Comments on: Loom-knitted fingerless mitts

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:21:19 +0000

My pleasure! They do go really fast, don’t they?

By: Kristie

Kristie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:00:22 +0000

I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your blog. I also cranked out 1 1/2 of these hand warmers tonight. The first one turned out great for my first time. My daughter and husband were amazed. Thanks for sharing!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:44:17 +0000

Hi, Christine. It’s been so long since I wrote that pattern, I would probably write it up differently now that I have more experience.

It’s hard to say what went wrong with the thumbs, but my guess is that on one of the rows where you were supposed to back up and go the other direction, you forgot and did the whole circle. Just a guess.

Your bind-off may be too tight because you are knitting too tightly. When you lay the yarn across the pegs, try to do so more loosely. Another option is that your yarn might be too thick. When I first started, I used some yarn that was so thick, it was really stiff and nearly impossible to work.

If you want more practice but can’t afford more yarn, maybe you should try unraveling one of the gloves that didn’t work, and re-use that yarn. Another option? Buy a wool sweater at a thrift shop and unravel that

I made a loom knitting video a few months ago. It’s for a neckwarmer, but maybe you can pick up some tips and tricks from it: http://www.lisaclarke.net/2011/11/02/luxurious-loom-knit-neckwarmer/

Hope some of this is helpful!

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:43:32 +0000

Hi Lisa, thanks so much for posting this pattern. I am not sure (since looking at what year this was posted) if you will see this. I hope so. I am totally new to looming/knitting, etc. I just got my round looms for Christmas and have only made scarfs and hats….and sad to say, only in a basic ewrap stitch. While wanting so badly to make some fingerless gloves to go with my beanie and scarf…I gave it my best shot to try the new knit stitch and this pattern. I got the knit stitch down now…but the ONE finished glove/mitt…doesn’t look so well. I messed up big time. I have 2 thumb holes, haha and they are small. I tried to look up the basic bind off and thought it was like when you ewrap. I am assuming not since it was so difficult/tight to bind off that I finally just pulled the last 4 off their pegs. I am not good at knitting/looming lingo either AT ALL…but gave it my best shot to understand. I am so disappointed in myself cause I don’t have money to go buy more yarn or books…I just google everything.

Maybe with these years past, have you updated your pattern at all? Or maybe can you help me on where I did wrong, if I tried to explain? Thanks so much, I love your gloves and designs.

By: Laura Speir

Laura Speir — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:28 +0000

@tkmcquay http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/11/01/loom-knitted-fingerless-mitts/ here it is.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 02:02:43 +0000

I’m trying it on a smaller loom, so maybe it will fit a little more snug. I’ve been sharing this pattern with a lot of people.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:40:56 +0000

One of the drawbacks of using knitting looms, I think, is that it makes it so hard to adjust the size for a smaller or larger fit. I hope you get it to work for you!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:29:38 +0000

This is such a great pattern. My wrists are so skinny though! Very easy to make. I will probably try to work off of the basic pattern with different stitches and lengths. Thanks so much!

By: Laura Speir

Laura Speir — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:51:52 +0000

@tkmcquay http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/11/01/loom-knitted-fingerless-mitts/

By: Laura Chin

Laura Chin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:29:18 +0000

Thanks for the great instructions, my hands and wrists are toasty warm now!