That’s it! Your grandma would be so proud of you. K5.Ĭontinue in pattern as established in Stripe Pat directions until 200 rows have been completed or until desired length. Rep rows 1-2 seven times more (total 8 rows garter stitch). Working back and forth across loom in rows, proceed as follows:
(The stitch pattern is a mult 13+9 see notes at bottom for more cast on peg counts.
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With A cast on 139 sts using double e-wrap cast on method. Place a Color 2 (orange) marker on either side of each SINGLE blue marker across the row. Mark 6th peg from end of row Color 2 (orange). Color 2 Markers – Mark 6th peg from beginning Color 2 (orange).Color 1 Markers – Mark 5th peg (from beginning) in Color 1 (blue).Border Markers: Mark first 4 stitches and last 4 stitches.If you need videos on basic stitches (double ewrap cast-on, knit, purl & bind-off) or other techniques, please check out my beginner tutorials on GoodKnit Kisses YouTube Beginner Loom Knit playlist.
Afghan loom how to#
We’ll also discuss and show how to weave in the tails for color changes on a garter stitch and for the ending tail. Then I’ll show you how to add in a new color so whatever colors you choose your transitions will be smooth. Once you begin working, the ripples will fall off your loom quickly and you’ll reach the first color change before you know it. We’ll spend most of our time focusing on the 2 rows of the ripple pattern to make sure you have a good understanding of the techniques. My video tutorial walks you through the entire pattern from start to finish. That’s right only two distinct rows to learn! The ripples are created with a simple 2 row repeat that includes the K2tog (knit 2 stitches together) increase and the YO (yarnover) decrease. The blanket begins with a garter border then jumps right into the ripples. It is super easy and all you need to do is print your copy and make a few notes! (For more help see my blog post, How to Convert A Needle Knit Pattern to the Loom.) Remember it is a NEEDLE pattern but I will go through how to convert it to the loom. Are you ready to make a Loom Knit Ripple and Ridge Afghan? Patternīernat Ripple and Ridge Knit Blanket (Needle Knit Pattern) But once you begin to knit with it the stitch definition and fullness of the fabric will win you over for good. This bulky (#6) weight yarn is made of 85% acrylic and 15% nylon fibers to give it a squish factor that is off the charts! You notice the springiness of the yarn when you first touch the skein – one squeeze and it bounces right back. Featuring Bernat Beyond yarn this blanket wraps you in cozy softness.īernat Beyond from Yarnspirations brings a new kind of texture to the bulky yarn offerings. While this beautiful blanket is a showstopper draped across a chair, it is beyond soft for cuddling up too. The ripples are a throwback to the chevron afghans grandma used to make and the vertical ridges and colorblocking give it an up-to-date makeover.
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Wait no longer! Learn how to knit the Bernat Ripple and Ridge Knit Blanket from Yarnspirations featuring Bernat Beyond yarn! (See the needle knit version of the afghan HERE.) One of my biggest requests has been how to loom knit the chevron stitch.
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