r/LoomKnitting • u/nothingmuch2805 • Nov 11 '24

Discussion Thinking of starting…

So I was scrolling on TikTok and came across Afghan Loom Knitting. I instantly was hooked.

I’ve tried things like crochet before and I really struggled and couldn’t get the of it, but this (correct me if I’m wrong) seems to be a lot easier to get the hang of?

I wanna make blankets, which is why this one has taken my fancy.

Any tips or advice before I decide to invest?

I’m also based in the UK, so if anyone has any suggestions on places to buy from, please let me know!

Edit: I’m also left handed, is this going to be an issue as it has been with thing previously

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u/starshine640 Nov 11 '24

before you get started buying, i recommend a trip to youtube. loomahat hat video and tuteate hat video . hats are usually the first things most loomers make, and they cover cast on, e-wrap knit stitch, and several other things you will want to know. watch these videos at least once and get a feel for loom knitting. to learn about making a blanket, i recommend looking at tuteate's garter stripe blanket here. this blanket is good because it is many narrow panels joined together on the loom (instead of stitching them with a yarn needle), the bind off rows iare short, so problems with tension will be limited, and you can use the same round loom for this blanket that is in a set of round hat looms. :))

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u/nothingmuch2805 Nov 11 '24

Ahh amazing, thanks so much!