2/16/2024 0 Comments Loom knitting bind off methods![]() Working Yarn (WY): The yarn coming from the ball or skein. ![]() Weave Ends: Hiding the yarn ends inside the project. Keep small pieces of yarn to use in later projects. ![]() They get lost easily (and at least my cats like to steal them), so I encourage you to purchase extras. One is almost always included with any loom and can be purchased separately. You use it to tuck the ends of the yarn into your project. Tapestry Needle: A tapestry needle has a blunt tip and is larger than most sewing needles. For the purposes of this book, I will use what’s called the stockinette stitch, or knit stitches all the way around. For example, the garter stitch is created by alternating between rows of knit and purl stitches. Stitches can also be used to refer to patterns created by combining knit and purl stitch. There are five ways of doing this: e-wrap knit (EWK), u-wrap knit (UK), true knit (K), flat knit (FK), and purl (p). In this book, it is used to refer to the basic way of creating new loops on a peg. Stitches (st): The word stitch is used to describe two different things. Slipped Edge: Skipping the first peg of each row so the edge takes on a chain-like appearance. Slip Stitch: Skipping a peg by running the working yarn either in front or behind a peg and working the next one. Every knit project begins with a slip knot. Methods of doing this include mattress stitch, blanket stitch or whipstitch. Row Counter: If you ever graduate to more complex projects that involve patterns, a row counter will be necessary. Rounds (rnd): When knitting on a round loom, rows are traditionally called rounds. Loop (lp): The yarn wrapped around the peg. It may be used to hold the yarn at the start of the project or at anytime during it. Peg Groove: an indention in the peg that makes knitting the yarn easier.Īnchor Peg: The peg on the side of the loom. ![]() This book uses a 12-peg round loom, also known as a flower loom. Looms come in different varieties and sizes. Loom: The tool used to create weaves of yarn. I’ve learned you can never have too many loom hooks as they are easy to lose (check between the couch cushions). If you do a lot of loom knitting, I recommend getting a ergonomic one (it has a bigger handle) as it will be easier on your hand. Loom Hook: A loom hook is used to move the loops on the loom. In this book, “knit” means to grasp the bottom loop over the top loop and off the beg. Knit: Technically, “knit” means to create a fabric with interlocking loops of wool. Knit Off/Over (KO): Removing a wrap from a peg. Examples of increases include knit 1 front & back (k1f&b), yarn over (yo), and make 1 stitch (M1). Increase: A method of adding new stitches to a row. For some patterns, gauge is extremely important, but not for the ones in this book. Gauge/Tension: The number of stitches in a horizontal span. To flat knit, you reverse directions once you reach the end of your row of stitches.įloats: When working with 2 or more colors of yarn, it refers to running the yarn across stitches on the wrong side of the fabric. If not caught, it could unravel the entire stitch column.įlat Knit: Flat knitting can refer to a type of stitch or knitting a flat panel on a round loom. Examples of decreases include knit 2 stitches together (k2tog), slip 2 stitches knitwise (ssk), and knit 3 stitches together (k3tog).ĭouble Stitch (DS): When having 3 loops on a peg, knitting the bottom loop over the top two loops.ĭropped Stitch: When a stitch comes off the peg. Types of cast ons include crochet cast on (CCO)ĭecrease : A method of reducing the number of stitches (pegs) on the loom. Types of bind offs include gather bind off (GBO),Ĭast On (CO): The method used to start the yarn on the loom. Finally, pull the tail through the last stitch with the right needle.Bind Off (BO): Sometimes called “cast off,” it is the method used to remove the securing the yarn and removing it from the loom. Cut the working end of the yarn with scissors so you’re left with about a 6-inch (15-centimeter) tail. There should be one loop left on the right needle when you’re finished. Continue the process until you’ve cast off all of the stitches on the left needle. Insert the tip of the left needle into the first stitch on the right needle, and lift it up over the second stitch like you did before. Next, knit another regular stitch onto the right needle. Now, insert the tip of the left needle into the first stitch on the right needle, and lift the first stitch up over the top of the second stitch. Repeat one more time so there are 2 regular stitches on the right needle. Then, knit one regular stitch from the left needle onto the right needle. To cast off when you’ve finished knitting, start with the needle that’s holding the project in your left hand and the other needle in your right hand.
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