![]() ![]() ![]() 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. This blog &video tutorial are sponsored by Yarnspirations and contain affiliate links to their beautiful yarn. 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.) With every peg in the loom, gauge is 3/8", with every other peg in the loom gauge is 5/8".One of my biggest requests has been how to loom knit the chevron stitch. If you purchase a second loom, you can set up one for worsted yarn, and one for bulky yarn, then you don't need to keep fiddling with taking the pegs in and out. For worsted weight yarn insert pegs into every hole. You can also use a thinner yarn such as DK to create a loose knit effect.įor bulky yarns, insert the pegs into every other hole. You can use any weight yarn with this loom, but for blankets, I wouldn't recommend using anything heavier than a worsted weight yarn, or else your blanket will be very heavy. It's made from super strong plastic yet is also lightweight, and compact enough to sit on your lap while you knit around the curves. This fantastic blanket loom offers an easy-to-use ergonomic design. You can create any pattern of knit and purl stitches for a ribbed, lace, cable or basket weave effect!.The flexible design, features insertable/removable pegs, so you can use either worsted weight yarn or bulky yarn, simply by how you insert your pegs.It's also faster, and much easier than hand-knitting!.You can double knit with it, or work up one side and down the other to make something up to 8 feet wide and as long as you like.This adjustable blanket loom is great for large projects, bulky yarns, and oversized scarves.Knitting Looms are not just for knitters! They are a totally different way of thinking about knitting and requires no knitting knowledge whatsoever. ![]()
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