You can apply the magic loop knitting technique to any intheround pattern, even if its written for doublepointed needles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. With this method, you pull out a loop of cable to divide your stitches, usually into two equal parts. Oct 03, 20 if i was knitting toe decreases using magic loop, id put the topoffoot stitches on one needle, and then bottomoffoot stitches on the other needle, and loop between them. I started knitting about a month ago and its become an obsession of sorts. Absolutely you can use magic loop for this project. In this workshop we are going to explore all the ways we can use magic loop. If youre not sure which style set you like best, try out our sampler set, which includes one needle each of the dreamz, nova, and cubics, sets, in 3 common sizes. Includes instructions for knitting a pair of winter socks and baby socks. This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks atatime, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. If you like this tutorial, you will love ebooks and charts. This fabulous technique developed by sarah hauschka and bev galeskas in the magic loop allows you to create a small tube such as the leg of a sock, on one circular needle.
Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. The magic loop was made popular by sarah hauschka and i used her book, the magic loop, published by bev galeskas and fiber trends, in the class i took. The lovable magic loop knit darling magic loop knitting. Four ways to knit in the round knitting with one circular needle. Knitting in the round using the magic loop technique. I know it sounds silly, because i already finished a project using magic loop so youd think that i would understand it, but im having a really hard time joining in the round. The book offers thorough instructions with diagrams and helps you get started with socks and wristlets. Aug, 2009 knit socks magic loop method part one the cottage socks body, heel flap, heel turn duration. Plus, with magic loop, you can try on anything you knit as you go, whether it be socks or gloves, and never worry about losing stitches off the ends of your. I have had several requests lately for help in using the magic loop method for knitting in the round. I bought an extra set of larger circulars to try this magic loop method, but cant find a useful guide for switching from circulars to magic loop or if thats even possible. Magic loop knitting is an alternative way to knit in the round that is much easier than dpns and more inventive than regular knitting in the round. Knitting in the round is a great way to finish a project faster and to avoid seaming. Free baby knit patterns to magic loop and downloadable baby sock pattern.
Two at once, toe up, magic loop socks 50631 june 24, 2008 errata available. Happily, this knit one piece teddy bear pattern has hardly any seaming other than sewing his ears to his little noggin. The circular needle should be long and have a flexible cord. Magic loop knitting uses one extralarge circular needle 32 or longer. The magic loop method of knitting in this little book is worth its weight in gold. A step by step tutorial with fantastic photos by tin can knits. Sometimes, when you are working on a largediameter magic loop project, your loops of cable can disappear.
The official harry potter knitting pattern book hardcover january 28, 2020. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. Magic loop solves all the problems inherent in other forms of round knitting, plus, its easier, faster, and more fun. Look for a circular needle with a thin, flexible cable. Now i use the magic loop method for almost all of my small, circular knitting projects.
Explanation and illustration of sarah hauschkas technique of knitting in the round on a single long circular needle. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 bev galeskas on. Then youd work a decrease at the start and end of each needle to form a wedge toe like k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1 twice. I had a hard time figuring out the magic loop method so i went into my lys and they helped me.
Since i use magic loop so much, i want to help spread the love. Magic loop tutorial to make sure you are ready to go. One major characteristic of knitting in the round is that the right side is always facing you. Hi kat, for magic loop knitting you actually just use circular needles that you would normally use for knitting in the round.
Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. It is so much kinder to my hands, wrists, and thumbs. We will learn how we can work circularly making any circumference without going to double pointed needles. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you. Made popular in 2002 by bev galeskas and sarah hauschka, the magic loop method enables you to work projects of small circumference on one long circular. If i was knitting toe decreases using magic loop, id put the topoffoot stitches on one needle, and then bottomoffoot stitches on the other needle, and loop between them. How to join the round using the magic loop method howcast. If your cable needles are too long, it doesnt matter the excess cables just hang. Mar, 2014 i basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern.
A thorough explanation is given on how to move your stitches around. Knitting in the round using the magic loop technique allows the knitter to work almost any size tube on one very long circular needle. This technique is appropriate for socks, hats, sweaters virtually any project. Video techniques magic loop and knitting with two circular. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle.
The easiest way to knit a tube using the magic loop youtube. By taking advantage of the flexible cable on a circular needle, you have an alternative to knitting a sock or a sleeve on double point needles. Jan 23, 2016 absolutely you can use magic loop for this project. Just like the other ones, you want to cast all your cast on stitches on to one side of the needle. Im not sure how significantly, probably not by half, but enough. Learn about the latest pattern collection pages on my site with this free email newsletter. How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain. You just have too many stitches to fit them comfortably on a. The magic loop method is way of creating pieces with small circumferences by using just one long, circular needle. Bend the cord at this point and gently pull a loop out between those central stitches. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a.
