Which is better for making hats?

The Loops & Threads Knit Quick set. Its round looms are shaped for hats and tubes, while the Hello Hobby looms are rectangular and better for flat panels.

Which is better for scarves and blankets?

The Hello Hobby kit. Rectangular looms knit flat pieces, and the set includes a yarn needle for seaming panels together.

Is the Hello Hobby kit worth the extra money?

Only if you want flat projects and the included manual and needle. For hats, the Loops & Threads set does the job for $9.99 at eBay as of November 6, 2026, against $19.97 for Hello Hobby as of November 2, 2026.

Which set is more proven?

The Loops & Threads set, with 1,144 ratings at 4.4 out of 5. The Hello Hobby set scores higher at 4.7 but has only 27 ratings.

Do both sets include a hook and yarn needle?

The Hello Hobby kit lists a loom hook, yarn needle and instruction manual. The Loops & Threads listing does not list a hook, needle or manual, so check the box contents before buying.

Can a beginner use either one?

Yes. Hello Hobby includes a printed manual, and Loops & Threads markets its round loom as usable with no knitting experience.

Hello Hobby Rectangular Knitting Loom Kit vs Loops & Threads Knit Quick Round Loom Set

Buy the Loops & Threads Knit Quick set if you want to make hats. It costs $9.99 at eBay as of November 6, 2026, versus $19.97 for the Hello Hobby set as of November 2, 2026. Buy the Hello Hobby kit if you want flat pieces like scarves and blankets, since its four rectangular looms are built for that. The Loops & Threads set has far more ratings, 1,144 against 27, so its 4.4 score rests on much more use.

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