Happy Looming!: Recent Episodes
Kristy Hunter & JaNae Yagi
Loom knitting is an art form that has increased in popularity over the last few decades. This Podcast has been created to spotlight the loom knitting community. My hope is that it will enhance the efforts of loom companies, yarn companies, pattern designers, and loomers. That organizations who need knitted items will come forward and share opportunities that can help us use our talents. The goal is to continue to educate, enhance and grow this amazing community and the wonderful craft of loom knitting. Hosted by CinDWood Crafts. All are invited. Keep Calm and Loom On!
Listen in as JaNae Yagi and Kristy Hunter interview designer Farah Kamal all the way from Pakistan. Though fairly new to the art of looming. Farah has created many amazing lace projects on Cindwood Looms and has converted many beautiful lace projects from knitting needles patterns to looms in both 1/2" and 7/16" gauges. Enjoy hearing about her journey as she learned about loom knitting and began teaching others to read charts, shift stitches, and create beautiful laces.
You can purchase past and future zoom classes with Farah Here
Farah Patterns are available at cindwoodlooms.com
Instagram -@kamalkknits
Facebook Group - Loom Knit Laces
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Renee VanHoy has been working as an accessibility editor for 2 Magazines. Making Stories Knitting Magazine and Moorit Crochet magazine. Listen in as we discuss the editing process and how supporting these magazines will help influence the creation of more Accessible patterns and magazines.
Both magazines have come out with completely accessible versions that work great for screen readers and have large print easy reading and access. It is so exciting. These magazines are the first to create a completely accessible magazine.
Making Stories Magazine - Knitting Magazine Purchase on Ravelry
Moorit Magazine (crochet): https://mooritmag.com/
Renee's Etsy Shop: Join her Zoom classes to learn more about loom knitting and accessibility.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReneeVanHoyDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1024628302
Kids are on their way back to school (hopefully), the weather is cooling down and that equals the time to start thinking about fall projects and if you want to be really proactive start thinking about what gifts you are planning to make for the holidays. Listen as Kristy and JaNae discuss staying organized and having fun as you navigate your fall loom knitting activities and stay unstressed for the holidays that will be here in just a few short months.
Many of the patterns and gift ideas discussed in this podcast can be found here
https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/collections/janae-yagi-patterns
Join us as we talk with loom knitting pattern designer Amanda Pratt and her journey through working with many different looming companies. Growing her pattern business and following on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram and more.
Follow Amanda on YouTube:
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Buy Amanda's Patterns on CinDWood
JaNae and Kristy discuss the new features of Cindwood's new large pegs and also the new 7/16" gauge and why it may be the perfect pair for all of your worsted weight yarn needs.
We also discuss how to convert a needle pattern to loom when looking at needle size vs gauge.
Loom Gauge Information Chart
Pre Order - New Peg 7/16" Looms Here
Enjoy listening to JaNae Yagi interview Cindy and Kristy discuss how Cindwood Crafts became a company how it has evolved and grown and why these 2 sisters keep working hard to create new looms, patterns, tutorials and more to help grow the loom knitting community and provide customer service to their amazing customers.
Join Kristy Hunter and JaNae Yagi as they discuss different ideas for summer loom knitting projects, perfect summer fibers to work with and more. Post pictures of your summer projects in our Happy Looming! Facebook group or email to happyloomingpodcast@gmail.com
Links to Summer Patterns
Loom Knit Water Balloons
Loom Knit Flip Flops
Loom Knit Scrunchies
Loom Knit Shawls
Loom Knit Bags
Loom Knit Washcloths
We had such a wonderful time talking with Scarlett Royal aka The Loom Muse. Scarlett has been a huge asset in the loom knitting world with her ingenious X loom design that CinDWood made a reality. Her many formulas for creating all kinds of hats, socks, stuffed animals and more. Scarlett does a lot of modular knitting and explains how this works in our podcast today. You can find Scarlett's patterns and videos in the following places:
Amazon - pattern books
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AScarlett+Royale&s=relevancerank&text=Scarlett+Royale&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1
Blog
http://theloommuse.blogspot.com/
You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/user/scarlyartmuse
CinDWood Website
https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/collections/scarlett-royal-epatterns
Ravelry
https://www.ravelry.com/designers/scarlett-royal
Have you ever created a knitted project and months later wanted to recreate it but could not remember the yarn you used or the exact loom, stitch etc.. That is why a knitting journal is so handy listen. Come listen to JaNae and Kristy discuss the many different ways you can create a knitting journal so that you can reference all your projects, patterns, yarns and looms in one place.
