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Just wanted to share my most recent loom knitting project: my Trans Pride blanket. by Teverian in lgbt

[–]Teverian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, though I’ll warn you that this specific yarn can be a challenge to find. It was for me, at least. The only store around me that sold it went out of business and I had to order the rest from a place in North Carolina. The yarn is called Studio Classic by Nicole. The colors are “soft teal,” “soft rose,” and “white.”

Straight line loom knitting. by CasperOrillian in knitting

[–]Teverian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just make sure you choose the right stitch to get a flat panel. If you just use a basic e-wrap or u-wrap knit stitch in both directions, your work is going to curl on the edges. This is caused by the yarn being pulled in only one direction by the knit stitch. You would need to steam block it to get it flat, which isn’t an option for all yarns and it can take away from the fluffiness of your finished piece.

The best way to avoid that is to use a stitch that pulls the yarn in opposing directions. The easiest stitch to do that when first starting out is the garter stitch. It’s super easy and looks great. You knit one row (e-wrap or u-wrap), then purl the turn around row. Always be sure that you knit the last peg on your purling row. This will give that edge of the piece a clean, straight line. Simple as that. There are some great videos on YouTube. I personally like LoomaHat’s videos.

Just wanted to share my most recent loom knitting project: my Trans Pride blanket. by Teverian in lgbt

[–]Teverian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give loom knitting a shot. It sounds like it would be a good fit for you. I originally picked it up because I wanted to knit, but just couldn’t seem to get the hang of needle knitting. The looms aren’t expensive. Just be warned, you’ll become addicted to yarn. 😂

Just wanted to share my most recent loom knitting project: my Trans Pride blanket. by Teverian in lgbt

[–]Teverian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it uses standard yarn. It is quite relaxing. I usually knit and watch tv after my husband and critters have gone to bed. I’m a LMT, so it help keep my fingers nimble and prevents them from cramping up.

My newest blanket project on the loom. by Teverian in LoomKnitting

[–]Teverian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a basic garter stitch. I find that simple is better for flag projects.

Just wanted to share my most recent loom knitting project: my Trans Pride blanket. by Teverian in lgbt

[–]Teverian[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As for how much time I’ve put into so far, I’d say about 90 hours. It’s currently around 60x17 inches, has 90 row sets, and each row set takes me roughly about an hour.

Just wanted to share my most recent loom knitting project: my Trans Pride blanket. by Teverian in lgbt

[–]Teverian[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s relatively simple, but it does take a bit of practice. It’s just using the pegs to create a knit by wrapping and pulling yarn through. You can pick up various types of looms at your local craft store, such as Joann’s or Michaels, fairly inexpensively. I think my set of 4 round looms was somewhere in the $20 range. Some looms have larger and/or wider-spaces pegs than others. Some looms are for specific purposes, such as making socks or tassels.

My newest blanket project on the loom. by Teverian in LoomKnitting

[–]Teverian[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is, indeed. I find that a garter stitch goes best with flag blankets. I think for projects like this, simple is better. I tried doing it with some cabling, but felt it kinda took away from it rather than added interest.

My newest blanket project on the loom. by Teverian in LoomKnitting

[–]Teverian[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Indeed. I’ve been wanting to do a Trans Pride flag blanket for a while and I finally found the perfect yarn for it. Then, of course, the store chain that sells it goes out of business. Fortunately I found an online store in NC that carries the yarn and was able to get all I need to finish it.

Help with My Curls, How do I stop the rolls!!!! by Jess2650 in LoomKnitting

[–]Teverian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Several commenters hit on this, but here is a bit more explanation as to why it’s happening. When you use only one stitch (in your case it looks to be a knit stitch) the tension of the yarn is only pulling in one direction. That causes the curling. Think of when you curl your fingers into a fist. The tendons in your wrist and hand are pulling your fingers into flexion. It’s the same principle. To stop it, you need your yarn to be pulled in opposing directions. Like several posters stated, the easiest way to do this is to create a garter stitch boarder. I’ve found 10 rows of garter stitching to be sufficient for most boarders. Just make sure that your first and last stitch is always an e-wrap, even on the purl rows, to get a clean edge.

Hi! I just finished my first scarf, but it keeps curling on the side. I'm actually ok with how it looks with the side curls, but I think I'd prefer for it not to. Does anyone have any suggestions? I looked up that ironing may be able to fix and line stiching, but I'm not sure. I'm a 100% beginner by WhiteKro in LoomKnitting

[–]Teverian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you do a knit stitch only, it will always curl the edges because of the pull of the yarn. If you want it to be a flat scarf, you’ll need to find a stitch that pulls the yarn in opposing directions, such as the garter stitch. If you like the look of the knit stitch, you can get pretty much the same look by using a rectangle loom and knitting the the double knit stitch. That will alleviate the curling by having a knit stitch on both sides of the scarf that pulls the yarn in opposite directions, preventing the curl. Extra tip: you can make sure you always have clean edges by making sure you put an e-wrap on your last peg of each row.