Ages g 7 to 97 7 Try this Creativity for Kids kit too! ® Lots o’ Loops Potholder Loom k c i Qu Knitting on a loom is fun and easy to do. With this kit you can create a beautiful hat, purse, accent scarf, woven necklace, a knitted belt –or dream up your own projects. Use the tassel maker, buttons and beads to add designer touches to your accessories. Turn 250+ loops into fun and fashion-forward accessories. Kit includes loom, loops, yarn, ribbon, cro crochet hook and buttons. Ma Make a water bottle ho holder, purse, notebook co cover, sunglasses case, a cu cup holder or whatever yo you can dream up. Knit Loom These high quality tools can be used over and over again, so when your projects are done, head to your favorite craft store. There you can find even more yarn, patterns, books and ideas. Follow the directions and pictures carefully. If you need a little help along the way, ask an adult or older friend to craft with you. Getting to Know Your Looms & Tools Here are some basic parts to know before getting started. Large Round Loom Double-sided Loom Peg Knobs Peg Knobs Te l l nk! th is pr od u s wh a t yo u t h i d ra t e uc t ite an s b Vi s i t o u r w e Peg Shafts Peg Shafts Peg Grooves Our Quality Promise Since 1976 Creativity for Kids has been creating safe, innovative products that meet or exceed U.S. safety standards as determined by independent laboratory testing. Quick Knit Loom #1793 © Faber#ASTELL53!)NCs#LEvELAND/HIOsWWw.fabercastell.com $ESIGNEDIN53!s-ADEIN#HINA 3AFEFOR#HILDren B Base Base Anchor Peg Our mission is to provide children with experiences that stimulate and encourage their natural creativity. Our open-ended products offer fun-filled opportunities for children to create, pretend, explore and learn. Peg Groove vees Grooves Needle Threader Sewing Needle Knitting Hook Plastic Needle Tassel Maker ! WARNING: FUNCTIONAL SHARP POINT Casting On Your Large Round Loom Casting on Your Double-sided Loom The large loom is ideal for making hats, purses and pillows. Follow the steps to learn how. This smaller loom is good for making purse handles, hat ties, thin scarves and belts. Knit solid colors or stripes. Add tassels, beads and buttons to finish off your designs. 1.) Knot your yarn on the anchor peg, leaving a 6 inch tail. A. You will use the same e-wrap method for the double-sided loom. 2.) Wrap the yarn around the pegs as shown in photo A. This is called the “e-wrap” method, because each loop resembles a lower case “e”. You can work from the left or the right – whatever feels more comfortable to you, just be sure the pegs are not wrapped too tightly. 1.) The hand loom has two sides, the small end for thinner projects, and the medium for thicker projects. Decide what side you want to use. 2.) Feed a length of yarn through the center of thee loom until it comes out the bottom. Knot it on onee of the bottom pegs as shown in photo A. 3.) Continue until the entire loom is wrapped then go all the way around again (see photo B). There will be two loops on each peg. B. 3.) Wrap the yarn around the top pegs using the e-wrap method. Build a second row onto the first as shown in photo B. 4.) Wrap your yarn around the anchor peg to secure it for the next step (see photo B) C. D. 5.) Now it’s time to knit off the loom. Starting with the last wrapped peg, slide your knitting hook along the groove. Hook the bottom loop, then pull it over the top loop and peg as shown in photos C and D. Release the yarn from your hook. A. 5.) Untie the anchor and continue knitting. As you work, a knitted tube will start forming inside the tool. Gently tug on the bottom end piece of yarn. This will keep your project from bunching up inside the tube. 6.) Work your way around the entire loom until each peg has one loop left. You’ve just cast on to your loom! 7.) Push the single loops down the peg shaft to make room for another row. As you continue to knit, your project will get longer and longer. The final length depends on your project, – just be sure you have enough yarn to finish. E. 8.) Try this – you can make stripes by changing the yarn color. Cut the yarn on the loom, leaving a small tail. Tie the new yarn onto the tail with a tight knot. Cut any excess yarn and continue. You can change the color as much as you like, just be sure to push any visible knots into the woven yarn to keep them from showing. 4.) Use the knitting tool to pull the bottom row over the top. (see photo C). Keep working until you reach the desired length needed for your project. Add tassels, beads and buttons to finish off the ends. B. Helpful Tip: Be sure the grooved side of the pegs are facing out. If the pegs become loose or fall out, secure them with a little craft glue. Using Your Needle Threader Thread both your large plastic needle and your sewing needle using the needle threader as shown. C. Removing Your Piece from the Loom Removing Your Piece from the Loom There are a couple ways to remove your pieces from the looms. These methods can be used for both the large round and double-sided looms. Make a Purse using the Flat Method A. B. continued C. Make a Hat using the Gathering Method A. B. C. D. 1.) When your knitting is finished, knit off the loom until there is one row of loops left on the pegs. Make sure your working yarn is about two times the diameter of your loom. 1.) When your knitting is finished, knit off the loom until there is one row of loops left on the pegs. Make sure your working yarn is about two times the diameter of your loom. 2.) Use the needle threader to thread the working yarn through the large plastic needle. 2.) Thread the remaining yarn through the large plastic needle. Using the needle, feed the yarn through the first loop two times. Pull that first loop off the peg and pull it to tighten. (see photos A & B) 3.) Feed the yarn through the first loop as shown in photo A pulling all the way through. Continue onto the second loop and so on until you have gone all the way around the loom. 3.) Feed the yarn through the second loop twice then pull it off the peg. Continue onto the third loop and so on until you have removed each loop from the loom. 4.) Bring the yarn through the first loop again then remove you your piece from the loom. Turn it inside out. 4.) To make a purse, use the remaining yarn to sew the bottom closed as shown in photo C. 5.) Gather the yarn you just sewed with and pull it taughtt until your knitted piece is completely closed. (See photos B and C) 6.) Make sure your knot is tight and secure. Trim the excess yarn and then follow along the remaining instructions to make tassels and other fun embellishments. Congratulations! You’ve just made a hat. NOTE: To make larger hats, use stretchy yarn available at most craft stores. 5.) Tie a knot to secure and trim the end. (see photo D) Read on to learn how to add the finishing touches. Making the Tassels How it all Comes Together Choose your yarn color then follow the steps below for making your tassels. Use fun accents en to decorate your projects. ojects. Use the double-sided loom to make purse handles, belts, accent scarves or headbands. Piece 1 Piece 2 A. B. C. D. 1.) While holding your yarn at the base of your tassel maker, begin wrapping it around as shown in photos A and B. The more times you wrap, the thicker your tassel will be. 2.) Once your tassel is as thick as you like, cut the loose end of the yarn at the base of the tassel maker. Be sure not to cut the yarn you just wrapped. (see photo B) Beads Tassels 3.) Refer to photo C. Cut two pieces of yarn about 6 inches in length. Feed piece 1 through the yarn at the very top of the tassel maker and tie a knot. Wrap piece 2 around the yarn in the center of the tassel maker towards the top. Then tie a knot. Trim off the excess yarn. 4.) Cut the very bottom wrapped yarn as shown in photo D. ottom of your y Then slide your tassel off of the th tassel maker. Finishing Touches Use the tassel maker to accent your projects. Us the metal sewing needle and pink embroidery Use thread to sew your tassels, buttons and handles onto knitted projects. your k Use the needle threader to thread beads onto the yarn. U Or sew them on with the sewing needle and thread. Use the large loom to make purses, hats, pillows, or whatever you can imagine. on Butt s
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