Loom a Hat: The Easy Way to Knit a Hat
Loom a Hat easily. Round Loom knitting is fun and almost fail-proof for people of all ages and of all knitting capacities, even with zero knitting experience or capacity. You need very basic, simple skills. If you can pull two strings with a hook you don’t need to know much more. That is the most important part and the one technique you will do the most.
I learned to loom a hat at a Joann Fabric store product demonstration. In less than 10 minutes the Knifty Knitter 
Don’t worry if you don’t learn it in 10 minutes. I’m almost sure you don’t have a learning deadline. Take your time The awesome news is that once you know how to loom a hat all the other projects on this site are just minor adjustments of the first. You’ll be off making more than just hats, everything from booties to pillows and from dolls to doll dresses. You have my promise that all will be fun, simple and quick.
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I always suggest watching the video completely from beginning to the end before starting the project.
Supplies Needed
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The supply list is made up of 4 Must Have Items and 2 optional . A loom, yarn, hook and scissors make up the first group. Yarn needles and crochet hooks make loom knitting easier but are not vital.
Note on Supplies:
The Loom: Check out the Loom Size Chart below to make sure you start with the correct loom.
The Yarn: I prefer the soft worsted weight yarn. It’s thick, making the work tighter and quicker.
The Hook : Should be included with the Loom Set.
Yarn Needle: Like the hook, Should be included with the Loom Set. You shouldn’t need to buy these separately. I buy my needle separately because I prefer the Susan Bates over the one included.
Crochet Hook: I will sometimes use these to help close the hat or to feed yarn through the knitting.
Click the image to buy any of the supplies listed here:
Yarn Hook
Yarn
Yarn Needle
Sharp Scissors
Loom
Loom Size / Hat Size
Size Chart is based on Averages. The information is only a recommendation. Please use your own judgement in the final decision.Note: Rows are based on 1 strand of thick yarn or 2 strands of light or medium weight yarn, e-Wrap Stitch and No Brim.
Chart Update: 10/2014
For a Folded Brim you may need 6 - 18 rows depending on the recipient. Note that to make the brim you fold the knitting in half.
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
| Hat Recipient | Avg Head Circumference | Loom Size | Hat Length | Number of Rows |
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| AG Doll | 11 in / 27 cm | Sm 24 Pegs | 4 in | 20 |
| Preemie | 12 in / 30 cm | Sm 24 Pegs | 4 - 5 in | 20-25 |
| Newborn | 14 in / 36 cm | Sm 24 Pegs | 5 - 6 1/2 in | 25-30 |
| Baby - 1 yr. | 18 in / 46 cm | Md 31 Pegs | 7 in | 25-30 |
| Toddler | 21 in / 53 cm | Lrg 36 Pegs | 7 in | 25-30 |
| Tweens & Teens | 22 in / 56 cm | Lrg 36 Pegs | 8 in | 30-34 |
| Women & Lean Men | 22 in / 56 cm | Lrg 36 Pegs | 8 - 9 in | 32-40 |
| Lrg Women & Men | 24 in / 61 cm | X-Lrg 41 Pegs | 9 -10 in | 38-45 |
Note Before Starting:
Leave a 1-2 inch tail on your working yarn for a slip knot.
Size: My formula for rows using my recommendation: worsted weight yarn and knitting with 2 strands as 1 – is 3 stitches and 4 rows for 1 inch of knitted fabric.
So before you start decide on the size of your brim and the size of the body of your hat. This will help you get a custom fit which is why we knit instead of shop.
Loom a Hat PATTERN:
Pattern is FREE on this website. For a Printable Version of This Pattern: Click to Purchase a PDF
Use worsted weight yarn. Two strands of yarn as One. If you use chunky yarn you can knit with just one strand.
1. Make a (slip) Knot: Place it on your anchor peg. ( the lonely peg outside of rim your loom )
2. (Cast on) Wrap all the pegs twice: This should give you 4 strands per peg.
3. Knit (e-Warp stitch) With your hook – flip the bottom two strands over and behind the top two. Continue around the whole loom. You will be left with two strands on each peg.
Note When you have looped all the top loops on the peg and are back at the anchor peg You finished 1 row ! After 2 or 3 rows you can release the working yarn from the anchor peg.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have your desired length. Average adult is 32 rows. A good rule to follow when working with 2 strands, knit 4 rows for every 1 inch of length.
See the size chart above for length.
If you want a Brim ( Scroll down for pictures )
This happens at the beginning When you start your hat – knit twice the length (height) that you want for your brim. Then fold your knitting from the bottom. Grab the bottom row (should be a bit curled up) place a loop on each peg. Then with your hook (Knit) – flip the bottom two strands over and behind the top two. Continue around the whole loom. You will be left with two strands on each peg. Now you can start knitting the hat using steps 2-4 . On a personal note: I like my brims to be 2 inches so I knit 16 rows. My formula is 4 rows per inch. The brim is folded so you have to double the number of rows. – I do not put brims on Baby Hats.
To Close the Hat ( Scroll down for pictures ): (Gathering Method)
Using your working yarn wrap around the loom until you are at the half-way mark and cut the yarn or measure out about 12 to 15 inches and cut the yarn. Thread your yarn needle with that yarn tail. Feed the needle through the first peg. Lift the yarn loop off the peg using the needle. It will gather to the side of your work. Continue all the way around the loom repeating the same task until your work comes off the loom. YOU’RE DONE!
Loom a Hat: Start by Watching the Video From Start to Finish
I recommend that you start by watching the video from start to finish before even gathering your supplies. Most people learn by watching some one else go through the process. Don’t be fearful that you don’t know loom knitting jargon. I only use regular everyday words in explaining the process.
