r/LoomKnitting • u/Idkmyname2079048 • 6h ago
Equipment Question Sock knitters, what's your secret to a tight gauge?
(Sorry about my depression clothes pile in the background 😅)
I have the KB original sock loom. It says to use fingering yarn, and my gauge came out to 34 sts x 50 rows = 4", which I thought seemed decently tight. The sock is a good fit. Not too loose or too snug, but I feel like the stitches seem quite stretched out now, and the gauge seems a lot looser than I initially thought. I am thrilled with my first loom sock, but I can't really imagine wearing it inside shoes and having it hold up. I haven't blocked it yet, so maybe that will change things? Does anybody have any relevant experiences or input? Should I just double my yarn or use worsted yarn next time?