Loom Knitting Headbands & Leg Warmers

Knitting headbands & legwarmers on the loom is just as easy as making a hat! The only difference is at the end when you cast off. For an adult size headband, use the same size loom you would use for a hat. Cast on as you normally would and  knit down about 9 inches (more or less depending on how big you want your headband).

Once you have this done, pull the bottom loops back onto the pegs and knit them together.( Pull the bottom row over the top)

Once you have done this, cut off about a foot and a half of yarn and attach it to your needle. Starting at your first peg, wrap the yarn around and pull the bottom over the top. Then take your needle and put it through the yarn on the peg, releasing it from the peg. Wrap the yarn around the next peg & repeat all the way around, releasing each loop from the peg as you go. 

Once your headband is free from the pegs, sew a knot into the bottom and cut off any extra yarn. Your headband is complete!

I have found that super bulky yarn works the best because it stretches less & fits better because of how thick it is. 

To make leg warmers, use a small 24 peg loom. Knit as normal until they are the desired length. Use the same cast off technique as you would with the headband. I made mine about 14" and they go from my ankle to an inch under my knee. I wear them with leggings and boots; they're really cute and warm!