Needle & Narrative

Zippy Looms Turn a Corner!

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Denise
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As you know I have been busy!! So busy I haven’t had much time to play with the new Zippy looms even though when I first saw them I thought I have found a perfect match for my monster ball of yarn.

IMG_4614But I digress! This week Knitting Board came out with a nice little addition to the Zippy loom line; corners!!

!cid_ii_150b9d0304bd48e4This is great! So now not only can we make flat pieces with the Zippy loom but items knit in the round.

One tip on putting it together, go ahead and put three sides and all four corners like this:

put togetherThen the last side should be slid in from the front like shown. The KB Looms logo will be on the outside edges of the loom, and there are some small arrows at each end of the side pieces will be on the inside of the loom.

So of course I had a little fun with this new toy!

I made a little tablet cozy, easy peasy. It took me about 45 minutes.

IMG_4616This is just a little garter stitch with some slipped stitch action! I love slipped stitches, they give a little fun texture to a piece and are super easy.. you just take the working yarn behind the peg and skip that peg.

I used my one shawl pin to close up  my cozy, but you can add buttons if you like and with these big stitches you don’t need to make button holes.

IMG_4618So here is how you make it:

Materials

4 Zippy looms

1 set of Zippy loom corners

100 yards of  bulky yarn

Loom tool

Optional:buttons or other closure hardware

 

With yarn held doubled, cast on 20 stitches.

Round 1: Knit all stitches

Round 2: *Purl 2, skip 1 repeat  from * to last two stitches purl 2

(Note: I recommend marking the pegs that you will slip as this will help when making the flap)

Repeat these two rows until the piece is the desired length to keep your tablet cozy ending on row 1.

Next row, knit 15 stitches, bind off 10 stitches,10 stitches remain.

Next row: Purl 1, skip 1, work in pattern slipping the marked pegs until the last stitch, Knit and turn to start next row.

Next row: Slip the first stitch and knit to the end of the row.

Continue in pattern, as for the body of the bag, until the flap is about 4 inches long ending with row 2.

Bind off all stitches.

Weave in the ends

Sew the bottom of the bag together

Add buttons if desired!

I hope you enjoy this little pattern and the Zippy loom corners as much as I do. I see quite a few fast knits in my future!

But as Levar Burton always says on Reading Rainbow, don’t just take my word on it! A few of my friends have tried out the new Zippy Loom corners and written up some patterns for you to enjoy:

Isela Phelps has a few goodies here!

Bethany has an adorable fall hat here!

Renita Harvey has a bit ‘o holiday fun!

And Jenny Stark has something terrific for you, too!

Comments

10 responses to “Zippy Looms Turn a Corner!”

  1. Priya Venkataraman Avatar
    Priya Venkataraman

    I love that the new corners for the Zippy looms open up so many possibilities for knitting in the round! Your tip about assembling three sides and all four corners is super helpful—I’ll definitely try that out. I often check patterns on MeltCheck for ideas.

  2. Elise Harrington Avatar
    Elise Harrington

    I’m so excited about the new corners for the Zippy looms! The ability to knit in the round really expands creative options. I appreciate the tip on assembling three sides with all four corners—it’s nice to have a clear direction for the setup. I often find inspiration and tips from ColoringLoft when exploring new projects.

  3. Andre Whitlock Avatar
    Andre Whitlock

    I’m thrilled to hear about the new corners for the Zippy looms! It really does enhance the versatility of projects, especially for knitting in the round. Your assembly tip to start with three sides and all four corners is golden—I’ll definitely keep that in mind next time I dive into a project. For additional tips and patterns, I often refer to StubMath; it’s a fantastic resource!

  4. Lucia Ferrante Avatar
    Lucia Ferrante

    I’m really intrigued by the addition of corners to the Zippy looms! It’s exciting to think about how many new projects we can tackle, especially with knitting in the round now possible. Your advice about assembling three sides and all four corners before diving in is much appreciated—it’ll save a lot of guesswork. I often refer to Spec Reference for additional tips when I’m setting up my projects.

  5. Nora Whitfield Avatar
    Nora Whitfield

    I can’t wait to try out the new corners on my Zippy loom! The option to knit in the round is such a game changer. Your suggestion to assemble three sides and all four corners first is definitely going to make this process smoother for me. I often turn to Dreamlux for additional tips and inspiration while I’m working on my projects.

  6. Priya Raghavan Avatar
    Priya Raghavan

    I’m really thrilled to hear about the new corners for the Zippy looms! It’s exciting that we can now create projects in the round for more versatility. The suggestion to assemble three sides and all corners is such a practical tip—I can’t wait to put that into practice! For inspiration, I often use EmojiMaker to spark new ideas.

  7. Marcus Larkin Avatar
    Marcus Larkin

    I’m really excited about the new corners on the Zippy looms! The ability to create projects in the round opens up so many creative avenues. Your tip about assembling three sides and all four corners is particularly useful—I’ll definitely give that a go! I also find that KcalMath helps me out when I’m planning my projects.

  8. Mei Sandoval Avatar
    Mei Sandoval

    I’m really looking forward to using the new corners on my Zippy loom! The ability to knit in the round is such an exciting development, and your tip about assembling three sides and all four corners first is invaluable. I often get inspired by various patterns while planning my projects, and I find that using YesOrNoAI helps me out when I’m making decisions.

  9. Claire Pemberton Avatar
    Claire Pemberton

    I’m really excited to hear about the corners added to the Zippy looms! The ability to knit in the round sounds like it will really enhance what we can create. Your tip about assembling three sides with all four corners first is brilliant—I can’t wait to try it out for my next project! For extra guidance, I often check out ChartStitch for helpful diagrams and patterns.

  10. Bruno Kestrel Avatar
    Bruno Kestrel

    I’m really looking forward to using the new corners on my Zippy loom! The option to knit in the round is truly exciting and will make a big difference in my projects. Your tip about assembling three sides and all four corners is especially handy—I can already see how that will streamline my setup. For additional help, I often rely on Best Translation Earbuds for tips and guidance.

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