Learn the Basics
- Single Stitch (ewrap)
- Knit Stitch
- Flat Stitch
- U-Stitch (version of the Flat Stitch)
- Purl Stitch
- Creating a brim (cuff)
- Basic Bind off (for flat panels)
Cast ons
Bind Off
Socks
Increases
Stitches
Miscelleneous
- Seaming Techniques
- Pick up dropped Knit Stitch
- Pick up a dropped Purl Stitch
- Working with color
- 2-stitch I-cord
- Creating a Pom Pom
- Additional Pegs to a Fixed Peg Loom
- Garter Stitch Tip
Cables
Projects
Pinwheel Dischloth (pattern can be adapted to a larger gauge loom to create a blanket)
Other Loom Knitting Tools
If you found the videos useful, please consider donating to my loomy video fund. Thank you!
Hi, first I'd like to say that I LOvE your videos!!! It has made my creativity
Flow so well. You make it so simple!!
Posted by: Nike High Heels | January 16, 2013 at 01:53 AM
I need to use this method as making 'headbands' so need the casting off to be 'stretchy'
Thanks Jenny
Posted by: Tina | September 12, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Really enjoyed this article, is there any way I can get an alert email every time you publish a new post?
Posted by: xeitepabte | December 28, 2011 at 02:10 AM
Help! I really need some help with the yarn over cast off method - I have followed the instructions in your book but just end up with a stitch on every other peg and the item still on the loom!
Do you have a video to show how to complete this cast off method?
I need to use this method as making 'headbands' so need the casting off to be 'stretchy'
Thanks Jenny
Posted by: Jenny Parks | December 24, 2011 at 02:12 AM
Hi, first I'd like to say that I LOvE your videos!!! It has made my creativity
Flow so well. You make it so simple!!
My question is, I am making my toddler a winter hat double stranded
With bulky lionhead fluffy yarn. I'm doing just the simple Ewrap stitch on my
Red loom, bc it just got too cold too quick. I don't like the thick cliche brim look.
Is there a way I can crochet the bottom I guess to bind it off so it doesnt come undone?
Kind of like the knit and purl. And if its possible to make the brim neat and clean,
I can't crochet hehe, so could u guide me through it easily or do u have a video that shows
Exactly how to do it?? Thanks so much!!!
A huge fan!
Mom of 2 Cathy.
Posted by: cathy curl | October 19, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Hi, first I'd like to say that I LOvE your videos!!! It has made my creativity
Flow so well. You make it so simple!!
My question is, I am making my toddler a winter hat double stranded
With bulky lionhead fluffy yarn. I'm doing just the simple Ewrap stitch on my
Red loom, bc it just got too cold too quick. I don't like the thick cliche brim look.
Is there a way I can crochet the bottom I guess to bind it off so it doesnt come undone?
Kind of like the knit and purl. And if its possible to make the brim neat and clean,
I can't crochet hehe, so could u guide me through it easily or do u have a video that shows
Exactly how to do it?? Thanks so much!!!
A huge fan!
Mom of 2 Cathy.
Posted by: cathy curl | October 19, 2011 at 07:42 AM
Hi, first I'd like to say that I LOvE your videos!!! It has made my creativity
Flow so well. You make it so simple!!
My question is, I am making my toddler a winter hat double stranded
With bulky lionhead fluffy yarn. I'm doing just the simple Ewrap stitch on my
Red loom, bc it just got too cold too quick. I don't like the thick cliche brim look.
Is there a way I can crochet the bottom I guess to bind it off so it doesnt come undone?
Kind of like the knit and purl. And if its possible to make the brim neat and clean,
I can't crochet hehe, so could u guide me through it easily or do u have a video that shows
Exactly how to do it?? Thanks so much!!!
A huge fan!
Mom of 2 Cathy.
