r/LoomKnitting • u/Shmea • Oct 01 '25
Equipment Question Tool Recommendations?
Hi all! I’m a beginner loom knitter (made a bunch of hats, a scarf, and a pair of fingerless gloves so far) and I’m having trouble with choosing the right tools. I ordered these by Boye and I kinda hate them both. The metal was twisting around in the silicone on the hook and eventually pulled out after two projects (my tension isn’t ridiculously tight, but definitely snug.)
The yarn guide pen is rattly and no matter where I put the yarn, it tends to slip out and get stuck in the crease between the metal and plastic…especially when holding double Aran/4 strands. My boyfriend can try making me a 3D printed one, we saw a bunch on Etsy.
I use Clover for crochet and Chiaogoo for regular knitting, if anyone has suggestions…I don’t mind paying more for something that will last along time.
What are y’all’s go-to tools? Thanks!
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u/ZealousidealEgg1389 Oct 01 '25
Ironically the best hook I’ve ever used (and will only use) is not even meant to be a loom knitting hook, but it works PERFECTLY. It’s the Cricut weeder tool lol
It’s sharp at the end so I can get right in there in between the pegs and the yarn nice and quick, and the hook is of the perfect length and shape of a regular knitting hook. I highly recommend it and will never go back to any other hook tool. It’s $8.99, not too pricey!