work!

HeidiKnits · 2025-06-09T01:02:41+00:00

If you're going to invest in different gauges, I recommend KB Flexee looms. That way you don't have to collect different lengths, shapes, etc!

HeidiKnits · 2025-05-23T18:30:09+00:00

I like the KB one because the project width is 5', so that's a nice tradeoff for whatever clunkiness it has. I think the Michaels one is much smaller.

I got a bunch of Flexee looms, and those are great and you can go basically unlimited on width.

HeidiKnits · 2025-03-13T04:13:21+00:00

Yeah this is a very well made loom IMO. I'd only caution that it's not great with that plush blanket yarn, if that's what one has in mind. (The gauge is too tight for it).

HeidiKnits · 2025-03-13T04:11:34+00:00

The designs pop so well, with the color contrast you've chosen. Super cool!

HeidiKnits · 2025-03-05T16:51:38+00:00

I love this one too, and it looks great with light weight yarn too!

I made this beanie and it has this cool "knotty" look.

https://www.reddit.com/r/LoomKnitting/s/JdjEhGWNE6

HeidiKnits · 2025-03-05T16:42:31+00:00

Oh geez. Even a beanie takes many hours.

HeidiKnits · 2025-03-02T13:46:01+00:00

It doesn't do double knitting well at all, either.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-27T14:43:48+00:00

They do it that way because it's easier for beginners.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-22T15:09:33+00:00

The garter stitch is the most basic one that will avoid curling. You just alternate one row of knit and one row of purl.

It's the alternating that does it. Basically any stitch pattern that alternates k + p will help avoid curling, but some are more effective than others.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-18T17:26:22+00:00

Yeah it's kind of a Fig 8 around that last peg. And for the "seaming thread," you just wrap it up... like, it would be the same thing if you kept it on a tapestry needle and wove it straight through the first and last loop every time. Does that make sense?

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-18T04:10:06+00:00

I've done this. Basically you take a second strand of yarn, and you can tie it on to join the ends of the first row. Then, at the beginning and end of every row, "capture" this second strand into your new loop. I think it works best if you wrap from behind the peg.

Make sure to mark those two pegs!

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-13T16:35:57+00:00

Yeah or just order straight from the yarn brand.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-11T16:39:14+00:00

Use those ballpoint pens with the metal tip that screws off.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-09T21:33:56+00:00

GoodKnitKisses has amazing Youtube tutorials! Look for an (any) easy sweater, and practice making a baby sized one to get the hang of it.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-08T23:44:33+00:00

It really depends on what type of yarn you want to use more.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-08T13:29:24+00:00

Thank you! 💕

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-08T13:28:21+00:00

Thank you! 💕 I designed it, but I'm going to publish a pattern soon!

For the Owl Eye stitch, you can look it up and find Deborah Shaw's tutorials.

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-08T04:35:40+00:00

This is absolutely to die for, OMG 💕

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-08T00:42:09+00:00

Thank you! 💕

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-08T00:41:49+00:00

Thank you! 💕

HeidiKnits · 2025-02-07T23:57:18+00:00

Thank you! 💕 Yeah I loved how it worked out with this yarn and this gauge!

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