I feel like the pegs aren't quite 5/8" apart - and the space between the rows is tighter than some other looms. The panel (using Bernat Blanket yarn) has a hard time feeding thru, and the yarn pen that I use doesn't fit very good thru the pegs. The board itself is sturdy, but the pegs seem a little flimsy like maybe they should have been drilled a little further into the wood to make them a little more sturdy. I'm a little disappointed in the loom for how much I paid for it. I was so excited for it, but it's just a little difficult to use in my opinion.