LOOM KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS: Step by Step Guide for Novice KnittersLearning the basics of loom knitting is an easy way to get started and it's a great way to introduce kids to this craft. With just a few simple steps they can see the knitted material forming! But this isn't only for children. Knitting on a loom can produce the same types of projects that traditional knitting can, including intricate designs like cables. The benefit to making these on a loom is that it's often easier on your hands and it usually works up faster.