How to Knit for Charity if You Can't Knit
Are your knitting needles uncooperative? Knit for charity anyway with knitting looms
So you want to knit for charity, but you can't knit. You've tried, but just can't get your knitting needles to cooperate. Don't give up -- try knitting looms instead. Did you know that you can knit just about anything with knitting looms that you can knit with a pair of needles? It's true. So grab a knitting loom and come along to learn what you can do.
The wonderful world of knitting looms
Many people 'shun' the idea of using knitting looms thinking it doesn't really count for knitting, but that just isn't true. Sure, you're not using knitting needles, but the end result is virtually the same. With a knitting loom, you can knit for charities to your heart's content.
With looms, you can make baby blankets, baby booties, mittens, scarves, ponchos, purses, bags, hats, and sweaters. These are just the items that many knitting charities are looking for.
Every stitch you knit with knitting needles, you can knit on a loom. Knitting for charity was never easier.
-- Garter Stitch
-- Stockinette Stitch
-- Purl Stitch
-- Popcorn Stitch
-- Lace Stitch
-- Shell Stitch
-- Reverse Stockinette Stitch
-- Ribbed Stitch
-- Double Ribbed Stitch
-- Seed Stitch
-- Moss Stitch
-- Chunky Braid Stitch
-- Checkerboard Stitch
-- Elongated Stitch
-- Purled Goosebump Stitch
The instructions for knitting on looms are simple to follow and easy to do. Once you learn the basic 'e' stitch, you'll be off and running...or should I say knitting? There is no limit to what you can knit with a loom and knit for charity.