Posted by: cathy curl | October 19, 2011 at 07:40 AM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using E-Wrap method; turn on peg 11 by bring the Working Yarn behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: Knit staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Slip peg 1; knit 1 (yarn over, knit 2toghter) 4 times: Knit1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:05 PM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using EWrap method; turn on peg 11 by bring the Working Yarn behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: Knit staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Slip peg 1; knit 1 (yarn over, knit 2toghter) 4 times: Knit1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using EWrap method; turn on peg 11 by bring the WY behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: K staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Slip one peg 1; knit1 (yo, k2tog) 4 times: K1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:03 PM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using EWrap method; turn on peg 11 by bring the WY behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: K staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Slip one peg 1; knit1 (yo, k2tog) 4 times: K1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:02 PM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using EWrap method; turn on peg 11 by bring the WY behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: K staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Sl peg 1; k1 (yo, k2tog) 4 times: K1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using EW method; turn on peg 11 by bring the WY behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: K staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Sl peg 1; k1 (yo, k2tog) 4 times: K1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Hi
I would like help with some instructions. I'm using the blue round loom as stated in the booklet I have but I'm not clear on some of the instructions. Could you tell me how to do it. Here are the instructions
CO 10 pegs using EW method; turn on peg 11 by bring the WY behind the peg make a clockwise U-turn and proceed to Row 1.
Row 1: K staring with peg 10 back to peg 1. This I understand it is row 2 that I have trouble with
Row 2: Sl peg 1; k1 (yo, k2tog) 4 times: K1 on peg ll.
Help don't know how to do this,
Becky
Posted by: Becky Rosenthal | December 19, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Isela,
with your instructions, it worked. I have a hat! :)
Thank you very much.
Posted by: Ticiana | November 22, 2010 at 01:38 PM
Ticiana,
The red loom, how many pegs does it have? I can help you if you let
me know the number of pegs.
Posted by: Isela | November 21, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Other than complaining about not understanding (It's not really a complaint, is me asking for help), I would like to say that your book is amazing. Is a very quality material, the colors, everything is great. It's great that you put all the stitches with illustrations other than instructions. When you can visualize, it's a lot easier to learn and to memorize the information.
I am looking forward to learn about loom knitting. It has being very interesting and relaxing. It will be even better once I finish a successfully project, I am sure. It's already looking good, I can't wait to finish.
Thank you.
Posted by: Ticiana Grenga | November 21, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Other than complaining about not understanding (It's not really a complaint, is me asking for help), I would like to say that your book is amazing. Is a very quality material, the colors, everything is great. It's great that you put all the stitches with illustrations other than instructions. When you can visualize, it's a lot easier to learn and to memorize the information.
I am looking forward to learn about loom knitting. It has being very interesting and relaxing. It will be even better once I finish a successfully project, I am sure. It's already looking good, I can't wait to finish.
Thank you.
Posted by: Ticiana Grenga | November 21, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Other than complaining about not understanding (It's not really a complaint, is me asking for help), I would like to say that your book is amazing. Is a very quality material, the colors, everything is great. It's great that you put all the stitches with illustrations other than instructions. When you can visualize, it's a lot easier to learn and to memorize the information.
I am looking forward to learn about loom knitting. It has being very interesting and relaxing. It will be even better once I finish a successfully project, I am sure. It's already looking good, I can't wait to finish.
Thank you.
Posted by: Ticiana Grenga | November 21, 2010 at 05:33 PM
Hi Isela,
I am in the same situation of Frances Ipsen up there. I am doing the practice hat.
I am using the red loom to make and adult hat. Other than not understanding what is "over 2 over 1", the numbers you gave for the numbers of pegs with 2 or 1 did not match with my loom.
I thought I would have to use the single stitch just on the pegs with stitch on it, and not the empty ones. But I read to knit on all of them. So I don't know if I have to e-wrap one row before, since some pegs have no stitch.
I am so close to the end. I don't know what to do.
Thank you,
Ticiana Grenga
Posted by: Ticiana Grenga | November 21, 2010 at 05:29 PM
I love Ms. Phelps's video's and would like to purchase one . Can you tell me how?
