![]() an easy border/handle! While I loved the fancy handles and bling on the Boho Boss Bag and Titan Tapestry Bag and the fancy crocheted spiral handle on the Daisy Mae Bag, there’s something refreshing about a darling bag made entirely out of simple crochet stitches. Since the squares are the star of the show, they are simply sewn together and then. We are watching all episodes of Arrow (hello…where has THIS show been all my life)! And before you know it…the squares are done. Your best chair (recliner, I’m talking to YOU!) Flip on Netflix. But you could certainly line it later if you wish.įor whatever reason, working 13 granny squares for this granny square bag does not seem like much work at all. It’s not too “holey” so it’s an easy bag to leave unlined, which is how I’ve worked mine. It’s a great purse yarn because it’s not too bulky and with a G6/4mm crochet hook it works up nicely. I fell in love with this yarn when I used it for the Crochet Octopus pattern. This is the simple Starburst Granny we learned last week worked in summery colors in Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Cotton yarn. Let’s talk about this beauty for a few minutes before diving in. ![]() There’s something about taking granny square variations and putting them together into a bag that just makes me happy.Īll this sunshiney goodness just warms my heart. So cozy!Īnd when you’re ready for more of a challenge in working with loop yarn, check out the lovely Classically Cable Throw from Red Heart.I’m in love with this sunflower bag. Nicky’s Homemade Crafts had the same idea, but hers has a keyhole in it for a little added skill.Īnd let’s be honest, what I really want to knit next is the Namaste at Home coat from the Hook Nook Life. I started with a simple scarf pattern, just 12 stitches wide and worked in Stockinette. If my daughter didn’t already have a blanket in the non-loop version of this yarn that’s probably the pattern I would make. Or keep it (mostly) simple Stockinette with this blanket pattern from TL Yarn Crafts. She intentionally twists her stitches for even more texture. ![]() If you’re looking for a bigger project, try this loop yarn blanket from Make and Do Crew. I definitely had a pillow in mind when I first encountered this yarn! Red Heart has a nice collection of tutorials and a few patterns for its Loop It Yarn. Then just clip the thread holding the next couple of loops together so you have a straight piece of yarn and can weave in the end.Ĭheck out all the details on how to work with loop yarn in my video: Loop the first loop through the second loop and so on across. To “bind off,” you start at the side of the work opposite from the working yarn. Once you’re comfortable you can “knit” with this yarn in front of the TV or wherever you enjoy crafting. I recommend starting your work on a table and checking the back of the work often to make sure you don’t have any skipped loops hanging off the back. This yarn is fun and easy to work with once you get the hang of it. If you consistently pull from front to back you’ll get Reverse Stockinette, and if you alternate you will get Garter Stitch. If you consistently pull from back to front, you will get Stockinette Stitch. Pull the next loop on the strand through the last loop of your base row. To start a project with loop yarn, decide how many stitches you need for the width of your project. I think little kids would be able to do it with some practice. You don’t need knitting needles or a crochet hook, but you do need some finger dexterity in order to pinch and pull. There are several different brands on the market, including:īecause the yarn is made of open loops, you work with it by pulling a loop through a loop on the previous row. ![]() The yarn is processed so that it is sewn together to form loops, and if you look closely you can see the little strand of thread running at the bottom of each loop. Loop yarn is typically a super bulky yarn of a type you could buy in straight form for knitting or crochet. Here’s all you need to know about working with loop yarn. It’s a super bulky yarn stitched into loops so you can make a knitlike fabric without needles or hooks. Loop yarn is a relatively new product to the yarn aisle. View our privacy and affiliates policy for details. Affiliate links may be included for your convenience. ![]()
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