I have been a little intimidated by making things on my loom besides something like a hat or scarf. Nicole Cox takes that fear away with this book. She has step by step instructions with color photos for everything from setting things up on the loom to casting off. In addition, there are many projects that vary from socks and hats to purses and shawls. There are even several patterns that are stranded knitting or fair isle! I love that many of the yarns are "normal" yarns you can find at a big box store, or are regular worsted weight yarns that can easily be substituted..

The patterns are well written and easy to follow, and coupled with her instructions, make this loom knitter inspired to try something new. Patterns are rated for beginner - advanced and are all very lovely. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in starting a loom knit project with flair.

Thanks to #NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Rowman & Littlefield, and Nicole F. Cox for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advance copy.

I have always wanted to learn how to do loom knitting. For some reason I can’t wrap my brain around it. It seems like it should be easy. You have the pegs, the yarn, the crochet hook to lift the yarn up and around. I can knit and crochet and understand the way the yarn works to create the different stitches, but somehow when it comes to the pegs, I just can’t do it.

I was hoping that this book might do the trick. I thought maybe I might be able to get a handle on loom knitting. This book includes many, if not all, beginner patterns, made up of accessories. I found lots of great hats, wristers, and one really cool wrap that is made from three triangles. The patterns include lots of techniques like brioche, multicolour, argyle, fair isle, lace and others that make them interesting and unique. There are lots of beautiful pictures of the finished products, but be prepared. The patterns don’t include anything other than instructions that assume you know how to use the loom. There is a section in the back that does include instructions for loom knitting with illustrations. It shows casting on, binding off, the stitches themselves and there is another section for any special skills that you might need that are included in the patterns. But I still couldn’t make head nor tails from it. I had hoped that the pattern would include illustration of how to use the loom for that pattern and hopefully I could make my way from the easier ones to the harder ones. No such luck!

I haven’t given up. I think if I watch some You Tube videos of how to do loom knitting, I might get the hang of it. Once I get the hang of how to make a rectangle, or a tube, then I will be able to go back and maybe make some of these lovely patterns. Good luck to those loom knitters out there. I think there is lots to enjoy in this book, but I’m not ready for it. Yet!

Amazing Loom Knits is a great addition to any crafter’s library. I am new to the crafting world and this book provides instructions perfect for beginners.

I absolutely loved looking at this book! I am a knitter and have had loom knitting supplies for years, but have only ever made the most basic hats on them. I am so excited to try out some of these gorgeous patterns! The pictures and directions make this look very easy to follow.

This book is a must-own for any loom knitters! There are so many great patterns in it and the instructions are easy to follow. I do think that the how-to should have been in the front, rather than the back of the book. However, it didn't take away from the book. I look forward to trying some patterns!

I received an advanced digital copy of this book from the author, Netgalley.com and Rowman & Littlefield Books. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review.

Ms. Cox has created an amazing craft resource book for loom knitters of all abilities. The basics are excellently explained and explored with clear photography. Projects of all types are included that will suit everyone's tastes.

If you've ever been to the store and saw the looms and thought "I could do that but what would I make?" this is the book for you.

5 out of 5 stars. Recommended for your craft library.

OH MY GOODNESS!! When I got into loom knitting I knew that there had to be other things I could make with the looms but never did I think all this was possible. I absolutely can't wait to get this for my patrons. There are several that already loom knit and I have some others that want to try it. And this is just fantastic! The instructions are clear and concise and the glossary of stitches in the back is wonderful. Just love this book!

Amazing Loom Knits
by Nicole F. Cox

If you love knitting, you’ll have no problem with loom Knitting. I had purchased a whole set of looms, but the instruction book was so difficult to follow and never got anywhere with it. But now that I have this new book, it makes everything look easy to accomplish.

As you go through the book you will find projects that range from beginner to intermediate, and a few with advanced skills. Each project is so well laid out for you to succeed in completing it. Each pattern provides the gauge and what the loom setup should be. The yarn type that is best suited for this project. How to do any special stitches, then the patterns to finishing instructions.

The patterns range from hats, headbands, scarfs, leg warmers and sock, wraps and bags. Each is accompanied with a photo showing what the completed project looks like.

The project I am beginning with is the convertible mittens.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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30 Amazing Loom Knits is a tutorial technique project book with a nice selection of loom knit projects. I think a lot of people unfairly dismiss knitting looms as 'kids crafts' and only remember the (admittedly) hideous polyester knitted hotpads and pot holders we all made in the 1970s (in avocado and harvest gold!). Forget those. These are stylish projects with a wide variety of uses from socks and scarves and leg warmers, to bags, shawls, and hats. The projects use a wide variety of yarns (they seem to be slanted to North American readers' availabilities), but substitutions should be painless.

Due out 1st Aug 2019 from Rowman & Littlefield on their Stackpole imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in paperback format. Author Nicole F. Cox will be familiar to many of the Ravelry crowd. The tutorials are well photographed and the accompanying text is easy to follow. Many of the patterns include 'Japanese' style design charts (do those graphic charts have a different name?) as well as written pattern row by row descriptions.

These are appealing and well made with designer details.

Five stars.

I can never think of ways to use my looms, and this book gave me an awesome selection of patterns. I cannot wait to try them all.

There is a bit of everything in the book, too, so it's not just all one thing you can make different ways on a loom. Great collection.