If after you watch the video you still feel that there is a part of making the hat that is not quite clear don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most people feel the same way. That is why I have divided the Loom a Hat lesson into three parts, not because of difficulty but for reference purposes. Some people will get stuck on just one part of the process and the loom a hat 3 part method makes it easier to focus on just the problem area without needing to repeat the entire process. The three parts would be, Start the Hat, Make the Brim, Close the Hat. You may be asking what happened to looming the hat, well that’s here. The others are for review.
First Steps to Loom Knitting
Start the Brim
Finish the Brim
Finish Hat
Part 2 of Closing the Hat
Close the Hat
Use the Links Below to Review any Part of the Loom a Hat Project
STEP 1: Start the Hat STEP 2: Make the Brim STEP 3: Close the Hat
Below are pictures of projects made using the simple loom knit hat as a base. The gallery will be updated regularly so come back often to see what’s new. Better yet subscribe to this blog for email updates on loom knit projects, tips, and ideas.
Some of the Projects You CAN Make
Loom Knit a Doll Dress …….. Loom Knit a Doll ……. Loom Knit Baby Booties……. Loom a Hat-Easy
I hope to give you the necessary tools to help you feel confident that you have the ability to make many fun and practical projects with just basic loom knitting knowledge.
If you feel brave and you want to try some more hat patterns that are a bit more complex but still lots of fun. Click Here or Click the picture below for a list of FREE patterns. The table is update contently.
Feel free to give me feedback and to share your personal ideas for loom knitting.
denise
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Cute Baby Hats – Click the Picture for More Information and Free Pattern Links
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Hi Denise! First and Foremost I want to say Thank You for all of your wonderful video tutorials. They are extremely thorough and have helped immensely! I Don’t watch any others but yours! Secondly I just got a new loom set, it is the new design knitting looms by AnyLooms.com. and would like to know how to convert patterns to those smaller gauge looms? What do I need to do?
Hi Lisa – sorry to say that this is not that easy. You will need to swatch or measure as you knit. Your best bet is to find pattern for small gauge looms – like KB Looms has on their website. I wish there was an easier answer.
Thank you really good instructions
I love all your tutorials
You explain perfectly
Thank you so much
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I enjoy loom knitting and I am only 15 yrs old it is so much fun to do I really love to loom knit and if you have kids and they get bored I really suggest teaching them how to loom knit also it was so fun to loom knit my very first ever hat and I love wearing it to it is warm and soft.
Hi Tristen ! Thank YOU SOOoooo much for the suggestion – I agree 100% with you. I big time happy that you enjoy loom knitting I hope my patterns and videos are helpful. By the way here is one of my favorite pattern: CLICK HERE
Thank you for the pattern, I just finished a loom knit scarf for operation gratitude and wanted a simple hat to go with it. I’m sure this will work out perfectly.
Finally put together a hat successfully with your tutorial. Thank you thank you thank you ! If I did not draw in/gather the top , it could be left open for long hair ponytail correct?
Here is more information on that:Click HERE
Hi Denise! I am looking for a chevron pattern for a hat on a 41 peg loom. Thanks in advance
I believe Tuteate has one on her YouTube channel
it does not say on the size chart, what size loom to use to make a childs hat, which loom do i use
It depends on the child – but I mostly use the green 36 peg if I’m using a loose stitch like the eWrap. Also here is a project you might want to consider. Click HERE
Denise I love your videos. Your website was the first one that came up when I was researching different patterns and it is the best and most informative on most subjects. This past summer I made hats for the preemies and this fall I made cancer hats, but I think I like your comfort dolls the most. I have made 2 teddies, a panda, a koala, a black cat, and a couple of dolls so far. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise.
Thank YOU for you kind words I TRULY appreciate them and you ! AND, and, most importantly, thank you for using my patterns for charity.That is the joy of my heart and the reason why I started Loomahat.
Hi Denise, I just started getting into this hobby of loom knitting. I just completed my first hat for my daughter, and I was quite amazed I did it. I want to thank you for your youtube tutorials, and also your website, as they both came in very handy.
The hat I just finished is pretty true to size, where the yarn I used doesn’t give a lot. Is there a particular yarn you use that is good for making hats? I used a 6 weight yarn. We live in Wisconsin, so the winters here get cold. Thanks!
Tori, I’m sooooo happy to hear that my videos have been helpful. Stay warm there in Wisconsin!
Now that was useful information in answer to the question asked.
I love knitting on looms. I have recently started to use a rotating double knit loom and I love it. I was wondering if there is any way a double knit hat can be made on a long loom. I dont have the patients to learn knitting with the two needles and would like to know
Hi Chris – yes you can knit a hat on a long loom. You knit flat then sew it round
Hi Denise!
I am fairly new to loom knitting. I have made several hats, however, my bottom edge cast on always looks super loose. Is there something I am doing wrong? Or is there something I must do when I am finished to tighten that up and make it look nice and neat?
Hi Sheila – you can fold that edge in, you can tighten the cast-on or you can make the hat upside down
Hi Denise! I just found your videos and am completely obsessed! lol, they’re great and so easy to follow. I had a couple quick (I hope) questions… If I’m making a brimless hat but want a messy bun hole with elastic, should I be starting at the crown or “brim?” Also wondering if most am stitch can be used for a hat.
Thank you!!
Hi Mel, welcome to the family. You can just add the elastic – I believe Isela Phelps has a messy bun video like that – and any stitch you like can be made into a hat – it all depends on the look your trying to accomplish and then you have to test, test, test (swatch). Hope that helps some
I just recently started loom knitting and finished my first project, a hat (thank for your video). Now I want to make gloves, do you have a video for gloves. I tried other loom knitting websites but they are hard to follow.
Hi Joey – I only have finger-less glove – Click HERE
My husband knits hats to give to the needy. Last year he gave away 1163 hats, he has only one problem sometimes where is done his hat he has a loop inside the hat, I usually have to cut it and tie it off, do you have any idea what he is doing wrong to cause this, it is driving him crazy. Thanks for the help.
