Crafty Yarn!

Knitty Styles and Gadgets

It is interesting to see
just how many different
forms of "yarn craft" are found
aside from the standard knitting with
needles, and crochet.
I have put together a list of some
of the other styles of knitting
found -

Knitting/Weaving loom
- children's sets and for
adults, made in various shapes and
sizes by various
makers - also can be given a
novel name. One example is "Weave-it".

Daisy Wheel, Daisy-Loom,
made of metal,
produces a daisy flower, many
of these sewn together will make
afghans, blankets, scarves.
- made by various makers.
Example : Bucilla, Marcia Lynn.......

Boutique Knitter,
produces a cord just like
the spool knitter and is
used for making jewellery.
Made by Hazel's 1972

Spool Knitter,
produces a cord and
originally made using
a cotton spool with
four nails hammered into
the top. Today there
are many brand names -
included in toy sets for
children and craft sets
for both children and adults.
Refer - http://spoolknitter.blogspot.com

Knitting Nancy,
actual name for
a spool knitter made by
Spear's Games and now
also a general term for
spool knitters.
Refer - http://spoolknitter.blogspot.com

Flower Loom,
made of plastic, produces
flowers to be sewn together.
Various makers - Ronco,
Bucilla, etc.

Kwiknit (product name)
is made by Spear's Games -
produces a flat knitted fabric.
Looks much like a knitting board.

Knitting Board
produces a flat knitted fabric.
Various makers.

Pom Pon Maker
for making pom pons -
various makers.

Doodle Loom (product name)
for making pom pons -
made by Bucilla.

Winne (product name)
frame for beginning
crochet - produces a crocheted
cloth - made by
Spear's Games.

Also other types of yarn
craft can include -
broomstick
hairpin
afghan hook
rake knitting
Knit Wit
K Tel knitter
Looping tools - Grant's
K Tel Fringe maker
Knitty Knottie (fringe maker)
Spinster Rope Cord Maker
Knifty Knitter
Apple Pie Knitter

So you see that even if you don't knit or
crochet, there are still a lot of ways you can use
wool.


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