Thank you, Isela, for sharing this stunning Christmas stocking! A wonderful exciting project to work on for next year. Thank you,again! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Pony Tail Hat Design
Happy New Year my dear loom knitters! It is so great to have a new year ahead of us, I like to think of it as 365 days of blank cards that we get to fill up.Hey, there is an idea, how about we grab some index cards and each day, we write something about loom knitting-tips, tricks or a stitch :). At the end of the year, you will have 365 tips or tricks on looming :).
Over the holidays, I had some time to sit down and knit. I showed my group over on Facebook one of my creations and they all wanted the pattern for the loom. I sat down and did some bit of math and came up with the following pattern for all of you. I hope you enjoy it. I have already made 5 Pony Tail Hats.
Running brings freedom to my life as such, I am out on the road during all times of the year, including during the freezing Utah winters. The design of this hat allows me to wear my hair in a pony without having my pony tail under my hat, instead, it flows freely, the way my soul feels when I run.
DIRECTIONS
CO 80sts, join to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1: *k2, p2; rep from *
Rep Rnd 1 until Ribbed Cuff measures approx 1.5 inches from CO edge.
Next rnd: k
Rep last rnd until piece measures 6 inches from CO edge.
Next rnd: BO 5 sts, k to the end.
(Next section from * to * is worked in rows, follow instructions exactly)
*Next row: k from last peg back to peg 6.
Next row: k from peg 6 to last peg.*
Next rnd: CO 5 sts, k to the end.
You have two options: 1-do a Simple Hat. 2-Crown Decreases. Follow whichever one you prefer or the one that is best suited for your knitting loom.
Option 1: Simple Hat Directions (no crown decreases) Continue working in the rnd for 2 more inches in knit stitch. Then do a GBO. Weave ends in. Block if necessary.
Option 2: Crown Decreases Instructions
Next rnd: *k6, k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (70 sts rem)
Next rnd: k
Next rnd: *k5, k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (60 sts rem)
Next rnd: k
Next rnd: *k4, k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (50 sts rem)
Next rnd: k
Next rnd: *k3, k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (40 sts rem)
Next rnd: k
Next rnd: *k2, k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (30 sts rem)
Next rnd: *k1, k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (20 sts rem)
Next rnd: *k2tog; rep from * to the end of rnd. (10 sts rem)
GBO
Using a crochet hook (size 5.5mm), work one round of single crochet around the pony tail opening.
Weave ends in. Block if necessary.
ADAPTING THE PATTERN TO A BIGGER GAUGE LOOM
If you have a 48 peg large gauge (Purple Knifty Knitter) loom that gives you a gauge of 2.5 or 2 sts per inch. You will also need bulky weight yarn, approx 150 yards.
Cast on 48 stitches instead of 80 and follow the instructions as given with the exception of the bind off for the pony tail opening. Instead of binding off (BO) 5 sts, only bind off 4, and on the next round cast on 4. In addition, do NOT follow instructions from * to * (the section of rows). Follow everything as given, except for the changes indicated. You won’t be able to do the Crown Decreases as this loom is not adjustable, so follow the simple hat without the Crown Decreases.
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Happy Holidays!!! Christmas Stocking Pattern
We would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for all your support and for all your wonderful feedback and for your friendship. We would like to bring you one last free pattern to wrap up the 2012 year. Thank you all and Happy Holidays!
Loom: AIO Loom by KnittingBoard.com, set at 60 pegs was used in sample. Any other loom with regular gauge could work.
Yarn: Approx 260 yards of worsted weight yarn. Red Heart Shimmer in Red and Snow.
Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle, 2 double pointed needles in size 4 (used for grafting the toes).
Gauge: 10 sts x 13 rows= 2 inches in stockinette, but it doesn’t need to be accurate, it is just a big sock :)
Size: 21” x 6”
Pattern notes:
The Decorative Trim (red section) is worked separately as a flat panel in garter stitch, after stocking is complete, the cuff is seamed/sewn to the top of the stocking. The tassel cord and pom pom are created after by braiding yarn and placing a pom pom at the end of the braid.
