Diy Strickliesel (Knitting Loom)
easy-to-make small knitting loom
Posted by Tinker-Tinka
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I wanted to have a Strickliesel (that's a German small knitting loom), but couldn't find a cheap one.
So I made this and it actually works :)
Have fun!
// Tinker-Tinka //
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You Will Need (5 things)
- 4 U Staples
- 2 Pliers 1 small, 1 big
- 1 Pen(s) for the loom
- Hot Glue Gun
- a piece of Lace
Steps (10 steps, 30 minutes)
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1
First you need U- staples.
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2
Use the pliers to bend the U- staples as you can see on the picture.
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3
Voila!
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4
I missed to take pictures of disassemling the ballpoint pen.
Actually you only have to get a loom/tube which has at least 1/4" diameter and is realtively strong.Add hot glue on the end of the tube to fix the prepared U-staples.
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Attach the staples in a similar distance from each other.
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Now wrap a bit of lace around the glue. This is for fixing the staples and just to hide the glue ;)
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Finished :)
Now let's try it out...
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This is how to start.
Pull the yarn through the tube to the downside, hold it tight there.
Sling the yarn around the staples (see on photo). -
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Go on like this clockwise.
If you have two knits on a staple, pull the lower one over the upper one and pull the yard on the downside to set the knit tight.
(Damn, is that even actual English? ^^
Sorry, if it's hard to understand) -
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I'm sure you get the clue after a while.
To finish the cord just cut the thread and pull it through the knits, knot the end like in a crochet or knit piece.
Hope this is all understandable.
If you have questions or suggestions for a more proper description, please feel free to post them.Love,
// Tinker-Tinka //