Thank you
D.Mauck
Posted by: Dolores Mauck | September 27, 2010 at 03:38 PM
Sorry for the duplicates..... I keep getting some type of error from your page when I select 'Post'
Posted by: Zeridah B. | July 19, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Hi Isela,
Thanks for your instructions and techniques, however, I see the explanation above for the comment of Cables Beret hat (Jan 1, 2010). I've tried your directions but this is not working out properly, as the yarn is getting too tight when you get closer to the end. Is there an easier way to prevent the yarn from becoming tight? Is there a specific yarn I should use for brim? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Zeridah B. | July 19, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Hi Isela,
Thanks for your instructions and techniques, however, I see the explanation above for the comment of Cables Beret hat (Jan 1, 2010). I've tried your directions but this is not working out properly, as the yarn is getting too tight when you get closer to the end. Is there an easier way to prevent the yarn from becoming tight? Is there a specific yarn I should use for brim? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Zeridah B. | July 19, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Hi Isela,
Thanks for your instructions and techniques, however, I see the explanation above for the comment of Cables Beret hat (Jan 1, 2010). I've tried your directions but this is not working out properly, as the yarn is getting too tight when you get closer to the end. Is there an easier way to prevent the yarn from becoming tight? Is there a specific yarn I should use for brim? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Zeridah B. | July 19, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Hi Isela,
Thanks for your instructions and techniques, however, I see the explanation above for the comment of Cables Beret hat (Jan 1, 2010). I've tried your directions but this is not working out properly, as the yarn is getting too tight when you get closer to the end. Is there an easier way to prevent the yarn from becoming tight? Is there a specific yarn I should use for brim? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Zeridah B. | July 19, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Hi Isela,
Your videos are great. I too would like to see a video showing how to do a purl bind off on a long knitting loom. I think that would be very helpful.
Thank you vermy much,
Posted by: Gina | June 15, 2010 at 03:57 PM
Thank you so much for these. I was trying to figure out the purl and none of the written/pictorial instructions helped. Your video made it perfectly clear in less than a minute!
Posted by: Kira | March 07, 2010 at 07:33 PM
Do you have a video on zig zag mock stitch and where is it ? Thank you so much I know you are busy.
Posted by: Kara | February 28, 2010 at 06:27 PM
I love the Cable Cast On stitch on a round loom, but I'm having a hard time trying to find a similiar cast off stitch. I'm looking for something non-loopy. Any suggestions?
Posted by: Sue Sudduth | February 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM
I need help with a drop or slip stitch on green loom large enough for a inch and a half ribbon to fit through. Pattern call for one row of drop stitches to weave ribbon through. I don't know how to make the drop stitch long enough. I have search entire internet and nothing shows this step.
Please help if you can.
Thank you.
Posted by: Darleen Buckles | February 02, 2010 at 09:50 AM
How to write to Isela to ask a question I need help.
Posted by: Darleen Buckles | February 02, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Where is your CREATING BOBBLES video? I followed the link and only found a printed page saying you couldn't resist taking 5 min. to do the video.
Would really love to see it. I need the help~~!!
Posted by: Abbey McKay | January 30, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Hi, the serenity loom works just like a round loom or single sided rake. I recommend getting the Basic Instructions and look under flat panel instructions. I also have a video on www.dalooms.com on creating a flat panel.
Hope this helps.
Isela
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Posted by: Isela | January 27, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Hi,
I just bought a Serenity Loom and can't find anything on it. Do you have any suggestions please?
Posted by: Tricia | January 27, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I would like your new DVD.Put me down for one. I love your books so I know it will be great. Please let me kmow when it is done. Thanks
Posted by: Vicky Stanger | January 27, 2010 at 04:46 PM
hi... this may be a dumb question, but I'm currently making a baby blanket on a loom and I have run out of yarn. To add another spool/ball, do I just tie it to where my other yarn ended? Or is there something else I'm supposed to do?
Posted by: Kristen | January 21, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Found it at http://www.dalooms.com/. Thank you.
Posted by: Kiki of W.V. | January 12, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Dear Ms. Phelps,
Firstly, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making your wonderful videos available to someone like me that enjoys art and crafts. In addition, your simplified explanations and instructions are exceptional. I am so thankful and appreciative that you are sharing your wonderful talent. I did watch you on the "Knitty Gritty" show. You are awesome.
I just recently started to loom. I am new at working with looms. I have the Knifty Kniters series sets of looms (long set, assorted set and the spool). I even got the Pocket knitter. When I saw your Pocket knitter instruction I was thrilled. My children love working with me.
I've noticed that there are more than one of your video pointers on your list above that are not working like the "Working with color" pointer. I would really like to learn how to change yarn colors. Can you help me?
