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Looking for a new fun hobby or craft? Try loom knitting. It is a very affordable craft to get into. That is if you choose to use the Knifty knitter looms. Once you get more skilled at loom knitting you may choose to purchase some of the more expensive knitting looms.These looms offer different gauges. The Knifty Knitter is the best choice for the novice.

Knitting with looms is actually an old craft. Knitting looms are sometimes referred to as knitting rakes or knitting boards. This old craft has been growing in popularity quite a bit over recent years. Provo Craft releasing their knitting loom the Knifty Knitter is the reason for this.

Knitting without needles has become very popular for many. This is due to a couple of factors. One of the factors is speed. It is amazing just how fast you can knit a project with a loom. Another factor is just how simple it is to loom knit. Cost is also a factor in choosing to loom knit. The Knifty Knitters are really very affordable.

For those unfortunate enough to have arthritis or other problems with their hands loom knitting is ideal. People whose hands would no longer allow them to knit with needles are now able to knit beautiful projects once again. To make it even easier on the hands there is the Knifty Knitter weaving tool.

It is flat out easier to loom knit than to knit with needles. There are many people who just can’t get the hang of knitting with needles. After watching a few minute loom knitting video tutorial those same people can be knitting on a Knifty Knitter.

There are some needle knitters out there that think loom knitting is “cheating.” There actually a bit misguided. I don’t think there is any stitch that can’t be done on a Knifty Knitter. At first for those who are not familiar with loom knitting those more advanced stitches may seem impossible. Fortunately with the Internet there are many loom knitting tutorial videos that walk you through even the most intricate of stitches.

Knifty Knitters can be used to knit much more than hats. I have met a few people who have never made it past knitting hats on their Knifty Knitters. You can knit sweaters shawls you name it. Al you really need are some loom knitting patterns. Some people even design their own projects.

Are you in the market for a new fun hobby? You should try out loom knitting. Get looming now and you’ll be ready when the holidays roll around. Imagine how much your family will appreciate getting handmade gifts this year. Order a set of Knifty Knitters either the round looms or the long looms or both if you’re ambitious. Then get some yarn and you are ready to loom knit. I would also recommend that you find a web site that has a selection of loom knitting tutorial videos. The instruction manual is a definite weak point for the Knifty Knitter. These video will have you loom knitting like a pro in no time.

Find the loom knitting tutorial videos and other fun hobby videos at http://www.funhobbyvideos.com/. There is a whole section dedicated to the Knifty Knitter.