Hi Judy to better answer your question can you send me a picture denise@loomahat.com
I want to knit a letter into my hat. I am making a toddler hat with a brim on a 36 peg round loom. Do you have any instructions for that?
Hi Kim – thanks for asking – not yet – but I am planing for the winter. I did post something on the subject on the Facebook page. Here is a link to the video on Youtube: Click HERE
you have some really great videoes on youttube that are easy to follow..I even used my knowledge after watching them to try to make a hat with looking at the pattern just looking at a picture. it may not be as good as yours but i did ok.. thank you. If you could email me more about the Rays of hope thing i would love to donate some of my work.
Hi Patricia – so happy to hear I’ve been helpful – here is a link to Knitting Rays of Hope: Click HERE
Hi Denise, do you have a tutorial on Berets. Thank you!
Thanks for asking Sheron – not yet – I do hat patterns in the winter so stay tuned
I bought a loom kit on Friday and by following your instructions I made my first hat. Thank you so much.
Thank YOU for the Thank you Lisa and WELCOME to the family!
I was wondering if you could do a video of a look knit purse.
thanks
HI Elizabeth, thanks for asking – for an easy one Click HERE for a practical one: Click HERE
My two boys (7 and 11) have Autism and have a hard time sitting through church. I introduced them to loom knitting hats with super bulky yarn. It not only keeps their hands busy, but helps them deal with anxiety. Now we take the looms everywhere. They use them in the car and while waiting at appointments. I’m so happy to have found something productive that they enjoy. Thank you.
Heather – this is BEAUTIFUL – thank you soooooo much for sharing. Love it, love it, love it! I have a close friend with a young daughter with Autism – she too has a hard time sitting through a church service too – I will tell her about your story.
Denise, how do I adjust the pattern for the spiral hat to fit other than a 41 peg loom? Love your videos, btw.
Hi Bonnie, you only need to adjust the pattern if your loom is an even number – if that is the cast, the adjusted pattern for an even number loom is HERE
Hi Denise! I have a question about newborn baby hats. At what point during the 1st year of a baby do you switch over from a 24 peg to a 31 one peg loom? The baby was born end of January and I just found out. So, I am assuming the baby is still young enough that I can use the 24 peg loom? They are long distance so I can’t measure her head and I don’t think I really want to ask her Mom to measure her baby’s head. So, thought I would ask you if you have a sense of when to start using a 31 peg loom? You stated after they are a year old, so I am thinking the 24 peg loom will work until close to a year. The baby is a girl, by the way. THANK YOU. Will wait for your reply……
Hi Ann, it really depends on the pattern design and the baby but the 24-peg is usually only for newborns. I would use the 31 pegs after the 3 month for most designs – again it depends on the baby. The Seed Stitch baby hat for instance would only fit a newborn. I have used the 36-peg for a 3 year old because of the stitch and the design which was a slouchy.
I just started working with a hat loom.
Somehow I keep starting and stopping on a different peg.
Is that going to effect my pattern when I’m finished?
Hi Gina, your best bet is to place a stitch marker on peg 1. I use tiny rubber bands. This should help – let me know if you’re still having the same problem after doing this.
Hi Denise. This is all new to me and I was happy to find your site and tutorial. I’ve made my first hat and am very pleased. In your tutorial you use two yarns and tie them inside Ince you have gathered your hat. What is the best way to do this as I only used one yarn?
Thanks so much for your help. X
Hi Eilidh, watch my video later today and you will see how I end that one….. I basically weave it into the cast-off.
Hello. I was wondering if you have a pattern for an adult size, purple minion hat. If not, would i just double the measurements/number of rows, to make a larger hat ? THANK YOU !
Hi Doreen, thanks for asking – I do not. That character has a trademark. As far as how many rows for that hat – I couldn’t say without testing a pattern. Sorry.
Denise:
Thank you so much for sharing.
I could never grasp crochet or knitting, your video is awesome.
You made it so easy and fun!
Thaks again
Thank YOU Carla for the thank you – very much appreciated !
I got a hat loom and just started using it.somehow I keep starting and stopping on different pegs .
Is that gonna effect my pattern
Gina – yes that will have an effect on your pattern… I did answer before – but just in case… I suggest putting a marker on peg 1 – let me know if this helps or not.
I love all your videos. I am not sure if I have missed this or not – is there a way to do a brimless hat and not have it roll up?
Hi Paul, sorry for the delay in responding but I was afraid I would loose your message if I replied before I had the answer I wanted to give you…. hard to explain .. but I will be doing a video tutorial of this hat next week. Thanks for the question my friend !
Hi Paul – your video is up. Hope it answers your question. Click HERE
Denise, I wanted to leave a comment re the infinity scarf, but no place to leave a comment. THANK YOU for giving us an EASY infinity scarf to make. I looked and looked for MONTHS for a light scarf to make, something that could worn in the winter and then transition into Spring. I have had MULTIPLE compliments about it, how people absolutely LOVE the way it is made with the particular stitches used and how nice it lays when people wear it. I tried to get as close as I could with the yarn, but the yarn you used is no longer available and none of the yarn shops or Amazon have it and the yarn shops don’t know when or IF it will become available again. The closest I got to it was Red Heart, MONET variegated yarn. I know Red Heart can be a bit stiff, but the Monet is very soft and like I said, close to your colors. The lady I made it for said she can wear it either in the winter or spring because of the colors.The pattern is ultra EASY and I used it on the 36 peg, green loom. As always, your patterns are WINNERS and this pattern definitely is a WINNER! I know it has been chilly in FL, stay warm, should get better by next week! Take care………Ann Balfour, De Pere, WI (suburb of Green Bay).
