Learning to loom knit can be a fun craft. It can also be an inexpensive hobby to try. The Knifty knitter is an affordable starter loom. Once you get more skilled at loom knitting you may choose to purchase some of the more expensive knitting looms.These looms offer different gauges. In the beginning it is best to start with a Knifty knitter.

Knitting with looms is actually an old craft. Knitting looms are sometimes referred to as knitting rakes or knitting boards. This old craft has been growing in popularity quite a bit over recent years. This is mainly due to Provo Craft introducing their Knifty knitter line of looms.

Many people prefer knitting on a loom to traditional knitting with needles. There are a couple of reasons for this. Speed is one reason; most people can knit much faster on a loom. Ease of use is another reason people choose to knit with looms. Cost is also a factor in choosing to loom knit. The Knifty Knitters are really very affordable.

For those unfortunate enough to have arthritis or other problems with their hands loom knitting is ideal. There are people who had to give up knitting with needles due to arthritis. Thanks to loom knitting they can once again create beautiful projects. There is also the Knifty knitter weaving tool which makes wrapping the pegs even easier.

It is flat out easier to loom knit than to knit with needles. Needle knitting is something that some people just have trouble learning. After watching a few minute loom knitting video tutorial those same people can be knitting on a Knifty Knitter.

You may come across needle knitters who do not like loom knitting. There actually a bit misguided. You can knit any stitch on a Knifty knitter that you can with needles. At first for those who are not familiar with loom knitting those more advanced stitches may seem impossible. The easiest way to learn loom knitting is through video. There are great loom knitting tutorial videos all over the web.

Hats are definitely not the only Knifty Knitter projects. My aunt loves her Knifty Knitters yet she has never knit anything other than hats. You can knit sweaters shawls you name it. Al you really need are some loom knitting patterns. Some people even design their own projects.

Are you in the market for a new fun hobby? You should try out loom knitting. Start loom knitting now and be ready for the holidays with a whole stash of handmade gifts. Get a stash of yarn and a set of Knifty Knitters and you are all set. 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.