Looking for a new fun hobby or craft? Try loom knitting. It can also be an inexpensive hobby to try. The Knifty knitter is an affordable starter loom. As your skill progresses you may decide to invest in some of the pricier looms that have a finer gauge than the Knifty Knitters. The Knifty Knitter is the best choice for the novice.
Loom knitting has been around for quite a long time. Knitting looms are sometimes referred to as knitting rakes or knitting boards. In recent years there has been a resurgence of loom knitting. The spike in popularity can be attributed to the Knifty Knitter.
Many people prefer knitting on a loom to traditional knitting with needles. This is due to a couple of factors. Speed is one reason; most people can knit much faster on a loom. 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 much better for those with arthritis in their hands. 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.
It is flat out easier to loom knit than to knit with needles. Some people just cannot master needle knitting. After watching a few minute loom knitting video tutorial those same people can be knitting on a Knifty Knitter.
There are some needle knitters out there that think loom knitting is "cheating." There actually a bit misguided. I don't think there is any stitch that can't be done on a Knifty Knitter. 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. You can find loom knitting tutorials on many web sites. The best tutorials are the videos.
Knifty knitters are not just about hats. My aunt loves her Knifty Knitters yet she has never knit anything other than hats. The projects that can be knit are only limited by imagination.
For anyone that is interested in a new craft; loom knitting is a fantastic choice. If you start now you'll have plenty of gifts ready for the holidays. All you need is a set of Knifty knitter looms and some yarn. 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. To be honest the Knifty Knitter instruction manual is not very good. These tutorial videos will serve you much better. Get your hook out start ewrapping along with the videos and you will be well on your way to loom knitting some beautiful projects.
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