Wrap and Turn=Lift the loop presently on the peg and hold it, take working yarn around the peg by going to the inside of the loom then wrapping the yarn around the peg so the yarn ends to the front of the peg. Place the loop back on the peg.
Abbreviations
k=knit stitch
p=purl stitch
cont=continue
sts=stitches
BO=Bind off
CO=Cast on
rnd=rnd
CC=Contrasting Color (Red)
MC=Main Color (Snow)
Stitch Patterns: Garter Stitch
Row 1: k
Row 2: p
Rows 1 and 2 produce 1 garter stitch ridge.
DIRECTIONS
Decorative Trim Panel
Worked as a flat panel
Using CC, CO 24 sts
Rows: 1-120: Work in Garter Stitch (60 Garter stitch ridges).
BO, leaving a 15 inch yarn tail.
Stocking
Worked in the round, set knitting loom in the round to 60 pegs.
Using MC, CO 60 sts, to work in the round
Rnd 1: k
Rep Rnd 1 until item measure 5.5” from CO edge.
**Next rnd: *k1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Next rnd: *p1, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep from ** to ** 2 more times.
Next 42 rnds: work Tree of Life Chart
Cut yarn leaving a 5” yarn tail. Attach yarn at peg 16 cont to heel instructions
Heel
Worked in short-rows over 30 stitches (over pegs 16-45, re-number the pegs so they are 1 to 30 instead of 16 to 45; peg 16 is peg 1 from this point forward).
Knit from peg 1 to 29. Wrap and turn on peg 30.
Knit from peg 29 to 2. Wrap and turn on peg 1.
Knit from peg 2 to 28. Wrap and turn on peg 29.
Knit from peg 28 to 3. Wrap and turn on peg 2.
Knit from peg 3 to 27. Wrap and turn on peg 28.
Knit from peg 27 to 4. Wrap and turn on peg 3.
Knit from peg 4 to 26. Wrap and turn on peg 27.
Knit from peg 26 to 5. Wrap and turn on peg 4.
Knit from peg 5 to 25. Wrap and turn on peg 26.
Knit from peg 25 to 6. Wrap and turn on peg 5.
Knit from peg 6 to 24. Wrap and turn on peg 25.
Knit from peg 24 to 7. Wrap and turn on peg 6.
Knit from peg 7 to 23. Wrap and turn on peg 24.
Knit from peg 23 to 8. Wrap and turn on peg 7.
Knit from peg 8 to 22. Wrap and turn on peg 23.
Knit from peg 22 to 9. Wrap and turn on peg 8.
Knit from peg 9 to 23; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 24.
Knit from peg 23 to peg 8, lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 7.
Knit from peg 8 to 24; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 25.
Knit from peg 24 to peg 7; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 6.
Knit from peg 7 to 25; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 26.
Knit from peg 25 to peg 6; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 5.
Knit from peg 6 to 26; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 27
Knit from peg 26 to 5; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 4
Knit from peg 5 to 27; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 28
Knit from peg 27 to 4; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 3
Knit from peg 4 to 28; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 29
Knit from peg 28 to 3; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 2
Knit from peg 3 to 29; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 30
Knit from peg 29 to 2; lift the wrap(s) together with the stitch on the peg. Wrap and turn on peg 1*
Pegs 1 and 30 have wraps on them, when working the first round of the foot, lift both wraps on these pegs along with the stitch (treat all 3 loops on the peg as 1 loop).
Cont to Foot instructions.
Foot
Worked in the round
Next rnd: k (On the very first round, pick up the extra wraps from pegs 1 and 30)
Rep last rnd until foot measures 5 inches from end of heel. Cont with Toe
Toe
Worked in short-rows over 30 stitches. Follow same instructions as for Heel to the *.
