The brims of loom knitting can be changed in colour without a lot of fuss. This can be used for cuffs of socks or stockings as well. You can make your brim in a completely different colour or yarn and then have it matched to the body of the hat. When flipping the first round...
Knitting Tutorials
Loom Knit: Binding Off Technique
Binding off in loom knitting is a way to keep the project open at the top. Shown here in the round loom. The biggest tip is to watch the tension of the yarn, you want to be relaxed in this process and you can bind off and make it so it has no give and...
Loom Knit: Stripes on Round Looms
Knitting Stripes on a Round Loom is easier than you think. Skipping pegs and using multiple strings are the trick. You can skip just 1 peg or multiples but the more you skip, the more yarn is carried in behind. I find the advantage with stripes is that you are carrying yarn, so you can...
Loom Knit: Flat Panel Cast Off - No Stretch.
The Loom in a flat panel can be easily cast-off but you need to determine the type of cast-off required. This is the Non-Stretchy Version of casting off. This type of bind-off has no stretch and is tight. So if the other side, the starting side, is more flexible, this will not be a great...
Loom Knit: Flat Panel Cast On, Knit and Cast Off
You can loom knit flat panels by favouring around the flat loom instead of jumping back and forth across. Cast on, knit and cast off. If you feel compelled to circle a small flat loom like this, I would suggest using a round loom. However, the larger flat looms that are like 22" long, could...
Loom Knit: Rib Stitch Cast Off
The Loom Knit Rib Stitch needs a special cast-off to provide a stretchy look. If you cast off using the bind off as normal, you will have one side of the project looking great and the other side looking bunched up. The tutorial below shows you how to cast off with a stretchy stitch so...
Loom Knit: Double Rib Stitch
The Loom Knit Double Ribbed Stitch is also called the box stitch. Using 2 pegs side by side to form the texture. Great stitch to know. The way this is wrapped puts 2 pegs together to form a deep ridge between sections. It's a beautiful stitch and highly elastic. In fact, I have a new...
Loom Knit: Flat Panel Cast Off
Finishing off a flat panel from a round or flat loom is the same. You can bind off as shown here or use a stretchy cast-off. You need to consider the type of edge you want. The tutorial below is showing you how to cast out without a stretch applied to it. So it may...
Loom Knit: Flat Panel Cast On
Learn how to cast on and do a flat panel on a round loom. You can decide to wrap the loom or chain cast on. Select the number of pegs you wish to do. The Point to the flat panel on a round loom is not to go all the way around but do it...
How To Loom Knit: Chain Cast on Flat Panel
Cast on using a crochet hook to make a flat panel on a flat loom. You can save yourself time and do all steps in one for this cast-on method. This same method can be done for the round looms as well. Instead of wrapping the loom a minimum of 2 times. You can zip...
Loom Knit: Stretchy Cast Off
The Loom Knit Stretchy Cast Off provides a finish to the project that allows the final edge to be flexible, aka stretch. You will see in the tutorial of an example I did with a non-stretch cast-off and see the difference. One extra step is provided during this cast off that acts as a chain...
How To Loom Knit: Cast Off with No Stretch
The casting off technique for the flat looms has to be carefully considered. This is binding off with no stretch. While this technique is handy, it can ruin your project if the project has some stretch to it. In the scarf example here, a stretchy bind off would have been better. We have a tutorial...
Loom Knit: Zig Zag Duplicate Stitch
The Loom Knit Zig Zag Duplicate Stitch is very similar to the loom knit zig-zag stitch but it's called duplicate for a reason. When wrapping back in the opposite direction, you are going to follow the exact same path. In regular zig-zag stitching, the opposite direction, the wrapping is leaning in the opposite direction. Think...
Loom Knit: Zig Zag Stitch
The Loom Knit Zig Zag Stitch is a wrapping technique where it needs two rows to complete the stitch. It's easy to loom knit. You will follow the path and the yarn will look on an angle going in one direction. You will then knit it to secure it. When wrapping back, you will wrap...
