As the weather gets colder, nothing feels better than wrapping up in a warm scarf. But what if you could wear a scarf that you made yourself, just like I do? That’s where the DIY knitting loom infinity comes in.
I am a fan of DIYs, and this one is a simple and enjoyable project. Remembering days when I could not form a loop, I have created a guide perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a fun craft.
Here’s how I made my very own infinity scarf, and it was easier than I expected!
What You’ll Need
Before starting, gather a few supplies. You’ll need:
- A round knitting loom and a loom hook (I used one with 36 pegs for a medium-width scarf).
- Bulky or super bulky yarn (the thicker the yarn, the warmer the scarf).
- A yarn needle for finishing.
Getting Started: Casting On
Casting On means starting the first row of your scarf. To begin, make a slipknot and place it on the first peg of the loom.
Next, wrap the yarn around each peg, creating loops, one after the other. This process is known as e-wrapping. It’s very simple and gets the yarn onto the loom so you can start knitting. Once all the pegs are wrapped, use the loom hook to lift the bottom loop over the top loop on each peg. This is what forms your stitches and gets your scarf started.
Pro Tip: Do not pull the yarn too tightly when wrapping it around the pegs. Keep it a little loose to make it easier to lift the loops over with your hook.
Knitting the Scarf: Watching It Grow
Continue to wrap and hook, and the scarf will start to take shape. The process of wrapping the yarn and hooking it over the pegs is quite relaxing, especially when you start seeing the scarf grow longer with each row.
Here’s why knitting with a loom is great:
- What might take hours with traditional knitting needles can be done in much less time with a loom.
- The loom helps keep your stitches even, which is perfect for beginners.
- Even if you make a mistake, it’s easy to fix and get back on track.
Although knitting with hands is fun and creative with a loom, the machine does most of the work for you. All you have to do is enjoy the process and watch your scarf come to life.
Finishing Up: Binding Off
Once you see the scarf has reached the length you want, it is time to bind off the DIY. Binding off is a way of sealing the ends so that the scarf doesn’t unravel.
All you need to do is carefully lift each loop off the pegs, one by one, and secure the yarn with the hook as I went along. It’s a simple process, but it brings everything together.
Lastly, use the yarn needle to make the scarf into an infinity loop and stitch the two ends together. Make sure the seam is neat and hidden so the scarf looks seamless when worn.
