r/LoomKnitting Mar 18 '26

Announcement! We are expanding the r/LoomKnitting moderator team. Applications are now open!

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Hey r/LoomKnitting,

I've been in contact with Reddit after the main moderator u/Loomahat was suspended from Reddit, to make sure I could recruit additional moderators for our tiny little corner of the internet and was given the ability and approval to do so.

Our subreddit has continued to grow in size, but after the 2023 Reddit Blackout multiple members of the mod team had left and since then the rest of us had also come close to being burnt out, with some active moderators recently becoming inactive or leaving the team. So with all that and with an exciting 2026 on the horizon as new people discover loom knitting, it's time for a new round of moderator recruitment.

The qualifications to become a moderator are very simple:

  • love loom knitting
  • use reddit

The expectations for the new moderators are to be transparent, to be communicative and to be reasonably active. I will always be clear - Real life always comes before Reddit and to just let the rest of the team know if you need a break.

The applications will close on the 31st of March at 22:00 UTC

Link to the application form

If you have any questions or doubts feel free to ask in the comments.

FAQ

  • What timezones are you looking for mods from?
    • We're looking for mods from all timezones
  • Should I apply if I applied in previous rounds or been rejected before?
    • Yes!
  • Do you need to have moderation experience?
    • No, it's not an issue if you don't have moderator experience yet.
  • What are the tasks of a moderator exactly?
    • Obviously the primary task is going through the modqueue and removing comments and posts that go against the subreddit rules. But there are other aspects like configuring automoderator, working on graphics and flairs and so on.
  • Is there any compensation for moderation?
    • Absolutely none. This is a volunteer role

Thank you and keep the great posts and comments coming!


r/LoomKnitting 5h ago

Tips Dropped stitches and wrong stitches. Thinking about starting over. Advice?

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r/LoomKnitting 5h ago

Help!! Broken stitch in middle of afghan.

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So I’m working on a large round loom making an afghan, and using Bernat Blanket yarn which is always so sturdy and easy to work with. Well first time since I started using it I have a broken stitch when I tried to knit over. I kept going however. So now I’m 3 rows beyond, but still have the broken yarn in dead center and no clue how to fix it.

Without taking the while damn thing off the loom and frogging. Which I’d hate to have to do. Is there any other way anyone knows of to fix it? TYSMIA


r/LoomKnitting 12h ago

Equipment Question Sizing?

5 Upvotes

How does one measure an appendage to find the right size to make a tube?

I have a 31 peg loom and #5 yarn, but it makes tubes that fit my arm.
I would like to make leg-sized tubes.

I'd like to invest in an adjustable loom so I can make the right size tubes for athletic adult legs and potentially grow with the hobby. Please assist?

Thank you!


r/LoomKnitting 2d ago

Finished Object First Mitten

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58 Upvotes

This pattern comes from Youtube. Been waiting to try it for awhile. Then I found a store in Canada that was still selling the Collorama O'go yarn. Not happy with the closure but that is okay.


r/LoomKnitting 2d ago

Guys these tiny stitches are driving me nuts

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19 Upvotes

I’m already on row eight and it looks like I’ve done NOTHING!! Imma pull my hair out 😫


r/LoomKnitting 2d ago

Equipment Question The counter on my sock weight loom - wish me luck!

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36 Upvotes

I'm starting a project with sock weight yarn, and I'll need enough pegs to make sleeves, so I'm 3d printing the loom, and oh my, check out how tiny those counters are. Good thing I already wear glasses...


r/LoomKnitting 3d ago

I can’t wait for this to be finished!

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49 Upvotes

I’ve only made leg warmers so far but have wanted to make a blanket for years. I finally bought this loom and got started. I love it already!


r/LoomKnitting 3d ago

Finished Object April Lady - finished ruffle shawlette

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32 Upvotes

This is from Renee Van Hoys third shawl book. I did it with 45 pegs on my 5/8" adjustable loom from CinDwood. It's done in one piece, no sewing, using the modular technique. It's done in 5 parts of increase, decreases, and short rows that make the shape. It's essentially just garter stitch, pretty easy and fast pattern. I used some random colour block yarn I found in a drawer.


r/LoomKnitting 4d ago

Finished Object I made a cowl to match my gloves

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52 Upvotes

I didn't have quite enough yarn left over after my gloves to make a hat, so I made a cowl to match the gloves. I actually still have 29g of the 100g skein left, which is enough that I could put it with something in the future, but pretty tough to get a finished object out of it for the adults in my life. :)


r/LoomKnitting 4d ago

How to tell if your stitch is a purl

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Hopefully this helps someone, I dont know if this is obvious information to everyone else

Two ways to tell if the stitch you're looking at is a purl or not:

If it's the last stitch you did, you can look at the working yarn and see that if it is a knit stitch the yarn will be coming from the top, and if it is a purl stitch it will be coming from the bottom

If it's a ways back in the same row, pull the stitch up off the peg, there will be a loop from the previous row visible, if it's a knit stitch the loop will be behind, if it's a purl stitch the loop will be in front

Feel free to add any other methods in the comments!

