I just like the aesthetic look of smaller stitches. It’s all personal preference. I have a high tolerance for doing a bazillion tedious stitches. For me, the process itself is very relaxing and fun – so where most people would get frustrated that the project isn’t done as quickly, I almost prefer it. So, really, 3 reasons: 1) I have… Read more »
2 days after ordering and my new CinDWood looms are here! And they made them special for me since I was so against the idea of pink pegs (I can’t stand the color pink for me, personally). Because I’m a huge sufferer of “second sock syndrome”, I got two of the 3/8″ sock looms and 2 of the knitted knocker looms… Read more »
I used a chain cast on that ended up VERY loose (method described online here: http://www.loomahat.com/chain-cast-on/ ). I would not recommend it for a finished edge. If I did this again, I would use the long tail cast on for a tighter edge.
Worked about a 1” brim in k2, p2 rib. Used u-wrap for the knit stitches, but it will be more even if you use true knit.
Continued around in stockinette stitch by u-wrap knitting every stitch until hat measures 8-9” (small adult) or 9-10” (large adult). I used 8”, because I have a petite head size.
Cut a long tail of yarn and use yarn needle to thread through each peg loop, removing them from the loom.
Pull tight, secure, and weave in ends. I used the tail to seam the last bit of the top head hole closed. Some people even hide it with a yarn pom pom.