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How do I keep my yarn from tightening up on the knitting loom?

I just bought a knitting loom and I am trying out my first project. My problem is that the yarn on the pegs get so tight that I can not even pull it over the peg, and this is only on the third round. I tried making the yard as loose as I could for the beginning, but by the third round it is impossible to work with. Does anyone have any insights for me?

Public Comments

1. is your wool to short???
2. is a knitting loom a wee round thing or a large flat bed knitting machine? you must be in the U.S and things are described differently in the U.K but the principles are the same.
3. You really have to make a conscious effort to keep your stitches loose. Cut a piece of a drinking straw about 3 to 4 in. long, run your yarn through that and hold the straw as you knit. That helps keep the tension off of the yarn a little.
4. If you are using a "Knifty Knitter" type loom(see link below) you just have to work through it. I just made my first project last week, and had the same problem. Sometimes you can start at the other end, and if the yarn is looser there, you can work your way back. Some acrylic yarns are especially thick and difficult to work with. It's worth the effort when you're done- the project comes out very nice!