Ann , I am soooooooooo glad you and your friend are happy with the pattern. That give me great joy. Thank so much for taking the time to leave me your comment – it is very very much appreciated.
Do you have a book that could be mailed as a reference guide please, I don’t have access to the internet all the time. Thank you.
HI Chelle – thanks for asking but not currently
Thanks so much for your videos,they are so helpful.
I have made a mistake,not sure what I did . I finished my hat but when I pull the yarn to close up the hat only half of the hat closes up. Do you know what I did wrong?
Hi Jane, it sounds like you’re missing some of the loops – Here is a video on closing the hat: Click HERE
Hi Denise, I just started looming and I came across your page. I wanted to tell how wonderful your video for beginners is. It is so helpful. Thank you for taking the fear and confusion out of looming! ?
Holly – Thank YOU for the Thank you – I really do appreciate it !
hi Denise is it possible to make a hat on the loom from the crown down? how would i finish it to bind off? thanks
Hi Laura yes you can – you can try with the stretch bind-off. There are several YouTube videos from several video creators.
My grandma has decided she wants to take up loom knitting she has no ambition to own a computer do you have any patterns that show step by step diagrams Instead of tutorials?
Thanks
Julie
Hi Julie – I have patterns on Etsy but I don’t include step by step pictures because I think the videos are so much better. I do plan on creating DVD’s of some of my patterns – hope to have the first one done soon.
I recently made a garter Stitch hat on a round loom and it has a visible seam running down the middle of the hat.My garter Stitch is one row of ewrap next row purl. I don’t want the seam how can I make a garter Stitch hat without any kind of seam?
I have some UK Double Knit Yarn. How many strands would you recommend I use? I need a reasonably tight knit as it is for a colder part of the country. I am planning on using a 36 Peg loom.
Rowena – I don’t really like using the 36-peg for an adult. As for the number of strands that really depends on the design of the hat. I strongly suggest using the larger loom and using 2 strands. Here is a design that is really warm – Click HERE
Hi. Sorry must not have explained myself properly. I am knitting for one of my nieces who is only 6. Was just wondering whether to use a 2 or 3 strand as it is a lighter weight of wool. It would be equivalent to a US 3 or light.
Thank you for taking the time to make such an informative video i have a loom coming soon. so this was very good for me to watch .
I recently started making hats for my kids since I have such trouble finding ones that will fit their heads. I have gone over the instructions that came with the loom set and also read through your directions above but I seem to be missing information about the anchor yarn. The yarn that is wrapped around the anchor, after it has been removed from the anchor what needs to be done with it so that the hat can be completed? Is it supposed to be folded in so that it’s closed into the brim or is it supposed to be sewn/ woven into the hat with the needle? I have quite a few hats that are finished but they can’t be washed or worn until I know what to do with the anchor string that is just hanging down at the moment. Thanks
Hi Emmalee – how you weave in the working yarn really depends on the design of the hat you are knitting. If it’s a basic hat with a fold up brim – you lay the yarn in between the fold before you knit-off. After that you would need a crochet hook to weave in the working yarn – just feed it through the loops on the inside of the hat… hope that makes sense
Thank you
I was given a loom as a follow on to try to rebuild my skills after a minor stroke which limited my hand skills. Seeing your calm video has given me confidence that I can start to make useful things again and that I can start to feel useful too. The colour choice for shelter gifts is a valuable tip. For premature baby hats the yarn has to be teeny too and right away I am planning colours and seeing a future for my hands to be useful again. Small words but big meaning: thank you.
Liz – sooooooooooo sorry for the delay in response but I have not been well. I do want to tell you that your post has given me such joy – THANK YOU for taking the time. I so love a giver and I appreciate every word share with me. I totally agree your statement about the gift of those 2 small words so why not say it twice – again- THANK YOU !
Denise,
Thank you so much for preparing these professional quality videos for looming. Esp. showing swatches of what stitches look like when made up. i am a 10 year needle knitter and am now (anxiously) awaiting delivery of my first loom. Here’s my question: How would a person go about mounting needle knitted stitches onto a loom, and thereafter, loom knitting a project? I don’t like the looseness of the ribbing
Here is a post on how to translate a knitting pattern for the loom Click HERE
Not sure what you mean by loose ribbing – HERE is one solution is loose loops
Hi, I am nine years old. I visit your website a lot and like learning from your tutorials. So far, I have knitted four projects. But I always have this problem of getting holes in my hats going in a diagonal. Any ideas on how I can fix it? Thank You.
Hi thanks for the question – there are several ways to fix this issue and all would require a video for me to show you best. I promise to do one soon. In the meantime I will do my best with words on one method. Mark the first peg where you start your hat – that will be peg 1 – from now on every time you knit the peg next to it that we will call peg 2 – pull on the loop a little bit. That will tighten the loop on peg one.
Hope that helps!
If you try this method I would really appreciate pictures if possible
I have loom knitted a scarf on a round loom using 12 pegs … k p k p k k k k p k p k … thinking this would keep it from curling but it is. Any ideas?
Thank you kindly.
Do you mean that it curled?
I want to do a hat but my loom has 30 pegs on it is that ok
Here is a good post for the question: Click HERE
I recently received the laptop knit & loom all in one knitting system. the gauge for the 24 peg area is 3/4 instead of 5/8. What stitch would be best for this difference in gauge for a baby hat? I watch all your videos and love everything you do. you make it all seem so easy!!
Jean it’s best to find a pattern – CinDwood has patterns labeled by gauge: Click HERE
Hi, I have just come back to looming after being away from it a long while. I found your website in a search and extremely pleased with the vast amount of information I found and also a wonderful, EASY video tutorial. I never understood why I could look at a video and understand a pattern but would have trouble reading a pattern. I seem to get overwhelmed and most times, walked away from a project. A friend of mine explained to me that it is probably because I am more of a TACTILE person which means I learn better at hands-on training than simply reading and letting my brain process it. THANK YOU so much for the video on looming, I can now go back and finish some projects I left behind. You have made it extremely easy for anyone to learn or in my case, RE-LEARN how to loom knit. haha! God Bless you, keep up the good work!
