Magic Loop Loom

Projects Perfect For Magic Loop. Here are a few project ideas where the Magic Loop technique shines Socks Magic Loop is fantastic for sock knitting, as it lets you work with small circumferences without the need for DPNs. Hats Whether you're knitting a baby hat or the crown of an adult-sized hat, Magic Loop provides better tension control.

Learn to knit Magic Loop! Everything from how to cast on, set up your stitches, and join your work in the round with circular knitting needles. Please enjoy!

How Magic Loop Knitting Works. If you've cast on the number of stitches you need for a project and they don't reach all the way around your circular needles comfortably then it's time to use the magic loop! Here's the gist, you'll be pulling a loop of cable out between two stitches, essentially creating a shortcut across your needles.

The Magic Loop Method An Introduction to Knitting. The magic loop method is a popular knitting technique used for working small circumference projects such as socks, hats, and sleeves. It involves using a long circular needle to create a continuous loop, eliminating the need for double-pointed needles or multiple circular needles.

Step 5 Repeat the process of lifting the bottom loop over the top loop and off the peg until you have only one loop remaining on the last peg. Step 6 Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of a few inches. Step 7 Thread the tail through your hook or needle and use it to pull it through the final loop on your loom.

Knitting magic loop is easiest on circular needles with a really long 32quot or 40quot and flexible cable. The needle tip itself can be as long or short as you prefer it. You can use the technique for almost any tubular project. Only a super small diameter 15 stitches or below can be a bit tricky.

Master Magic Loop Knitting with these FREE Patterns Faux Isle Hat by Kathleen Cubley. Faux Isle is a cheater version of Fair Isle knitting. Using a solid color and a self-striping yarn, you can create beautiful colorwork!

Time needed 1 day, 2 hours and 30 minutes Magic Loop Knitting A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Circumference Projects Cast On the Required Number of Stitches. Before you begin, make sure you have the right needle size and a flexible cable at least 32 inches long such as Addi Turbo or other smooth circular knitting needles. Cast on the required number of stitches for your project.

The magic loop method for circular knitting one of my favorite skills to teach. Not only is it easy to master, but it can actually save time and money, and perhaps even help you get a better fit in your hand knitted garments. Here is a handy illustrated cheat-sheet I made showing how to get started with the magic loop method for circular knitting.

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit the magic loop technique. If a pattern requests both double pointed needles and circular needle in the same size, then you can use a circular needle and work with the magic loop technique. This means you can knit a smaller tubular piece using a circular needle instead of double pointed needles.