Pegs 1 and 30 have wraps. Knit 1 row from peg 1 to 30, lifting the extra wraps. Cut yarn leaving a 15” yarn tail.
Graft the Toe
Place stitches 1-30 on one double pointed needle. Place remaining 30 stitches on second double pointed needle.
Stitches are ready to be grafted.
Follow grafting instructions below
Thread tapestry needle with yarn tail coming from the toe area.
- Hold knitting needles parallel to each other, wrong sides of the knitted fabric together. Insert the tip of the tapestry needle (tn) through the first stitch of the front knitting needle as if you were going to purl, pull the working yarn (wy) through, leave the stitch on the knitting needle.
- Insert tn through the first stitch on the back needle, as if to knit, pull the wy through, leave the stitch on the knitting needle.
- Insert the tn through the first stitch on the front needle, as if to knit, pull the yarn through, slide the stitch off the needle.
- Insert tn through the next stitch on the front needle, as if to purl, pull wy through, leave stitch on the knitting needle.
- Insert the tn through the first stitch on the back needle as if to purl, pull wy through, slide the stitch off the needle.
- Insert the tn through the next stitch on the back needle, as if to knit, pull wy through, leave the stitch on the needle.
Repeat steps 3-6, until only one stitch remains on the knitting needles. Insert the tn through that last stitch and slide it off the knitting needle, pull yarn through. Weave ends in.
Tassel Cord
Cut 12 pieces of red yarn about 14 inches long. Separate into three groups of 4 pieces of yarn (4, 4, 4). Tie a tight knot on one end. Do a simple braid with the three groups of yarn. Knot it.
Pom Pom
Create a small pom pom using both colors of yarn. Attach to one of the ends of the tassel cord.
Assembly
Place the Tassel cord at one of the sides of the top of the stocking, so that the tassel hangs down to the body of the stocking and leave about 4 inches of the tassel cord hanging above the cuff, securely sew the tassel to the cuff area. Make a loop with the 4 inches by folding it to the inside of the stocking, sew it in place.
Using CC yarn, sew the Decorative Trim to the Cuff of the stocking. 1 ridge per stitch (line up a ridge with one of the small “v”). Sew BO edge of Decorative Trim to CO edge of Decorative Trim.
Weave ends in.
Steam block.
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Thank you for the lovely pattern. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you, too.
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Isela Thanks so much. This is really beautiful. I will have to try to make it after the holidays.
I love it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you your family and to all crafters!
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Isela Thanks so much. This is really beautiful. I will have to try to make it after the holidays.
I love it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family and to all crafters!
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Thank you so much for the beautiful stocking. Will give me something to work on this summer. Merry Christmas to you, your family and AKB. Have a Happy New Year.
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Amazing! Thank you! Can’t wait to start on it! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas, Isela! Thank you so much for the stocking pattern. It is so beautiful. You are a lovely and generous person to share it with us. Many good wishes for your Christmas and New Year…
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That is breathtaking. What a beautiful gift it would make. Thanks, Isela, for doing the hard part and figuring out such a great design. Christmas blessings to you and those you love.
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This is just beautiful! Will make a lovely project for the winter months.
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This elegant Christmas stocking is absolutely beautiful, Isela! Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent!
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I was sincerely moved by the thoughtful gift you have given. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.
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La trovo veramente bella e penso che sia facile da fare.
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Thanks so much for posting this pattern! I am going to try to make one (or some!) for next christmas! Happy Holidays!
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Thank you very much. This is absolutely lovely. Merry Christmas.
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E’ veramente bella, sicuramente tra i progetti da fare, e decisamente comprensibile anche per chi come me si dedica al loom knitting da poco tempo, Grazie Isela e Auguri!
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Thank you so much for this gorgeous pattern! This is what family heirlooms are made of!
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Thank you, it is the most elegant stocking I have seen this year.