Hi, Denise, my mom and I just recently got into loom knitting, or as she calls it ‘yarning’. Her friend recently (the twenty third of Jan) had twins, and I was going to help my mom by doing up the twins some hats, but I was wondering, what’s your suggestion for the brim length? Thanks, every time we have a question we got to your channel or page.
Cassi, I don’t really like brims for babies – I prefer to let the fabric roll. If I had to choose I would say between 5/8 to an inch.
What is your loom preference for a fine knit hat? Also is there one loom for a hat and socks of fine knit? Thank you so much,
Jill
Yes the KB Looms are adjustable and can be used for an extremely wide range of products Click HERE
I’m just learning and can make nice hats on 36 peg loom. I want to make beanies with cable stitch that don’t roll up at the bottom. Do I need a 41 peg and knit purl to start? Or do I need a narrow guage loom? how many pegs?
Judi – as long as you do a combination of stitches like knit and purl – your fabric will not roll. As for the cable hat you can use the 41 peg but everything looks better done on a smaller gauge loom
Can you put a brim on a hat after you have already knitted it?
Yes – remount the loops. No – if it’s a folded brim.
Hi. I enjoy all of your loom knitting projects, they have helped me as a beginner to understand it and do more so Thank you. Can you make more toy projects like a dog and teddy bear. Keep up the great work.
Yep – both are on my project list for 2017. Hey – can you see my little calendar? LOLOLO 🙂
First of all I just want to say you’re amazing this is probably the easiest video I’ve ever watched on knitting and I am completely self-taught and so I bought tomo first of all I just want to say you’re amazing this is probably the easiest video I’ve ever watched on knitting and I am completely self-taught and until I bought my loom I have been unable to make anything other than scarves or squares. We have a bunch of scarves and squares at our house. My biggest problem is finishing a piece. I have this crazy long hat that I just kept knitting because I did not know how to finish it. I have piles of beautiful yarn that I cannot wait to use now. Thank you again for your wonderful how to video.
Thank YOU for the Thank you Sarah – Big Hugs and Happy Happy New Year to you and your family!
Hello my name is Daniel. I produce 20-40 hats annually on my Knifty knitter. Are sent to those in need here in Battle Creek Michigan. What stitch can i use , to produce a “little” larger, looser-fit hat ??? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated . btw awesome miñon hat. 🙂
Hi Daniel – First, I LOVE A GIVER !!! 20 – 40 hats – that is super super awesome – I want to send you a giant virtual hug my friend. You’re a good man Daniel Hadley- Sorry I get musssy about this subject. Now to your question, I would say your best bet would be the Figure 8. A bit loose but not to lacey. I did want to tell you that my favorite hat for charities is the Rib Stitch Hat only because it contracts and expands easily so it accommodates all sizes and the design is very unisex. And you mentioned a Minon Hat ? – thanks but that’s not me … made a resolution in 2015 to stay away from trademark material/subject.
Thank you for the excellent tutorial and size info…I have just started loom knitting and have made several hats, but was afraid the 36 peg was not going to be large enough for an adult…I have been searching for a 10.5 …46 peg loom and haven’t found one…My friend has one but can’t remember where she bought it or brand name…if you could help me I would appreciate it…I want to watch your tutorial on how to make flowers for trims in my hats. I have a large family and friends that I want to make hats for…from 2 mo old babies to adults…Thank you again for this very informative info, for your beautiful work and your generosity.
Hi Nancy – I believe you’re thinking of the 48-peg loom – it’s bigger the then the 36-peg but smaller then the 41-peg Click HERE
Nice info. How many skiens of yarn for the adult extra large hat with 2 inch brim? I just bought a loom set and cannot wait to get started. I want to be certain I have enough yarn from the same lot number.
Hi Lisa – depending on the yarn you only need 1 skein with about 100-120 yards
Hi!
I love your so easy tutorial, pictures and video are perfect for a newbie. But my problem is working with two strands because as I pull from the individual ball or skein(makes no difference) they start to twist. I didn’t want to only use the bulky knit. How can I keep the strands from twisting around each other before I even get to the loom. Thanks!
Here is a post that may help a bit: Click HERE
Denise,
My name is Sandy and I just did a loom hat for my granddaughter and it turned out “Great. Thank you for you instruction on the video. I have a question for you,I noticed that your loom Needle was covered,my hand and fingers get sore when I’am using my needle,do you have any suggestion on what I can do to make it easier for me to use it,so my fingers don’t get sore?
Thank -you Sandy
Hi Sandy – I loomed a grip for my hook – Click HERE
Just made my first hat. Your tutorial is wonderful. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the Thank you Linda – I soooooooo appreciate it !
Can you make a hat with rainbow loom bands using only the hook and post directions with it?
Hi Letha – thanks for asking but no loom bands here – I just use variations of yarn. There are a lot of sites and YouTube channels dedicated to rainbow loom bands and those folks are better at the loom bands then I am – I would suggest doing a Google search
Thank you for your videos! They are the best on loom knitting, especially for us total newbies. 🙂 You have a gift for explaining loom knitting. I’m starting my first hat thanks to you!
Wonderful instructor!!!! Very good with all the details. Thank you.
Thank you for the Thank you Roxie !
Dear Denise
I also make hats for charity. Some 200 + since Oct. 31, 2014. But I really like the variegated yarn. I let the yarn make the pattern. I discovered that the yarn on the bottom of the peg will show on the front of the hat while the other yarn will be inside. I discovered that if I wrap the variegated yarn around all of the pegs and then the second color my hat will have a design of its own depending on the length of each color. I have gotten a lot of “Beautifu!l” when people see my variegate hats. The batch (30) I am working on now are going to an orphan home in India. Many have gone to Operation Christmas Child. When pressed for time I will make the “pop corn” pattern, two colors and what ever color is on bottom pops up.
