Fast & Easy Loom Knitted Scarf
I value handmade gifts. And I love beautiful yarns and knitting. The problem is that I don't know how to knit. I've tried to learn, but I learned to crochet when I was 5 so the knitting never seems to stick. My solution? Using a fun and easy knitting loom to make simple handmade gifts, like this knitted scarf.
The way a knitting loom works is that you wind the yarn around the pegs twice around the loom, and then you use a little hook to pick up the lower loops and pull them up over the peg, creating a stitch. I bought mine, but you could make one yourself with a little ingenuity. This particular loom was made by Knifty Knitter and came with a set of four looms that you can use to make scarves, hats, flowers and more. I got it at Jo-Ann fabrics for $14.
To make the scarf, I picked up two skeins of yard, one in a super soft twisted natural color, and one in a black eyelash yarn with tan and brown kernels. I started with the eyelash yarn, did 20 or so rows of that, then switched to the tan yarn and just knitted away until the scarf seemed long enough (I like a good, long scarf), and then did another 20 or so rows of the eyelash yarn. Then I used a crochet hook to finish the end and get the work off the loom. Easy, peasy! It only took a couple of evenings workign while I watched TV, and now I have a great handmade gift for someone on my list.
When I was done, I had enough left of each to do a hat, but not another scarf. The yarn was about $10. So it's not cheaper, but it's handmade by you, and that's what counts. And it was fun! I am already planning another scarf, maybe experimenting with other yarns, stripes or other fun variations. I'll post them as I do them.
Have any of you ever used a knitting loom? Do you have any brilliant ideas or projects to do? Let me know!
Comments (17)
I have never heard of a knitting loom! I like the way the stitches look...kind of a cross between knitting and crocheting. I learned to knit when I was 10, but never learned to crochet anything other than a granny square. I have noticed with the new interest in knitting that there is some really fun yarn out there.
Janet
Posted by janet | November 12, 2007 7:06 PM
Posted on November 12, 2007 19:06
Hi Angela!
That is a beautiful scarf!! I actually bought a loom last year and honestly could not figure out how to use it! It would make life so much easier though, I taught myself how to knit last fall so I could felt a purse. It's pretty complicated too!
Teresa
Posted by Teresa | November 13, 2007 6:24 AM
Posted on November 13, 2007 06:24
Well, I've never used one but I admit to being intriqued. Maybe I will pick one up (with a coupon of course) and see if the girls like it. I'm really enjoying knitting, too bad it hasn't taken with you.
By the way, being a bargain shoppin, thrifty kind of girl, I always appreciate that you list the price of something!
Posted by Jen | November 13, 2007 7:59 AM
Posted on November 13, 2007 07:59
Cool - I have always wanted to learn how to knit~
Posted by Anonymous | November 13, 2007 8:20 AM
Posted on November 13, 2007 08:20
I love this project. Great combination of texture. What a great gift. Lucky recipient!
Posted by Anonymous | November 13, 2007 1:35 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 13:35
Great idea Angela, I can't knit or crochet and I love all the knitted things I see on blogs, maybe the loom is the answer.
Posted by jodie | November 13, 2007 2:30 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 14:30
It might be fast, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be easy ...for me!! I never could get farther than the neverending scarf...I'm afraid I'll just have to enjoy from afar...!!
Linda
Posted by linda | November 13, 2007 5:55 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 17:55
I have knitting/crochetting and sewing envy right now. As a child my grandmother taught me to crochet and I tried and tried....but my true passions is art and cartooning - my whole company is based on my style of drawing. What a beautiful blog you have and your ideas are fabulous! I look forward to continuing to read about it....and one day maybe I will learn to knit or sew or crochet!
Posted by Jamie Lentzner | November 13, 2007 8:30 PM
Posted on November 13, 2007 20:30
My kiddo got one of those for Christmas last year, but I'm not sure if she's even taken it out of the bag! I should go snag it and try it out. I love the fluffy part on your scarf. :) The bestest part is it's portable!! :)
Posted by cindy | November 14, 2007 6:29 AM
Posted on November 14, 2007 06:29
Wow, that scarf looks like it was knitted! My daughter has some looms but they are circular. She's only made some long tubes with them!
Regarding your comment on my blog...I love the plate under the flatware too!
Posted by Anonymous | November 14, 2007 2:04 PM
Posted on November 14, 2007 14:04
Your website has a new look, yes? Very nice.
Still probably couldn't knit a scarf, even with a loom. I'm challenged that way.
--Robin (Bumblebee)
Posted by Robin (Bumblebee) | November 14, 2007 2:35 PM
Posted on November 14, 2007 14:35
Well, isn't that a nifty little gadget?!
Even I might be able to make something with that.
The scarf is beautiful!
Kimberly :)
Posted by Niesz Vintage Home | November 16, 2007 12:54 PM
Posted on November 16, 2007 12:54
How gorgeous! I love to knit (I was originally a crocheter too). I never thought of using an eyelash yarn at the end, so my scarves seem a little "unfinished" since I'm not crazy about fringe. Thanks for the idea! ;)
Posted by Brandie Kajino | November 24, 2007 9:00 PM
Posted on November 24, 2007 21:00
This scarf is beautiful and I would like to try it, but I have one question. From the photo I cannot tell if you knitted on the outside pegs or you went across. Your instructions sound like you did only the outside pegs. I have been searching for a scarf pattern for quite sometime and simply fell in love with yours.
Thank you for sharing.
Jamie Bruce
Posted by Jamie Bruce | December 6, 2007 1:12 PM
Posted on December 6, 2007 13:12
I've never learned to knit either, but can crochet like the wind. Now, mostly afghans and such, but I want to start adding beads to scarves when I make them. Just got a great pattern for that. I've sold alot of the things I've made at bazaars at work and I donate two afghans every year to the Cancer Society fundraiser. xxoo
Posted by Carolyn | May 24, 2008 8:43 PM
Posted on May 24, 2008 20:43
I knit but I've always wanted to try the loom.
Posted by Theresa N | May 28, 2008 4:25 AM
Posted on May 28, 2008 04:25
Dear Angela,
I'm from Rio de Janeiro - Brazil and I dont speak english well. So, I'll try. Sorry if I'm not writting well too.
I loved this way to knit.I've never heard of a knitting loom and I'd loved to learn that.I've been searching for a different way to knitting because I like very much of hand made works.
Thank you, you really have "fairy hands".
Sorry my english!
kissessssss
Paula
Posted by Paula Vasconcelos | June 23, 2008 2:28 PM
Posted on June 23, 2008 14:28