Loom Knit: Double Stockinette Stitch
The Loom Knit Double Stockinette Stitch requires you to wrap the loom twice to double up the thickness. Getting started requires you to secure the cast-on process. I recommended a twisted stitch cast on to do that. There are other ways as well but that's my recommendation. You will wrap the loom jumping across the...
Loom Knit: Stockinette Stitch
The Loom Knit Stockinette Stitch bounces across the loom skipping every other peg going across and then wrapping the skipped pegs coming back. Getting started with this stitch requires you to secure the beginning. I am recommending a cast on using the Twisted Knit Stitch Method and then begin this once the cast-on is complete....
How To Loom Knit: Double Stockinette Twist Stitch
The Loom Knit Double Stockinette Twisted Stitch allows you to thicken up your project without having to double up on the yarn strands to feed it. You will proceed with wrapping the loom once across and then continue to wrap going back over it again. The trick is the bottom two loops on the peg...
Loom Knit: Flat Loom Stockinette Twist Stitch
The Loom Knitting Stockinette Twisted Stitch is my go to stitch for loom knitting. I love the look and ease of this stitch. It's using an e-wrap technique of spinning around the peg so the strands cover each other. Like forming the small letter E. It makes for the project to be appearing to be...
Join Marly Bird's Poncho Knit Stitch Along
Early summer, Marly Bird shared with me about the new poncho she was designing. It was so much work and now ready for you. The Patons Color Kaleidoscope Poncho is phenomenal in colouring. I can see something like this taking blue ribbons at the county fairs. Marly was busy at work during the summer filming...
Easy Textured Knit Dishcloth with Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN This is an easy-level knit dishcloth that uses knit and purl stitches for ease of pattern repeating. For a determined beginner and beyond. This is the Easy Textured Knit Dishcloth. Remember with dishcloths that the tightness of the stitch matters. So be sure not to substitute the needles for something bigger,...
12 Crochet and Knit Hat Patterns for Charity
Creating the projects for The Crochet Crowd YouTube Channel creates an opportunity to gift to charity. Here are 12 patterns to consider. Part of my personality is to keep on learning and not get stuck on the same pattern over and over. I find learning different patterns keeps me mentally engaged and also fills a...
Amber Cove Knit Hat + Tutorial
The thick Amber Cove Knit Hat by Mikey is an easy-to-follow hat. I am using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds in the colour called Amber. Mikey prefers to knit hats on circular needles and then switch to double-point needles at the crown to close it at the top. Yarn Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds (you can almost...
How To Knit Graphic Fair Isle Toque + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD GRAPHIC KNIT FREE PATTERN The Graphic Knit Fair Isle Toque is a really beautiful example of colour work. I did an alteration for the colouring in this hat. I used 1 braid of Olive Oil in Caron x Pantone yarn. I didn't use the lightest colour of that braid. I used black from a...
Tuck Cables Big Knit Scarf + Tutorial
It is elegant and yet not hard to accomplish with Caron Colorama Halo. Tuck cabling for knit scarf. Free tutorial provided. After learning how to do cables for hats, I wondered about this scarf but was drawn in by the colour transitioning of the yarn. We have tutorials for basics of stitches in knitting as...
How To Knit Cozy Cable Hat + Tutorial
The Knit Cozy Cable Hat is an easy-to-follow pattern. It's my first ever time cabling. A free tutorial is available. Substituting the yarn. Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds yarn is new. I asked the Yarnspirationd Design Team for a recommendation for this yarn as the patterns are still rolling out. They put me onto the Cozy...
Bernat Cable Knit Hat + Tutorial
The Bernat Cable Knit Hat for adults is my second attempt at doing cables with knitting. The usage of stitch markers is solid advice. Using Bernat Softee Chunky yarn, the hats are pretty quick to make. Without the pom pom, you only need one ball. I cheated and used a premade pom pom that I...
How To Loom Knit Hat for Beginners + Tutorial
Recently, I purchased an adjustable loom from Walmart. I made an adult soft hat using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds. The instructions provided are vague; after 2 attempts, I finally attempted the third time to get the right configuration for the adult-size version. I could not find online help to determine the configurations for this loom....
