My first CAL

Hi All,

I Just finished my first CAL. It was done on atmyhouse Yahoo group. It'sa a great group, and lots of fun.

I quit smoking Thanksgiving o6, so I've kept my hands busy crocheting. This is a little bag for potpourrie, soap, or change. Thank you Nina!!

Lotsa New Stitches

Hi All, It's been a while since I've been up and running. I found a site, that you can download videos of different stitches!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too cool!!! It is actually for the knitting machines, but when you see them you'll know how to do the same things on the loom. I'm pretty sure this is where Isela got the Mariposa (butterfly) stitch. These have been around for quite a while, so they are all tried and true. I like the tuck stitch as well. Give it a look, the videos for download are at the bottom of the page.............

http://knitfits.theotherbell.com/bond-video-club.htm

I've tried them all, and they are really nice!!! What's nice too ias that you can download them to your puter, and there they are when you need em.

Lotsa Hugs,
Loomin Cat

designing your own "Picture"

Hi All,
I have had great fun using cookie cutters for my pattern on the cloths. I just lay the cookie cutter on the graph paper, trace around it, and then work it into a pattern. From that chart, I write it out into written form.

I also got a coloring book for very small children. It is great for shapes to make into patterns. Just trace the pic onto the graph paper, and off you go!!!

Hugs,
Loomin Cat

Hi All

Hi Everyone,
I am almost back to "normal". After my son-in-law left for Iraq, my trip south for Hurricane Ernesto, my son's girlfirends brother died of Cancer, I think now things are calming down.
I have been away from the groups, for about 2 weeks now. I just found I was taken off, as co-moderator of the Looming Dishcloths group! I wrote privately to Janice asking why, but have gotten no answer. That really hurt my feelings, but I plan to stay in the group as a lurker. I am still willing, and eager to help anyone, whenever they ask.

I just don't get it. There are a few very high profile ladies who give excellent help, and a couple who come up with some beautiful patterns that they so kindly share with all of us. But a couple of them just seem to have a way of knocking any "new" people from really getting involved with conversions, or pattern designing. My little dishcloth rake is something that no one else is making, so can't see where that is a threat to anyone. Is this an ego thing? Or a money making thing? Don't know, and don't care anymore.

I will be converting patterns, designing patterns, and still trying to make my dishcloth rake. I really enjoy it, and love to share with all of you.
I'm probably babbling here, but it's my blog, so I can LOL

Hugs to all of you, and God bless.
Loomin Cat

Buy or make your own row counters

This page has several models:http://www.yarn- store.com/ row-counters. html
then there's the ever famous 'Peg-it':http://www.purpleki ttyyarns. com/index. asp?PageActionfiltered= VIEWPROD& ProdID=1648
http://www.knitpick s.com/Tools/ itemid_80264/ Tools_display. aspx

There are some that you can make:http://www.knitpick s.com/tools/ itemid_80232/ tools_displayhttp://www.knitpick s.com/tools/ itemid_80032/ tools_displayhttp://people. delphiforums. com/knit_ chat/knitchat/ Counter.htmhttp://westenddesig nsknits.blogspot .com/2006/ 08/row-counter- tutorial. htmlhttp://www.suziskni ts.com/counterdi rectionsc. html , http://www.suziskni ts.com/rowcounte rsales.htmlhttp://seahorse- designs.com/ seahorse_ designs_002. htm

Please Pray!!

To all My Friends,
I want to ask you to please pray for my Son-in-law, Sargent Jason J. Gomez. He and his fellow troops left at 5 am this morning for Iraq. This is his 3rd deployment. We are all so proud of him. Please Pray for all the men and women who are fighting against terrorism, for all the people of the world.
Here is a site you can go to, and send a card, free of charge. Please, no matter what your feelings on this war are, support our young men and women:
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1024.html

Love and Hugs,
Cathy

Buy a Loom or Rake

Hi All,


NEW NEWS!!!
I am in the process of getting grooved wooden pegs, I think these may be the best so far!!! Keep tuned for latest news.!!!!! and wish me luck!!! Will know by Monday!!!


Here are the loom makers that I have found to be honest, and very talented.......I hope you will support them.


You can get beautiful Dishcloth rakes from Dux, a talented loomer, and makes a quality product. Beautifully decorated!! Go to eBay under seller ID D U X A L L I N A R O W
Anyone who wants to contact her about looms or dishcloth rakes can do so at duxallinarow@mac.com
or, her really great blog:
http://duxallinarow.blogspot.com/

I just found this site: The LoomRoom: http://www.loomroom.com/ they have wonderful looms, with beautiful strong wooden pegs!!! The prices are great, and the owners extremely nice. Check em out

Another really good place for looms, and rakes is CinDwood. Quality, at a very good price!!! I love doing business with her. Go To:
http://www.cindwoodcrafts.com/

And Last, but in no way least, Lynn Markman. Again, very good quality, and personal service!!
Go To:
http://lynnmarkmangiftsncards.bizland.com/

These are the loommakers I would recommend. The looms are not pounded out in mass amounts, they have very good prices, and the very best of service, and quick delivery!!

I left out Decor Accents, because of their poor customer satifaction. There are no returns, except for "store credit", long wait to receive orders, and so many have complained about not getting responses from them. This is purely my opinion, and past experience. Others may differ in their opinion.

Getting Ready For Winter!!

This is sweet Daughter-in-Law modeling her new hat. So easy on the green KK!!

Simple Wrist Warmers/Fingerless Gloves

Fingerless Gloves
Designed by Cathy Rodammer/Loomin' Cat


You will need:
1 Skein of worsted weight yarn
Dishcloth Rake
(a small guaged loom will do, maybe need 2 strands)


Cast on 27
Rows 1-7 Ribbed stitch (K,P,K,P, across each row)
Row 7-? e-wrap and knit each row till it is the length you want.
Bind off with crochet method
Sew up the side, leaving a 1 inch opening for your thumb.
YAY........Easy fingerless gloves!

(c) 2006 Loomin'Cat Designs/Cathy Rodammer. For personal use only. All rights reserved

Mitten made on rake in one piece No thumb sew up

Easy Mitten
(c) 2006 Loomin'Cat Designs/Cathy Rodammer. For personal use only. All rights reserved

Make 2
You will need:
1 skein Yarn of your choice
Dishcloth rake, or small guaged loom
1 strand on dishcloth rake, maybe 2 strands on small guaged loom

Cast on 16 st
Row 1-14: Rib stitch
Row 15-22: Knit across
Row 23: Short row, knit stiches 1,2,3
Row 24: Short row, knit stitches 3,2,1
Row 25: Cast on 7 more stitches on the left side.
Row 26: Knit across all 23 stitches
Row 27-31: knit across all 23 stitches
Row 32: Bind off the added 7 stitches from row 25
Row 33-101: Knit across all 16 (or measure your hand from the thumb to the top of your fingers for how many rows to knit across)
Row 102: Cast on 7 stitches on left side
Row 103-109: Knit across all 23 stitches
Row 110: Bind off added 7 stitches
Row 111: Short row, Knit stitches 1,2,3
Row 112: Short row, Knit stitches 3,2,1
Row 113-120: Knit across all 16
Row 120-134: Rib stitch
Bind off with crochet method. Do not cut yarn
With right sides together:
Can either crochet all around mitten, or sew up around with yarn needle. turn right side out, and weave in ends.