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What is spool knitting?

For generations, people have been spool knitting. To spool knit, a spool with pegs around the top is used to produce a narrow knitted cord. Spool knitters usually have four or five pegs. Spool knitting and loom knitting are a similar knitting technique. However, in loom knitting, the loom has many, many pegs.

Who can spool knit?

This is fun and easy craft which is ideal for kids of all ages, from 4 to 99. Spool knitting is a way to teach kids how to knit without knitting needles. It will be easier for a child to understand knitting with needles after mastering spool knitting.
Personally, I enjoy spool knitting while watching television since I do not have to concentrate because of the repetitive knitting technique.

What are the other names for spool knitting?

Spool knitting is also known as corking, Knitting Nancy, French knitter, and Bizzy Lizzy.

What can you make with a spool knitter?

As a young girl, I enjoyed spool knitting but I did not know what to do with the long knitted cords. That has inspired me to create some fun and useful items using the spool knitter.

Flowers
Bookmark
Christmas Ornaments
Doll Crafts
Pins
Magnets
More and more

Here you will find instructions on how to spool knit along with spool knitting ideas. With the following spool knitted patterns and tutorials, you will learn how to make the knitted cord into a variety of spool knitted projects.

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	Cool Spool Knitting Kit Knit bracelets, pins and other fabulous accessories with a spool knitter. by Alex Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Corking (Kids Can Easy Crafts) Need project ideas for those long knitted snakes created by spool knitting. Here's the book for you - lots of creative projects. by Judy Ann Sadler - Paperback - Published 1998 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Jumbo Spool Knitter Set One end of the tool has five pegs with a 1 inch diameter the other end has eight pegs with a 2 inch diameter. Kit includes spool knitter, yarn needle and a soft grip loom pick. Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Learn to Loom Knit for Your Dolls This fully illustrated book gives a child an introduction to loom knitting. Instructions on how to knit accessories for American Girl and American Girl mini dolls are included. The child can knit scarves, backpacks, hats and mittens for her doll. by Sherralyn St. Clair - Paperback - Published 2014 Affiliate Link to Amazon
	Products - More Spool Knitting Products Here you will find different types of spool knitters, spool knitting kits and other products. Needlepointers.com
	Spool Knitter This french knitter doll is entertaining craft tool! The kit contains the "Pony" wood doll and 6 miniature balls of yarn, perfect for any project requiring multiple colors. There are instruction how to use the tool. Affiliate Link to Amazon
	15+ Free Spool Knitted Projects After spool knitting, what do you do with the yards and yards of spool knitted cord? Here are free, fun spool knitting project ideas on how to use the woven cord. Needlepointers.com
	American Girl Doll Spool Knit Jump Rope How to make a jump rope for an 18" doll or American Girl Doll using a spool knitter. By Needlepointers.com
	Bookmark - Spool Knitted Bookmark This video will show you how to make a spool knitter flower bookmark. Needlepointers.com
	Bow Using Spool Knitting Cord Learn how to make a bow using spool knitting cord.. These bows can be used to make refrigerator magnets, necklaces, pins, hair barrettes or as embellishments on all types of craft projects. Needlepointers.com
	Breast Cancer Awareness Spool Knitted Pin This video by Needlepointers.com will show you how to make a breast cancer awareness pin with spool knitting cord. This project can also be used as a key chain or magnet. Needlepointers.com
	Candy Cane Ornament A tutorial on how to make an adorable candy cane ornaments using a spool knitter. Needlepointers.com
	DIY Christmas Tree Garland Give your Christmas tree a homespun, farmhouse look, by making spool knitted garland for the tree. This spool knitting project will spread holiday cheer to a home. This project even kids can make. Needlepointers.com Craft
	How to Make A Spool Knitter This articles tells you how to make your own spool knitter; also known as a corking spool or corker. All free Crafts
	Rug - Spool Knitted Dollhouse Rug Learn how to spool knit a rug for a dollhouse. Needlepointers.com
	Rug - Spool Knitted Rug How to make a spool knitted rug that looks braided.
	Shoe Laces (Spool Knitting) A tutorial on how to personalize shoes and sneakers with spool knitted shoe laces.
	Snowman Ornament (Spool Knitting) How to spool knit a snowman ornament. Needlepointers.com
	Spool Knitted Headband A video on how to make a spool knitted headband. Needlepointers.com
	Spool Knitting - For You and the Kids This site shows you how to make a spool knitter with a toilet paper roll, popsicle sticks and simple craft supplies. Also has instructions for how to use the spool knitter. Craft Sanity
	Spool Knitting - How to Spool Knit Learn how to spool knit with this instructional video. Needlepointers.com
	Spool Knitting Tip When spool knitting use a seam ripper instead of a pick, pointer or crochet hook to pull the bottom loop over the top yarn. Needlepointers.com