Knifty Knitter Patterns

About the Knifty Knitter

The term "Knifty Knitter" is used to refer to a brand of knitting looms manufactured by Provo Craft. They are designed to be used with loom knitting patterns, also known as frame knitting, peg knitting, rake knitting, or Amish loom knitting patterns.

There are several different types of Knifty Knitter looms. For example:

• A four piece circular loom set, with a blue, red, green, and yellow looms that are typically used for making hats for both children and adults
• A four piece long loom set, with light blue, green, yellow, and red looms that can be used to knit scarves and blankets of varying sizes
• A pink spool loom that can be used to make tiny doll hats, belts, purse handles, or tube scarves
• A long orange loom for making pom-poms to accent your projects
• A small orange round loom for making flowers to embellish other Knifty Knitter items

Most Knifty Knitter patterns will specify which loom you need, such as the red circular loom for making a child's hat. However, patterns for blankets, tote bags, and other items that do not need to be a specific size can easily be made on a different loom if needed.

Knifty Knitter Patterns Online

The Knifty Knitter circular loom set comes with instructions for making a basic hat design, while the long loom set comes with a scarf pattern. These are good first projects for the novice knitter, but eventually you'll want to branch out and try making other types of items.

The Provo Craft Web site should be your first resource for Knifty Knitter patterns. The company's "Projects" section has over 40 ideas for fun crafts you can make with your Knifty Knitter. Some of the patterns available include:

• Hats
• Scarves
• Leg warmers
• Mittens
• Shawl
• Shrug
• Sweater
• Blanket
• Pillow
• Cell phone tote
• Stuffed bunny rabbit
• Stuffed spider
• Stuffed pumpkin
• Stuffed snowman

Other helpful sources for free Knifty Knitter patterns include:

• Yarn Gear has several different hat and scarf patterns for the Knifty Knitter looms.
• Loom Knitting Designs has free patterns for a holiday stocking ornament, dish scrubbie, and mittens.
• Loom Knit has free patterns for ear warmers, slippers, mittens, ponchos, and dishcloths, as well as a number of patterns available for purchase.
• Loom Knitting Patterns has a large directory of pattern links for people interested in loom knitting. Many of the designs can be made using the Knifty Knitter looms.
• Loom Knitter's Classroom, a Yahoo! group, is dedicated to helping crafters improve their skills in loom knitting. Free private "classes" are available to help you learn to make specific types of projects.

Additional Knifty Knitter Resources

For more ideas on projects you can make using your Knifty Knitter looms, LoveToKnow Crafts recommends the following helpful reference books:

• Loom Crafts with Knifty Knitter by Provo Craft
• Learn to Knit on Circle Looms by Denise Layman
• Loom Knitting Primer: A Beginner's Guide to Knitting on a Loom, With Over 30 Fun Projects by Isela Phelps
• Loom Knitting Pattern Book: 38 Easy, No-Needle Designs for All Loom Knitters by Isela Phelps

• Learn New Stitches on Circle Looms by Anne Bipes

Depending upon your location, your local craft or yarn store may also have classes available in loom knitting techniques or projects you can make with the Knifty Knitter..