![]() ![]() Knitting uses 2 rows at a time, so to get started you will have to wrap a second row around the loom. The loops should face outward, and the yarn between pegs should be toward the inside. Now, cast on your first row by wrapping the yarn around each peg. If it’s more comfortable for you to go in the other direction, feel free! That feels awkward to me so all instructions will be presented left to right. I knit from left to right, basically counterclockwise. Loop it around your first peg, the one next to the starter peg identifier (on some looms it may be a different color, or most commonly, there’s a small peg on the front. To begin: Make a slipknot at the end of your yarn. This is what I did, and I used the entire 109-yard skein. You can get two skeins and work from both simultaneously or if you’re used to working with yarn and know how to keep it from getting tangled, you can actually work from both ends of the same skein. ![]() Yarn: Lion Brand Unique Yarn (Jewel color pictured) – this is a category 5 weight, and to get enough bulk I found that I wanted two strands. Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn (Oatmeal pictured) – This is a super bulky yarn, and this particular brand and color will make two hats from one skein. Loom Knitter (Large / 36 Pegs) with hook and finishing needle Here are a few affiliate links to find the supplies used if you need to do a little shopping! I found that it takes 55-60 yards of yarn (depending on how tightly you make your stitches). I tested out two weights of yarn for this project, and I’ll give you my thoughts on both. It took me about 2 hours to make, and I use my loom knitter just a couple times a year. If you’ve used the loom knitter, then most likely to are familiar with the basic knitting stitches – and if you are then you will find this to be a very simple and easy pattern. I’m sharing a pattern and free beginners tutorial today for a DIY messy bun hat using the loom knitter. But that’s ok! Because trending now is the messy bun hat! If you don’t knit or crochet: NOT TO WORRY. And as a work-from home mom, I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear that the messy bun is pretty much my go-to hairstyle most days. ![]()
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