Getting started with your KB afghan loom in 4K

[@krissykirby9868]

Thank you for showing the other steps other folks just wrapped it and didn’t show the pull over! Thanks I might give this a try. I knit and crochet never tried this before.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@krissykirby9868 I knit and crochet as well and to be honest this seems like a lot longer process. But it’s fun to switch it up

[@mahogneypayne3466]

Thank you for making a video that is very informative and beginner friendly! ❤️

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Thank you 😊 I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it

[@petmomful2260]

Thank you for this informative video. I have a loom like this and I am so glad I found your instructions. I have subscribed.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Oh this makes me so happy ☺️❤️

[@KmonicaK66]

Thank you so much! This gives me hope that I can finally use the loom that I bought a long time ago. Your video was very pleasant and informative.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@KmonicaK66 thank you so much! I’m working on a blanket right now on mine and as soon as I’m done with it. I’m going to make a full start to finish tutorial 😊

[@ThePrincessGin629]

Thank you so very much for making this slowly. I have been so frustrated and wanted to quit after searching several videos of everyone whizzing through it or had already started or did random and more difficult stitches.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Oh you are welcome 🤗 I needed this comment today ❤️

[@sheilaalexander7324]

Finally someone shows how to start the first row- including the ends! Thank you!

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@sheilaalexander7324 you’re welcome ☺️

[@thetearfoxx]

I have been wanting to start back into looming and I had forgotten everything and after watching so many confusing videos, you explained things so easy and slowly that I feel so much better and ready to start my next project! Thank you so so much1

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Awe yay!!! I’m glad to help! Good luck on your project!

[@catkemble]

Thank you Shayna! I'm a crocheter but can't wait to get started on this type of loom :)

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@crystacrochets1696]

I have the same exact pen and didn’t know that trick to get the yarn through so I’ve but using a needle to shove my yarn through and it would take a good 5 minutes to get it through. Thanks for showing that haha.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Happy to help 😊

[@kaylabrownell1268]

I'm wanting to make afgans for my family, my Grandma knitted, my Aunt crochets and I wanna loom! Thank you for this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Shayna_Lynn]

That’s awesome! I hope you do ☺️

[@SandraGonzalez-mb4oy]

Thank you, your video is great, for me who is just starting out, it has been invaluable, because you guided me step by step. I really appreciate you sharing it for everyone.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Thank you for this comment ☺️☺️ it made my day!!!

[@amberkristine79]

I love this beginning tutorial and love my loom! Mine stays in my lap and I flip it constantly lol! Also, I use a straw instead of the pen for looping. I cut it shorter... much smoother.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Great idea!!!

[@LadyT52]

I did two rows then flipped the bottom over like she showed but when I got to the end where I first began do I still flip the bottom one over that had the slip not and if so how do I start it again to go back

[@klafaille]

I just got this loom read some reviews that it is hard to use. This tutorial was so easy to understand. Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@klafaille oh that’s fantastic! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@cathymayfield2064]

I love this loom. I have one. I would love to see more. Have a great week.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I’m working on a blanket right I have a few new videos of it 😊

[@jenreeves7684]

Thank you for sharing how to do this. I have the loom but I haven't taken it out of the box yet. I guess there's more things that I want to crochet right now.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I feel like crocheting goes faster for me

[@clairehall4574]

I love your tutorial it’s so easy to follow what your doing thanks for that ❤ from Scotland uk

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Thank you so much 😊 ♥️

[@jeanfuller1462]

For string your yarn with a pen,a straw work great as well. THANKS

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Great tip!

[@terry39890]

I just saw a TikTok for this type of loom and was so intrigued. I appreciate you breaking it down, was not so clear on the technique on TikTok lol. Now I just have to wait for KB to restock this look so I can get started! 😢 What type of yarn do you recommend for blanket making?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@terry39890 I have been sticking with size 4 but my next one I want to try a size 6 and see how it goes

[@rebeccabentley5623]

I've just done my first row. Thank you for the tutorial. Just hoping when I've finished she isn't too holy 😂

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yay!! So glad I could help 😊

[@kayleighbettin4615]

Brilliant video thank you 😊 Where did you get your loom from please? As I am looking for one but no luck finding it x

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Thank you I got mine from Joann’s

[@jessicabck748]

So I have a serenity afghan loom I would love to start making a blanket on. Since it’s not the KB brand, would I still get similar results??

