The e-wrap stitch is one of the first stitches I learned when I took up loom knitting. It’s easy, fast, and makes cute heart shapes as you go. As you may have guessed from the name, the e-wrap looks a bit like a lowercase e when it’s wrapped around the peg.

But how exactly do you do the e-wrap?

Step 1

To begin, tie a slip knot at the end of your working yarn, then place the loop on your starting peg. Next, wrap your yarn around the adjacent peg. You want the loop to sit on the outside of the loom. It doesn’t matter if you go to the right or to the left, so long as you remain consistent as you go. In this photo, I go to the left, so you’re welcome to follow along.

Step 2

If you’re doing an entire row of e-wrap stitches, you can just keep going around your loom until you’re back at your starting peg. Then, wrap each peg in the loom again. You should have two loops on each peg by the time you’re done. Wrap your working yarn around your outer side peg to hold it in place (or just hold onto it – so long as your yarn remains secure).

Step 3

Next, grab your loom knitting hook. Slide gently grab the bottom loop with the hook. You don’t want to pull so hard that your slip knot comes undone.

Step 4

Then, pull the loop up and over the top of the peg, letting the yarn fall to the inside of the loom. Repeat with the next peg until you’ve gone around the entire loom and each peg only has one loop again.

Congratulations! You’ve just done an entire row of e-wrap stitches.

Do I Have to E-Wrap an Entire Row Each Time?

Nope! This was just so you could get the hang of doing an e-wrap stitch. If you need to, you can e-wrap a single peg if your pattern calls for it. In summary, you just wrap your yarn around the peg, then wrap it again. Pull the bottom loop over the top, and you’re golden.

When Should I Use the E-Wrap Stich?

The e-wrap stitch is a great choice for a variety of projects. It naturally twists as you work around the loom, creating a fluffy, loose fabric that drapes well. It’s a bit more flexible with the tension, making it a great choice for beginners still learning to loom.

I’ve used it to make beanies, scarves, blankets, and a variety of other projects. If you want a project made entirely out of the e-wrap stitch, I suggest starting with this tiny hearts beanie or the Fair Isle beanie.