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Tuesday, 03 March 2015 09:32

Cast On Videos

Welcome to our Cast On Kiss Loom video section. These videos will work for any of our looms. Videos are shown with many different looms, but the wrapping is identical no matter which loom you are using.

E-Wrap Cast On - a loose/loopy cast on.

Non Loopy/Double E-Wrap Cast On - a stretchy cast on perfect for most things, pairs nicely with the super stretchy bind off.

Long Tail Cast On

Drawstring Cast On

Drawstring Cast On Plus Top Down Hat Lesson

Crochet Cast On

Crochet Cast On Using Latch Needle

Published in Videos

Tuesday, 27 January 2015 15:49

Extra Fine Gauge F0 Videos

Welcome to our Extra Fine Gauge F0 Kiss Loom video section. These videos will work for our extra fine gauge F0 looms. This particular loom is our only Kiss Loom that does not have pins! This loom knits up an extra fine gauge fabric with an average of 7-8 sitches per inch.

While all of our looms work in the same way we are dividing the videos up into the style of loom used so that you can easily find and see the information you are looking for. Please be sure to check out the other loom videos on the loom specific video pages.

Cast On's
E-wrap Cast On

Double E-wrap Cast On

Long Tail Cast On

Crochet Cast On with a latch needle

Stitches

Knit Stitch

Purling

Techniques

Basic Features

Cables

K1P1 Ribbing

Fixing a ribbing mistake

Frogging

Short Rowing Heels & Toes

Bind Off's

Published in Videos

Wednesday, 28 January 2015 07:45

Basic Tips and Technique Videos

Welcome to our Basic Tips and Techniques video section. These videos feature various Kiss Looms. The techniques are not specific to the loom shown and can be done on any loom. If there is another technique you would like to see please let us know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

While all of our looms work in the same way we are dividing the videos up into the style of loom used so that you can easily find and see the information you are looking for. Please be sure to check out the other loom videos on the loom specific video pages.

Click on the heading below to go to that section of videos or written materials.

Basics Videos
Casting On and Knitting Row 1 for First Time Kissers
Drawstring Cast On
Purling
Comparing fabrics made on the F0 and F1 Kiss Looms
Frogging – Ripping out stitches
Tips: The Fabric Doesn't Flow Down/Caught Pins
Working with a Kiss Loom - Some Basics
Double Knitting Setup
Double Knit Kit Setup Instructions

Stitches & Technique Videos

Cables
Wanderlust Cables
Crossing 1x1 Cables
Fixing a Cable Mistake without ripping the whole thing out
3 Stitch Cables
Twisted Rope Cables

Increases
Yarn Over Increase
Knitting in the Front and Back of the Stitch Increase
Make One Increase
Lifted Increase

Decreases
Full Fashioned Decrease
Simple Decrease

Ribbing
Tuck Ribbing
Mock Ribbing

Socks
Anniversary Socks
Loom Knitters Sockumentaries – knitting socks with cotton elastic yarn
Loom Knitters Sockumentaries – working the toe on a toe up sock
Getting a True Pair of Socks using Self Patterning Yarn

Other Stitches & Techniques
Double Knitting Stockinette Stitch
Double Knitting Figure 8 Stitch
Irish Mesh
Heart Lace
Long Tail Cast On Cables & Lace Cardigan
Making Lace Eyelets
Fairisle
Mitten Thumb
Placing Hand Knitted Ribbing on a Kiss Loom
Segmented Crown
3, 6 and 9 Peg I-cords

Written Instructions

Basics

Casting On and Knitting Row 1 for First Time Kissers

Drawstring Cast On

Purling

Comparing fabrics made on the F0 and F1 Kiss Looms -

Frogging – Ripping out stitches - Sometimes mistakes happen and you need to remove some rows from your project. You can "tink" back or unknit a few rows to correct your mistakes.

The Fabric Doesn't Flow Down - Yarn sometimes gets caught on pins and if you know why you can avoid it. This videos shows you some common reasons this happens.

Working with a Kiss Loom - Some Basics

Double Knitting Setup on the Small Gauge Looom

Double Knit Kit Setup Instructions

Stitches & Techniques

Cables
Wanderlust Cables

Crossing 1x1 Cables

Fixing a Cable Mistake without ripping the whole thing out

3 Stitch Cables

Twisted Rope Cables

Increases
Yarn Over Increase

Knitting in the Front and Back of the Stitch Increase

Make One Increase

Lifted Increase

Decreases

Full Fashioned Decrease

Simple Decrease

Ribbing
Tuck Ribbing

Mock Ribbing

Socks

Anniversary Socks

Loom Knitters Sockumentaries – knitting socks with cotton elastic yarn

Loom Knitters Sockumentaries – working the toe on a toe up sock

Getting a True Pair of Socks using Self Patterning Yarn

Other Stitches & Techniques

Double Knit Stockinette Stitch - See the setup video above in basics for how to set up your loom. The stockinette stitch will give you a knit fabric on both the front and back in double knitting.