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Please help, Isela! I started making the tree of life stocking, but was a little confused when I got to the foot. Your instructions aren’t clear about it. Am I right to assume that I begin and end the rounds for the foot on peg 16, not the original peg 1, as the toe will also be knitted on pegs 16 to 45? I continued without cutting, figuring the yarn will be cut once the toe is complete. I want to make sure I’m clear on that before I continue with the foot, to make sure I’m making it properly. This is the first stocking I’ve done, and since the heel isn’t in the usual place, it’s coming out of the loom at an odd angle. Ive knitted many pairs of socks, and I want to be sure this stocking is finished properly, since I’ve put a lot of work into it. Oh, and I also knitted the red cuff into the stocking, not separately to sew on later. I’ve found that the pieces I try to sew together don’t look very good. I don’t know why.
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Thank you, Isela! It’s just as I thought to finish the stocking. I used stitch markers to mark the new pegs for the heel and toe. They work well and I don’t have to worry about tape residue on the loom. I’ll definitely have to steam block the stocking when it’s complete. It’s looking really funny as it comes out of the loom, and right now my tree looks like a diamond instead of an elongated tree. My next stocking will be a sparkly black and white. I bought the yarn but haven’t determined my pattern yet. My 19 year-old daughter LOVES black and white items.
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Frilly Girly Skirt Pattern
My little girl loves tutus and anything that has to do with frilly girly things. One day, she was putting one of my ruffle style scarves around her waist and it look really good, except that the ruffles were going sideways. I decided to remedy the sideways ruffles and got to work designing her a skirt.
Materials
Loom: 100 peg small gauge knitting loom. All-n-One Loom was used to create sample.
Yarn: 20 yards of worsted weight yarn (CY: Contrasting Yarn). 40-60 yards of ruffle style yarn, amount depends on the length of skirt you want to create (MY: main yarn). Sample shows a skirt with 1 skein of yarn.
Notions: Knitting tool, tapestry needle.
Other: 24 inch piece of ½ inch width elastic (for Waist Band 2)
Size: S, M, L (18, 20, 22 inches). Sample shown L-fits around a waist that is 22 inches in circumference (fits a 7 year old).). Skirt length depends on the number of Ruffle yarn skeins you used. Sample shows one skein and the skirt is 9 inch in length.
Gauge: Taken with worsted weight yarn: 9 sts x 12 rows =2 inches.
DIRECTIONS
Waist Band Instructions (Two options provided)
Option 1:
Using CY, CCO 84 (92, 100) sts, join to work in the round.
Rnd 1-8: *k2, p2; rep from * to the end of rnd. Cut yarn, attach MY.
Option 2:
Using CY, CCO 84(92, 100) sts, join to work in the round.
Rnd 1-10: k to the end of rnd.
Rnd 11: p to the end of rnd.
Rnd 12: 21: k to the end of rnd.
Next: Move every other loop of the CY over one peg, so you have every other peg with two loops.
Break yarn, leave a 30 inch yarn tail if working Option 2. Join MY.
MY will be using as a ruffle, open the netting and locate the top row of eyelets/netting openings.
Next Rnd: *Place one yarn loop (eyelet) on peg, skip peg; rep from * to the end of rnd. Lift over both CY loops off the peg, leaving only the ruffle style yarn on the peg.
Next: *Place one yarn loop (eyelet) on peg, skip peg; rep from * to the end of rnd. Lift bottommost loop off the peg.
Rep last round until item measures 12 inches (or desired length) from change of yarn.
BBO. Weave MY ends in.
Waist Band Finish
Waist Band 2 option only: Measure waist of recipient, insert elastic between the wrong side of the Waist Band area, sew the ends of the elastic together, fold waist band, purl row marks the half way mark. Using CY, sew the cast on row to the last row of the CY area.
