It’s no secret that I have never really learnt to knit properly. I can crochet, but something about two needles doesn’t work for me – it’s like aerobics: I can do arms, or legs, but not both at the same time. Then I came across loom knitting. No needles, just 18 pins and a hook. Here’s my first loom knitted project. It’s a cross between a shawl and a scarf – a sharf or a scawl? The Irish roses and leaves are crocheted from the same yarn [200 Crochet Flowers, Embellishments & Trims] and sew onto the completed knit. I’ve even sewn round the button hole.
That’s brilliant, Neil! Love it. It’s got a gorgeous texture. Is loom knitting something like French knitting? My grandfather used to “knit” scarves for the troops, using a long piece of wood with a slit in the middle, and nails around the top, like the traditional cotton reel and 4 nails, only bigger.
I find traditional knitting needles a bit of a pain, and always use circular ones, even when not knitting in the round. The weight of the work sits in your lap and it’s a lot less like hard work!
Love the thought of knitting aerobics lol!
Shoshi
That’s the one! They’re plastic now, but the same as you describe. I’m going to YouTube the different stitch styles when I have a little more time.
Are there no boundaries to your talents. Lovely piece.