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This is the place to learn how to knit anything without using knitting needles!

Those who have given up needle knitting and crochet because of arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other ailments now enjoy loom knitting instead.

 

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Toddler Hat

I made this hat for my son, hopefully he learns how to keep hats on his head this winter lol

1 Comment
2024/07/14
11:32 UTC

3

Help with flexee loom decrease for leg warmers.

I'm currently making leg warmers on a regular flexee loom but now I need to decrease 4 links for the ankle and I have no clue how to decrease. If you anyone has a video or suggestions I would love the help.

4 Comments
2024/07/13
20:41 UTC

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Need help converting a needle knit pattern to a loom knit pattern.

Could someone help me in converting a needle knit "pattern" to loom?

I've really wanted to make a Scottish blue bonnet ala Outlander on the loom but realized all the "patterns" for such hats are needle knit only, and was wondering how I could convert such a thing to the loom.

One Idea I had was using a flexible loom and somehow adding on new pegs to get the wide lowland look I wanted and building out from the brim.

The other, if slightly farby would be to make a circular wedge of cloth and a headband and sew those together but like I said it's a bit farby.

Maybe I'm just pigheaded and should have it made in peices rather than in one peice, it would be easier on me.

https://youtu.be/FTCsFbEJgs4?si=MFsgY4nIzm57mhuh

7 Comments
2024/07/12
06:50 UTC

59

I made this possum family, keychain

8 Comments
2024/07/10
20:27 UTC

32

Finished Afghan

Sorry it’s not a very good photo. But I finished my first afghan. I definitely plan to work on another once I get settled at my new job.

7 Comments
2024/07/10
01:34 UTC

28

My first project

I learned to loom knit and I'm working on a scarf

10 Comments
2024/07/08
18:26 UTC

3

Can someone please give me a link to a pattern, preferably free, that doesn't involve using double pointed needles at all?

I can't get the hang of double pointed and just want to try and use the loom. Please and thank you.

12 Comments
2024/07/08
18:12 UTC

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I know nothing about loom knitting and tried it for the first time; help please?

I don’t know what I did. I have never done loom knitting before. I am trying to make a hat.

12 Comments
2024/07/07
18:35 UTC

2

What has been everyone's favorite project/pattern that you completed?

7 Comments
2024/07/06
17:53 UTC

3

Broken stitch :(

Recently picked up loom crocheting and I've noticed that the thicker yarn has a tendency to break at very specific moments/tensions. Obviously I'm trying to keep the stitch as tight as I can have it without splitting the stitch but I've kept breaking stitches. I'm just wondering if there is a way to fix it or is it just start over and be more careful?

Thanks for any help

4 Comments
2024/07/04
21:44 UTC

1

Golf head cover

Does anybody have any experience making golf head covers on the loom? I was looking for a video tutorial (I’m a visual learner) but couldn’t find anything. I thought about just making a tube sock but not sure it would look right. Any advice would be appreciated!

1 Comment
2024/07/04
15:59 UTC

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What is this?

Hi, so I was given this at the weekend. I believe it could be some kind of loom? I have a addi already and crochet.. but never seen 1 like this before. It's 33x23 inch so it's pretty big. I've only ever made small things on my addi so wouldn't know where to start with something this big! What yarn would be required... Any ideas appreciated 👍

6 Comments
2024/07/04
14:39 UTC

3

Best and softest 4 weight yarn for a blanket? I usually use Caron Simply Soft but it’s scratchy. I’m willing to buy more expensive yarn for a soft, light blanket.

4 Comments
2024/07/04
09:29 UTC

3

Where is the insteap

Hey y'all I'm trying to knit a sequence on the front part of the sock and not the instep but I can't figure out which part of the loom is the instep part and which part is the front. Sock is being knit toe up

5 Comments
2024/07/03
19:10 UTC

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Bought a “teach yourself” loom knit kit but the instructions aren’t written for noobs at all. What does “knit off” mean?

I don’t know the first thing about knitting, but I want to get into it, so I bought a little kit that I thought might teach me to knit. Immediately it’s using terms without teach what they mean, E-wrap and knit off being the big two from the first page. I figured out what E-wrap is from pictures, but I cannot wrap my head around “knit off”. I have tried to look up tutorials and such online, but I’m not finding sources to “knit off” that are on a loom (only on needles) and I seem to have a severe issue with spatial thinking so I’m struggling immensely with translating the instructions to use on a loom, so I’m just getting frustrated.

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good resources for loom knitting for total newbies? Even better if the instructions consider accessibility issues

Edit: I think I figured out what “knit off” means from the pictures of another instruction set for a double knit stickinette. It seems to mean to take the bottom loop and pull it above the loop above it? Not sure how to do it with a flat panel yet

11 Comments
2024/07/03
17:41 UTC

4

S loom recommendations

I'm looking to make a large blanket and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a good s loom? I'm ideally after a 5/8" gauge one but need to be able to buy it in the UK, or have it shipped here for a reasonable price.

I really like the looks of the cindwood ones but their website says they will only ship to the UK if the order value is over $300 and I've not been able to find anywhere closer to home that sells them.

KnitUK also had one on their website but it looks like they've delisted it.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Edit: Thanks for all the suggestions. I've decided to pick up a couple of the flexi-loom kits from readicut.co.uk and see how I get on. Turns out that the 5/8" version currently has 35% off so worked out relatively cheap too!

7 Comments
2024/07/02
18:58 UTC

3

Insoles

I am looking to make flat insoles for inside my families shoes and also winter boot liners. Our kids get theirs wet often in a day, so having extras would be nice. I have bought circle loom kit, rectangle loom kit and an adjustable sock loom too. Can anyone point me to where I can find how to do this?

4 Comments
2024/07/02
01:59 UTC

3

How much should I charge for a finished project?

How much should I charge for a finished product? I’m trying to sell my projects and I don’t know how much I should charge for them.

5 Comments
2024/07/01
21:08 UTC

18

Baby hurdle stitch hat

2 Comments
2024/07/01
04:36 UTC

5

What's the best looming kit for socks?

Everyone said avoid amszin so nos I'm stuck

15 Comments
2024/06/30
21:42 UTC

2

Kitchener close up alternatives?

Just completed my second Kitchener Close, and it got pretty scary towards the end there! Are their any easier alternatives? Would it work to just sew the toe seam?

My next pair are going to be a lovely fluffy merino, and I don’t want to accidentally felt the close up.

I promise I went really slowly.

7 Comments
2024/06/30
10:48 UTC

1

What's the best cheapest looming kit?

I saw one for socks on Amazon that looks good. What's your opinion?

5 Comments
2024/06/30
07:00 UTC

6

First time ever knitting or using a loom and I found a mistake. What to do?

This is the first time I've ever knit with or without a loom and it's been an experience. I've learned a lot as I've been making my way through this blanket for my young son but as the blanket get longer, I find more mistakes 🤣.

I have no idea if these two loose pieces of yarn are because my yarn came off the loom and I corrected it incorrectly (yes, lots of times), because two skeins weren't knotted tightly enough and came apart from one another (don't think so...), or if the yarn maybe snapped because at one point my tension on the loom was sooooo tight (yay straw trick!).

What can I do with these two loose ends to stop things from unraveling?

2 Comments
2024/06/29
21:37 UTC

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