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Knifty Knitter

Krista Wilson Muldoon wrote an awesome review of these "Knifty Knitter" knitting templates for Cool Tools:

The problem I have with regular knitting is getting started. With a hat, for example, I have a lot of trouble getting my size just right and having the first row look neat and not sloppy. Knifty Knitters completely eliminate the size problem and allow you to make the first row just as neat as every other row. Each loom is basically a round circle with pegs on it. Since you are wrapping the yarn on preset pegs, the problem of keeping the stitches the same length is eliminated. I made my first hat while watching a movie. As you work, your hat starts to build up and hang down underneath as you go, which is pretty neat to watch. When it is long enough (the directions tell you how long for different sizes), you use this plastic needle to thread a piece of yarn through the loops at the end and drawstring it tight and tie.

Knifty Knitter review on Cool Tools - Link.

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Posted by: Donna Bauman on August 5, 2008 at 10:29 AM

Question

Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to know how to eliminate or correct the ladders or stairs knitting with the Knifty knitter. If you have the answer or solution. It would greatly appreciated.It would save time and materials.

Thank you for any extra time or effort on my behalf.

Donna Bauman

Posted by: Lee Ann on December 29, 2007 at 9:25 AM

I love the "Knifty Knitter", made lots of cute items with this super gadget!! Gave alot of them for gifts too!!

Posted by: Jodes on December 29, 2007 at 2:34 AM

I've got one of these things, a set of five and looks like they are the same as the photo - LOVE it. Very easy to do, easy on my hands when I need a break, and quick results.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whooz_queen/190770657/in/set-1140937/
This is the gumnut blossom hat that I made for my special friend's daughter. Took about two hours, and it looks fantastic.

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