Double Knit Figure 8 Stitch - See the setup video above in basics for how to set up your loom. This stitch resembles ribbing when knit and is a stretchy fabric.

Irish Mesh

Heart Lace

Long Tail Cast On Cables & Lace Cardigan

Making Lace Eyelets

Fairisle

Mitten Thumb

Placing Hand Knitted Ribbing on a Kiss Loom

Segmented Crown

3, 6 and 9 Peg I-cords

Written Instructions

Basic Setup Instructions
Kiss Loom Manual
How to use the Kiss Loom
How to Assemble Kiss Modular looms and Double Knit Setup Instructions
Getting to Know your Modular Loom Settings

Cast On's and Stitches
How to Cast on and E-wrap your Loom
Non-Loopy/Double E-wrap Cast On
Purl Stitch Instructions

Techniques
How to do Bobbles on Kiss
Cables on the Kiss
SSK and K2tog
yo, ssk and k2tog alternate method when slant doesn't matter
Bar Increase/KFB Increase
Skipped Peg Short Rows
Sock Loom Instructions
Sock Loom Worksheet with Negative Ease

Bind Off's
Simple Bind Off on the Kiss Loom

Published in Videos

Monday, 26 January 2015 23:37

Fixed Fine Gauge Videos

Welcome to our Fixed F1 and F2 Kiss Looms video section. These videos will work for our both our fixed fine gauge slim looms.

While all of our looms work in the same way we are dividing the videos up into the style of loom used so that you can easily find and see the information you are looking for. Please be sure to check out the other loom videos on the loom specific video pages.

Cast On's

Non-Loopy, Double E-wrap Cast On - a stretchy cast on perfect for most things, pairs nicely with the super stretchy bind off.

E-Wrap Cast On - a loose/loopy cast on.

Stitches

Knit Stitch - forms the traditional v-shaped knit stitch. Tighter stitch then the e-wrap, a little looser then the traditional knit stitch (aka - reverse purl). Allows for the continuous knit stitch when used on the Kiss Looms - in other words - you can knit the entire row before knitting off.

Purl Stitch With Regular Loom Pick - forms the traditional horizontal purl bump on the front side of your knitting.

Purl Stitch With Purling Hook - forms the traditional horizontal purl bump on the front side of your knitting.

Techniques

Increasing - Casting On at the Edge of the Knitting

Bind Off's

Transfer Bind Off

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Monday, 26 January 2015 22:27

Small Gauge Videos

Welcome to our Small Gauge 2 Way Adjustable Kiss Loom video section. These videos will work for our small gauge peg modular looms as well as our small gauge 2 way adjustable looms.

While all of our looms work in the same way we are dividing the videos up into the style of loom used so that you can easily find and see the information you are looking for. Please be sure to check out the other loom videos on the loom specific video pages.

Cast On's

Crochet Cast On

Crochet Cast On Using Latch Needle

Long Tail Cast On

Drawstring Cast On Plus Top Down Hat Lesson

Stitches

Knit Stitch/U-Wrap - forms the traditional v-shaped knit stitch. Tighter stitch then the e-wrap, a little looser then the traditional knit stitch (aka - reverse purl). Allows for the continuous knit stitch when used on the Kiss Looms - in other words - you can knit the entire row before knitting off.

Purl Stitch with Regular Loom Pick - forms the traditional horizontal purl bump on the front side of your knitting.

Purl Stitch with Purling Hook - forms the traditional horizontal purl bump on the front side of your knitting. Uses the white handled tool with the crochet hook like tip.

Double Knit Stockinette Stitch - See the setup video below in techniques for how to set up your loom. The stockinette stitch will give you a knit fabric on both the front and back in double knitting.

Double Knit Figure 8 Stitch - See the setup video below in techniques for how to set up your loom. This stitch resembles ribbing when knit and is a stretchy fabric.

Techniques

Double Knitting Setup

Braided Cable

K2tog and SSK

Stockinette or Hung Hem

Bind Off's

Crochet Bind Off

Crochet Bind Off Using a Latch Tool

Transfer Bind Off

Drawstring Gathered Bind Off

Published in Videos

Tuesday, 21 October 2014 11:09

Regular Peg Videos

Welcome to our Regular Peg Kiss Loom video section. These videos will work for our regular peg modular looms as well as our regular 2 way adjustable looms.

While all of our looms work in the same way we are dividing the videos up into the style of loom used so that you can easily find and see the information you are looking for. Please be sure to check out the other loom videos on the loom specific video pages.

Cast On's

E-Wrap Cast On - a loose/loopy cast on.