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What a great project. I’m going to try this as a gift for my girlfriends daughter who will be turning eight, so I have a few questions:
1. CCO means cable cast-on, correct?
2. When placing the ruffle yarn onto pegs do I follow the basic instructions of how to use this yarn? (Meaning, the companies that make it tell you to skip one eyelet to create the ruffling effect)
3. In option 2 does “Rnd 12: 21: k to the end of rnd” mean that there is 10 rounds completed with the knit stitch?
4.If using opion 2, when the ruffle yarn is added, do you complete the ruffle stitching as stated in the directions and disregard the * sign (only asking because there are no *’s in the option 2 waist band directions)?
5. I know BO stands for Bind-Off, so what does BBO stand for? Basic Bind-Off?
6. When moving stitches over to create the skipped peg, which way should I move the stitches? Right or left from my starting anchor peg? Do I take the stitch from Peg 1 and move it to Peg 2 or 99?
7. When stitching for the different sizes (84 and the 92), are there looms that have that number of pegs?
8. Would you think about posting this project onto YouTube as a follow along project?Thanks so much for this great project! I hope to hear back from you so I can start knitting this!
Nicole
nvaranavage@gmail.com
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Check it out!
Have you had a second to check out the latest issue of Loom Knitters Circle magazine? It has a few patterns that can be created on the AIO loom. Hurry and go get yourself a copy and start creating.
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Help-
just purchased adjustable sock board, confused about sizing to start.
written instructions gave “recipe” to determine # of stitches to cast on… I came up with 10… (ladies 8-ish)
DVD says we use 30 for baby sock- hmmmmm .
Making socks for ME- ladies 8 = 9- 1/2″ around ball of foot. HOW MANY PEGS TO USE? (got 5 on “short”/adjustable side – how many on “long” side?)
I’m excited to get started… help ASAP please!
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Hey Dardy, if you are still around come and join us on Ravelry!
There is a group called Loomin’ Socks. They will give up all the help and support you need.
http://www.ravelry.com (you need to register, but it is free).
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Rosette Bracelet Pattern
During one of our weekend gateways, I spotted a leather bracelet with a single rosette as the focal point. The rosette bracelet is my attempt at recreating my heart’s desire.
Materials
Loom: 10 peg small gauge loom. All-n-One loom by Knittingboard.com was used in sample.
Yarn: 40 yards of worsted weight untreated wool for the flower. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes worsted weight in Fairy Tale (1/3 skeins) was used in sample. 20 yards of worsted weight pima cotton for the bracelet. Knit Picks Comfy Worsted was used in sample in Honey Dew (1/8 skein).
Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle.
Other: 3 small white shank style buttons
Gauge: 9 sts x 10 rows= 2 inches.
Size: Will vary according to yarn thickness and felting process
Stitches: knit stitch (k), knit into the front and back of the stitch (k1f&b), knit 2 together (k2tog).
Pattern note:
Rosette Bracelet shows 2 large flowers and a small flower.
DIRECTIONS
Bracelet
Using CC, CCO 8 sts.
Row 1: k
Row 2: p
Rep Rows 1 and 2: 14 times (or until desired length is achieved).
Next row: k2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k2tog, k1
Next row: p
BBO. Weave ends in.
Sew two small buttons on the CO edge, approx 2 rows in from the edge, making sure they line up with the eyelets on the BO edge.
Flowers Instructions
Note: Small Petal and Large petal form the flower shape. Follow all instructions to create the large flowers. Follow Small Petal instructions to create the small flower.
Small Petal
Using MC, CCO 5 sts
Row 1: k1f&b, k4
Row 2: k4, k1f&b, k1
Row 3 and 4: k7
Row 5: k1, k2tog, k4
Row 6: k3, k2tog, k1
[Rep Rows 1-6]3x. If making Large flower, do not break yarn and continue with Large petal instructions. If making Small Flower, stop here, break yarn and go to Assembly.
Large Petal
Rows 1 and 3: k1f&b, k to end
Rows 2 and 4: k to last 2sts, k1f&b, k1
Rows 5-8: k
Rows 9 and 11: k1, k2tog, k to end
Rows 10 and 12: k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1
[Rep rows 1-12] 2x
Break yarn, leaving a 20 inch yarn tail.