How To Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Easy-to-follow textured knit baby blanket called Honeycomb Baby Blanket using Red Heart Super Saver. I've always been curious as I see this combination in mittens and hats at the local farmer's market. Was it that hard to do? Just for fun, I wanted to try this for myself, and by gawd, it worked! I learned...
Knit Spiral Hat for Adults
A bit of texture for a knit hat to keep you mentally interested in completing this warm winter hat. I have to learn how to this hat as I have the perfect yarn for it. It has my curiosity peaked! This is using a discontinued yarn, Bernat Super Value Stripes but that doesn't stop me...
Heirloom Quality Baby Knit Hat + Tutorial
Are you looking to knit a hat that is heirloom-quality? This stitch is the Feather and Fans Knit Stitch. This is the Baby Knit Hat Pattern. The pattern begins at Preemie, 6 months and up to 18 months in sizing. The sizing of the brim is what defines the size and the number of repeats...
Caron Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
The classic honeycomb knit baby blanket pattern is timeless. The tutorial uses a more modern blanket that uses self-striping yarn. The stitch counts are the same, but there is intentional colour play for doing colour strategy with this version. The other version shown in the tutorial is the Rainbow Honeycomb Baby Blanket. The yarn colour...
Knit Rectangular Pointelle Shawl
Newly discovered is the Knit Rectangular Pointlette Shawl. Created in February 2022, the shawl uses Red Heart Super Saver Brushed. It's a repetition of 16 rows to give an elegant look you see. Recommended 29" circular knitting needles of 5 mm / US 8. The pattern multiple is 10 sts + 3 if you want...
2023 Sock A Long for Crocheters and Knitters + Tutorial
SIGN UP TO BEGIN The Sock A Long for 23 is two new pairs of socks. One for knitters and the other for crocheters. For me, I am going to work along with the Yarnspirations Designer to make a pair. I've always wanted to learn how to knit a pair of socks, so I figured,...
Knit Fleur Isle Cowl for Adults + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FLEUR PDF FREE PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEO The Fleur Isle Knit Cowl is impressive in person. The detail and even the butterflies that immerge in the pattern are neat. The centre of this cowl was a bit tricky for me as I was using two colours very close to each other in dim light....
Adult Fair Isle Knit Cowl in 2 Sizes + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FAIR ISLE FREE PATTERN I'm not going to lie, I was attracted to the guy modelling this. So he got my interest. This cowl is fabulous. The stitchwork is fantastic, and I enjoyed working through it. This is the Fair Isle Knit Cowl. This cowl is in 24" and 31" circumference sizes. So you...
Frosted Knit Fair Isle Adult Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FROSTED HAT FREE PATTERN The Frosted Fair Isle Knit Hat has me over the moon with joy! Omg, the pleasure I felt in completing this hat was enormous. I took this pattern on holiday with me. I got to Belize and pulled out the yarn and pattern to realize I should have had four...
Romancing the Hat Squishy Stitch + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD ROMANCING FREE PATTERN The Romancing the Hat pattern is a squishy stitch stretchy hat. My local stitch group suggested this as it's a forgiving knit stitch to use. This is done as a flat panel and is a repeating of 6 rows that creates this. The tutorial version is in the neutral with spare...
Fair Isle Knit and Crochet Hats + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD KNIT FAIR ISLE HAT FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD CROCHET FAIR ISLE HAT FREE PATTERN I tried my hand at the fair isle knitted hat pattern using spare yarn I had on hand. I really made it my own choosing spare yarn I had on hand. Knowing how to do the Two Handed Two Color Knitting...
Wee & Garter Stitch Knit Preemie to 3 Month Baby Hats + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD GARTER BABY FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD WEE BABY FREE PATTERN The Wee Hat (Strawberry Colour) and Garter Stitch Hat (Blue Colour) are provided in 4 sizes each. Sized from 3 - 4 lbs preemie to 5 to 6 lbs, new born or up to 3 months. Of the two hats, the blue sample is easier...
Fading Shades Super Proud Knit Hats + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FADING SHADES FREE PATTERN The Knit Fading Shades Hat was my first time trying colour work by bouncing between colours in the same round. It's so much easier than crochet. Hard to believe. This is the kind of hat I would want to see in a boutique style craft show display. It's something beyond...