I have gone to my church and other civic organizations and asked if you have yarn in your closet for 10 years, may I have it. I have gotten some expensive and beautiful donated yarn that way.
Mildred you my friend are BEUTIFUL !!! Let me start by telling you that OCC is one of my most favorite favorite charities – it is very close to my heart. I wish I could hug you. Thanks for sharing your insight and feedback. I so appreciate it. You have been blessed – you glad you have chosen to be a blessing !! Here is my OCC post: Click HERE
Thank you Denise, I have learned how to loom knit using your video. I do have question that I hope you will help me with. All my hats show larger stitches/seam between my last & beginning peg. Then at my beginning peg & the next one over show seams closer together. All tension on the other pegs seem to be good and well formed and uniform in size.
Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated.
. I am enjoying making the hats and will donate them to a local charity.
Thanks again Denise for your videos!! They are great!!!
Hi Sandra,
That larger stitch is where you increase your stitches. The best way to remedy this is to pull on the loop next to that one – the second loop. When you pull on it – it will tighten the one before it. To give you an idea of what I mean watch the video on this post – it’s for a scarf but it will explain – Click HERE
By the way, i LOVE LOVE LOVE a giver – and I especially love knowing that I was somehow instrumental in the giving. Thanks for taking the time to add that to your comment. Big HUGS – You are super GREAT !!!!
Hello I’m making a mermaid’s tail on the rectangular Loom and I know some of it tapers automatically but how do I taper down like the tops really wide and then you want to taper down so that the bottom is small like a mermaid’s tail I’m doing it like you do the Hat I didn’t load it back and forth back and forth I wrapped around the pegs like you do the Hat so if anyone knows how to keep her from that still making it round you know like the Hat let me know please????
Here is a link that might help: Click HERE
Do you know how to loom a Fedora Hat?????
Thanks for asking – Haven’t tried one yet – but I imagine that I can 🙂
Great instructional video! I’m a crochet lady, I wanted to try something different. I did my first loom hat while watching, and it turned out wonderfully. Thanks a bunch from Canada 🙂
Thanks for the Thanks Rosalia ! Much appreciated !!
Thank you Denise!! This was the most helpful site I found for knitting a hat- the instructions that came with my loom were hard for me to follow, but yours were very clear and easy for me! My husband loves his hat and now I’m inspired to make many more!
Thank you for the Thank you Ivy – I really appreciate it !
Hi Denise
I really like your approach to knit ting on the looms
Thank you
Hey Denise
I just had a look at the page and got many ideas
Thanks for everything
Thank you so much 🙂 I’m just starting 🙂 We are making baby beanies for a local hospital.
I learned so much from your video.
Thank you
You are VERY welcome !
Hi Denise,
Decided to learn loom knitting and love your teaching video. One question. can I use a rectangle loom to make hats?
The quick answer is yes – but really it depends on the loom
I love your YouTube on making a Beanie. You are the best one who explain step by step instructions that makes it so easy to do. I love it!!
Do you have a video on making slouchy hats with loom? I would love to make one. Once again, thank you and God bless
Hi sooooooo sorry for the delay – have a few slouchys – Here is my favorite CLICK HERE – don’t worry about the yarn – any thick yarn will work fine… look at the bottom of the post for more patterns
Hi Denise I have got one more question please! Based on the same size of loom band with same row numbers , would the different thickness of yarn change the size of hat? I have always been using 2.strands of worsted yarns for making toddlers hats which always turned out perfect. But there was once I used SUPER CHUNKY one (I think as twice chunky as normal ones),the hat turned out so small, probably only fits small babies. Is that normal? ! Many thanks!
Yes Alice – the thickness of the yarn makes a BIG difference!
I have been watching you on you tube since November which inspired me to make hats for the adults in my family for Christmas. Much to my surprise the kids in the family all wanted the hats more than the toys we got them so I had to make more hats and scarf after the holidays. From what everyone tells me they never take them off. My nephew sleeps in his and my niece wore hers during a concert at school. ( I have 1 nephew and 5 nieces.) I am glad that I am finish because I am really ready to go on another project. Thanks for your lessons.
Lisa – I have sooooooooooooooo enjoyed this comment. I laughed and giggled like you can’t image. Thank you thank you thank you Sister 🙂
I want to thank you so much, because thanks to watching your videos i bought my first loom set yesterday and made my first hat. It was just a basic hat with a brim but i was so happy with it that I am now making hats for the homeless.
I’ve knitted for years and at the ripe old age of 50 you have taught me something completely new and for this I thank you so much ?
Lin Sister – you make me SUPER SUPER SUPER happy. I sooooooooooooo love a giver. Thank you for letting me know I’ve somehow been a part of your charitable giving. It’s the main reason I do this and I never get tired of people letting me know that they’re using my lessons to love on hurting people.
A Giant Hug from me to you,
denise
Thanks sooo much Denise x you’ll be happy to know that together we are knitting hats for the homeless, hats for Syrian refugees and hats for the local hospital children and baby units so I’ll be busy watching your videos xx
I just wanted to add it is only people like us that are willing to help others. I wrote to at least 5 main wool manufacturers asking for donations or I would pay for slightly damaged wool that I could still use, only one replied with No! I explained what I was doing to a lady on ebay, she said if I could cover postage costs she would send me some wool, I did this and she sent me 4 x 100grm balls of wool which would of cost around £8 but only cost £2.50, this really does restore my faith in human beings XXX
Keep up the good work xxxxxx
Lin, First and foremost I am VERY happy to know that I’ve been a part of your giving. Nothing makes me happier or feeds my creativity more . THANK YOU !
