I enjoy reading all books about knitting, from technical guides to novels. So one of the first series of books I bought for my Kindle was Karen Anna Vogel's 'Amish Knitting Circle'. I was intrigued by the fact that the Amish still knit on looms, producing socks, mittens, shawls, and a great many other things. In her website/blog, Ms. Vogel mentions that, while the Amish still make looms, plastic ones have, at least in part, replaced traditional wooden ones.
I love to learn new crafts so it was inevitable that I would find myself in the market for a knitting loom. This week I received my long-awaited set of Knifty Knitter round looms - used, somewhat worn, but with all their pegs and all their charm intact, and yesterday I finished my first hat. Today I finished my second - a child's hat this time. My needles need not worry - they are not in retirement, but they have had to make a little space on the table for these distant relatives. Maybe I need a larger craft room..,
I love to learn new crafts so it was inevitable that I would find myself in the market for a knitting loom. This week I received my long-awaited set of Knifty Knitter round looms - used, somewhat worn, but with all their pegs and all their charm intact, and yesterday I finished my first hat. Today I finished my second - a child's hat this time. My needles need not worry - they are not in retirement, but they have had to make a little space on the table for these distant relatives. Maybe I need a larger craft room..,
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