Loom Knitting is a great hobby. Unique projects can be made with Knifty Knitter. It is a great advantage for people who have carpal tunnel and arthritis in their hands.

People have used knitting looms for thousands of years. Loom knitting has become popular in the last few years. Loom Knitting has had a new upsurge of interest with the introduction of the Knifty Knitters. The company which produces the Knifty Knitter is Provocraft.

You should try the Knifty Knitter for a cheaper way to start loom knitting. Check your local craft store, the looms are usually sold there. You can purchase the looms on the internet or at local stores that sell craft supplies.

There are several types of Knifty Knitters, the round ones come in several sizes, you can buy them singly or you can go for the whole set. The long looms which are known as knitting boards can be purchased the same way. There is also the flower loom for loom knitted flowers and small projects.

I got interested in loom knitting with the Knifty Knitters when I saw them demonstrated at a local craft store. One of the items she had for demonstration was a gorgeous shawl she had made on the Knifty Knitters. There were a number of items that she had made for demonstration of what the Knifty Knitter looms can do.

When I saw how fast and easy the knitted fabric was produced on the Knifty Knitter, I was sold. The round looms were my first loom purchase. The best project to start with is a hat. Even a beginner can knit a hat in an evening, and as you loom more, and get more practice you can make a hat in about two hours.

Getting started on loom knitting is easy , all you need is two skeins and a loom. You may want to use two different colors for a nice effect. Try using an eyelash or other specialty yarn for a special effect on your project. Knifty Knitter projects are easy and work up fast.

Once you are ready to make bigger projects, there are several books with great patterns for loom knitting. Provocraft has a website which offers tips and also has some patterns, you can also find free patterns at several loom knitting sites.

Loom Knitting has become one of my favorite crafts, and I think you will discover it is one of yours too. It really is an easy craft to pick up. You can find loom knitting tutorial videos all over the web.