Loom Knitting: Make a Hat by Michele of Simplicity

Beginner | 24 min

Taught by Michele of Simplicity

If you love the look of knitted fabric but don’t feel like picking up your knitting needles, try your hand at loom knitting. This style of knitting is super fast and fun for all ages—plus you can learn how to use the loom in a snap. Michele Muska teaches you how to use a round loom to knit two types of hats: one with a rolled brim and the other with a flat brim. For extra flourish, Michele shows you how to create a faux fur pompom to attach to the top of the hat.

Learn how to:

Knit a hat on a round loom using an e-wrap stitch
Knit a hat with a rolled hem
Knit a hat with a flat brim
Gather and bind off stitches
Create a faux fur pompom
Create a label identifying the project and materials used

What You'll Get:

Detailed lesson on how to loom knit a hat
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step instruction from Michele Muska of Simplicity
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview00:59

Materials
Materials00:54

Rolled Brim Hat
Cast on and knit07:54
Bind off and finish hat05:01
Flat brimmed hat variation02:49
Faux fur pompom04:04

Variations
Using various types of yarn02:27

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Approximately 50 yards (adult size) or 30 yards (child size) super bulky yarn (Michele uses Malabrigo Rasta, a kettle-dyed pure Merino wool)
Round 36-peg 9 1/2" Boye Loom
Boye loom hook
Crochet hook size US G or H
6" square of faux fur
Polyfill
Tape measure
Scissors or snips
Embroidery thread and needle
Tapestry needle