Scarf Knit With Comb

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Posted by Zydonia

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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.

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 1 Hair Comb
  • Yarn
  • 1 Toothpick

Steps (5 steps, 300 minutes)

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 4

    6. Repeat steps 4-5 over and over til it's long enough.

  5. 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.