We had such and amazing time learning more about Denise and how she began creating looming tutorials and her Loomahat youtube channel. She is such a wonderful asset to the looming community and we adore her. She has taught hundreds of people how to loom knit and her expertise in teaching people to create hats, toys, and stitches in easy to follow clear videos is incredible. We are so grateful she took the time to visit with us.
Find Denise's Patterns here (Cindwood Designer Page)
and here (loomahat.com)
You can follow her youtube channel here
and become a Patreon member here
Join JaNae and Kristy as they discuss frequently asked questions about cast ons, bind offs and color changing.
Janae Youtube Channel
Cindwood Youtube channel
chain cast on video
changing colors video
simply ties video
non loopy cast on video - Isaela Phelps
JaNae and I had so much fun interviewing Kristen Mangus the creator of the YouTube Channel, Blog and more of GoodKnitKisses. Kristen has been teaching people how to crochet, knit, and loom knit for many years. Her motto is "Stitch your love and love your stitches." We had a great time getting to know her better and we hope you do as well.
Kristen has amazing resources available such as the
Knitting Loom Guide 2020 and her Knit and Crochet Planner/Workbook (great for Loom Knitters too!!
Kristen's Favorite Pattern: Chic Retreat Cowl
You can follow Kristen at the platforms below.
YouTube
Pinterest
Facebook
Instagram
Cindwood Looms
goodknitkisses.com
The purl stitch is the most important stitch to learn when advancing your loom knitting skills. Once you have learned to knit using ewrap = twisted stockinette stitch, Uknit= knit stitch, TrueKnit (reverse purl)= knit stitch, or flat knit = knit stitch adding a purl stitch to your repertoire will very quickly open up all kinds of designs that can be done.
This link will take you to a video and tutorial page for learning the purl stitch
https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/pages/beginnerloomknittingtechniques
And more techniques that use this amazing stitch here
https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/pages/intermediate-stitch-techniques
Renee VanHoy is an amazing loom knitting designer. She has written 2 loom knit stitch dictionaries and has developed courses to teach a variety of skills including how to write accessible loom knit patterns for the vision impaired. Listen as we discuss how designers can create accessible patterns and how this can help a large population of low vision or vision impaired loom knitters.
Visit the Accessible Patterns Index Here
Sign up for her course here
Purchase her loom stitch dictionaries or ePatterns here
In this epidsode of Happy Looming Kristy and JaNae discuss how to measure loom gauge. The pro's and con's of the many different gauges. What different gauges are used for, and the best yarns to use for different kinds of projects. The possibilities are endless. Lets talk loom gauge!
https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/pages/loom-gauge-categories
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Renita Harvey is the Genius behind the KB Flexee loom. We had so much fun learning more about her and her creation. This loom is incredible and can be used to create almost any size project. You can increase and decrease easily. It comes in both a Chunky 5/8" Large Gauge as well as a Skinny 3/8" Small Gauge. You can order yours on cindwoodlooms.com, Amazon, Authentic Knitting Board, or from many retail craft stores.
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Do you have dozens of projects that you have started and struggle with finishing them. Join JaNae and I as we discuss the pro's and con's of monogamous knitting.
We had the opportunity to interview Shawn Barrick about her wonderful looming journey of creating knitted items for many charities. She creates hats fort he homeless, newborns in her church and prayer shawls for those struggling with illness. She gives many tips and advice on how to grow a charitable community and share your loom knitted items with those in need.
Beginner Figure 8 Prayer Shawl ePattern
Beginner Afghan ePattern
Blankets for Refugees Charity - Just Serve.org
Coming Soon Happy looming Podcast with Kristy Hunter and JaNae Yagi
We are so excited to begin 2021 with amazing episodes about looms, yarn, designers, loom makers, loom knitters, yarn dyers, charities and more. It's going to be a fun ride, so make sure to subscribe and come back often to listen and connect as a looming community.