Non Loopy/Double E-Wrap Cast On - a stretchy cast on perfect for most things, pairs nicely with the super stretchy bind off.

Long Tail Cast On

Drawstring Cast On

Stitches

Knit Stitch/U-Wrap on the Modular Looms - forms the traditional v-shaped knit stitch. Tighter stitch then the e-wrap, a little looser then the traditional knit stitch (aka - reverse purl). Allows for the continuous knit stitch when used on the Kiss Looms - in other words - you can knit the entire row before knitting off.

Knit Stitch/U-Wrap on the Regular 2 Way Adjustable - forms the traditional v-shaped knit stitch. Tighter stitch then the e-wrap, a little looser then the traditional knit stitch (aka - reverse purl). Allows for the continuous knit stitch when used on the Kiss Looms - in other words - you can knit the entire row before knitting off.

Purl Stitch - forms the traditional horizontal purl bump on the front side of your knitting. There are 3 purling videos in this series. The first one has more instruction but #2 has some very helpful camera angles and #3 will cover the continuous purl stitch. I encourage you to watch all three so as to get really comfortable with purling.

Purl Stitch #2

Bind Offs

Transfer Bind Off

Back Stitch Bind Off

Projects

Basic Hat Knit a Long using 2 6-peg modular looms with 2 pair of brackets

Written Instructions

Click the titles to view the pdf tutorials in your browser or right click and select "save link as" to download them.

How to use a Kiss Loom featuring the Regular Modular Looms - this tutorial goes over the e-wrap, double e-wrap, u-stitch, and purling.

Published in Videos

Tuesday, 21 October 2014 10:38

Videos

While all of our looms work in the same way we are dividing the videos and written tutorials up into the style of loom used so that you can easily find and see the information you are looking for. There are also video pages showing cast on's and bind off's on various looms, but the wrapping is identical no matter which loom you are using.

If there is a technique-specific video you'd like to see please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Regular Peg Modular Kiss Loom - includes the 6 peg modular or any other sizes of modular looms.

Regular Peg Adjustable Kiss Loom - these are regular 2-way adjustable slim looms.

Small Gauge Compact Peg Adjustable Kiss Loom - these are the turned peg small gauge 2-way adjustable slim looms and the 20 peg small gauge modular looms.

Fixed 1 & 2 Kiss Looms - these are fixed fine gauge sock looms with pegs and pins on the same board.

Fixed 0 Kiss Looms - these are extra fine gauge looms with pegs only.

Basic Tips & Techniques - videos that include a variety of looms with various tips and techniques. Really great video selection!

Classic Kiss Videos/pdf instructions - these are older videos from the original tutorials page.

Cast On's - cast on techniques shown on various looms.

Bind Off's - bind off techniques shown on various looms.

Weaving Looms - videos for triangles and rectangles.

How do the Pins Work? -We often get questions about how our pins work and how the fabric can flow down. I hope this video helps you!

For additional videos please visit:

The Answer Lady- Our own Kathryn Doubrley presents us with lots of videos on various looms with different stitches and techniques, including a few loom a long videos.

The Vintage Storehouse - loom knitting stitchionary! Lots of videos with different stitch patterns.

Published in Content

Thursday, 12 November 2009 11:17

E-Wrap Cast On & Stitch

How to Cast on Using the E-Wrap Method:
Written by Graciela Worth © August 20, 2007

Make a slip Knot and place it on the first peg, move the yarn to the back, and go around the first pin:

Move the yarn to the front to go around the second peg, and e-wrap the second peg.

Again go to the back pin, the second one, placing the yarn around the second pin, go to the 3rd. peg and e-wrap it. Continue like this for the amount of pegs, you want to cast on. To turn around: move the yarn to the front peg, last one that you e-wrapped, then move the yarn behind the second pin, move the yarn to the front of the second peg, and e-wrap the second peg.

Continue until all pegs have been e-wrapped.

Continue this process for your basic e-wrap stitch.

Click here to download the PDF instructions for the E-Wrap Stitch & Cast On

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Tuesday, 11 August 2009 14:41

Classic Kiss Videos

Click the links to view the pdf tutorials in your browser or right click and select "save link as" to download them. Scroll toward the bottom of the page for videos.

Kiss Loom Manual - a great place to start to get a good idea on how the looms work and what is available.

How to Use the Kiss Loom - instructions on stitches and how to knit them on the Kiss.

How to Assemble the Kiss Modular Looms

Getting to Know your Modular Loom Settings

How to Cast On and E-Wrap on Your Loom

Non-Loopy/Double E-Wrap Cast On

Basic Bind Off on the Kiss Loom

Purl Stitch Instructions

How to do Bobbles on the Kiss Loom

Cables on the Kiss Loom

SSK and K2tog

yo, ssk and k2tog, yo (alternate method for when slant doesn’t matter)