Absolutely! 😀
The newest addition to the KB Looms family is the Rotating Double Knit Loom and you can most certainly double knit in the round…the first one on the market with that capability that I am aware of!
The other really neat thing about this loom is that it has this attached stand that actually ROTATES as you work! Sweet, right? You can also create single knitting while using this rotating base by simply removing the inner loom and the pedestals that hold it and creating whatever you wish on the outer loom only. That is adaptability that is truly intriguing for any loom knitter, for sure!
I’m going to let you head on over to the introductory post about this loom for all the knitty gritty details.
What I’m going to do for you here is share about how I felt about the loom and what I found I could do with the loom…things that you may find important to hear about from one loomer to another…
I know a couple things you may be thinking:
1) The framework looks like it might limit the length of the item that I wish to make…
I had this thought at first, too. The thing is that when you are creating something in double knit, especially in the round, and you reach the bottom of the framework, you can easily fold the bottom of the work up so that you can continue to knit a long piece. You can even accordion fold or roll it so that more length can be created. The other thing you can do is simply pull the knitting down through one of the openings between the pedestals to make more room. I know that this seems common sense for working a panel of knitting, but it works to a good degree even while working in the round.
2) The base seems like it would be awkward to work in my lap, the usual way I like to knit…
This was one of my main concerns when I first heard the concept of this loom. It wasn’t until I opened the box, assembled it, and had it in my lap that I realized that the loom still sat comfortably on my lap and that the knitting rested at the height of where I actually prefer to work my stitches! Let’s face it…we loomers have to find that perfect spot for resting our looms while working, right? Whether we are propping it on pillows or blankets, or are using our own ta-ta’s to do this job, haha!, we are finding some way to get that knitting to the spot that is comfortable; both for seeing what we are doing clearly and for still being able to reach those pegs comfortably. 😉 I found that the stand did all this work for me, and actually made it easier to knit something in the heat of summer, because I wasn’t trying to find something else to put on my lap in between the loom and me! (**Of course, if you prefer to loom knit on a table, this set up is completely conducive to that as well.)
The fact that the base rotates is, of course, a big added benefit. I can’t believe how much I really love this feature! ❤ I found it made loom knitting just that much more pleasant. There was no fiddling to readjust the loom and project, even when working as a panel and moving the loom back and forth to work each row. When working in the round it’s just that much better to not have to worry about the yarn getting twisted or tangled around the knitting…it all just proceeded to the finish line very smoothly. Now I want a rotating base & stand on all my looms, haha! (KB, are you listening? 😉 )
3) The info states: “Knit in the round, or knit flat panels. Use some of the pegs, or all 52 of them, depending on width of knit desired.” Does this include all the pegs on both looms for single knitting?
The way this loom works, is that the 2 looms are supported each on their own pedestals. Assemble both looms on their pedestals for use in double knitting up to 52 peg pairs.
When using this loom for single knitting, the inner loom and its pedestals are removed so that you can have free access to let your knitting hang through the interior of the loom, as well as out the sides of the outer pedestals while working on the outer loom only. This outer loom has 52 pegs. Because the 2 looms are not connected, there would be no benefit to leaving the inner one in place (if you were thinking that a larger project could be made by using both loom’s pegs). Also, the inner loom’s pegs face toward the inside of the loom rather than the outside, so although you can technically loom from it as a stand alone loom, it might be a tad awkward with the pegs placed in that direction. 😉
What I found you could accomplish with this loom:
While working double knit, you can create a panel of 21″ in the round (or as a panel) using all 52 peg pairs. I was using a looser stitch (ribbing) that had a lot of stretch to the stitches so it would easily fit all head sizes (junior-adult) with excellent comfort.
When using a tighter double knit stitch (basic stockinette) I found that I knit a panel of 15″ when using all 52 peg pairs. I’m a tighter knitter, so I imagine that other people with a tendency towards a looser tension would achieve a sample a bit larger in width.
When single knitting, this loom (the outer one is meant for use in single knitting) is 1/2″ spacing from center of peg to center of peg, so it is comparable to working with the 32 Peg Basic Loom. I worked a sample using U-stitch that came out to be about 10″ using all 52 pegs. which is about 5.5 stitches per inch.
Once again, this newest loom from Authentic Knitting Board (see my previous review post here) earns a 5 SHEEP rating from me! 😀 Well done, KB!
The Giveaway:
To be entered into this drawing for a FREE Rotating Double Knit Loom, simply comment on this post below! Ask a question, post your excitement…a comment from you will count as an entry. 🙂 ( A limit of one entry per person will be counted; drawing will be done by a random number generator on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at 3pm PST, so get your comments in before then!)
Coming up next…
Stay tuned for a brand new pattern I will be releasing soon using this new loom! It incorporates both single and double knitting to best experience the wonderful features of the Double Knit Loom. I think you’ll like it!
Bethany~
(*all photos in this post are courtesy of Authentic Knitting Board)
I bet you’ve all been waiting on pins and needles to hear the winner of the Giveaway Drawing for the brand spanking new loom by Authentic Knitting Board, the ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom, am I right? 😉 Well, I am here to tell you who that lucky person is!
You may each have a copy of my new pattern to go along with the Rotating Double Knit Loom, the Loom Knit Garden Tote. It features both double and single knit methods to let you fully enjoy the two different knitting options available with this new loom. The other cool thing about this pattern is that it is fairly versatile…I made a fully lined bag from it, but you could also make a pillow, or a bag sans liner, or even a bag perfect for an easy-peasy, drop-in liner of a basic canvas tote! You could even just use the colorwork chart to add a bit of garden flair to another project of your choice, like a blanket, hat, or sweater. 🙂
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