Knitting Loom Help news & change log

21/03/10 Updates

21/03/10 16:17

Updates

Each page has been updated for copyright information as well as a new static image for Loom Knitters' Circle is an excellent on-line magazine, which I hope you will consider checking out.

The knit-along class that was in beta three years ago is currently defunct. It may come back at a later date.

Home: Updated history information, site support information and class information.
Round Loom & Rake Stitches
- Basic Stitches: Information about yarn under was added.
Terms & Conditions: Updated for current copyright information. Please remember that by accessing Loom Knitting Help or corresponding with Loom Knitting Help, you are bound by its Terms & Conditions.
Contact: Updated the Contact page to contain frequently asked questions.
Index: Updated for new Yarn Under page.

Additions

In addition, the following pages were added to Loom Knitting Help.

Round Loom & Rake Stitches
- Basic Stitches
  - Yarn Under: Because of the importance of understanding the position of the yarn, yarn under was also added to Basic Stitches even though it is not a stitch. It was added to the top of this category (instead of alphabetically) to help denote this.

Deletions

The Members section has now been made inactive. This was for members of the TKGA standards committee. Because I am going back to graduate school, I am unable to continue to be part of this but wish the committee much success.

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08/12/07 Updates & Additions

08/12/07 21:45

It's been WAY too long since I've been back. I have loads of updates coming and a new section of free classes that will continue to grow over time. I'm also working on the converting program which I hope to have done shortly. There will also be directions for using the pocket knitter type looms. If you're interested in beta testing the free classes, please contact me.

Updates

Home
- Terms & Conditions: updated this link throughout the site.
- Polls: closed poll 17 regarding what's next on LKH
Resources
- Blogs: added Blue Dog's Blog by Loom Knitting Help's Rebecca Novelli
- Software: updated the link to Knitter's Symbol Fonts by David Xenakis. Perfect tool for those who want to create charts using Calc or Excel.

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17/09/07 Updates

17/09/07 04:18

Updates

Home
- Polls: closed poll 17 regarding what's next on LKH
Resources
- Blogs: added Getting' It Pegged by Bethany Dalley

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21/08/07 Updates

21/08/07 12:21

Updates

Please vote in the polls for what you'd like to see next on LKH. Polls for that item will close on 15 September 07.

Home
- Yarn Information: added YarnStarndards.com symbols for yarn weight
Articles
- Socks & Slippers
  - Free Sock Patterns
    - DA EFG 5": updated the page to include links styles, short row methods to avoid holes and stitch patterns; updated patterns to include skill symbol from YarnStandards.com

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20/08/07 Updates & Additions

20/08/07 19:01

Updates

Please vote in the polls for what you'd like to see next on LKH. Polls for that item will close on 15 September 07.

Articles
- Short Rows: updated over method

Additions

Articles
- Socks & Slippers
  - Free Sock Patterns
    - DA EFG 5": 6 free patterns demonstrating each of the methods for avoiding holes for both the knit and the knit tbl stitch; 2 patterns combining the methods for easy mix & match. Patterns for other looms and loom sizes coming soon.

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05/08/07 Updates & Additions

05/08/07 19:51

Updates

Please vote in the polls for what you'd like to see next on LKH.

Home
- Polls: added poll regarding average skein price; fixed poll regarding greatest skein price (results were not being saved), please revote
Articles
- Tvåändsstickning: added a picture tutorial and pictures of the fabric
Resources
- Blogs: added Loomy Mama

Additions

Knitting Boards
- Stitch Patterns
  - Slant: added Slant menu item for ease of finding the stitch

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31/07/07 Updates & Additions

31/07/07 23:31

Updates

Please vote in the polls for what you'd like to see next on LKH.

Home: updated for new classes
- Polls: changed link to Christine Agler's blog.
Resources
- Blogs: added knitting fun and everything inbetween

Additions

Articles
- Tvåändsstickning: article on how to do Swedish twisted knitting on the loom

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30/07/07 Updates & Additions

30/07/07 01:00

Updates

Entire site: updated the left side bar to include Authentic Knitting Board. Authentic Knitting Board is run by Pat & Kim Novak. NB: The links in the left sidebar are not sponsors. This site is run & paid for by Rebecca Novelli and through your generous donations.
Home
- Polls: added polls regarding yarn, cast-ons, bind-offs, patterns, charity loom knitting and LKH. Thanks for your suggestions, Christine Agler! Please contact me if you have ideas for new polls.
- Yarn Information: this has been moved from the Articles area because of the nature of the information.
Resources
- Blogs: added Creative KJ's Corner
- Knitting for Charity: added TBT Fiber Arts Group to PNW volunteer opportunities

Additions

Articles: articles rearranged in alphabetical order
- Short Rows: article on what short rows are, how to use them and three ways to avoid holes
- Socks & Slippers: tips on knitting socks & slippers
  - Free Sock Patterns: free sock and slipper patterns. If you have one to add, please contact LKH. Your licensing and copyright information will be honored. More coming soon!

