Round Loom Knitting

Since learning how to round loom knit in April, I haven't had an empty loom. Whether it's a 24- or 36-peg round loom, or a long loom, I've enjoyed making items that I can give away. Most hats and dolls have gone to charities, but every now and then I find a child with whom I'm acquainted, to gift them to. 

As when making quilts and giving them away, nothing beats seeing a picture of a recipient to whom knitted items have been given. Lately I've received several pictures that simply warm my heart. 

My friend Jody recently visited her grandchildren in Wisconsin, and then sent pictures of her two grandchildren with the dolls I'd sent along with her. 

This young fella named his Comfort Doll "Hen." 

And this young lady named her Cupcake Doll, "Cupcake." 😁 Both dolls were knit on a 24-peg loom.

Then, what really touched me, was the lovely thank-you notes I received from each of them. These warmed my Nana-heart, and makes me miss having young grandchildren. Mine are now ages 11 through 16.

A hat I round loom knit with scarlet and gray yarn was destined for my cousin's granddaughter in Ohio. While an Ohio State University football game was on TV, I received this photo of her. Too darned cute!

This sort of feedback is all it takes to keep me going, making more round loom knitted items to give away. 

The latest is a hat seen in a Herrschner's catalog - a two-color design I'd never seen. I wondered if I could create it by round loom knitting. 

I think I did okay.  My new pom-pom maker was fun to use, to make the top pom. 

The scarf is one I knit on a long, rectangular-shaped loom, and together, they make a nice combo. 

I only wish I had a reason to wear these myself. Linda