Assembly
Thread tapestry needle through the yarn tail. Use a running stitch along the straight edge of the long panel. Pull on the yarn tail to gather and form the knitted fabric into a flower shape. Tie the yarn tails together, knot to secure in place. Weave ends in.
Felt the Flowers. See side panel for Felting Instructions.
When flowers have been felted, stack them up, two large flowers on the bottom, then the smallest at the top. Thread tapestry needle with MC and using one of the buttons, sew all three flowers together at the center. Tightly secure the button to the flowers. Cut yarn leaving a 10 inch tail. Use yarn tail to securely sew the flowers to the center of the bracelet.
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Mimirose Scarf
A stunning and elegant scarf that will have everyone turning around just to look at it again and again. Knit with Circulo Renda Trico yarn this scarf knits up in just a few hours making it the perfect “gift” for the holiday season. Gather up your materials and let’s get started.
*A special thank you to model, Dominee Rose.
Materials
Knitting Loom: All-n-One Loom, set with the knitting board 1-inch spacer.
Yarn: 1 skein of Circulo Renda Trico Margarida or similar style yarn.
Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle.
Size: 34 inches x 5 inches
Pattern notes:
This yarn is very similar to the ruffle style yarn that we have used previously in many of the scarf projects. This particular yarn looks like lace and it has small orifices that are used to knit. We will place those small holes on the pegs and knit with the “yarn”
We will be using the loom in a special way, set it up as if using it as a knitting board with the 1-inch spacer. We won’t be knitting as a knitting board, rather, we will use first the front rail, then we will switch the loops to the back rail and knit there, then we will switch them back to the front rail and knit there. We will repeat this process so that the ruffles go on the front and back of the piece and not just on the front side.
Directions
Step 1: Place a loop on 6 pegs of the front rail of the loom.
Step 2: Place a second row of loops on the pegs.
Step 3: Knit off (Lift the bottom most loop up and off the peg).
Step 4: Move the loops from the front rail to the opposite 6 pegs on the back rail.
Step 5: Place a second row of loops on the pegs.
Step 6: Knit off (Lift the bottom most loop up and off the peg).
Step 7: Move the loops from the back rail to the front rail.
Repeat Steps 2-7 until item reaches desired length.
Bind off with basic bind off method.
At the end, thread the end through a large eye needle, pass it through the last stitch that was on the loom. Pull gently on the yarn until all the slack has come through. Tie it securely with two knots. Weave in the ends as invisibly as you possibly can.
Wash it in Eucalan woolwash to soften up the fabric, I recommend let it soak for about 15-20 minutes, soak it in cold water as warm water can make the color run.
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I like this, I am wearing a pony tail right now. I saw one made up on a crochet site for a little girl with the top two corners open for piggy tails too. It will look great with or without a brim.
my girls love it :) super !!!!
Jeannette, you read my mind! Next up, one with two piggy tails :)
I my daughter-in-law will love this! I need to make her one. Thanks for posting this. :)
Isela, thank you for sharing your time and talent so generously! I know my daughter will love wearing this hat when she runs! Can’t wait to finish it and give it to her!
You are welcome :). I am glad to be of help and that my tinkering around helps others.
Love the ponytail hat! I’m always wearing my hair in ponytails, so this will be a great project for me to start.
Love the hat I made one for my daughter she always wears a ponytail. Her birthday is in Feb. will give it to her then,I know she’ll lvoe it. A friend of mine is learning to loom knit and wants to make one too she also wears a ponytail.
Isela Hi I love the ponytail Idea but I was wondering if you have a video on how to make this hat .yes I am a new learner still and a visual learner patterns only confuse me I know how to loom knit hat but this one is a little confusing to how you make the hole for the ponytail please help if you could post a video and show what loom to work with Thank You inadavance .