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I’ve never used it but I think so! I think those ones are just slightly smaller in width

[@melizaerana3899]

How many yarn need make a blanket?

[@kendraaaa2013]

Just waiting for my loom to come in and I’ll start mine lol

[@CrystalMarie369]

What size yarn are you using?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Size 4 medium weight

[@mattiemorrisey]

Hi Shaynalynn, in your opinion, is crocheting a blanket the traditional way will be faster than using a (kb afghan loom) to make a blanket? also, how long will it take to make a full-size blanket crocheting it the traditional way?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I think crocheting is faster. When I started crocheting I made a lap size granny square blanket in 3 days. I’ve been working on a new blanket on my loom since the beginning of the year and I only have a skein and a quarter of a new skein on. But I take breaks with my loom. I think tomorrow through Friday I’m going to see how much I can get on with just focusing on my loom. Sorry for the rant 😂😂

[@lmendy26]

I AM FAN GIRLING RIGHT NOW! My co-worker had me look for a video and yours was right under it. I told her, "That looks exactly like someone I went to high school with!" After clicking on her video, I went back and there was your name! I couldn't believe it! I love your videos and you look exactly the same! I hope you are doing well! I would love to catch up sometime! (Leah Mendenhall)

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Awe!!! You still know how to make me smile!!! Thank you. You are too sweet! I am doing well and hope you are too! ❤️

[@virginiazugravu256]

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[@MelissaReid-ht4ut]

What number yarn did you use?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@MelissaReid-ht4ut just a medium size 4 ☺️

[@MelissaReid-ht4ut]

@ ok thanks, I just got one yesterday!!

[@terenagooslin3236]

Thank you for posting! I bought mine at a yardsale and it was missing the instructions. I am super green and had no idea how to use this

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Awe great!! 😊

[@pamcarter4980]

I would really like to try this loom.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I’m making a blanket on it right now with a different texture yarn. I’m interested to see how it turns out

[@maddiesliger5378]

So will the first and last pegs not connect with yarn?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

yep :)

[@breakmydreams]

Can we see your blanket from last year please? Can you also update us on your progress on this new blanket as well please?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I made it into a scarf last year and gave it to my husband’s grandma. And the new one isn’t going my family has been sick the past few months. Thank you for your interest 🤗

[@courtneywilliams8022]

I'm trying to loom on the infinity loom but it keeps wants to unravel off. How do I stop this? It's so frustrating!

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@courtneywilliams8022 you can do a couple pegs at a time then pick. Or might need to wrap it just a bit tighter. But you don’t want to wrap it too tight or you won’t be able to pick it

[@courtneywilliams8022]

@Shayna_Lynn so I can do like 10 then pick it then start where I left off

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@courtneywilliams8022 yep 😊

[@courtneywilliams8022]

I don't know if you saw my other comment but can you make another short video on how to do 10 pegs at a time. I did that and my thread is at wrong end and it looks wonky! I need help from the master please!

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@courtneywilliams8022 I sure can! but I won’t be able to get it up until next week. I am away from my loom this week 😊

[@kurtarmstrong5755]

I loved this video ! But do you have one where you show how to cast off when your finished?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Not yet. It has been a big request. Hoping to have one up in two weeks

[@jaredschrock5270]

I know this is an older video, but I just bought this loom online. Are there any tutorial videos on how to make a full adult blanket? I can't seem to find any videos or instructions.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

You can make one with this one. You just continue till you get to the length you would like. I also have a tutorial on how to take the blanket off(binding off) whenever you are ready for that one

[@jaredschrock5270]

@Shayna_Lynn thamk you. So is there a special type of yarn to use, or will any work? I have Bernat yarn, #3. Can I use that yarn? Also, how would I add a new skein when I run out of yarn?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yep size 3 will work! I will try and make sure I stop at the end of a row then switch yarn. I just start it with a slip knot and wrap again like I did starting the loom. I have lots of different loom videos on my channel 😊

[@jaredschrock5270]

@@Shayna_Lynn thank you so much

[@jennyb6936]

@ShaynaLynn do u have a tutorial on how to add a skein of yarn ?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Not yet but I can!

