The Story Behind the Original Chunky Blanket Loom™
About Uppercase Designs
Original Creator of the Chunky Blanket Loom™ Worldwide
Trusted Since 2020
At Uppercase Designs, we create handcrafted wooden looms designed to make chunky blanket knitting easier, faster, and more consistent — even for complete beginners. Our products are built from real frustration, real innovation, and a relentless passion for making better tools.
How It All Started
In 2019, I tried to hand knit a chunky blanket. It didn’t go well. I dropped stitches, made uneven loops, and couldn’t fix mistakes. So I turned to what I knew best — woodworking.
After months of prototyping, I created something new: a wooden loom with one stitch per peg, no tools, no tangles. When I posted the first loom for sale, someone bought it.
Now, thousands have.
The Passion Behind the Product
Most people don’t see what goes on behind the scenes — and that’s okay. I spend countless hours in the shop, testing fit, joints, spacing, and design. I don’t launch anything until it’s right. Social media comes second. Product quality comes first.
I wake up and go to bed thinking about this business — and I’d rather be in the workshop than anywhere else.
Designed to Evolve With You
Today’s makers want modern results: tighter loops, polished finishes, and flexible setups. That’s why we now offer three different loom sizes with different peg diameters:
- 1 cm yarn – Skinny Loom
- 2 cm yarn – Classic Loom #7
- 3 cm yarn – Jumbo Loom #8
Check out our Patent Pending Pro Series — a fully modular system with interchangeable parts, pivoting legs, and sit/stand table options. It’s built to grow with your creativity.
Inspired by Family. Built for Makers.
This journey began shortly after my mom passed away — and I truly believe she helped guide it forward. While I didn’t inherit her knitting skills, I did inherit her determination.
My dad, too, shaped the way I work. He was incredibly skilled in the shop, ran his own successful business, and taught me the value of precision and patience — values I carry into every loom I create.
In memory of my mom, I support the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind). It’s one way I honor the strength and guidance of both of my parents.
Thank you for being here. Whether you’re just starting or already selling your blankets, you’re part of the story — and I’m so glad you’ve found us.
– Shelley McNeil
Creator of the Original Chunky Blanket Loom™
www.UppercaseDesigns.ca