Use a round loom to create this cozy accessory to keep you warm this winter. This unisex hat takes a bit of time, but it’s a lot of fun to make, and the finished hat looks so good!
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What type of loom is used to make this loom knitting hat?
You need to use a round/circular loom to make a hat. The green loom we used is just over 9 inches (23 cm) in diameter and has 72 pegs that are spaced a bit less than 5mm apart. Most large looms have 36 pegs around them. The loom that we used has double the amount of pegs, which allows you to use smaller yarn and make a tighter weave. It also has removable pegs, so you can still take some out and use extra bulky yarn if you’d like. A lot of round knitting looms come in a pack of four. Here’s a recommendation on what size loom to use:
Small loom (5 inches in diameter; 24 or 44 pegs): hats for newborns or premature babies, adult socks Medium loom (7 inches in diameter; 31 or 62 pegs): hats for babies and small toddlers Large loom (9 inches in diameter; 36 or 72 pegs): hats for kids, teens, and average adults Extra large loom (11 inches in diameter; 41 or 82 pegs): hats for adults with larger heads, slouchy hats, bucket hats, shawls
How long does it take to make a loom knit hat?
It took us about 6 hours to make each of the hats you see in the photos. It could take more or less time, depending on how fast you work. Using chunkier yarn and a loom with fewer pegs definitely would make the process go a lot faster.
What size of yarn do you use to make a hat on a loom?
Our 72 peg loom allows you to use thinner yarn, because there are more pegs placed close together. We used size 5 bulky yarn, but you could also use size 4 medium (worsted weight) on this loom. On a typical large sized loom (9 inches, 36 pegs) we recommend using size 6 extra bulky yarn in order to create a hat with a traditional look, with the stitches close together. If you use a thinner yarn on this loom it’ll create an open and airy look, with space between stitches.
What colours did you use for your loom knit hats?
We made both of our hats with variegated Loops & Threads Impressions acrylic yarn. The blue and purple hat is made with the “Amethyst” colour, while the pink, grey, and lavender hat is made with “Rose”.
What type of pom pom to add to a loom knitting hat?
We made a pom pom using the same yarn as the hat, and think it looks super cute. But you can also use a complementary colour of yarn to make your pom pom. Or, add a faux fur pom pom to the hat, like we did with our crochet hat.
Loom knitting is so much fun, and this loom knit hat makes such a great homemade gift for friends and family. Follow our helpful tips and use these simple techniques to create a DIY winter hat of your own!
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