Loom knitters, at some point in their knitting life, will encounter a needle knitter who will tell them that what they are doing is not real knitting, and worse, get reproached that loom knitting is cheating. Crafters must understand that loom knitting is not cheating because, just like in needle knitting, every stitch is also worked by the loom knitter. Loom knitting can be considered different craftwork using a unique set of knitting tools or can be thought of as another approach to knitting because loom and needle knitting produce the same types of projects. Each technique may have its own limitations, such as if your projects require increasing and decreasing stitches, the better way would be to knit with needles. The advantage of loom knitting, on the other hand, is that it is easier to learn and kinder on the hands. If you prefer to do loom knitting and traditional knitters still judge you for choosing this craft, here are some facts about loom knitting that you can use to rebound. The definition of knitting is the act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn. It does not say anything about the tools used in creating a knitted fabric, and loom knitting definitely fits the definition. The earliest knitted items are socks from Egypt, which dates back to 11th Century AD. The artifact socks were of very fine gauge, colored, and have turned heels. These ancient knitted articles prove that knitting is craftwork that goes a long way back, and there are no traces yet how it was established and what tools were used in the process. No knitting method can claim what started the knitting movement. Loom knitting is not a new craft; in fact, it dated back centuries ago. Loom knitting was called many other names such as peg frame knitting and stocking frame knitting in the early 14th and 16th Centuries. It has also been called French, rake, spool, wheel, or ring knitting, depending on the location and era where it was practiced. The popularity of loom knitting was again stirred in the past two decades, where technology development played a big part in making this craftwork known. The looms and materials were easier to access through the mail but mostly were kits made for children. Now adults are equally interested in a hobby called loom knitting as looms and patterns available in the market increased. It is easier to find video tutorials and written instructions online, making loom knitting all the more an attractive hobby. Loom knitting has the same stitches as needle knitting, and the end goal is practically the same thing, a knitted item; the main difference is the tools used to go about the knitting. Loom knitting is a bright option for knitters who cannot navigate stitches on needles due to restricted mobility from illness or physical capacity.