Again Thank you.
Humbly yours,
Posted by: Kiki of W.V. | January 10, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you for clearing up the pattern for the cables beret! I was stuck on the exact same part! Thanks again!
Posted by: Andrea | January 09, 2010 at 08:27 PM
Hi,
I received a Serenity loom for Christmas and the instructions are horrible. They say in a two page blurb (I won't even call it an instruction page). that you will have a positive looming experience.
I saw the perfectly round infinity loom and drooled!
Actually, just finding an appropriate instruction page has made me want to pull my hair out! After reading, and rereading the two tiny pages, they say when needing further instruction, to seek the many excellent internet websites and groups!
I am used to loom knitting. Can you help me find someone who can tell me how to use it properly? The instructions say to prevent the Afghan from rolling to purl the ends. But they do not show you how to. Plus, with the Serenity loom the stockinette stitch is almost impossible because the pegs do not match to have the stitching consistent. The wrap is an e-wrap throughout.
Thanks!
Jackie
Posted by: jackie hardy | January 01, 2010 at 05:55 PM
Debbie,
A Yarn Over (YO) simply is done by ewraping an empty peg. I recommend the following for this specific row, it helped me and it has helped other knitters. Take the stitches that are currently on the loom and put them on a piece of scrap yarn, take the first stitch off the scrap yarn and place it on a peg, knit the stitch, then ewrap the following peg (thus creating your YO), then get another stitch from the scrap yarn and place it on the peg, knit it, then ewrap the following peg (again doing a YO), keep repeating the process until you have all the stitches off the scrap yarn. Your loom should have 1 stitch and 1 YO, all around the loom (for a total of 24 pegs).
Isela
Posted by: Isela | January 01, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Hi, I received one of your books for Christmas. I am trying to make the Cables Beret and I am confused. On row 7 you say to K1, yo rep to the end of the row, doubling the amount of stitches from 12 to 24. There are no directions for the yarn over in the book.
Posted by: Debbie | January 01, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I purchased the round looms and can not get the casting down. Do you have a video showing how I would cast on the first stitches?
Posted by: Wanda | December 20, 2009 at 05:59 PM
by shrinking I mean that with the medium yarn the sides were curling to the center, and with the bulky yarn the bottom is curling up into the scarf.
Posted by: alex | December 16, 2009 at 07:57 PM
Hi Isela!
Great videos, but I have a problem. I think I'm doing it right, but the scarf is shrinking. I even switched the yarn from medium to bulky and that didn't help. Please! what do you think I am doing wrong?
Posted by: alex | December 16, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Hi Isela, I have learned a lot from your videos but now I'm stuck, lol. There's a pattern an aunt wants me to use to make her a scarf and I've never used the pattern before, I need help! I get confused with reading patterns. Anyways, it would be awesome if you could post a video on how to do it. Here's the pattern: K1 (k2tog, yo), repeat to last two stitches, k2.
I'm sure it's easy, I just can't seem to figure it out. Oh and k2tog and yo are both firsts for me.
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Amanda | December 04, 2009 at 11:14 AM
can you upload the bobble stitch video? i cant seem to view it or find it. thanks
Posted by: michelle | December 02, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Dottie,
Can you help me out by pointing me to the ones that took you to the wrong link. I tried the first half and they seem to be directed correctly.
Thanks!
Posted by: Isela | November 28, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Isela, some of the videos are not linked to the correct page. Wondered if maybe you will check them out and relink them. I'm just learning about loom knitting and am really enjoying it.Thanks
Posted by: Dottie | November 28, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Hi Isela, I am entirely confused with decreasing the crown on the garter stitch hat pattern on page 46 of your loom knitting book. Any video demonstation of that section would be much appreciated thanks Mirasol
Posted by: mirasol | November 04, 2009 at 02:43 PM
I will see what I can do.
Posted by: Isela | November 03, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Your video for creating a pom pom will not load on One True Media. Please fix!
