Loomers always have a lot of questions about our looms and how they work.  We hope to answer some of your questions here.

What makes the Kiss Looms unique is that they have an adjustable gauge. Gauge is set by changing how much yarn is used for each stitch. With regular looms this is done by changing the distance between pegs. The kiss loom starts out with a small gauge then uses gauge pins to increase the distance the yarn travels between pegs. The gauge is determined by this traveling yarn and by changing the settings on our looms you increase the amount of traveling yarn - and therefore change the knitted gauge.

There are 3 basic settings that can be obtained just by changing the way the boards are assembled. Anything between the basic settings can be obtained using the supplied washers. This first Kiss Loom, a 20 peg board, was tested by Graciela Worth and the first project was the three sweaters above. All 3 were done on the same number of pegs using the 3 gauge settings on the loom.

General Overview of the Modular Loom

The modular units can be connected in the round as well as end to end. The gauge can be adjusted so you can knit fine gauge to large gauge all on one loom. The smallest tube you can knit is a 24 peg (based on the 6 peg modular set of 4 6-peg sides).

General Overview of the 2-Way Adjustable Loom

The 2 way adjustable is also adjustable by gauge and sort of looks like a sock loom where you can adjust the "tube" size by moving the end pieces up and down the board. This allows you to get a tube smaller than 24 pegs.

General Overview of the Straight Loom

The straight loom was the original Kiss Loom.  It is made to be used as a single rake or you can add the optional board and remove the pin board to use the loom as a double rake for double knit fabric.  This loom is not compatible with the modular or 2-way adjustable looms. 

Does my loom come with hardware to adjust size and gauge? - Each of our looms comes with 20 nylon washers (10 for each end) for gauge adjustment.  The modular looms also come with metal hardware to attach the looms for tubular knitting.  The pictures below show the two different types of metal brackets used in the modular looms, the straight L shaped brackets for the straight pieces and the "split" brackets to attach the corners of the loom.  Check out the assembly instructions on the tutorials page for more information.

What is the smallest gauge I can achieve on the Kiss Loom? - Each knitter and each yarn used can affect the gauge of your knitted fabric.  A swatch should always be made to check gauge before starting a project.  Typically you can achieve 4.5 or 5 stitches per inch with a worsted weight yarn.

Can I use any pattern on a Kiss Loom? - Yes, knitting patterns are not specific to the type of loom you are using.  Any pattern can be done on the Kiss Loom - just make sure you knit a swatch to check that you are setting the gauge correctly to the type of yarn you are using. 

Why isn't my loom fitting together right? - Make sure that you have assembled the loom in the proper order by following the assembly instructions. Do you have the same number of washers between each of the pin and peg boards? Are all the sides on the same setting (I.e. 1st setting, 2nd setting, or 3rd setting.)  Check out the assembly instructions on the tutorials page for more information.

I have lost some of my washers and/or screws. Where can I get new ones? - You should be able to find replacements at your local hardware store or hardware chain store, though you may have to cut the screws shorter.

How do you keep the yarn from coming up and slipping off the back of the pins? - That can be remedied by holding your finger on the yarn behind the pin as you knit off or placing one rubber band around the entire side of the loom you are knitting off, but only on the pins.

Order Information:

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Shipping Rates - shipping is based on the order total.  For orders under $20 shipping is $5.00, for orders over $20 shipping is $10.00.

Delivery Method & Time - all packages are shipped via USPS Priority Mail boxes.  Order will ship within 3-10 business days. Shipment time depends on the order and my stock of made up parts at the time of the order.

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