Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you wish. Our book price match guarantee means youre able to shop til your hearts content, always knowing that you can get the very best price. How to knit lion brand yarn yarn and free knitting and. Mastering magic loop socks complete video knitting course ebook. 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. Im not sure how significantly, probably not by half, but enough. Thank you so much for a wonderful pattern and the video tutorials were a big help. Click the image below to see the whole issue online free at any time. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern. Since i use magic loop so much, i want to help spread the love.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. Magic loop solves all the problems inherent in other forms of round knitting, plus, its easier, faster, and more fun. With a little practice, you can adapt patterns written for dpns to suit the magic loop technique.
The magic loop method is way of creating pieces with small circumferences by using just one long, circular needle. Easy knit mittens pattern leelee knits knitting and. Mar 02, 2017 sorry to be a bore, all you magic loop longtermers. How to create the stockinette stich in knitting dummies. Knit along with the designer, or just skip ahead to the parts youd like to see with a time table of contents on the updated pdf. I also recommend the craftsy magic loop knitting course if youd like to watch a professional course on this method.
Slip the last caston stitch from the bottom knitting needle tip to the top knitting needle tip. Magic loop knitting uses one extralarge circular needle 32 or longer. Arrange half the stitches on one knitting needle tip, and half on the other tip. 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. This ebook includes three free patterns perfect for magic loop knitting. 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. Basic sock pattern using magic loop method using size 0,1,or2 2, 2. So, maybe it wasnt the needles that scared you away from learning to knit socks.
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. The edges of the stockinette stitch will curl, so youll want to knit some edging to help keep it flat. The magic loop is not a knitting tool that you buy its a way of knitting that you learn. It allows you to knit in the round without using doublepointed needles or needing two circular needles. Newborn hat and the magic loop method ross unraveled.
I wanted to write a pattern for a newbie sock knitter that covered all the basics and gave some variety to the weight of yarns he or she might want to use. 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. 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 just purchased your magic loop ebook sooo helpful. The pattern requires aran yarn and size 4mm straight knitting needles. May 16, 2017 written instructions on how to knit judys magic caston.
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. Slide the stitches to the cable portion of the circular knitting needle. Youll want to try out a few lengths to find the one that works the best for you. How to create the stockinette stich in knitting the stockinette stitch is a simple and common knitting technique that has you knitting on one side and purling on the other.
Create a slipknot leaving a tail end of 34 times the width of the intended caston. I hope this video explains things in a way that makes it easier for you to understand, if you are struggling with it. Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. Two at once, toe up, magic loop socks pattern by knit picks design team. A basic magic loop mitten pattern designed for worstedweight yarn featuring the worlds best mitten thumb and a snug ribbed cuff with an invisible caston edge learn how to knit magic loop mittens using this free pattern ive included links to clear, detailed knitfreedom videos for. Bend the cord at this point and gently pull a loop out between those central stitches. 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. Learn to knit magic loop socks magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. Written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Addi turbos, knitpicks options, and knitters pride needles all have flexible cables which are ideal for magic loop knitting. Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to make sure they fit all along the way. 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.
But one day, i came to find out that the magic loop method video tutorial here can be used instead of the dpns. As a knitting teacher, i often have students who want to learn how to knit socks. Using longerthanusual circular needles, you can knit projects even with very small circumferences, like wee little socks, crowns of hats, cuffs of sleeves the list goes on. Jan 23, 2016 i have had several requests lately for help in using the magic loop method for knitting in the round. 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. Magic loop knitting is when you use one long circular needle to knit in the round, regardless of the circumference of the project. Well assume youre ok with this, but you can optout if you. 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. I am awaiting my online order of suggested needles and am looking forward to knitting all. Learn to knit magic loop socks knitting patterns and video. 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. Here is a free basic pattern for beginner socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop.
The magic loop olsen wordpress theme by cssigniter. Learn to use just one long circular needle to knit any number of stitches in the round. How to master magic loop knitting in the round why should you even care about magic loop knitting. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. Sep 26, 2018 the pattern for these mittens uses the magic loop technique. This pattern uses the magic loop technique for its construction of a. How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain. This eliminates the need to buy needles in different lengths.
