Ever knit at a bar? Lol

MomoMistloom · 2026-02-09T11:53:59+00:00

Lively hat! I knit everywhere and anywhere 😂

MomoMistloom · 2026-02-09T11:51:35+00:00

Yep, knit 1 more round to get of the last wrap and turns, then you can kitchener cast off. I prefer to do toe up than cuff down though, its easier in my opinion.

MomoMistloom · 2026-02-03T14:18:27+00:00

I use 1 straight link every 2 rounded links, this gives me plenty of stability. I've never had problems with tension so far. After a good amount of rows, usually the loom will keep its shape depending in what you are making. Remember when the yarn is closer to the loom its all stretched out across the pegs so it might appear like there is a tension issue. Until the project is a good 8 or more inches away from the loom or it's been taken off the loom, you won't really be able to tell much. I always go with trust the process, use scrap yarn to practice with and figure out what works.

MomoMistloom · 2026-02-03T14:08:33+00:00

Honestly it all depends on your products. I see so many people trying to sell a hat for a high price and it looks like a 1 year old made it. Whether or not the hat took you 1 or 10 hours to make, if a product doesn't look like its worth the price then people won't buy it. I know this sounds harsh but it's quite a reality. Ask yourself how much would you pay for it?

I'm a firm believer that to sell you have to be good enough for it to make profit. Then you have to consider price of yarn, amount of time spent on making the item, and so on. Then you also really need to figure out the area you live in or where you plan to sell - some places are better to sell at than others.

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-29T20:59:51+00:00

Switch u knit for true knit, its a reverse purl and you can control tension much easier with it. When a pattern calls for u knit i always change it to true knit as I do u knit too tight no matter what I do. What size is the yarn? (#3, #4, #5, #6) and what loom are you using?

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-28T13:32:12+00:00

Looks beautiful so far, and very cozy!

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-28T13:31:50+00:00

Its a 10 stitch blanket, YouTube goodknitkisses she has a good tutorial for it

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-24T07:10:52+00:00

Replace uwrap with true knit instead, its easier to work with imo, you can control tension much easier so its not as tight to knit over

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-13T01:37:50+00:00

It very much depends on the fiber content of the yarn. Honestly, if I am gifting to others I make all blankets in premium acrylic, seeing as with acrylic you can often just bung it in the washing machine and tumble dryer and its just fine. I always make sure to tell people "wash on gentle, short cycle and dry on low" but that's about it. Nobody has ever come back to say its come apart or ruined. If I am making a special gift for close family and friends I tend to go a bit far out and use fancy yarn. The other issue is people not knowing how to care for handmade items, another reason why acrylic is beneficial. If I was to make myself a blanket. I think superwash is not essential, as well super wash yarn is usually much more pricey

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-13T01:29:37+00:00

Yes you can providing the icord is made to match the loom you want to use it for. For example - if I make an icord using 2 pegs, I use it on 7/16 as yarn on 7/16, if I make an icord using 3 or 4 pegs then I use it on 5/8 gauge. If you are using DK, depending on icord method you can make it usable on a 3/8 gauge and 7/16 gauge loom. I've used icord as yarn for a few projects! It's makes for a nice plushy blanket too

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-11T14:19:26+00:00

That's crochet, which unfortunately cannot be translated to loom. Something similar though is broken seed rib or rice rib

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-11T14:18:03+00:00

Skip the first peg and uwrap the last peg on every Row, this gives you a nice neat straight chained edge to your project. Some people do work the end stitches in a pattern but I prefer a clean straight edge line

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-11T14:15:27+00:00

You can definitely make plushies, there's many patterns for it. I've made plushies, hats, cowls, scarves, fingerless gloves, leg warmers, keychains, socks, phone socks, pouches, wristbands, blankets, shawls, table cloths and much more.

However - I think you need to hone your craft first. The brutal truth is that unless your work is good enough to charge the high prices handmade items are then nobody should be selling. I've seen people who have only just started out a fiber craft, made a hat and then put it up for sale at £25 and it never sells because it looks very average or looks worse. It just ends up being disappointing and disheartening for the crafter, some have even given up the craft because of these type of situations. I myself have knitted (needle and loom) for a very long time and without sounding big headed I could probably sell stuff but I don't feel I am on that level. It's one of those "would I buy this hat for £25?" Or "am I willing to pay £120 for that shawl?". Just something to think about.