Posted by: Jeanne | November 03, 2009 at 08:45 AM
Hi Isela!! The videos are great, do you have one explaining the Mariposita stitch? I'm a beginner and I get lost with pattern descriptions...veeery lost. Thanks. Ericka.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=591015448 | October 19, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Hi Isela,
Thanks for the great videos. They are very helpful. I was wondering if you would explain the reason for anchor yarns and what to do with them when you finish your item? I don't usually use them and am not sure what the purpose is. Thanks. Jena
Posted by: Jena Manthe | September 27, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Please help.When I tried to look at the basic flat bind off video it did not appear on the screen as the other videos do. I could not get to it. What can I do?
Posted by: Linda | September 13, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Do you have a video on how to do a purl bind off because I can't understand any written version where it states to start at the opposite end of the WY and when I do it all puckers. I need the end of this garter stitch scarf border to be as wide and somewhat stretchy as the CO end. Can you help me please.
Posted by: Connie Christensen | August 25, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Hi Isela
I am a lefthanded beginner and am doing the Practice Project Simple Hat from you book titled Loom Knitting Primer.I am at the crown now and don't quite understand the the following instructions: "In single stitch knit over 2 over 1 on all pegs". Could you please explain because some of the pegs have no stitches on them as the result of moving every 3rd stitch over to the right...Are there any illustrations? Thank you
Posted by: Frances Ipsen | July 28, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Hi Isela;
I have been trying to get the videos to work for me, however they just keep sending me to the one true media and I can not get to see your videos. Maybe I just don't know what I am doing! can you tell me how to use your videos so I can learn how to do some of the stitches
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn Morski | March 13, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Isela-
Thanks for all your videos. You have really helped me get to the next level with my knitting. I was interested in purchasing the pattern for The Inara scarf. I have many a lot of scarves, hats, and I even made a button up sweater for my daughter. I just wanted to know if this is out of my league.I can do most of the stitches but the yarn over and drop yarn over make me a little worried. It looks so amazing and I want to make a shawl for a trip to San Diego in April. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks Vicki
Posted by: Vicki R. | March 10, 2009 at 04:56 PM
Hi Isela,
I just finished the cuff for a hat using the e-wrap method and the last two stitches are purled. I am using the 36 peg round loom. Now the instructions ask me to knit 6, increase 2: 8 pegs used. I am not sure how to do the increase. I am working from left to right. PLEASE HELP!!! Your video shows you working from right to left and all your pegs are not full and i am a little confused....I am a beginner...............PLEASE HELP!
Posted by: Delorea | February 28, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Hi Isela,
I have been trying to learn how to do cables on the round knitting looms and I don't think that I am doing it right. I have watched your video tutorial several times, and I keep getting large gaps on both sides of the cable, even when I tighten the strands. I also was wondering if when working back the other way (after you have created the cable) if you repeat the same steps going the other way, or if you just do it one way? And how do I avoid the large gaps?
Thanks for all the great work you do.
Jessica
Posted by: Jessica Christian | February 28, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Thank you very much for putting together these informative videos. They have been ever so much more helpful than trying to follow a written pattern. My sister and I hated knitting when we were growing up but with the round looms and the board looms knitting is much more relaxing. again our thanks
Jan and Colette
Posted by: Jan | February 24, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Thank you so much for putting together the heel videos. I was having so much trouble doing one and I watched yours and played and paused it so I could do it along with you and it worked out perfectly.
I love all your videos. Without them I wouldn't know how to do anything on the loom.
Thanks again for all your help and making my life so much easier in the looming world.
Posted by: Terri | January 27, 2009 at 02:56 PM
are you going to put part two on you tube. so i can tell people about it there also?
Posted by: Cheryl | January 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Isela, how can I view your tutorial videos? It takes me to that media site but what do I do then?
Posted by: Karen | January 26, 2009 at 07:25 PM
Hi Isela,
This is a great site! Thank you so much.
Question for you: I have a knitting board from www.knittingboard.com, which is different than the round ones you use in your videos. Do you think I can adapt your video lessons to my board? I've just been making scarves, so far.
Thanks!
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | January 25, 2009 at 07:31 AM
I just did this by the video this evening and it worked perfect. I am no longer afraid of heels:)
Posted by: Cheryl | January 20, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Isela,
The two videos on the heel got interchanged. The one that says video I is really video II
Posted by: Cheryl | January 20, 2009 at 10:07 PM