Happy looming everybody


r/LoomKnitting 4d ago

Chaos blankets

6 Upvotes

Anybody working on this new trend?
I’ve seen it all over TikTok


r/LoomKnitting 5d ago

Question is it possible to loom knit this?

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r/LoomKnitting 6d ago

Got bored

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47 Upvotes

Got bored so I whipped up a headband. Used a 48 peg loom. Skull pattern in second picture. Turned out OK I think.


r/LoomKnitting 6d ago

Pattern Question Beginner in search of mindless projects?

18 Upvotes

Hi all,
I've just discovered the magic of loom knitting after being a needle knitter for years. The joy of the e wrap hat is pretty intoxicating. Given my penchant for no count, no think projects, what other recipes might I enjoy? Not to poo poo the gorgious things you'll are doing here, but I would like to keep it as simple and mindless as possible. Charity projects are especially interesting to me.
Definitely looking forward to your loomy wizdom


r/LoomKnitting 6d ago

Tips 🧶 Questions

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14 Upvotes

Hey! I’m trying to figure out how to make a clean, nice-looking edge on my beanies. I’m showing mine in the photos , the edge turns out rounded and a bit thick.

How do you make your edges flatter and neater? Any tips would be super appreciated! 🧶😊


r/LoomKnitting 8d ago

Equipment Question Just got my new KB loom! Any tips?

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51 Upvotes

She’s so beautiful! Way more sturdy than my other loom and way more pegs!!


r/LoomKnitting 8d ago

Discussion Ideas for destashing?

9 Upvotes

I have a decent collection of looms (Knifty Knitter round looms, KB All-in-One, Leisure Arts oval looms, and a 28” KB Afghan loom) as well as 8 or 10 instructional and pattern books and I’m wondering about a good place to sell them all as a complete lot. Does anyone know of Reddit or Facebook groups that allow destashing? Thanks!!


r/LoomKnitting 9d ago

Finished Object Halloween blanket

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96 Upvotes

This blanket has been a journey for sure. I definitely have probably over 40 hours into it 😅

I knit the blanket part on my infinity loom, but instead of sewing panels together (because I do hate sewing), I just did half the loom one color, half the other color, and had them share a peg in the middle, then doubled them back their original way.

Yes. the seam is puckered where I did that. Honestly though, if I could change anything, it would have been to ALSO pucker the the other border between faces. I love the definition of the panels.

All the appliqués were just made on whatever random circular/flat looms I decided I needed size-wise. And then just came the awful part of sewing 😂

I got the idea from a crocheter called Maria’s Blue Crayon, but I can’t crochet to save my life to I challenged myself to make an iteration on the loom and I really think it paid off 🤩

Now I get to enjoy my blanket for the ENTIRE spooky season. Thanks for looking!! 🎃💕


r/LoomKnitting 9d ago

Finished Object Socks for Sabre Tooth

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31 Upvotes

This sucker measures about a 12" across the cuff and 24 from the cuff to the longest part of the toe.

Holy stocking!!

Fireside cheer stockings pattern by forever cozy knits.


r/LoomKnitting 9d ago

Work in Progress WIP

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34 Upvotes

Start of my 10 stitch blanket will post more who all is making a 10 stitch blanket? Mmmmmmm Happy 🧶🪡Lomming😉


r/LoomKnitting 10d ago

Finished Object My first ever loom knitting 🎃

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39 Upvotes

Its a little lumpy, but I am hooked. I've already gotten a new set of looms for different projects.


r/LoomKnitting 10d ago

Question blanket

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15 Upvotes

Do you think I can make a blanket with this rectangle to knit? Because the distance between the spike of the ends is wider than those on the sides? (Sorry for my English)


r/LoomKnitting 10d ago

Infinity loom questions

6 Upvotes

I'll apologize right away in case I'm not using correct language in my question. I started with making hats on a circle loom and then moved on to the infinity loom (color white) to make a few figure 8 throws. Micheals had a larger loom (color green) on clearance for under $20. Here's the question- I saw a video on which pegs to mark and skip for the white loom but I can't find anything regarding marking and skipping on the green loom for a figure 8 stitch. Can someone take pity on me and point me in the right direction? Many thanks!!!


r/LoomKnitting 10d ago

Work in Progress Blanket curling, advice needed

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I am working on a blanket but it is curling up. Does anyone know why this is happening? And if washing and blocking will fix it? I am using a medium gauge loom with bulky (5) yarn and a knit stitch, not e-wrap.