Basic worstedweight mittens for magic loop pattern. 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. This instructional pattern teaches you how to knit two socks at the same time on one long circular needle so. A basic magic loop mitten pattern designed for worstedweight yarn featuring the worlds best mitten thumb and a snug ribbed cuff with an invisible caston edge. Knitting patterns techniques magic loop knitting in the round magic loop. Written instructions on how to knit judys magic caston. Discover sarah hauschkas magical unvention learn to knit socks and a whole lot more on just 1 long circular needle. On one of my instagram polls most you answered that the main reason you strayed away from knitting socks was the heel flapturn. The pattern for these mittens uses the magic loop technique. Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. If i have to pay attention, or for the magic loop, stop and reposition my needles, this will slow down my knitting.
This is especially helpful if you have an interchangeable needle set, which doesnt. This listing is for my farm animal e book of patterns in pdf format. I have had several requests lately for help in using the magic loop method for knitting in the round. Knitting books from wellloved reference guides to exciting new pattern collections, we curate an inspiring roster of titles to choose from. My first magic loop socks were from your magic loop socks oneatatime pattern i found on ravelry. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. Farm animals ebook pdf, knitting, instant digital download. Knit socks magic loop method part one the cottage socks body, heel flap, heel turn duration. This page contains videos, illustrations and detailed stepbystep instructions to help you get from beginner to expert in no time. Using circular needles with a longish, flexible cable, hold both ends of the needle in your right hand, one in front of the other. Using a 40 to 47inchlong circular knitting needle, you can knit circular pieces of any size from the body of a sweater to the finger of a glove, with no laddering, stretchedout stitches, or dropped or lost doublepointed needles. Just like the other ones, you want to cast all your cast on.
Sizes xs s, m, l, xl, 2xl, 3xl, 4xl, 5xl, 6xl designed by miraphora mina. You can use a form of magic loop for both crochet and knitting. Look for a circular needle with a thin, flexible cable. Pinch the cable in half and then pull to create a large loop. 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.
You can apply the magic loop knitting technique to any intheround pattern, even if its. Oct 17, 2012 knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle to knit a small circumference tube. Knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle to knit a small circumference tube. The magic loop method of knitting in this little book is worth its weight in gold. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. 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. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. Preventing ladders when knitting magic loop creative.
I watched a youtube video on the magic loop method, and i was sold. To make sure the cast on edge is loose enough, cast on. 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. The unofficial harry potter knits, 20 pdf meta magic loop knitting, knitting books. Jul 10, 2017 ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. Learn to knit magic loop socks knitting patterns and. The magic loop method is a very new technique, so many patterns do not have specific instructions for it. If you are new to magic loop knitting, there are plenty of youtube videos out there teaching you how to cast on and start working in the round. The pattern is fairly easy, knitted in stocking stitch with increasing and decreasing. I basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern.
Learn how to knit magic loop mittens using this free pattern ive included links to clear, detailed knitfreedom videos for each technique you need to know. Mar 16, 2019 this listing is for my farm animal e book of patterns in pdf format. Mar, 2014 i basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern. Feb 4, 2016 explore linffs board magic loop knitting, followed by 367. Dpns vs magic loop method not your average crochet. Mastering magic loop socks is so much more than an ebook filled with more than 30.
Easy knit mittens pattern leelee knits knitting and crochet. The official harry potter knitting pattern book hardcover january 28, 2020. Magic loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Learn to knit with lion brand in the way thats best for you. And just like knitting with magic loop, i want to push my front needle in, hold them together, bring my back needle out and around ready to knit. Sorry to be a bore, all you magic loop longtermers. Harry potter knitting patterns in the loop knitting. How to join the round using the magic loop method howcast. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Designed to be knit in the round with magic loop, this 9 10. Transcript now im going to show you how to join knit in the round using the magic loop method. The greatest benefit to the magic loop method is that you can knit many different circumferences with one long needle. The magic loop method for circular knitting one of my favorite skills to. While these are perfectly fine for knitting a newborn hat, the pointy needles kept poking my big, pregnant belly. My first magicloop twoatatime mitten was a success because of you. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle.
Now i use the magic loop method for almost all of my small, circular knitting projects. Magic loop knitting pros and cons jill wolcott knits. Magic loop knitting archives baby knitting patterns blog. How to knit in the round on magic loop knitting women. I tried it on one of your handwarmer patterns which involved a lot slip stitches with size 7 needles, and.
How to knit in the round with the magic loop dummies. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. It is so much kinder to my hands, wrists, and thumbs. Much discussion of helical stripes, the philosophy of dividing a zauberball into two smaller zauberballettes, and so forth, over in the lounge.
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