Suggestions for using magic loop method to knit knitted. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Im not sure how significantly, probably not by half, but enough. Magic loop 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. 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. Feb, 2008 step by step tutorial on how to knit small circumferences on a long circular needle with the magic loop knitting technique. 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. Troubleshooting magic loop knitting it seemed to take me forever to master magic loop knitting.
You can choose from fingering weight, sport weight or worsted weight yarn for your project. 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. Knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle to knit a small circumference tube. Conquering the dreaded ladders in magic loop knitting knit with. Magic loop the magic loop booklet working around on one needle knit socks and a whole lot more. Mastering the magic loop knitting technique is easier than you think. In case youre a nonknitting reader, or my grandmother, ill say that magic loop is when you use one really long needle to knit a sleeve or sock in the round instead of using five doublepointed needles. Addi turbos, knitpicks options, and knitters pride needles all have flexible cables which are ideal for magic loop knitting.
Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you. I have been knitting for many years but have never tried this method. 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. Magic loop knitting uses one extralarge circular needle 32 or longer.
The magic loop knitting working around on one needle. This book will explain a simple way to knit socks, cuffs, sleeves, mittens and more on one long circular needle. How to join the round using the magic loop method howcast. It had a verity of paranormal elements with a dash of mystery and spark of magic. Knitting tutorials denise interchangeable knitting and crochet. The magic loop olsen wordpress theme by cssigniter. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Knitting in the round using the magic loop technique allows the knitter to work almost any size tube on one very long circular needle. Unlimited access to over 1,000 top knitting patterns. 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. Knitting in the round using the magic loop technique. Her one step at a time video presentations are clear, effective and designed to help anyone achieve knitting success, regardless of their skill level. 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. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting.
Gently tug the yarn tail to close the center of your loop, creating a nice snug ring of scs. A step by step tutorial with fantastic photos by tin can knits. See more ideas about magic loop knitting, magic loop and knitting. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level. Written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Look for a circular needle with a thin, flexible cable. Youll be able to make sleeves, hats, socks or any small item in the round. The magic loop method of knitting in this little book is worth its weight in gold. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern.
Or, if you knit tightly or just want to speed up your knitting, knit with ease in the round by replacing the left hand needle head with one thats a size or two smaller than. Also i want to try to knit my first hat using this method. Magic loop knitting pros and cons jill wolcott knits. I dont think it is but did wonder as its called simple. This is especially helpful if you have an interchangeable needle set, which doesnt.
The magic loop technique step by step 10 rows a day. Knitting videos bringing you the best knitting instruction. The proprietor was curious as to why i would want one that long she didnt carry them and when i explained that it was for making socks, she not only laughed at me but called over a. Magic loop is the name for a technique that allows you to knit a. A truly easy way to eliminate the headache of making socks, mittens, etc. 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. In this workshop we are going to explore all the ways we can use magic loop. The circular needle should be long and have a flexible cord. I can recall going into a lys in new york city years ago and asking for a 32.
I plan to sit down and go through the video step by step and try magic loop knitting. 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. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 bev galeskas on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading learn to knit magic loop socks. I can see that now im going to have to purchase your knitting superstar book. Knitting tutorial the magic loop technique youtube. In this video tutorial today, liat gat of knitting superstar, demonstrated how to do the traveling loop method for the magic loop. In become a knitting superstar, liat gat, the premier online knitting instructor, has compiled an ebook that will make you more confident and successful as a knitter. 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.
If i have to pay attention, or for the magic loop, stop and reposition my needles, this will slow down my knitting. I had a hard time figuring out the magic loop method so i went into my lys and they helped me. Gently tug the yarn tail to close the center of your loop, creating a nice snug ring of. You can knit any project on just one circular needle, even two projects at a time like socks, mittens or. The proprietor was curious as to why i would want one that long she didnt carry them and when i explained that it was for making socks, she not only laughed at me but called over a colleague to share in the humiliation. Magic loop the magic loop booklet at jimmy beans wool. Magic loop knitting archives baby knitting patterns blog. Jan 01, 2008 casting spells is book one in the sugar maple series by barbara bretton. This technique is appropriate for socks, hats, sweaters virtually any project. Just like the other ones, you want to cast all your cast on stitches on to one side of the needle. The pattern page is here but if you would like to see some of the more than 8,000 sweaters that people on ravelry have knitted from this pattern, you can see them here i like to check out a projects ravelry page before i begin a project, so i can see how other people knitted the pattern, check out different color options and read notes and tips that people write about that pattern.
Your video was so well done, very straightforward and easy to understand. Preventing ladders when knitting magic loop creative. 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. Learn to knit socks and a whole lot more on just one long circular needle.
Jul 10, 2017 i can recall going into a lys in new york city years ago and asking for a 32. I started knitting about a month ago and its become an obsession of sorts. 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. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a.
It is so much kinder to my hands, wrists, and thumbs. A second step by step tutorial in case you need it from another perspective. Place sts on cable and pull up loop with 2 sts on front needle and 4 sts on back needle. Now im going to show you how to join knit in the round using the magic loop method.
The easiest way to knit a tube using the magic loop youtube. Im working on my first hat on circular needles and its become time to start working on the crown. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Video tutorials are available for the german twisted caston, the kitchener stitch and the magic loop technique. Loop is a gorgeous knitting shop in london selling yarns sourced from all over the world. We will learn how we can work circularly making any circumference without going to double pointed needles.
Magic loop is a simple, elegant, portable solution to working in the round. How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain. Bend the cord at this point and gently pull a loop out between those central stitches. Explanation and illustration of sarah hauschkas technique of knitting in the round on a single long circular needle. One major characteristic of knitting in the round is that the right side is always facing you.
I went into this one think it was a cozy mystery, but it focused on the romance more then the mystery and so this is a paranormal cozy mystery romance. 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. Jan 02, 20 preventing ladders when knitting magic loop january 2, 20 by knittweaker the other day, as i was working on some baby socks for our new grand daughter due on valentines day, i caught myself pulling the cord of my circle needle around the corner as i started the transition to the back needle tip, of my magic loop. Troubleshooting magic loop knitting sheepishly sharing.
Now i use the magic loop method for almost all of my small, circular knitting projects. The first few rows i had to be careful to keep my stitches tight enough, but after that it was like regular magic loop. You just have too many stitches to fit them comfortably on a 40 or 47inch needle. Happily, this knit one piece teddy bear pattern has hardly any seaming other than sewing his ears to his little noggin. Sarah hauschka and i used her book, the magic loop, published by bev. Ranging from beginners howto through to incredibly hard to find japanese stitch dictionaries and historical knitting books. Hi kat, for magic loop knitting you actually just use circular needles that you would normally use for knitting in the round. The yarn is aran weight 100m50gms and the needle size is 5. Learn to knit magic loop socks kindle edition by perry, staci. Continue to sc around loop and tail until you have the desired number of sc for your foundation round.
Designed to be knit in the round with magic loop, this 9 10. 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. Jan 23, 2016 your video was so well done, very straightforward and easy to understand. Magic loop the magic loop booklet is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Casting spells is book one in the sugar maple series by barbara bretton. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. This book is a musthave for beginners and experts alike. This pattern uses the magic loop technique for its construction of a basic, topdown sock. Sometimes, when you are working on a largediameter magic loop project, your loops of cable can disappear. If you like this tutorial, you will love ebooks and charts. Socks knitted two at a time on yarn bowl with book. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
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