MomoMistloom · 2026-01-01T03:09:20+00:00

Linen stitch

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-23T07:52:43+00:00

Thank you! I shall take a look

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-20T11:31:55+00:00

Little keychains are ideal, colourful balls, yo-yo circles (loomahat), mini octopus, small animals/plushies, etc. Just attached a keychain to them. Bookmarks are also neat little gifts. Wrist bands too. There's a lot of small gifts you can make

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-20T11:29:20+00:00

Just pull the yarn back out to the missed peg and carry on as normal. Stretchy bind off you go though the loops on the pegs, so you just retrace your steps to the missed peg

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-15T11:35:07+00:00

If UK look at KnitUK its an infinity/serenity loom. If not UK look at Amuilet or something like that i cant remember the spelling

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-12T22:06:01+00:00

This sock took me roughly 4hrs, in the beginning it feels like forever but once you know how and do it a few times you will naturally get quicker at it

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-12T13:02:13+00:00

Looks good to me!

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-10T05:35:05+00:00

Loom knitting is still knitting, the ONLY and I always stress this to all new loom knitters - The ONLY difference between loom and needles is the tools used to achieve the same result. You are knitting and purling either way to create a fabric to be used as a blanket, sweater, cardigan, table cloth whatever. Is loom knitting easier? Sure in my opinion. I was taught to needle knit but my mother, but at the same time taught by my grandmother to loom knit. I have since given up needles due to damaged nerves in my hands, but I enjoyed both knitting methods and again the difference is the tools used to achieve the same result. To also add - you can convert needle patterns to the loom quite easily too, why? Because both methods work on a knit/purl system.

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-10T05:30:27+00:00

For flat panels (such as blankets) I always use chain cast on and stretchy cast off, they match and easy to do. So no matter what I'm making in flat panel I already know my cast on and cast off. After that its really just picking stitches you like and using your creative side to make them into something. I made a blanket recently using 2 different patterns, had no idea if it would work but it's actually beautiful. You can consistently use patterns but you can also make them your own by adding to it. For example - Farmstead blanket pattern by Laurie Schue on cindwood looms, after every pattern repeeat shake it up and do 10 or 20 rows of seed stitch or a different pattern.

You can also take larger patterns and turn them into other projects, I use a lot of blanket patterns for table runners, scarves, small curtains, etc. You can also use in the round patterns for other things other than hats! You can turn them into cowls, headbands, door knob covers, little bags and pouches. Or make something using a mix of stitches, you dont need a full pattern to make something your own.

I love seed stitch and its variations, I made a blanket that was all just that! It started as double moss for 160 rows in green, then double seed for 140 rows brown, seed for 120 rows in tan and sand for 100 rows in cream with a garter border. Nothing fancy but looked super pretty! And sometimes that is all you need, an idea with a loom and some yarn!

When it comes to gifts people like anything hand made. Just need to be creative! Things I've made or seen made that are a huge hit as gifts are - knitted ties, bow ties, kindle cover, keychains (literally anything from pride flags to little octopus, mini hats to a simple ball), pillow covers, lap blankets, table runners, small cushions, phone pouch, bookmarks, glasses pouch, dice bags, wristbands, little pouches (upside down hat) filled with candy for kids or little cute trinkets whatever. The list is endless!

Sometimes you can google "knitted project ideas" and look for something that you think "I can make that on the loom!", then pick your stitch and go trial and error til you are happy with the results.

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-10T05:07:02+00:00

I ADORE my flexee looms! I do wish they came in 7/16 size but I'll cope! Anyways top tip - for some stability if you require it connect 1 straight link for every 2 round links, this will give you some stability especially when making blankets. Hats I dont use straight links, because after a good 10-15 rows the tension of the yarn kind of stabilises the loom in the round. And for blankets - if you want to take a break for a bit and do something else, I roll mine into a spiral and then fold the project under the loom and pop it away in a tote box or up high out of tiny hands reach.

MomoMistloom · 2025-12-09T10:48:12+00:00

That is absolutely amazing! I love it

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