Archives for August 2026

Large Plush Pin Loom Woven Pumpkin

August 27, 2026 By

I might be a little obsessed with the Kayu board pin loom! I had so much fun weaving up the sheep, I decided to make a stuffed pumpkin. Again, weaving with bulky yarn on the Kayu board is quick, easy and fun. The yarn I chose is a super bulky size 6 soft chenille-like polyester yarn. It is incredibly soft and squishy on its own. It is even more squishy when it is woven up, sewn together, and stuffed!

The Kayu pin loom / board is very convenient. I could get all the shapes I needed on this one board. For this project, I used it to make:

  • three 10″ orange squares for the pumpkin,
  • one 7″ triangle for the stem, and
  • one 5 1/2″ square for the leaf.

I used Loops & Threads Demi Purl from Michaels. It is a size 6. The super bulky yarn made it weave up very quickly. Because you can make many sizes on this one board, I plan on making more pumpkins in different sizes.

The construction is very similar to the pumpkin in the My First Pumpkin 4 in 1 Set (crochet, knit, pin loom weaving, sewing) in our Etsy shop. The Kayu board is available in the Ullvuna shop on Etsy. Keep in mind, weaving on a small pin loom like the Zoom Loom is done in a three warp fashion. The Kayu shapes are bias woven.

Learn more:

My First Pumpkin Pattern (sewing, crochet, knit, pin loom weaving)

Kayu Board

Ullvuna.com

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Kayu Board Pin Loom Weaving

August 25, 2026 By

There have been many times walking through the yarn department at a store where I wished I could weave with some of the beautiful bulky yarn. Until now, I’ve just looked away, and gone straight to the medium worsted weight yarn section…until now! I have been weaving almost nonstop since the Kayu loom arrived on my doorstep. For the first time, I’ve been able to weave with bulky yarn on a pin loom. At first I wanted to warp it like a traditional pin loom with a three-pin configuration, but the pin spacing is not set up for that. Instead, this loom was designed to be bias woven. I don’t bias weave often, so I had to refresh my memory. Thankfully there are written instructions on the ullvuna.com website. Once I got going, I couldn’t stop!

After getting the loom and seeing the pin spacing, I realized that I didn’t have any bulky yarn that would work on this loom. After a quick stop at the store, I picked up the equivalent of Bernat’s Blanket yarn, which is ultra soft and velvet-like. My first square was so plush and soft, my youngest son immediately declared he needed a blanket woven from this yarn! Unfortunately for him, I had another project in mind, and his blanket would have to wait!

The Kayu loom, available in the Ullvuna shop on Etsy, is a beautiful weaving board that can make 3 shapes in multiple sizes, making it the equivalent of 15 looms. For my first project, I decided to make a plush sheep pillow. This took 2 shapes in two sizes. What is so great is, all the shapes I needed were on this one board/loom! Also, once you know how to weave a square or triangle, it weaves the same for the larger or smaller shapes. You really can just bias weave all kinds of shapes and sizes on one board/loom!

The size of the loom seemed large and bulky at first, but the first time I put it in my lap, it seemed just right. It also seems like it would feel large on the table, but when you are weaving, it just feels convenient! The loom arrived with a sweet carrying bag with a little sack of “pins” that my son enjoys setting and removing! All around, the Kayu loom is just a lot of fun.

If you’ve ever thought about pin loom weaving with bulky yarn, the Kayu Pin Loom is a great option.

Happy Weaving,

Deborah

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Diamond Handbag – Cover Project

August 5, 2026 By

I am excited to share that my Diamond Handbag is not only in I Like Crochet magazine August 2026 issue…it is the cover project!

This is such a fun project to crochet. I purposely set out to create something that can be made in panels. Why? I wanted something that would be relaxing enough to watch tv, and something that had lots of texture. There are so many wonderful crochet stitches and techniques in this bag, you’ll love it.

One of my favorite features of this bag is the folded over front corner adorned with big chunky tassels and a large flower button. The dip in the front panel makes it so much easier to reach into the bag for your belongings. I added a few silver beads where panels are joined, too.

I Like Crochet August 2026

As you can see from the cover text, this is a really fun issue with rugs galore, gorgeous geometric designs and sizzling southwestern ideas. I’ve taken a peek at a few of the projects and they are scrumptious.

I Like Crochet is a digital magazine, so you can access your pattern right away. Learn more about the August Issue of I Like Crochet and get your copy, today!

Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK

I love it when a great yarn is available in different yarn weights. I’ve crocheted with Everyday Worsted for years and years. This was my first project with Everday DK. And it was fabulous. This thinner yarn allows for more opportunity to make intricate designs. The diamond motif takes center stage…and the side panel still has room to wrap around the front.

As of this writing, Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK is available in 74 colors! I’m confident you can find just the right one for your Diamond Handbag.

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