Easy DIY Scarf Using a Loom

I made an easy DIY scarf this past week and I’m still in shock that I made it. I made a scarf! This month as a  Michaels Maker I was challenged to explore something new. I’ve tried knitting and crocheting too many times to count and I’ve always been annoyed with having to use my fingers and my stitches have always been wonky, so I decided I was going to try one of those knitting looms that I’ve had my eye on for months.

The loom was the easiest thing I’ve ever done! Now I’m kicking myself for all those times I’ve just walked by it thinking: it can’t be that easy. It was that easy. After a few passes of the yarn wrapping I could have made the scarf with my eyes closed…and there were no stitches to keep track of:

I used the Loops & Threads Knit Quick Long Loom and after about an hour I had finished my first scarf and every stitch was perfect:

The finished scarf:

Max agreed to be my test model:

But really I made the first scarf for Boo’s American Girl doll Eloise:

I picked out the most beautiful yarn by Isaac Mizrahi….doesn’t it look like rainbow sherbet? I love the color shifting:

Next up is a matching scarf for Boo to wear:

Boo tried the loom out too and had the loom down pat in less time than me. She quickly made a “pillow” for her doll in just a few short minutes. I used a Sharpie to number the pegs to make the instructions a little easier for her to follow.

I need to pick up one of the round looms next so that I can make some hats. We can get started on our handmade Christmas gifts early this year! 

Did you know that Michaels offers free classes in their stores? You can try out a new craft skill for just the cost of supplies.

Another great way to explore your creativity is by trying out a craft kit.  Michaels has everything from sewing kits to art kits and everything in between.

Make sure to check out all the new skills the other Michaels Makers explored this month below!