https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-strickliesel-knitting-loom • Posted by Tinker-Tinka
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 //
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 //
First you need U- staples.
Use the pliers to bend the U- staples as you can see on the picture.
Voila!
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.
Attach the staples in a similar distance from each other.
Now wrap a bit of lace around the glue. This is for fixing the staples and just to hide the glue ;)
Finished :) Now let's try it out...
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).
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)
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 //