Loom Knitted Throws by Isela Phelps

Loom Knitted Throws by Isela Phelps

Our homes are an extension of who we are. Let your knits express your unique style and personality and bring a special touch to your home. In Loom Knitted Throws, you will find a collection of 20 designs that will entice you to pick up your knitting looms and knit something special for each room in your home. The designs range from beginner level to advanced, giving you a chance to progress through the designs as you learn more about the art of loom knitting. The cushions are a perfect way to learn new stitches before you dive in to the full size blanket. May you find inspiration within this collection of designs. Happy looming! Includes: Loom knitting explained from the basics up. Tips on choosing the right loom and yarn for a project. Helpful step-by-step instructions for each project. How to personalise your design—simple embroidery stitches explained. Designer hints and tips help you achieve expert results.

May 14

Want to knit but can’t, or just want to try a new method? Maybe loom knitting is for youMs Phelps’ fourth book shows how even a beginner can make a variety of throws and blankets, for babies and anybody else. As with the other books (also reviewed on this site) you can expect some excellent instructions that make mastering the technique reasonably simple. Several types of loom are covered in some detail, both in telling you the merits and uses of each one and how to use it. You can discover what you need to buy to get started and very importantly why you need it. I particularly like this as I hate not knowing why I am having to obtain some arcane item when starting a new craft. There are plenty of clear drawn diagrams showing how to cast on, do the different stitches, join panels etc together with short captions. In short this book boasts a really in-depth look at just about everything you need to know in order to use a loom, whatever you want to make. The patterns are all for throws and blankets in here, but there is a wide range of sizes, designs and types – twenty projects in total. I think my favorite is the baby blanket adorned with all the letters of the alphabet, perfect for teaching them young! There is a whole section for babies, another on throws and afghans and a third on bed coverings. At the back of the book I was impressed by the page on exact sizes of all the looms used, giving details about what they are made of, gauge, what yarns they are suitable for and what knitting needles they correspond with. There is even a guide to washing your new creations. If you are wondering where to buy them there are details, but only for US inhabitants. In short, if you want to learn how to use a loom and fancy making some blankets then this is a great book to get.

* Myshelf.com *

June 14

I love loom knitting. I don't do it often enough but this book is so inspirational I think I'll be picking mine up again. I love loom knitting because it's a beautiful craft that anyone of any age can give it a go. Even people that have problems with mobility can give it a try. This book offers you 20 different beautiful designs to choose from. Each of them comes with full instructions in written format. The book also includes fantastic step-by-step instructions with diagrams to teach you each of the stitches you will use. The designs are just so beautiful and everything is covered so anyone should be able to give the blankets a go. There are so many fantastic patterns to choose from that I just don't know where to start. If you loom knit or want to learn then I would highly recommend this book. The patterns are beautiful and inspired. I love loom knitting. I don't do it often enough but this book is so inspirational I think I'll be picking mine up again. I love loom knitting because it's a beautiful craft that anyone of any age can give it a go. Even people that have problems with mobility can give it a try. This book offers you 20 different beautiful designs to choose from. Each of them comes with full instructions in written format. The book also includes fantastic step-by-step instructions with diagrams to teach you each of the stitches you will use. The designs are just so beautiful and everything is covered so anyone should be able to give the blankets a go. There are so many fantastic patterns to choose from that I just don't know where to start. If you loom knit or want to learn then I would highly recommend this book. http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/2014/06/loom-knitted-throws-book-review.html

* Crochet Addict UK *

July 14

I don’t normally do the knitting reviews here, but my yarn editor is otherwise engaged, so I’ll just say that, if someone would be prepared to make a few of these for me, I’d be very happy. The instructions are simple and the photographs of the finished results beautifully done. I can’t say whether the book goes into enough detail, but it looks as though it does and the introductory chapters on process and stitches appear admirably clear.

* Artbookreview.net *

Isela Phelps is a graduate of Utah State University where she received a degree in business administration. She is part of the Décor Accents, Inc. team, a manufacturer of knitting looms. Isela also teaches knitting loom classes at Yarn Today, a Utah yarn store, and owns and moderates two knitting loom online community groups. Isela has been loom knitting for five years, during which time she has created instructions, patterns and visual adis to teach others her art. She also maintains a loom-knitting website.

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ISBN 13	9781782210436
ISBN 10	1782210431
Title	Loom Knitted Throws
Author	Isela Phelps
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2014-04-29
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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