#Loom knitting patterns how to#

Rows 1- 4: Knit rib stitch (refer to the How-To Page for a diagram on how to knit the Rib Stitch).īefore working Row 5, move the stitches to create the cables, I call this step the “set up for cable crossing” (part of row 5). Set up row: Cast-on 14 pegs with the Lucet Cast On Method (or any other method of your choice for double knitting).Įach side of your knitting board should have 14 pegs covered for a total of 28 pegs. The 4 pegs from stitch marker to stitch marker will be used to cross the cables: (On the front rail (the rail closest to you)). Place the 4 stitch markers on the following pegs:

I highly recommend using a nylon pegged board for this pattern, as the crossing of cables requires the pegs to bend a bit.įor this pattern, choose a yarn that has some inherent elasticity, such as wool or a wool blend, to facilitate the twists in the cables. Comfortable moving stitches from one side of the board to the other.Notions: Knitting Pick/Tool, 2 Crochet Hooks of different color in size to match yarn, 4 peg/stitch markers/ spare yarn in different color Sample was worked with Patons Merino Wool (2 skeins). Yarn: Approx 350-400 yards of worsted weight merino wool. Knitting loom: 12” Small Gauge Knitting Board. Level: Experienced Knitting Board Techniques usedĬheck How-To page for instructions on ribbing (bottom of this post). She created her design with 3 cables, rather than the 2 in my pattern.Ĭopyright Monica Kersten Nicolescu Copyright Monica Kersten Nicolescu Copyright Monica Kersten Nicolescu Copyright of these three photos belong to her. The following photos are shared with permission from Monica Kersten Nicolescu. I used to do it when my husband owned DA Looms, but I gave it up when I didn’t have to provide customer service for it. Note: I don’t double knit very often anymore. Perfect way to begin your journey creating cables on a knitting loom. The knitting loom shown on the photos is the DA Looms knitting board, but all the other double-knit looms should work for the pattern (make sure you use a yarn that works with the gauge of your loom).Ī simple ribbing and cable scarf done on a knitting board.

It is definitely an old pattern, the sample used a DA Looms (no longer in existence), but still one of my favorite looms due to the softness of the pegs. Re-sharing it after my friend, Monica Kersten Nicolescu, used the pattern to create a beautiful scarf for her, and another for her husband.

Loom knitting patterns