15 inch Dream Board
$55
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This is the loom that I've always wanted.
It can either be a knitting board or a "circular"
knitting loom. When knitting in the round, the 15 inch loom can be adjusted to any size
from a baby sock to a hat, too big for any head (about 30 inches around). By
knitting in the round, I mean making tubes of yarn that can be used for anything
from a child's pullover sweater to mittens.
By sliding the end pieces back and forth I can adjust the number of pegs being
used. If I want a slipper I use 26 pegs and my husband's big head takes a grand
60 pegs! By taking the end pieces out and closing the gap between the two rows
of pegs, I can convert the "round" knitting loom into a knitting board. What's
so great about a knitting board? For one thing, both sides of the knitting look
the same, instead of one side looking good and the other side—well, it's the
wrong side. But, the real fun is in the huge variety of stitches that can be
done. There's the rib stitch (a favorite with socks), cable stitch and the
checkered weave. It can even be used as a corker by knitting on only two
to six of the pegs.
The pegs are 1/4 inch in diameter, with a 1/4 inch spacing
between them. No more pegs that are an inch apart for
me. They have a groove in the side to make it easier to pull the
loop of yarn over the top. There is also a cap on top of the pegs to keep the yarn from
slipping off. The wood is maple for durability. There's no finish on the wood,
but it's nicely sanded.
30 inch Dream Board
$70
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It's both a knitting board and 'round' knitting loom. Adjusts to many sizes.
This larger loom is just right for sweaters or other large projects. The maximum size tube it will make is about
45 inches around.
Included with the loom are instructions, a tool for
pulling the yarn loops over the tops of the pegs, and a pattern for the
Patriotic Hat.
Patriotic Hat
You can make a warm hat with one strand of bulky yarn or two
strands of worsted weight yarn as I've done with this patriotic hat. I'll
include the pattern for this hat with the purchase of the Dream Board. This
pattern is for sale without the Dream
Board, if you would like.
Click on the picture to enlarge
Cool Hat!
I really had fun making this tapered stocking hat. Because the Dream Board
is adjustable, you can increase or decrease the size of the tube as you knit. I
started knitting the hat at the cuff and made regular decreases until I reached
the tip. Then I added a tassel.
Click on the picture to enlarge a close-up of the decrease.
For more Information on
this hat
My New Friend, Buzzz
He is a bee I made on the Dream Board. His head and body are one tube, and I made a
separate yellow and black striped tube for his sweater. I used the knitting board setting like
a corker, to make his arms and legs, bow tie and antennae. My favorite part was making the
little black stocking cap for his head.
Here is the start of a slipper using two strands of bulky yarn.
The knitting is thick and warm like a blanket to keep the icy cold off my feet
as I go out for the paper. My husband says they look thick enough to be potholders.
Imagine that!—comparing my nice slippers to a potholder.
Different Stitches
If I want something
lighter, like a baby's sock, I use a single strand. The one on the left is what
the knitting looks like using a single strand of worsted weight yarn on the
'round' loom. The other two are examples of knitting on the knitting board
setting. The middle picture shows a single strand of bulky yarn knitted with the
rib stitch. The picture on the right shows knitting with two strands of worsted
weight yarn on the top half and changing to a single strand on the bottom.
Click on the pictures to enlarge
Knitting Board Setting
When the Dream Board is used in the knitting board setting, you
can make thick, two-sided, flat knitting ideal for afghans, scarves, hats
and sweaters. It is so quick and simple to use, even children can make a
variety of wonderful stitch designs and colorful patterns.
