Showing posts with label loom knitting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label loom knitting. Show all posts
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Loom Knitting
Part 2
I left off with the fact that my loom was too big for my foot. Each loom contains a fixed # of pegs (or stitches) so I was unable to use that loom for a smaller size.
I went back to the Decor Accents website and found that they also make an adjustable sock loom. The # of pegs can be adjusted in increments of 2, providing the flexibility of making socks in a variety of sizes. I promptly ordered that loom.
I grabbed a ball of Berroco Sox that I bought at Fiber Art and set to work, using 64 pegs. I chose an easy pattern that I found on the Decor Accents website. I kept notes of the # of rows for the cuff and for the leg, so that I could duplicate the same on its friend.
I was terribly excited when I completed my first short row heel. It looked great and wasn't as scary as I thought it would be.
The foot of the sock was easier because the sole of the foot was in stockinette st and the upper portion was in the pattern stitch.
The toe is created using the short row method, as in the heel, and I was more confident when I came to that portion. I sailed right through that section as well.
The final step is to sew the toe closed using the Kitchener stitch. That requires some concentration.
All in all, both socks turned out well and I enjoy wearing them.
Tomorrow . . . the pros and cons of the round versus the adjustable looms.
I left off with the fact that my loom was too big for my foot. Each loom contains a fixed # of pegs (or stitches) so I was unable to use that loom for a smaller size.
I went back to the Decor Accents website and found that they also make an adjustable sock loom. The # of pegs can be adjusted in increments of 2, providing the flexibility of making socks in a variety of sizes. I promptly ordered that loom.
I grabbed a ball of Berroco Sox that I bought at Fiber Art and set to work, using 64 pegs. I chose an easy pattern that I found on the Decor Accents website. I kept notes of the # of rows for the cuff and for the leg, so that I could duplicate the same on its friend.
I was terribly excited when I completed my first short row heel. It looked great and wasn't as scary as I thought it would be.
The foot of the sock was easier because the sole of the foot was in stockinette st and the upper portion was in the pattern stitch.
The toe is created using the short row method, as in the heel, and I was more confident when I came to that portion. I sailed right through that section as well.
The final step is to sew the toe closed using the Kitchener stitch. That requires some concentration.
All in all, both socks turned out well and I enjoy wearing them.
Tomorrow . . . the pros and cons of the round versus the adjustable looms.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Loom Knitting
Yeah! I have found a way to knit without knitting! I received a knitting loom for Valentine's Day and I've been having such fun with it. So much so, that I've researched and found a sock knitting loom.
The sock looms are made by Decor Accents. They are round and come in 2 gauges: fine gauge(FG) or extra fine gauge(EFG). The FG is for DK weight yarn with 4.5 to 5.5 sts per inch, while the EFG is for sock weight yarn with 7 to 8 sts per inch.
Each loom is made with a fixed # of pegs (or sts), such as 64, 72. My mathematician background kicked in . . . I measured the circumference of my foot and multiplied by 8. Then I checked my sock books for the # of sts for a Woman's size. Armed with all of this information, I ordered a 72 peg round EFG loom.
When the loom arrived, I eagerly set to work on my first sock. I chose a pattern that had a slight texture, but could still be considered "easy". To be sure there were errors in that sock, but I totally enjoyed the knitting. The stitches to close the toe were still warm when I slipped it on my foot.
The sock was too big! I should have read the fine print. Socks should be snug and should contain 10 to 15% negative ease. In essence, my loom was too big.
What next? Stay tuned
The sock looms are made by Decor Accents. They are round and come in 2 gauges: fine gauge(FG) or extra fine gauge(EFG). The FG is for DK weight yarn with 4.5 to 5.5 sts per inch, while the EFG is for sock weight yarn with 7 to 8 sts per inch.
Each loom is made with a fixed # of pegs (or sts), such as 64, 72. My mathematician background kicked in . . . I measured the circumference of my foot and multiplied by 8. Then I checked my sock books for the # of sts for a Woman's size. Armed with all of this information, I ordered a 72 peg round EFG loom.
When the loom arrived, I eagerly set to work on my first sock. I chose a pattern that had a slight texture, but could still be considered "easy". To be sure there were errors in that sock, but I totally enjoyed the knitting. The stitches to close the toe were still warm when I slipped it on my foot.
The sock was too big! I should have read the fine print. Socks should be snug and should contain 10 to 15% negative ease. In essence, my loom was too big.
What next? Stay tuned
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