I just made my first hat following directions from the kit. I actually came across your page looking for pompom directions! Next step: a hat with a brim for work, then some of the great patterns you have linked. Thanks SO much!!
You are VERY welcome Kelly – and Thanks for the Thanks – very much appreciated
Hi!
About how many yards of yarn is needed for a hat? Thanks!
Depending on the size of the hat about 70 – 90 yards
Can you write it down where it becomes uneven on the line where you start the knit 2, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1. I’m just learning. Please and thanks
I’m sure I understand your question
When making a hat, I have a diagonal line in my pattern. I’ve not been able to figure out what I’m doing wrong.
That line is caused because the stitch located where you increase is a loose stitch. Every time you start a new row – pull on the loop – it will tighten the previous one. To better understand what I mean – Watch the video on this post for a scarf: Click Here
If you’re still have the same issue – come back and let me know – we’ll try something different
Denise: I do have a quick question. If I’m knitting a hat with bulky (6) weight yarn, do I really need to do a brim? I think it would be too bulky. Haven’t started yet, so I’m just wondering.
No – but depending on the stitch and the loom size – a brimless hat is ok. But again depending on the stitch the edge will roll and create a different brim you may not want.
Thank you very informative..
Denise: Great web-site. Really good videos. I purchased your e-book Loon Knitting Stitches – My Top Ten Volume 1 from Amazon kindle book store. I’ve joined Craftsy and downloaded your pattern for How to Loom Knit a Hat for Beginners. Going to start a hat tomorrow! Thank you for your wonderful tutorials.
THANK you Sue ! Let me know if you have any questions. 🙂
I am about to close my hat that I made using your video but I have a problem! There is a stitch that I may have missed. There’s a hole in my hat. What’s the best way to fix it?
Just thread a yarn needle with the same yarn you made the hat – then knit through the stitches – as if you were weaving in the ends- only you will know 🙂
That’s actually what I ended up doing. My hat came out great. I did notice that there were holes in some parts of the hat that were bigger than others (mainly the bottom of the hat..the top was nice and tight). How can I fix this problem?
Thanks again for your AMAZING videos.
This post may be helpful: Click HERE
Thank you
You’re VERY welcome !
Hay Denise can you please make a video on how to make pointed animal ears with two colors example white on the inside and black on the outside. Thankyou.
Won’t be for a long while – in the mean time – you can knit four ears 2 white, 2 dark – sew opposites. Here is the closes I can get you to this project: Click HERE
Thank you very much, Denise. Much better result.
Is there any other way to close a hat than the drawstring method that most tutorials show? I don’t like the bulky look at the top of the hat. I would like something more tapered.
Yes – The Drawstring Bind-off – Click HERE.
or – Decrease the crown then close – like HERE for this one – you will see the bind-off at the end
Hope that helps
Wow, what a great tutorial! Thank you for your clear & detailed instructions! Very easy to follow along. Can’t wait to master the basic hat so I can move on to a slouched hat and scarves!
Thank you so much. Your videos were the only way I could learn to loom knit. Thanks for taking the time to teach. I have one question. When a pattern says knit what wrap do I use?
Wow Destiny – that question is harder then you think. There are 4 versions that I am aware. So normally designers use the the Classic knit – I always default to the U-wrap (it’s my favorite) but most beginners start with the e-wrap. Here is a post with a video tutorial on all four. It’s a quick video but it is VERY helpful: Click HERE
Hi! Can I use loom knit to knit a winter hat? Thank you!(:
Yes Bernice, just use thick yarn with any pattern you like.
I see! Thank you! But I can’t find the loom at my place, Singapore.. Feeling bad…
The eBay
knitting loom sellers ship worldwide. Click HERE
Awwww you’re so nice! Thanks Denise! Hope that I can knit a hat successfully!:D
Hi Bernice, I also live in Singapore and I recently bought a set of looms at Spotlight at Plaza Singapura. They’re like at the end of the knitting section 😀
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Thank you, thank you thank you so much! I never believed I could make anything. I gave up after 6 months of learning to knit & crochet. Getting the gauge accurate was so much easier on my loom. I made the beanie & it came out better then I thought. Of course there’s spots here & there where I messed up but not noticeable when I turned it to the other side. I love it & I appreciated that you took the time to make the video & that you were not a speed racer lol!! I was able to keep up. Looking forward to loom more of your projects…Sandra
Thank you Sandra, for taking the time to leave positive feedback. I really appreciate it !
Your tutorial is hands down the very BEST! Thank you so much for the time you spent making this! I have tried to learn loom knitting several times previously to no avail. Because of your video I actually made it all the way through my very first hat! It leaves a bit to be desired but I am excited to try again! I didn’t throw my loom even once HAHAHAHA! Thank you so much 🙂
Courtney, THANKS for the thanks – very much appreciated. Next – you have to do the scarf: Click HERE.. come back and let me know how that went
Hi ive just started using my long loom to make hats for friends and family and its going really well but my sister in law has now asked if i could knit a doll dress for her little girls baby annabelle doll and im totally lost, i cant find a really simply pattern anywhere ive even tried prem baby knitting patterns but they are few and far between and the ones ive found are really complicated i was wondering if you had a simple easy to follow step by step pattern that even i could follow to make a simple dress on my loom for her. Also my friend has asked if i could make a jumper for her little (very little) chihuahua im totally stuck, why cant they just have a hat and scarf and be happy with that lol any help would be greatly appreciated, i dont know where else to look and i dont want to let them down.
thank you in advance
sam
Hi Sam, you’ve made hat – so you can make a doll dress. For a simple pattern with a video tutorial : Click HERE. For the Dog jumper – try this video: Click HERE
V nice good knitting
Knit (e-Warp stitch) With your hook – flip the bottom two strands over and behind the top two. Continue around the whole loom. You will be left with two strands on each peg.
