My Hobby is Sewing: June 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Knitting Looms

Currently we are adding knitting looms set in our online store for customers to purchase. The looms are for those who do not know how to knit can achieve the same result as of knitting. It is also suitable for beginners. Things you can make from using the looms are hat, scarf, shawl, afghan and bag. Creativity is yours!
4 Pieces Round Knitting Loom Set

4 Pieces Long Knitting Loom Set

The instructions are in English..and the cd are just for props, to show how big the looms are compared to cd.
Some customers asking about the cd whether it is in English or Chinese, but, actually it is just for showing the size of the looms only.
The guidelines on how to use it, you can go and search knitting loom, or how to use knitting loom on youtube.. lots of videos showing how to knit using the looms clearly.
If you wish to purchase it, can directly go here, under crochet/knitting accessories section.
We can ship the items internationally as we also support payment using credit card.

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Pom Pom Maker Guide–Step by Step

As promised, here are the steps to make simple pom pom out of pom pom maker. Easy, just takes a couple of minutes to do it Smile

Things you need :
1) Pom pom maker (I am using the largest one 9cm diameter)
2) Sharp small scissor
3) Yarn of your choice

Step 1a :
Arrange the pom pom maker like in the picture. Next put the one in the front on top of the one in the back. See the next image of how to assemble the first step.

Step 1b :
First step assembly.. notice how they stack on top of each other.

Step 1c :
Prepare for winding

Step 2a :
Wind the yarn around one part of the pom pom from left to right and right to left till its fullest. The thicker your winding will results in a fluffier pom pom.

Step 2b :
Picture shows how after several round of winding turns out to be. You can make it thicker than this. Depends on you.

Step 2c :
After satisfied with the thickness, cut the yarn. We are going to do the next part of the pom pom maker.

Step 3 :
Wind the next part of the pom pom maker. Note, you can use a different yarn color if you like for two tone color. Your choice :)

Step 4a :
After cutting the yarn like step 2c, close the pom pom maker like in the picture. Note, there are two lock/notch (white color) in the front and back to close and hold the pom pom maker together.

Step 4b :
Close the lock from both sides into the pom pom maker to hold both parts together.

Step 5a :
After securing the lock on both sides, using a sharp scissors, cut through all the yarns along the middle line.

Step 5b :
Picture shown cutting through all the yarns along the line.

Step 6a :
To secure the pom pom.
Take about 10" length of the yarn and cut it. Insert the yarn as shown through the middle part of both parts of the pom pom maker.