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)

  1. 1

    First you need U- staples.

  2. 2

    Use the pliers to bend the U- staples as you can see on the picture.

  3. 3

    Voila!

  4. 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.

  5. 5

    Attach the staples in a similar distance from each other.

  6. 6

    Now wrap a bit of lace around the glue. This is for fixing the staples and just to hide the glue ;)

  7. 7

    Finished :)

    Now let's try it out...

  8. 8

    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).

  9. 9

    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)

  10. 10

    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 //