I enjoy reading all books about knitting, from technical guides to novels. So one of the first series of books I bought for my Kindle was Karen Anna Vogel’s ‘Amish Knitting Circle’. I was intrigued by the fact that the Amish still knit on looms, producing socks, mittens, shawls, and a great many other things. In her website/blog, Ms. Vogel mentions that, while the Amish still make looms, plastic ones have, at least in part, replaced traditional wooden ones.
I love to learn new crafts so it was inevitable that I would find myself in the market for a knitting loom. This week I received my long-awaited set of Knifty Knitter round looms - used, somewhat worn, but with all their pegs and all their charm intact, and yesterday I finished my first hat. Today I finished my second - a child’s hat this time. My needles need not worry - they are not in retirement, but they have had to make a little space on the table for these distant relatives. Maybe I need a larger craft room…,
The hats turned out very nicely! I had no idea the Amish used looms, always good to learn something new. I also enjoy reading Amish novels; the return to simpler ways of life have a comforting feel to a degree. My sister-in-law “introduced” me to author Cindy Woodsmall a few years ago and I’ve spend many have hours reading/listening to her books.
That is really interesting. I did not know that the Amish used looms, but I suppose that if you are making all your own clothes, it saves a lot of time if you use a loom than if you knit every stitch by hand. I love the hats, and the expression on the face of the “model”!
@WeeBizzom Yes, she’s been part of my life for almost 40 years and yet everything I do still surprises her.
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