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Round loom knit hat

A warm, chunky hat knitted on a plastic round loom with a hook, a good way to knit when needles are hard on the hands.

Round loom knit hat
LevelIntermediate
TimeAbout 3 hours
Cost$12 to $25

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Anchor the yarn
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    Anchor the yarn

    Tie the yarn end to the anchor peg on the side of the loom.

  2. Step 2: Wrap the pegs
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    Wrap the pegs

    Go around the loom wrapping each peg once, clockwise. This is the cast on.

  3. Step 3: Wrap a second round
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    Wrap a second round

    Go around once more so each peg has 2 loops.

  4. Step 4: Lift the bottom loops
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    Lift the bottom loops

    Use the hook to lift the bottom loop up and over the top of each peg.

  5. Step 5: Keep going
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    Keep going

    Repeat the wrap and lift until the hat hangs about 8 in below the loom.

  6. Step 6: Gather the top
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    Gather the top

    Cut the yarn, leaving 2 ft. Thread it through every loop with the needle and pull tight.

  7. Step 7: Finish it
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    Finish it

    Tie it off inside. Sew on a pom-pom if you like.

Edie's tip

Wrap the loom hook handle with foam tape or slide it into a pencil grip. The fatter handle is much easier on sore joints.

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