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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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I’m thinking of getting into loom knitting. Which loom size is the best for knitting adult hats?

4 Comments
2025/01/15
02:57 UTC

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Curled Edges

As a beginner, I was not aware that just using the E-stitch would result in curled edges on the blanket. Very hesitant to restart due to my satisfaction with the progress made. If continue with the E-stitch, and once done are there ways to flatten the blanket, such as washing?

9 Comments
2025/01/15
01:35 UTC

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Blanket is getting longer...

Does anyone have any advice on how to hold the loom while working on a blanket? I'm working on the 60 inch afghan S shaped loom, but my blanket is getting so long, it's difficult to have on my lap/counter/etc. I don't know if I should be folding the blanket a certain way... I'm using Bernat baby dappled yarn and this blanket is getting HEAVY!

5 Comments
2025/01/14
11:40 UTC

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My niece wants to make a toque and/or balaclava for my dog 🤣 is this possible? Any advice or guidance would be very helpful!

Tomorrow afternoon is going to be our first ‘ Craft day’ and I don’t want to let her down lol! She knows how to use the loom, and can already make regular toques. I’m wondering if there’s anyone who’s made a dog toque or ski mask for a dog this way?

Do we somehow just put ear holes in a regular toque? Or do we make a turtle neck kinda thing with ear slots? Lmao 🤣

I’m sure she will be able to understand and follow any instructions/ patterns that might be shared here. Thanks in advance!!!

2 Comments
2025/01/14
09:03 UTC

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What is "cast-off"?

I keep hearing this in tutorials, but I cannot seem to identify what exactly that means.Like "knit 20rows and then cast-off"... What does it mean?

3 Comments
2025/01/13
21:14 UTC

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And they are done!!!

So 12 in total, if I can count. I have just packaged these up to be posted out tonight. I will be making more but right now I think my next project is going to be another spiral hat!

3 Comments
2025/01/13
15:41 UTC

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They are breeding!!!

Tiny kitties I have made (and am still making) for a cat charity! I have another 8 in various stages of completion. I must remember to take a photo of those when done! Rather hoping to get them done today so I can go and post them tonight! They need them by the end of this week!

13 Comments
2025/01/13
09:28 UTC

10

Loom Size

I've just gotten into loom knitting and recently completed a hat based on the instructions my loom came with. Unfortunately the hat is both incredibly long (the guide told me to make it 20 inches) and also quite small circumference-wise. I'm still proud of myself for finishing it but I would like to make a hat that actually fits my head and doesn't look kind of like a sad condom when on.

My loom kit came with a fair amount of pieces to snap together so I can adjust the shape/size--I've got fourteen 2 inch straight bits and six half semi-circle pieces, probably also about 2 inches (I am eyeballing the lengths). The kit offered no guidance on how to decide loom size/shape other than its very basic instructions for a hat and a scarf.

Is there anything people here advise when deciding how large to make the circumference of the loom/the shape of the loom, or how long to make the hat? I've found some online resources but I don't know enough yet to tell if something is a good resource or a bad one. I know I can measure my head for some guidance but I assume the actual hat circumference will be tighter than the loom's and I'm not sure how best to account for that in sizing.

Any general tips or any guides people recommend would be also appreciated, whether for beanies or any other loom projects! I don't know anyone else in real life who knits with a loom and I had no idea all the things I could possibly make with the loom until I stumbled onto this community.

14 Comments
2025/01/12
21:34 UTC

4

Basic Sizing for beanies?

Hello, I am trying to make a bunch of beanies just to have on hand to give out to friends and family. With everyone having such different size of heads what’s a good rule of thumb for how many rows and what size of loom to use? How long should it be? Any tips are helpful. Thank you!

1 Comment
2025/01/12
21:24 UTC

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Does anyone have a pull through scarf pattern?

I’m looking for a scarf that folds over on one end making a loop to pull the other end through. I know I can easily add buttons to create this or even sew the end down but I was wondering if there is a way to do it all on the loom.

7 Comments
2025/01/12
17:08 UTC

35

An it Begins 😁😁😁😁

Yay finally casted on an on my way to a beautiful blanket 💕💕

3 Comments
2025/01/12
10:02 UTC

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Sigh -tired of middle broken peg -so it's now a kitty cozy and not an afghan

4 Comments
2025/01/12
05:55 UTC

75

Blanket so far..

This has been a two year WIP, I quit working on it for many months and have started it back up. I’m on my 4th skein of Red Heart (color is Shaded Roses) and I’m doing a few different types of stitches, e wrap of course with a heart stitch (you can see little hearts) and purl for the edges to create a border. I love the look it creates!

9 Comments
2025/01/12
04:00 UTC

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I am drowning in ideas

LMAO! my ex husband is finally giving me some of my stuff and I am unearthing looms and yarns I haven't seen since I was knitting diaper covers for my 17 and 15 yos!!

I've got 2 pairs of socks, a wrap scarf thing, a bunch of stuffies, and a regular scarf because it's dang cold here. So naturally, I ordered a flexee and got some more yarn. I just made a hat that is a total fail because I ran out of yarn lol.

2 Comments
2025/01/12
01:56 UTC

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Currently trying to make a dog beanie for my Frenchie, and I wanted to know how I can make ears with the holes and make it stick. This is my 3rd time and I swear it's not sticking. Any tips help thank you!

4 Comments
2025/01/11
23:50 UTC

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Finished hat!

4 Comments
2025/01/11
18:29 UTC

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Why is this happening?

I just started working with a loom and no matter what I seem to do, the spacing on the beginning stitches end up too far apart in one area and too close beside that. Does anyone know how to fix this issue? Thank you in advance!

13 Comments
2025/01/11
17:49 UTC

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Flexee Looms

Has anyone used flexee looms for double knitting?

I am considering getting a flexee set but in the midst of a double knitting phase, and was wondering if it’s possible to join the pieces as a rake loom?

Thanks in advance!!!

5 Comments
2025/01/11
09:00 UTC

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