![]() Now, you can begin weaving! From the outside of the ring, take the bottom loop, and pass it over the top loop and over the peg itself, into the center of the ring. You will always be working with two rows at a time. Once you complete one ring, you will need to wrap a second row before you can begin to weave. I worked in a clockwise direction through my project, but you can work in either direction you prefer – you will just need to stay consistent through the end. Don’t get your loops too tight, or they will be difficult to work with when you begin to weave. Loop your yarn around each peg, making your way around the ring. You may find it helpful to wrap your yarn end around the side peg to secure it while you get started. (If you are making a child-sized cowl, you can use the next smaller ring.) These knitters also come with instructions for making a loom-knit hat, so you could certainly make a matching accessory! I used the largest (pink) ring in the set because it fit easily over my head. One Skein of Yarn (I used Lion Brand Homespun Yarn in the Edwardian color).If you also read there (and I highly recommend it – there is some amazing creativity on the design team!) then you may already have seen this project, but I wanted to share here today in case you’re still in search of a great last-minute idea! Supplies needed to make your own loom knit cowl from : I am including them here to make it easy to locate supplies – I don’t get any sort of referral or affiliate credit if you make a purchase, though I was provided with these materials so that I could share the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed. So you will notice links below to products from the Consumer Crafts Site. This is a tutorial that I originally shared at the Crafts Unleashed blog – where I contribute a couple times a month. (I know, I usually give you one-hour projects… but this ine is truly twice as awesome, haha.) If you’re not familiar with loom knitters – they are actually categorized as a kids’ craft! Because truly, they are that easy! I have never picked up a crochet hook in my life (despite all the times I’ve promised myself to learn… maybe next year!) and I made this easy cowl in 2 hours. It’s not crochet, you don’t need knotting needles – you can get this look by using a loom knitter. I am going to share how to make a cute and simple cowl. Are you still collecting ideas for handmade Christmas gifts? I have a great easy one to share with you today (yep, that’s right – I said easy).
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