The Boye Needle Company was founded in Chicago in 1905, initially famous for its innovative "Rotary Case" for sewing machine needles. Over decades, it expanded into crochet hooks and knitting needles. However, the "Boye Loom" era truly took off during the DIY resurgence of the early 2000s.
: By using long (rectangular) looms, Boye released patterns for flat panels, enabling the creation of blankets, sweaters, and shawls without needing to knit in a circle.
: Round looms in various sizes allowed crafters to make everything from tiny newborn hats to oversized adult beanies and even fingerless gloves.