Hey my walmart has the set of 4 knifty knitters long looms on clearance now for $4.50, then they have the littleKnifty Knitter specialty loom Straw weaver for $1.50. All the books with patterns are .50c.
My walmart had them on clearance a few weeks back for $7.99. I got one, and the set ofround ones for hats. I haven't had time to try either yet though my husband made a hat. Looks pretty easy (my husband has never knit anything) so I can't wait to try them out.