[@rebe41]

I want to get this loom, do you use the e wrap for the whole project? That would be the easiest in my opinion for a beginner, I have loom knitted hats and socks never a blanket

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yea that’s what I have been doing so far. I’m wanting to try some different wraps soon 😊

[@kimmumford5928]

Great help on how to start.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Thank you!!

[@tiffanybushong9796]

How do you stop it from getting too tight?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

You need to wrap it looser. I had problems with mine being too tight in the beginning. Just lots of practice

[@carolcarter5966]

Where can I buy the loom?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I got mine from joanns online

[@amberkristine79]

Got mine a few years ago on Amazon

[@S6891H]

You can string your yarn through a piece of a straw instead of buying the pen thing you mentioned. It works great!

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I didn’t think of that! That’s a great idea. Thank you 😊

[@leannnoak368]

I have been using this loom for a while now(stop for a while and then pick it back up). I've been doing a blanket. My question is, how do I know what the length is? I know if you use the entire loom, it's 60' width, but I dont know how to know when its long enough.....

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@leannnoak368 I haven’t made a whole blanket yet. I’m working on one right now 😊 but mostly what I have seen from others is when they feel like they like the length. But if you want to get technical I think and kids throw size is 50x60 and a full/queen size is 80x60

[@mattiemorrisey]

Thank you for your response.

[@aliciadinga8766]

Whats that yarn pen tool called

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Boye loom pen tool

[@DaniDimes]

New to it my s loom has been sitting. I have 2 crochet hooks S loom and 3 sized circle ones. How do you know when you’re done for the right size?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Most people I follow they just decide when they are done. With the infinity loom it measures 60in so you could go to 90in and get close to a twin size blanket.

[@alanamarecz8975]

Can you do different patterns

[@Shayna_Lynn]

you can I havent tried yet. KB looms have lots of tutorials on their site

[@dawnmeade2351]

I am thinking about buying loom

[@dawnmeade2351]

I use my tool to push down after i loop it

[@Shayna_Lynn]

That’s awesome! I’m working on a blanket now on mine

[@rogerskimberlyg444]

Where did you get your loom?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Joanns

[@Miastrong930]

Is this faster than knitting with needles?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I don’t knit so I’m not sure but it is time consuming

[@Vampess92]

I never had that pen thing. Never even knew they existed. Always did it qith my hand and I was really fast.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I’m soooo slow with doing it with my hands

[@JonCampos-kh2bw]

Always save the skinny straw that is used for stirring coffee. Works well on those closer pegs.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

thats great idea! is it a tight squeeze for the yarn to get through those straws?

[@JonCampos-kh2bw]

@@Shayna_Lynn I use a very thin piece of wire and also the wire that came with the Boye styler.

[@ginadyson4214]

thanks!

[@Shayna_Lynn]

You’re welcome!

[@mattiemorrisey]

Hi ShaynaLynn, I want to try the (kb afghan loom), but I will be a beginner at loom knitting. After using this loom do you feel that it is too time consuming for any level of experience with loom knitting? Do you think the round and rectangular looms are better than an afghan loom for any knitting projects?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yes I still feel like it is time consuming. I don’t knit but I crochet and I feel like crochet goes faster. But I think my next project on this loom is going to be a scarf. I have not tried the other one but I would say they would be faster. This one is mainly meant for a blanket and I think that’s why it takes so long

[@leticiagarcia2159]

@@Shayna_LynnI love loom knitting but I feel that the Afghan loom would not be for me because it would be a time consuming just to maneuver and trying to knit different stitches but am going to recommend the flexee loom links ( 2 peg links ) they come in three different gauge sizes, they’re from the same brand KB and inexpensive, make big or small knitting looms just connect them and you are set to knit plus they also have three peg links for when your pattern calls for odd number of stitches, let’s say you have a pattern that requires 41 pegs, you would need 19 two peg links and only 1 three peg link and that would make your 41 peg knitting loom.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@leticiagarcia2159 I will have to check it out!