Youll want to try out a few lengths to find the one that works the best for you. So, when it comes to cable lengths, if youre not sure longer is better. Magic loop knitting archives baby knitting patterns blog. I kind of get the magic loop idea, but i am confused as to how to get my sleeve stitches on to the magic loop to start knitting 2 raglan top down sleeves at the same time. Written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Master magic loop knitting tutorial and free download baby. Loop is a gorgeous knitting shop in london selling yarns sourced from all over the world. I basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. Slide the stitches to the cable portion of the circular knitting needle. Mastering the magic loop knitting technique is easier than you think with this expert, free guide and free knitting patterns for circular knitting. The magic loop is a unique method of knitting socks on one long circular needle 3240 length.
A truly easy way to eliminate the headache of making socks, mittens, etc. You can use a form of magic loop for both crochet and knitting. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. This means you can knit a smaller tubular piece using a circular needle instead of double pointed needles. Pinch the cable in half and then pull to create a large loop. Its updated with all new projects and twenty new stitch patterns added to the already the expansive stitch pattern collection, arranged in style. How to knit in the round with the magic loop dummies. Plus, with magic loop, you can try on anything you knit as you go, whether it be socks or gloves, and never worry about losing stitches off the ends of your dpns, or being stabbed by the ninja star of death. Slip the last caston stitch from the bottom knitting needle tip to the top knitting needle tip.
Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. When using magic loop, remember that if the cable length you are using is too short for the project, it wont work. Now im going to show you how to join knit in the round using the magic loop method. I hope this video explains things in a way that makes it easier for you to understand, if you are. Unlimited access to over 1,000 top knitting patterns. Arrange half the stitches on one knitting needle tip, and half on the other tip. The magic loop olsen wordpress theme by cssigniter. I am awaiting my online order of suggested needles and am looking forward to knitting all the patterns ive been saving up and avoiding due to instructions using. Addi turbos, knitpicks options, and knitters pride needles all have flexible cables which are ideal for magic loop knitting. See more ideas about knitting, knitting help and magic loop.
Magic loop is when you use one long circular needle to knit in the round, regardless of the circumference of the project. Two at once, toeup magic loop socks pattern by knit. Newborn hat and the magic loop method ross unraveled. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 by bev galeskas jan 1, 2002 4. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jun 10, 2017 magic loop knitting is a great way to knit in the round because it helps avoid the ladders that appear when using doublepointed needles, you can knit any circumference with just one circular needle, and many other reasons. Knit picks may 15, 2017 the magic loop technique allows you to knit small circumference projects, like socks, sleeves, and hat crowns, with a single long circular needle.
Using the magic loop technique, one can do small diameter knitting for instance knitting the fingers of gloves. Launched in 2002, there are more than 10 years worth of fabulous knitting patterns and articles in our library, and theyre all free. Designed to be knit in the round with magic loop, this 9 10. I watched a youtube video on the magic loop method, and i was sold. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Normally, sock knitting requires a good amount of needles, but here youll learn the secrets of.
In this pattern you will see links to seven instructional videos that will explain each section in detail, and help get you through the tricky parts. Youll be able to make sleeves, hats, socks or any small item in the round. A great way to knit in the round on a small scale which can be used anywhere doublepointed needles are called for. In this drops video we show how you can knit the magic loop technique. Knitters pride dreamz interchangeable circular deluxe set. Jul 10, 2017 ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, your needles and some yarn and knit a while. This book will explain a simple way to knit socks, cuffs, sleeves, mittens and more on one long circular needle. Nov 22, 2016 if i have to pay attention, or for the magic loop, stop and reposition my needles, this will slow down my knitting. Nov 07, 2018 now im going to show you how to join knit in the round using the magic loop method. If i have to pay attention, or for the magic loop, stop and reposition my needles, this will slow down my knitting. It can be done on any needle size with a cable length of at least 32 or more. Normally, sock knitting requires a good amount of needles, but here youll learn the secrets of the magic loop.
Im working on my first hat on circular needles and its become time to start working on the crown. A second step by step tutorial in case you need it from another perspective. Aug 06, 20 hi kat, for magic loop knitting you actually just use circular needles that you would normally use for knitting in the round. Learn to use just one long circular needle to knit any number of stitches in the round. While these are perfectly fine for knitting a newborn hat, the pointy needles kept poking my big, pregnant belly. In three sessions you will learn how to make a pair of socks from heel to toe. In my example, i used 40 stitches move all of the stitches down onto the flexible cord and find the centre point of your stitches. Magic loop knitting pros and cons jill wolcott knits. The basics of knitting in the round using one circular needle. How to knit in the round on magic loop knitting women. The magic loop technique step by step 10 rows a day. Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to make sure they fit all along the way. Knitty is the longestrunning free knitting magazine on the web.