Anyone used a knitting frame for hats?

[Tommy]

I am a fairly new knitter and would like to knit some hats. I've seen the round frames on a couple of site shows but have no idea if they're any good! Any tips and advice would be much appreciated 😊

[liz70]

Do you mean a round loom? If so, I use them. They're very quick and easy, but you need very chunky yarn, or double or even triple strands to get the right thickness. They make lovely, thick, warm hats.

[Tommy]

Just what I mean! Thank you - where do you get yours and are they straightforward?

[liz70]

I got mine off Amazon ages ago, I'm sure they still have them. They're very easy to use. The most basic ewrap stitch produces a finish somewhere between stocking stitch and rib, but there are many more stitch patterns using a combo of ewrap, knit and purl.

As I said, you need super chunky yarn, or double or even triple thickness or your work will be very "loose", all though sometimes that may be preferred. I use three strands of chunky (156m/100g) when making warm winter hats, as it makes for a very, thick, cosy knit.

Check out Youtube for videos. There are also a lot of patterns online if you do a search on loom knitting.

[Tommy]

Thank you - that's really helpful 😊

[liz70]

We went on a woodland walk yesterday, DH, DDs 1 and 3, and myself, all wearing hats knitted on my loom. A very chilly day, but we all kept warm.

[Tommy]

😇