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Happy Looming!An Interview with Loom Knitting Designer Farah KamalListen in as JaNae Yagi and Kristy Hunter interview designer Farah Kamal all the way from Pakistan. Though fairly new to the art of looming. Farah has created many amazing lace projects on Cindwood Looms and has converted many beautiful lace projects from knitting needles patterns to looms in both 1/2" and 7/16" gauges. Enjoy hearing about her journey as she learned about loom knitting and began teaching others to read charts, shift stitches, and create beautiful laces. You can purchase past and future zoom classes with Farah HereFarah Patterns are available at cindwoodlooms.comIns...2022-09-1555 minHappy Looming!New Digital Accessible Fiber Arts Magazines Now Available!!Renee VanHoy has been working as an accessibility editor for 2 Magazines. Making Stories Knitting Magazine and Moorit Crochet magazine. Listen in as we discuss the editing process and how supporting these magazines will help influence the creation of more Accessible patterns and magazines. Both magazines have come out with completely accessible versions that work great for screen readers and have large print easy reading and access. It is so exciting. These magazines are the first to create a completely accessible magazine. Making Stories Magazine - Knitting Magazine Purchase on RavelryMoorit Magazine (crochet): https://moo...2021-08-3034 minHappy Looming!Back to School and Prep for Super Fun Fall Loom Knitting ProjectsKids are on their way back to school (hopefully), the weather is cooling down and that equals the time to start thinking about fall projects and if you want to be really proactive start thinking about what gifts you are planning to make for the holidays. Listen as Kristy and JaNae discuss staying organized and having fun as you navigate your fall loom knitting activities and stay unstressed for the holidays that will be here in just a few short months. Many of the patterns and gift ideas discussed in this podcast can be found here...2021-08-1535 minHappy Looming!An Interview with Amanda Pratt Hypnotic HysteriaJoin us as we talk with loom knitting pattern designer Amanda Pratt and her journey through working with many different looming companies. Growing her pattern business and following on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram and more. Follow Amanda on YouTube: Follow Amanda on Facebook Follow Amanda on InstagramFollow Amanda on TikTokBuy Amanda's Patterns on CinDWood 2021-07-3139 minHappy Looming!Let's talk about Cindwood New Pegs and Gauge!!JaNae and Kristy discuss the new features of Cindwood's new large pegs and also the new 7/16" gauge and why it may be the perfect pair for all of your worsted weight yarn needs. We also discuss how to convert a needle pattern to loom when looking at needle size vs gauge.Loom Gauge Information ChartPre Order - New Peg 7/16" Looms Here 2021-07-1529 minHappy Looming!20th Anniversary of Cindwood Crafts! An Interview with Cindy & KristyEnjoy listening to JaNae Yagi interview Cindy and Kristy discuss how Cindwood Crafts became a company how it has evolved and grown and why these 2 sisters keep working hard to create new looms, patterns, tutorials and more to help grow the loom knitting community and provide customer service to their amazing customers. 2021-06-2643 minHappy Looming!Summer Loom Knitting Ideas!Join Kristy Hunter and JaNae Yagi as they discuss different ideas for summer loom knitting projects, perfect summer fibers to work with and more. Post pictures of your summer projects in our Happy Looming! Facebook group or email to happyloomingpodcast@gmail.comLinks to Summer PatternsLoom Knit Water BalloonsLoom Knit Flip FlopsLoom Knit ScrunchiesLoom Knit ShawlsLoom Knit BagsLoom Knit Washcloths 2021-06-1631 minHappy Looming!An Interview with The Loom Muse - Scarlett RoyalWe had such a wonderful time talking with Scarlett Royal aka The Loom Muse. Scarlett has been a huge asset in the loom knitting world with her ingenious X loom design that CinDWood made a reality. Her many formulas for creating all kinds of hats, socks, stuffed animals and more. Scarlett does a lot of modular knitting and explains how this works in our podcast today. You can find Scarlett's patterns and videos in the following places:Amazon - pattern bookshttps://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AScarlett+Royale&s=relevancerank&text=Scarlett+Roy...2021-05-2333 minHappy Looming!Creating a Knitting JournalHave you ever created a knitted project and months later wanted to recreate it but could not remember the yarn you used or the exact loom, stitch etc.. That is why a knitting journal is so handy listen. Come listen to JaNae and Kristy discuss the many different ways you can create a knitting journal so that you can reference all your projects, patterns, yarns and looms in one place. 