Crochet for knitters play all even if youve never crocheted before, being at least a little bit handy with a crochet hook will only make your knitting better. Magic loop sock knitting ends up going faster than using doublepointed needles, because you only have to readjust your needles twice in a round, instead of three or four times. Imagine knitting a sock without fiddling with impossibly tiny sticks. This week i have a giveaway for two ginger needle sets from knitters pride. 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. Topdown socks beginner magic loop fingering weight. Just start knitting using magic loop and changing yarn balls when you move to the second sock. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002. The scarf on the mannequin behind me is my learn to knit. Most of all, i have fallen in love with knitting socks i am quite shocked how much i enjoy making these little buggers. Knit socks magic loop method part one the cottage socks body, heel flap, heel turn duration.
Knitting tutorial socks on flexible double points aka flexiflips. Two socks atatime, toeup, magic loop v e r y p i n k. About 15 years ago i bought cat bordhis book socks soar on two circular. This video tutorial and pattern walks you through knitting two socks atatime, from the toe up, using a long circular needle and the magic loop method of knitting. Fingeringweight toeup socks for magic loop knitfreedom. This ebook includes three free patterns perfect for magic loop knitting. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a. The video up top from staci perry of very pink is absolutely brilliant. Have you ever tried to knit two socks or sleeves or mittens or anything else. If anybody is wishing for a second bonus technique to try this month, i highly recommend very pink knitss simple magic loop tutorial. Am glad i found you it all seems so doable and you have made it all even so much more fun. This pattern uses the magic loop technique for its construction of a basic, topdown sock.
Do you prefer this method over knitting one at a time. Getting started knitting socks getting started series. Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. Create a slipknot leaving a tail end of 34 times the width of the intended caston. This is a pattern for making socks using the magic loop method. On one of my instagram polls most you answered that the main reason you strayed away from knitting socks was the heel flapturn. Pattern includes sizes for children, women, and men. 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. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. Knitting help getting started with magic loop youtube. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of interweave knits magazine. The magic loop method uses one circular knitting needle instead of double pointed needles.
As a knitting teacher, i often have students who want to learn how to knit socks. This is a very basic topdown sock pattern whose intent is to guide a firsttime or newbie sock maker through the process without much wringing of hands and give some variety to the weight of yarns he or she might want to use. 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. She is also the author of getting started knitting socks, interweave presents knitted gifts, knitting green, and simple style, and coauthor of bag style, color style, lace style, and wrap style. The fairisle knitting ebook includes several very helpful videos and tips which went far beyond the fairisle instructions. Here is a free basic beginner pattern for fingering weight socks, toeup socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. The spiral scarf on the mannequin is a free pattern and video tutorial. First, toeup is my favorite way to knit socks, because you can use every bit of the yarn with no leftovers. For knitting small diameter tubes socks, sleeves, and the decrease sections at the top of hats, you need to use another technique. I was getting so discouraged until i found your site. Easy magic loop sock pattern ramblings and randomness of. Last night, longing to start a new sock, i decided i would finally take the time to learn the magic loop. For the purposes of this post, were going to use a free pattern on ravelry, rye by tin can knits, to demonstrate how to knit socks two at a time.
Isabellas scarf is knit in the round to keep you extra toasty and is an exquisite. It is quick and easy, perfect to show off a patterned or selfstriping yarn. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny. I really like this way of knitting in the round its great for traveling with your knitting, the stitches dont fall off and you could do a whole project from start to finish on your. To get your copy of the pattern to follow along, visit my website here. Basic toe up magic loop socks pattern by jill chapman. I usually use knitter s pride knit pro outside of the us needles. My goals for 2016 feature mastering the art of continental knitting and i call 2016 my year of the sock a very warm thank you. Here at tin can knits, alexa prefers dpns and emily prefers the magic loop. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. You can use a form of magic loop for both crochet and knitting.
Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. The needles used in my sample are knitter s pride zing from an interchangeable set. Using circular needles with a longish, flexible cable, hold both ends of the needle in your right hand, one in front of the other. By using the magic loop, you will knit faster and with less frustration. 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. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. Knit in the round until sock reaches the front of your ankle. Crochet for knitters modern tunisian quilt duration.
Feb 26, 2020 verypink knits patterns for hand knit socks. The scarf on the mannequin behind me is my learn to knit an aran. Learn to knit magic loop socks part 1 by verypink knits. The beauty of the magic loop method is that you can knit two socks at the same time if you want, especially after you get comfortable with the technique. This series covers the basic crochet stitches that i find to be helpful in knitting. This is a very simple toeup pattern with a short row heel. But one day, i came to find out that the magic loop method video tutorial here can be used instead of the dpns. First time socks magic loop technique by mimi kezer. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. This pattern, and the accompanying free video lessons, will guide you through a classic cuff down sock using this modern method. With the right tool, i can make a pair of awesome pink socks.
Pattern includes instructions for both worsted weight and sock weight fingering yarn. Purl soho goods yarn fabric tools kits patterns books. Thank you for keeping your tutorials so user friendly. This series of six videos were designed to accompany the learn to knit socks pattern, which is available for purchase and download here. But when youre making something smaller socks, sleeves, mittens, etc, youre gonna need to work some magic. It is so much easier to be able to do the part of the pattern i am. To follow along with your own copy of this pattern visit. Here is a free basic pattern for beginner socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. Learn to knit magic loop socks by staci perry goodreads. Magic loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles.
If you do decide to double up, use a yarn bowl to keep your sock yarn from getting too tangled up, and to keep your tension even. Getting started with magic loop in this video i demonstrate how to get started using the magic loop technique to knit a smallcircumference tube with a long circular needle. Pattern includes instructions for both worstedweight and sockweight yarns, each in sizes for children, women, and men. I love it because its magic loop and uses judys magic cast on and the fleegle heel, which is what i use for. Consider the magic loop method your new best friend.
This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks atatime, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. This series of seven videos are made to accompany the magic loop socks pattern, which is available for purchase and download here. Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i. The yarn i utilized in my pink socks is knit toeup socks using german short rows. Also has some great magic loop knit sock and mitten patterns. Loaded toeup, magic loop, two at a time and gsr socks. In this video i demonstrate how to get started using the magic loop technique to knit a smallcircumference tube with a long circular needle. So, maybe it wasnt the needles that scared you away from learning to knit socks. This can be accomplished using the magic loop technique knitting both socks on a lengthy circular needle or using 2 shorter circular needles. Dianne it is normal magic loop, but because it isnt written into any pattern, it can be used with any circular knitting project, therefore simple. Magic loop lets you knit smallcircumference things using a long circular. I use magic loop a lot for hats, dont knit socks but my favorite most rhythmically satisfying project i remember not for the needle.
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