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🧶 Loom Knitting Hats with Bulky Yarn: Peg Counts, Rounds & Sizing Made Simple

Thinking about making warm, squishy hats with bulky yarn on your loom? You’re going to love how fast these fly off the loom—perfect for gifts, markets, or when your ears need help yesterday. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything: peg counts, head sizes, how many rounds, and a few tips to keep your loom knitting stress-free and fun.

🧵 Supplies You’ll Need

  • A round loom (try large-gauge looms like Knifty Knitter, Loops & Threads, or Flexee)
  • Loom hook
  • Bulky yarn (category 5 or 6)
  • Stitch marker or clip (optional but helpful)
  • Tapestry needle for finishing

👉 Bulky yarns knit up faster, stretch less, and are excellent for cold-weather hats with great stitch definition.

Loom Knit Hat Sizing ChartDownload

👉 These are estimates for an e-wrap knit hat using bulky yarn. If you’re using double-stranded worsted yarn or a different stitch, you may need to adjust slightly.

🌀 Choosing the Right Loom for Bulky Yarn

  • Use a large-gauge loom: Standard round looms (like Knifty Knitter) are perfect. Flexee Looms are also a great adjustable option.
  • Yarn-to-peg ratio: Bulky yarns fill the pegs more, so fewer rounds = same hat height.
  • Check for stretch: Bulky yarn has less give than worsted weight, so always size your loom to be slightly smaller than the head for a snug fit.

🧠 Hat-Making Tips for Bulky Yarn

  • Avoid super-tight tension: Bulky yarn can be harder to lift over the peg if it’s too tight.
  • E-wrap is your BFF: It’s stretchy and works beautifully with bulky yarn. Flat or true knit can feel stiff with chunky yarns.
  • Try a folded brim: Knit 10–15 rounds and fold them up for a warm, squishy brim.
  • Use a cinch close: Gather the top with a drawstring-style finish, or decrease if your loom allows.

🧢 Quick Loom-Knit Hat Formula (Bulky Yarn Edition)

1. Pick your loom based on peg count above.
2. Cast on with e-wrap or your favorite method.
3. Knit the brim â€“ about 10–15 rounds. Fold up for a double brim if you want.
4. Knit the body â€“ until total hat length is 7–10 inches depending on the style.
5. Close the top â€“ use a yarn needle to gather the live stitches.
6. Weave in ends â€“ and maybe add a pom pom if you’re feeling fancy.

📌 Bonus Tip: Quick Custom Peg Count

Want to make a hat with your own loom and bulky yarn?

  1. Wrap your yarn around a ruler to check wraps per inch (WPI).
  2. Multiply your WPI by the head’s circumference to estimate needed pegs.
  3. Round to the closest loom size (round down for snugness).

🧶 The Final Stitch

Loom knitting with bulky yarn is fast, beginner-friendly, and super satisfying. Whether you’re making preemie hats for donation or oversized beanies for gifts, this guide should get you started with confidence.

Don’t forget to tag me in your creations or come hang out on my YouTube Channel for more tutorials, tips, and cozy chaos.

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