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I was just curious if it would be possible to knit on a pick or comb. So, I tried it. It actually works really well for a small project!

First, I tried a pick using all the teeth. I kept weaving it too tight and couldn't get the yarn over the other.

Then, I tried a big fat comb. Much better results. I weaved in and out of every two teeth. Much looser and easier to knit with.

Please post images if you give this a try. I'd love to see them.

Posted by Zydonia from Mexico City, Federal District, Mexico • Published 22nd February 2010 • See Zydonia's 17 projects »

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Step 1
This knitting is just like finger weaving or loom knitting.
If you want to try what I did:

1. You tie a slip knot over the first 2 teeth of the comb.
Step 2
2. Weave yarn in and out between every other tooth. (Be sure to keep it loose!)
T T Y T T Y T T Y T T T=tooth Y=yarn
3. Weave back the other way through the same gaps as before.
Step 3
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 once more through same gaps.
5. Get a toothpick or something and grab each lower loop and pull it up over the top one all the way across.
Step 4
6. Repeat steps 4-5 over and over til it's long enough.
Step 5
7. Cut the end of the yarn at least as long as the comb and thread through the last loops and tie off to secure.

NOTE: After much experimenting, I must say what is called "e-wrapping" (twisted knit stitch) is much easier to do for a beginner at knitting looms. You wrap the yarn around each tooth instead of wrapping inbetween. With e-wrap you won't experience the tension problem you do with the regular knit stitch.

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Liza-Lu · Eugene, Oregon, US 23rd February 2015

What a great idea! My daughters love doing handwork and the simpler the better! My 6 year old will especially enjoy this trick ;).

Karen R. · Saginaw, Michigan, US 10th November 2012

This is really cute and fun.. Would of never thought of a comb.. When i was a kid we used to do finger knitting... kind of the same idea but with your hands..(never had to worry about loosing your comb or tool ) any way.. going to show this to my granddaughters they will love it ! Thanks for the great ideas!! so Creative and Crafty...