Introducing The Premium Round Loom Set by KB - Review and Free "I Need A Hat Now" Hat Pattern

The Premium Round Loom Set by KB

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The Review

Finally!  KB has finally came out with high quality plastic round looms!  Woo hoo!!!  While I absolutely love and adore the All-n-One loom, many people only like working on round looms.  I am proud to say that we finally have a great set made by a company that strives for perfection in quality and service.

Gauge and Construction

Most round looms are large gauge.  Some are cheap plastic and break easily.  These Premium Round Looms by KB are neither of these.

These are small gauge looms with 3/8" center to center peg spacing.  This is the same gauge as the All-n-One loom, the Sock Loom 2, and the Adjustable Hat Loom set up for small gauge, all by KB.  Yarn weights that work best on these looms are medium/worsted/4 weight and sport/dk/3 weight.

These looms are made with high quality plastic.  The base is solid, and the pegs are secure.  The entire loom is sturdy.  Has just enough weight to them to not feel too light in the hands.  Nor are they too heavy.  I really like the way they feel when I knit on them.  They just feel comfortable in my hands.  They are dream to work on.

The pegs are just the right height.  They are also very smooth with no rough spots for the yarn to snag on.

Let's get to the specifics now.

This set is a set of 3 looms.  

Small gauge:  3/8"

                                            

The PURPLE loom is  7,5" (peg to peg) diameter / 8" (outside of base) diameter with 64 pegs.

The WHITE loom is  8.5" diameter / 9" diameter with 72 pegs.

The ORANGE loom is  9.5" diameter / 10" diameter with 80 pegs.

Why Should I Buy if I Already Have the Other Looms Mentioned

I realize that some people will wonder why they would need these looms if they already have the All-n-One Loom and/or the Adjustable Hat Loom.  While I do understand why some would even question the "need" for these, I must say that one can never have enough looms especially when they are such great products.  And they are round.  Not oval.  Not rectangular or square.

Now for the free pattern made specifically for these looms but can be made on any small gauge loom with these peg counts.

Free Pattern

The "I Need A Hat Now" Hat

This is a great hat pattern to use when wanting a more basic and easy hat but also wanting to use more than 1 color.  It is quick and very easy to knit for those last minute gifts.

Loom:  Premium Circle Looms by KB  (see Sizes for which loom to use)

Yarn: 130 yds worsted weight yarn in 2 colors for pattern as written on the 74 peg loom, less for 64 peg loom, more for the 80 peg loom.  

Color A - 32 yds Mighty Stitch by KnitPicks in Black used in sample

Color B - 98 yds Millefiori by Berroco in color #7859 used in sample

Tools:  loom pick, tapestry needle

Gauge:  8 sts x 14 rows = 2"

Sizes:  Baby/Child - 64 peg purple loom, Snug Medium Adult/Teen - 72 peg white loom, Slouchy Large Adult - 80 peg orange loom

Abbreviations

K - knit

P - purl

K2tog - knit 2 together

CA - color A (black)

CB - color B (multi)

CO - cast on

BO - bind off

Pattern Notes

This pattern can be made on any of the 3 size looms in the Premium Round Loom set.  Pattern sample was made on the 72 peg loom for a snug fit.  Sizing for the other 2 looms are as follows:

64 Peg loom will make a baby/child size hat so the number of rows will need to be decreased as indicated in the instructions unless a slouchy effect is desired.  

80 Peg loom will make a larger adult hat.  If a slouchy hat is desired, add more repeats as indicated in the instructions.

Knit stitch used in the sample is the true knit stitch.  E-wrap may be used but will make a larger hat.

Pattern can also be made in 1 color by continuing with Color A and ignoring the color change instructions.

When changing colors, do not cut.  Move the yarn out of the way when not using and then carry it up to start again.

Instructions

CO on all pegs and prepare to work in the round.

Brim

With CA, *K2, P2, rep from around for 10 rounds 

Body

*With CB, K all for 15 rounds (10 rounds only if using the 64 peg loom)

With CA, K all for 1 round 

Continuing with CA, P all for 1 round 

Repeat from * 2 more times (add 1 or 2 more repeats if making a slouchy hat on the 80 peg loom depending on amount of slouch desired)

With CB, K all for 5 rounds

Next round - K2tog around

BO with gathered method.

Weave in ends.

*Pattern designed and written by Renita Harvey.  The written pattern may not be reproduced or reprinted in any manner or media without the express permission by the designer.

*Items made from the pattern may be sold by individuals.

*Review of KB looms by Renita Harvey is an unbiased and honest review.  Review may not be reproduced or reprinted in any manner with the express permission of the author.