2021-05-1535 minHappy Looming!Interview with Loomahat! Designer Denise CanelaWe had such and amazing time learning more about Denise and how she began creating looming tutorials and her Loomahat youtube channel. She is such a wonderful asset to the looming community and we adore her. She has taught hundreds of people how to loom knit and her expertise in teaching people to create hats, toys, and stitches in easy to follow clear videos is incredible. We are so grateful she took the time to visit with us. Find Denise's Patterns here (Cindwood Designer Page)and here (loomahat.com)You can follow her youtube channel h...2021-05-0133 minHappy Looming!Loom Knitting Tips and Tricks 1Join JaNae and Kristy as they discuss frequently asked questions about cast ons, bind offs and color changing. Janae Youtube ChannelCindwood Youtube channelchain cast on videochanging colors videosimply ties videonon loopy cast on video - Isaela Phelps 2021-04-1432 min
Happy Looming!An Interview with Good Knit KissesJaNae and I had so much fun interviewing Kristen Mangus the creator of the YouTube Channel, Blog and more of GoodKnitKisses. Kristen has been teaching people how to crochet, knit, and loom knit for many years. Her motto is "Stitch your love and love your stitches." We had a great time getting to know her better and we hope you do as well. Kristen has amazing resources available such as the Knitting Loom Guide 2020 and her Knit and Crochet Planner/Workbook (great for Loom Knitters too!!Kristen's Favorite Pattern: Chic Retreat Cowl You can fo...2021-03-3146 minHappy Looming!The Magical Purl StitchThe purl stitch is the most important stitch to learn when advancing your loom knitting skills. Once you have learned to knit using ewrap = twisted stockinette stitch, Uknit= knit stitch, TrueKnit (reverse purl)= knit stitch, or flat knit = knit stitch adding a purl stitch to your repertoire will very quickly open up all kinds of designs that can be done. This link will take you to a video and tutorial page for learning the purl stitchhttps://www.cindwoodlooms.com/pages/beginnerloomknittingtechniquesAnd more techniques that use this amazing stitch herehttps://www.cindwoodlooms...2021-03-1425 minHappy Looming!The Importance of Writing Accessible Loom Knitting PatternsRenee VanHoy is an amazing loom knitting designer. She has written 2 loom knit stitch dictionaries and has developed courses to teach a variety of skills including how to write accessible loom knit patterns for the vision impaired. Listen as we discuss how designers can create accessible patterns and how this can help a large population of low vision or vision impaired loom knitters. Visit the Accessible Patterns Index HereSign up for her course herePurchase her loom stitch dictionaries or ePatterns here 2021-02-2722 minHappy Looming!Let's Talk About Loom Gauge!In this epidsode of Happy Looming Kristy and JaNae discuss how to measure loom gauge. The pro's and con's of the many different gauges. What different gauges are used for, and the best yarns to use for different kinds of projects. The possibilities are endless. Lets talk loom gauge!https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/pages/loom-gauge-categories CinDWood Premium Knitting Looms CinDWood Premium Knitting Looms has been in business for 20 years now creating beautiful looms in th2021-02-1534 minHappy Looming!The Genius Behind the Flexee LoomRenita Harvey is the Genius behind the KB Flexee loom. We had so much fun learning more about her and her creation. This loom is incredible and can be used to create almost any size project. You can increase and decrease easily. It comes in both a Chunky 5/8" Large Gauge as well as a Skinny 3/8" Small Gauge. You can order yours on cindwoodlooms.com, Amazon, Authentic Knitting Board, or from many retail craft stores. CinDWood Premium Knitting Looms CinDWood Premium Knitting Looms has been in business for 20 years now creating beautiful looms in th2021-01-3130 minHappy Looming!The Pro's and Con's of Monogamous KnittingDo you have dozens of projects that you have started and struggle with finishing them. Join JaNae and I as we discuss the pro's and con's of monogamous knitting.2021-01-1630 minHappy Looming!The Gift of Looming with PositivityWe had the opportunity to interview Shawn Barrick about her wonderful looming journey of creating knitted items for many charities. She creates hats fort he homeless, newborns in her church and prayer shawls for those struggling with illness. She gives many tips and advice on how to grow a charitable community and share your loom knitted items with those in need. Beginner Figure 8 Prayer Shawl ePatternBeginner Afghan ePatternBlankets for Refugees Charity - Just Serve.org 2020-12-2930 minHappy Looming!Happy Looming IntroductionComing Soon Happy looming Podcast with Kristy Hunter and JaNae YagiWe are so excited to begin 2021 with amazing episodes about looms, yarn, designers, loom makers, loom knitters, yarn dyers, charities and more. It's going to be a fun ride, so make sure to subscribe and come back often to listen and connect as a looming community. 2020-11-0100 min