Loom Gauge Categories: EFG = Extra Fine Gauge (3/16″) = Equiv. I update the book every year to add new looms that were introduced during the year. It lists all the popular loom brands by size, gauge and peg count. One day we hope all will categorize in a standard format.įor more information on finding just the right loom for your project, check out my Knitting Loom Guide book. *Keep in mind not all companies note the gauge but whatever size they make will fall into these categories. Keep this page handy as well when converting needle patterns. The categories actually line up with a range of needle sizes. The loom gauge categories actually are determined by manufacturer(s) test knitting several swatches (samples) in appropriate yarn to see which category that loom should fall under. The distance from center to center determines the classification of a loom into a category. Note that the diameter of a peg can change the gauge. The measurement from the center of one peg to the next is called C2C Peg Spacing (Center to Center). Loom gauge is the distance the yarn travels from one peg to another which makes up 1 stitch. This is the difference in a sweater that is too small or sock that is too big. Just know that this spacing or loom gauge, along with the yarn you choose and the stitch you knit all work together to make the final size of the stitches you make which is the final gauge of the knitted fabric. Instead of switching to a different size needle to adjust the size of our stitches we can use a different gauge loom. Just like knitting needles come in many sizes so do looms. The spacing between the pegs, called loom gauge, determines how big or small the stitches will knit up on that loom. Inside: Your ultimate guide to knitting looms! Loom gauge comparison charts help you find just the right loom for your project.
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