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16/07/07 Updates

16/07/07 15:45

Updates

Home:
- Polls: Added a poll or how you work patterns. Thanks, Susi! Please contact me if you have ideas for new polls.
Round Looms & Rakes
- Stitches
  - Basic stitches
    - Purl tbl: included a second method; both have the same result so use whichever is easiest for you. Thanks, MaryJeanne!
Knitting Board: added two alternative numbering systems
- Stitches
  - Basic stitches
    - Purl tbl: included a second method; both have the same result so use whichever is easiest for you. Thanks, MaryJeanne!

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14/07/07 Updates & Additions

14/07/07 13:29

Wow, there have been a lot of updates since my last one and there is still more to come! I'm interested in your feedback on the site. Please use the contact form to send compliments, complaints and suggestions.

I do have another update coming soon. I had hoped to get it in this update but after adding more and more over a month of time, I realized that if I didn't update now, it would never get up! Next time look for updates in the Articles area, more Round Loom & Rake and Knitting Board stitch patterns. I also hope to be able to release information on the TKGA Loom Knitting Committee's progress. Thank you for your patience!

Updates

Entire site: updated the left side bar to include LoomKnit.com. LoomKnit.com is run by Isela Phelps and LoomKnitting.com is run by Anne Bipes. Both are on the TKGA Loom Knitting Committee. NB: The links in the left sidebar are not sponsors. This site is run & paid for by Rebecca Novelli and through your generous donations.
Home: updated for new classes and dates
- Good Habits: new tip by Nels Wiberg of Babe's Fiber Garden for how to knit loosely
- Gauge: included loom gauges for Provocraft Knifty Knitters, In the Attic Flexilooms, and Decor Accents, Inc. looms. More coming soon!
- Abbreviations: Previously part of Reading Patterns and updated to include loom knitting specific abbreviations. There is a page on how to read patterns under Round Loom & Rakes and Knitting Board since it is different.
- Reading Patterns & Charts: Updated explanation on how to read patterns and charts for new knitters. Includes information on both the round loom & rake and knitting board. Converting Patterns has been moved to its own page.
- Converting Patterns: Previously part of Reading Patterns. Four step process is given for converting patterns on both the round loom & rake and knitting board. Tables are provided for stitch conversions between RS and WS and also knitting board stitch adaptions for those who prefer not to do a 1:1 conversion on the knitting board.
Round Looms & Rakes
- Bind Off Methods: updated names of bind-off methods in chart
  - Graft (also known as Flat Closed): updated method to include kitchener graft and decorative graft
  - Provisional (also known as Gather): updated method to include both a purl and knit version
Knitting Board: updated the formatting and added information on how knitting boards work and the differences between double-knitting on the knitting board and with needles
Resources
- Loom vendors: updated URLs as necessary
- Software: updated software list for new versions and included free on-line software for charting and making graph paper

Additions

Home
- Polls: a place to express how you feel about different loom knitting topics. Current polls: favorite manufacturer, type of knitting used most often, type of loom used most often, basic stitch used most often. More coming soon! Please contact me if you have ideas for new polls.
Round Looms & Rakes
- Stitches
  - Stitch Patterns: created a download section for other stitch patterns in PDF format. Check back often for updates. Currently included are Condo Knitting Garter Stripes, Garter Ridge Rib, Moss Stitch, Purl Ridges, Seed Stitch, Simple Slip Stitch, and Sugar Cubes.
Knitting Boards
- Stitches:
  - Basic stitches: An explanation of the basic types of the individual stitches that are created based on how you wrap each peg (as opposed to stitch patterns created by wrapping across pegs). More coming soon.
    - Knit (k): the knit stitch
    - Knit tbl (k tbl): the knit (e-wrap or figure eight) stitch
    - Purl (p): the purl stitch
    - Purl tbl (p tbl): the purl through the back loop stitch
  - Crossed stitches: What crossed stitches are and how to work them on the knitting board. Stitch pattern consideratios coming soon
    - Cross/twist: the cross or twist stitch
    - Cable: cable stitches
  - Decrease stitches: how to decrease stitches on the knitting board including pairing decreases so the slant is correct on each side of the fabric. How to evenly space decreases and alter the wrapping pattern is coming soon.
    - k2tog / ssk: the paired knitting decrease stitches knit two together and slip slip knit
    - k2tog / skp: the paired knitting decrease stitches knit two together and slip knit pass slip stitch over
    - p2tog / ssp: the paired purling decrease stitches purl two together and slip slip purl
    - p2tog / p2tog tbl: the paired purling decrease stitches purl two together and purl two together through the back loop
  - Increase stitches: how to increase stitches on the knitting board including pairing increases so the slant is correct on each side of the fabric. How to evenly space decreases and alter the wrapping pattern is coming soon.
    - lifted: the knit and purl lifted increase
    - yarn over (yo): a decorative increase stitch
- Members: Conversations from 4/21-4/23 have been updated as well as the TKGA announcement
- Contact: The form now includes checking due to the amount of spam I'm getting from robots.
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