[@leticiagarcia2159]

@@Shayna_Lynn you will not regret it if you get them, i just finished a pair of gloves that i knit on the skinny flexee loom links, something that was on top of my list but could not do it on the regular looms not the way I wanted it, I also knit a beret hat in one piece, again something that was impossible on the regular looms because on the regular looms once knitted and remove from the loom you need to stitch together the sides to complete your hat if it is a beret hat, the decreases ( removing links ) is what made it possible to be knitted in one piece.

[@robincannon1906]

How do I cast off so that the ends are the same width. My cast off end is always too tight no matter how loose I try to do my stitches.

[@Miastrong930]

Hi, Is this faster than knitting with knwwdles

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I’m not sure about the needles I haven’t learned to knit yet.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

I think that is more of a practice thing! You got this!

[@LadyT52]

Once you flip them over and get to the end where you first started do you just go back again . A second video would be helpful

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yes but from where you came from. You don’t want to do a continuous loop. It’s more of a back and fourth.

[@loriquinn9456]

How to read a pattern afghan loom

[@Shayna_Lynn]

The one I have is pretty simple I haven’t looked into very many patterns. I’m sorry that wasn’t very helpful

[@heidibobs1510]

Can I ask what size loom did you use?

[@Shayna_Lynn]

60” wide

[@elyanegordon9400]

Ok waiting for my loom to come in and then I start

[@Shayna_Lynn]

That’s exciting!

[@pitfall69]

This might be an odd question is this entire blanket an ewrap I started a blanket sith 3m yarn and the way I've been doing it is sets of five and so the first two rows are e-wrap and purl stitch and then the last three rows are just completely wrap and it has made kind of like this boxy pattern everywhere I've looked people are like no you can't just use an e-wrap for a blanket but I don't understand why like wouldn't it just be a square blanket

[@Shayna_Lynn]

The ones I’ve seen on TikTok are all ewrap that’s what this one would have been if I didn’t give up on it

[@pitfall69]

@@Shayna_Lynn thank you for responding and letting me know I think that it's really hard for people to go from crocheting to looming or least that's what I've seen

[@Shayna_Lynn]

@@pitfall69 yes to me looming is a long process and hard for me to complete.

[@gingermc100]

Do you have to put yarn on the entire loom or can you just do partial if you want a smaller blanket? I'm thinking it wouldn't matter....maybe hoping...😂

[@pitfall69]

@Ginger McConnell you can do partial I use my whole loom and it's about the width of my queen bed straight across You just pick however many pages you want to use and then around

[@kristiwilliams6450]

❤

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Thank you!

[@mariamatos775]

When u start is forward back.and thenba back foward

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yep you alternate every time. I need to make a new tutorial that goes through a couple rows

[@madelynepapageorgiou4231]

How to replace a broken peg

[@Shayna_Lynn]

i don't know I think you would just have to buy a new one

[@deenabellin448]

It’s much faster to just use knitting needles.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

Yes I agree I do both and also crochet

[@candacevonthemua.71]

My issue is nobody ever shows that your supposed to unhook the yarn 🧶 from the legs at some point after u complete a loop and cross those loops with the medal tool. I went around my loom like 20 times wondering why my blanket haven’t dropped yet after weeks 😂 at some point ur supposed to lift it off the pegs.. and even in this video it fast forwards to a full blanket skipping this part.

[@Shayna_Lynn]

i have a different tutorial on how to cast off. if that helps

[@JonCampos-kh2bw]

I don’t understand the question