Let’s talk round looms.
Technically speaking, you don’t need a loom to knit. All you need is some yarn and you’re good to go. Feel free to knit with your fingers. May give needles a try. You can find lots of tutorials online that teach you how to knit without a loom.
But this is lateloomer.com, and most of my patterns will center around using looms to make something fun. So what looms do I use? That depends on the project.
When I first started loom knitting, I purchased a set of Readaeer round looms from Amazon, and I still use that set for a lot of my basic projects. If you’re not sure where to begin, I suggest buying a similar set of looms and then branching out your collection as you become more comfortable with loom knitting.
This set includes four round looms of different sizes as well as Pom-pom makers and hooks to get you started.
The Blue Loom
The blue loom is the smallest of the round looms. It’s 5 inches in diameter and has 24 pegs. I like to use this loom for small projects like socks and scarves. You could technically make doll hats with it as well, but they will be tiny.
The Green Loom
The green loom is the next size up in the set. It’s 7 inches in diameter and has 31 pegs. I like to use this loom for small projects like scarves and child-sized hats. When my daughter was younger, about 5 or 6, the hats made with this loom fit her perfectly.
The Pink Loom
The pink loom is by far my favorite loom. It’s 9 inches in diameter and has 36 pegs. I use this loom for most of my projects. If I’m making a hat for the average adult woman, this is the loom I use.
The Purple Loom
The purple loom is the biggest loom. It’s 11 inches in diameter and has 41 pegs. I use this round loom for larger projects. It’s perfect for making a hat for my husband, but it also has a larger gauge than the others so I often have to double-up on my yarn to ensure a nice, snug fit. It’s also a good choice for making panels for blankets that will be knit together later.
However, if you really want to make a big blanket, I’d recommend an afghan loom (infinity loom) instead.
Use What Works For You
I am an Amazon Associate, so I do receive a small commission for clicks on links to products I recommend. I’m not paid to sell specific products or brands, so I only mention products that I actually use and enjoy on a regular basis.
However, you don’t have to use these specific round looms. If you can find a similar loom to get the job done, by all means, use what you have! Loom knitting is meant to be a fun, relaxing hobby, and it’s always better if you can do things you love for free.
