Sometimes quick and simple make the best gifts. Bookmarks are a gift that most anyone can use. Pretty yarn and very little time can make a stunning Whirly Bookmark making it great for end of the year teachers’ gifts as well as gifts for any holiday or birthday.
LOOM: Sock Loom EFG
YARN: 2 yds of 2 weight yarn. Lion Brand Bonbons in Celebrate used in sample. NOTIONS: knitting tool, tapestry needle GAUGE: n/a SIZE: Approximately 12” in length |
ABBREVIATIONS
CO=Cast on
Rep=repeat
K=knit
INSTRUCTIONS
Curlicue Instructions
Step 1: e-wrap K peg 1, 4 times
Step 2: figure 8 wrap (see 2 Peg I-Cord Instructions) both pegs and K over, one time
Rep steps 1 & 2 until the curlicue is the length stated in the pattern. Curls may need to be worked into place by hand.
2 Peg I-Cord Instructions
Step 1: Wrap both pegs in a figure 8 by bringing the working yarn behind peg 1, around the front and between pegs 1 and 2, then behind peg 2, around the front and between pegs 1 and 2. K over.
Rep step 1 until the i-cord is the length stated in the pattern.
Bookmark
Using 2 strands of yarn held together as one, CO 2 pegs by placing the slip knot on peg 1 and wrapping peg 2 Wrap both pegs in a figure 8 by bringing the working yarn behind peg 1, around the front and between pegs 1 and 2, then behind peg 2, around the front and between pegs 1 and 2. Knit over.
Step 1: Work Curlicue Instructions (above) until the work curls and is about 1” long.
Step 2: Work a 2 peg i-cord until the work is approx. 10” from the end.
Note: If a shorter or longer bookmark is desired, knit the i-cord to the desired length before the next step.
Step 3: Work Curlicue Instructions until the work curls and is about 12” from the end (top curl should be only 2” long).
BO by moving the stitch on peg 1 to peg 2, lift bottom loop over top, cut the working yarn leaving a tail to weave in, pull the tail through the final loop.
Weave in ends.
I notice that the 38″ knitting board is available in June 2017. Has it been redesigned? Do the pegs have the groove in them? I just bought one from Amazon thinking that it was discontinued and was disappointed that there are no grooves to guide the pick and it is so much heavier than the other looms, even thought it is longer. Was just surprised.