** Why do I have such a hard time doing this?? (above)
Love your web site. You are so easy to watch.
thank you for sharing your video……i’m not good on reading the instructions…..for me i need to see it…….you are so easy to follow…..and like the tone of your voice…..very informative too. i’ll be a first time grandma pretty soon and i would like to make baby’s hat. thank you again!
Estrellita, here is a gallery of baby hats: Click HERE
Best tutorial I’ve watched so far! Thank you.
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful knowledge with us. After weeks of discouragement in trying to make a hat, I finally made my first one yesterday, thanks to you and your tutorials! All the best to you!
Thank YOU Ruth I so appreciate your kind words.
Many Many Hugs,
denise
Hi again Denise! I’m the one who had trouble working with two skeins (first time doing) and switched over to working with bulky. With the bulky (#5) I moved up to the yellow loom cause I figured bigger yarn, bigger loom. OMG! It’s gorgeous!!!! Am now back to working with two skeins and everything is fine. Thank you so much for your video and your guidance on how to work with a loom. Got our first snow yesterday and I proudly put on my hat and pranced around the neighborhood liked I’d been knitting all my life. Compliments were at every stop I made. Felt sooooooooo good! Thanks! JT
You are TOOOO cute…… glad I could help.
Hugs,
denise
Hi Denise! Well, I tried my first hat on the loom (green) with 2 skeins (reg. worsted). I found it to be very cumbersome when doing the stitches. Now…first time doing anything is a learning project. My question is can I use a “bulky” yarn instead of 2 skeins? And which bulky would you suggest? Yes, the hat came out great….love it….but want something alittle bit easier (for me) to work with. Thansk jt
YES , Chunky Yarn # 5 or Super Bulky (Chunky ) #6 work great and yes just 1 strand is a lot easier. Paton’s Shetland is my favorite – To see it – Click HERE
Thanks I hope I can do this its looks so easy..:)
Awesome easy to follow!!! Thanks a bunch!!!
I am a beginner in loom knitting. Your videos are so easy to understand. Thank you for explaining in detail and taking your time for visual learners like myself….thanks, Denise……
You are VERY welcome Carolyn !
I am a retired senior who has just taken up loom knitting, needing something to do that did not require a large cash outlay for tools and materials. I need some help. I am doing the circle knit stitch and do not know if I am doing something wrong, or this is the way the knitting should go. i have read and watched a lot of tutorials and still have my doubts. Here is my problem…as iI do the circle knitting the “knit over loop” continues to increase in size as I go along. I do not think that is right. Is it supposed to do that? If not what do you think I am doing wrong? I would appreciate any help you could pass along, or any place I could get an answer. Thanking you in advance, and sitting here frustrated in Arizona…..Ken S.
Hi Ken, sorry for the delay in responding I’ve been ill for a bit. Just trying to catch up.
You are knitting correctly if the project is increasing in size. When you finish the hat the knitting will contract and be a normal size. Now depending on the size of your loom (not necessarily the number pegs) it will be for an adult or child. Are you using a Knifty Knitter or something like it? If yes, use my size chart to know which loom to use : Click Here
I am making my first beanie style hat on a round loom and am confused as to what to do with the small strand of yarn that I initially connected to my round loom with. I did not do a brim. Help please! 🙂
Laura, best thing to do is to get a crochet hook and weave that thread up into the inside (wrong side) of the hat.
denise
Wow, I liked the videos on making hats, am not as good as I had seen in the videos, but Im sure I can pick up those ideas on how to do them!! Great patterns! 🙂
I just finished my very first hat!!! It fits a little snug, but the length is perfect. I used the green Knifty Knitter loom and the yarn I used is Red Heart with Love in Pewter and in Waterlily. I am so proud, and it was the most fun craft I’ve ever tried. I’m ready to make a matching scarf now! Well, I need to sleep and go to church in the morning, but as soon as I get home, I’m starting my scarf!
Hi Jenni, first of all congrats on your blog. Went for a peek – was there for an hour. Now I feel like we’re friends. Yes the internet is a pit we fall into to often. It keeps us from answering questions we get on our blogs. :). Anyway, I can say that I enjoyed myself. You are soooo real, love to hear that other folks with teenagers have regular homes with disaster areas. The movie and books reviews were GREAT.
Now to your hats, CONGRATS! Don’t be afraid of using the big KK yellow loom for hats. It looks scary big – but it does fit regular folk. See the Slouchy Hat post. That hat was made with an extra large loom. This is a good one to make for your kids. They’ll rise up and call you Blessed. : ).. thought you’d like that. Please send pics!
denise
I bought the round loom kit and the scarf loom for my 11 yr old granddaughter for Christmas, she loves the child activity sets, so I bought these instead of the toy loom. She left them with me to try first, lol, I was intimidated at first but after having to redo the first 2 rows a couple of times (too tight) I got the hang if it and she may not get these back. I just wanted to tell you thanks for the easy way you teach this in the video and I hope to make lots and lots of these. Again thank you
You are VERY welcome Missy. Thanks sooooooooo much for all your kind words. They mean ALOT to me.
denise
Thank you so much for all the time you have spent creating these awesome videos and directions!
You are VERY welcome Michelle
denise
those minion hats are cuite
Thank You Marilyn
What size loom do you generally use for adult female? The large looks huge…
I know it does :)… But it really depends on the style of hat you plan to make and do you want it long / short, tight or loose. Also make note of the fact that although women tend to be smaller then men – we have more hair. I do use the large yellow for my bucket hats.By-the-way, my twelve year old wears them. Those are the ones you see a lot on this site. Go to the video page and you will see two of them. The green loom makes tight fit hats for adults – like the beanies. Hope that helps