This video, along with the information in your pattern, will show you how to modify the pattern for magic loop and two atatime magic loop knitting. For knitting small diameter tubes socks, sleeves, and the decrease sections at the top of hats, you need to use another technique. Basic toe up magic loop socks pattern by jill chapman. One major characteristic of knitting in the round is that the right side is always facing you. A lot of sock patterns are written specifically for a set of 4 double pointed needles. Once you learn magic loop knitting with this class, you can then move on to my other classes where you can learn to knit twoatatime. Magic loop knitting works for any pattern that is knit in the round.
To begin, hold the tail of your yarn in the palm of your left hand. Learn to knit magic loop socks kindle edition by perry, staci. Here is a free basic beginner pattern for toeup bulky weight socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. Oct 23, 2008 as promised, heres the pattern i used for the class i taught on toeup socks 2atatime on magic loop.
In three sessions you will learn how to make a pair of socks from heel to toe. I owe that to her knitting superstar course and extra courses i purchased. The magic loop method is a very new technique, so many patterns do not have specific instructions for it. Newborn hat and the magic loop method march, 2014 to complete a going home from the hospital ensemble for my newborn, i wanted to make a knit hat to match the sweater and socks. Here is a free basic beginner pattern for fingering weight socks, toeup socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. I just love the format of become a knitting superstar. This technique is appropriate for socks, hats, sweaters virtually any project. Over 600 videos include both short technique videos, as well as tutorials to guide through entire projects. Mastering magic loop socks is so much more than an ebook filled with more than 30 instructional videos that are integrated throughout allows you to use this video ebook as your very own private knitting class. Jun 12, 2014 this is the first in a short series of posts to demystify toeup sock knitting. This howto will take you through the steps to create a magic loop in crochet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading learn to knit magic loop socks.
Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. I think my favorite thing ive learned from staci is the magic knot absolutely the best kept secret in the knitting world. Mind you my books purchases and other attempts to learn i feel were a waste of money and a waste of my time. The needles used in my sample are knitters pride zing from an interchangeable set. First, toeup is my favorite way to knit socks, because you can use every bit of the yarn with no leftovers. Learn to construct a sock gusset using the magic loop knitting method. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002. How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain.
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. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. This pattern uses the magic loop technique for its construction of a basic, topdown sock. This pattern features plenty of stepbystep photos to guide you along, as well as a guide to graftingkitchener stitch at the end. You dont have to juggle as many needles as with dpns.
The nail polish im wearing is by julep, and isnt actually a color, but i like the way it looks. Mastering magic loop socks pattern by liat gat how to knit magic loop socks starting from the very basics learn magic loop, toe up socks, and top down socks with basic sock patterns in 4 weights. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 is a great alternative to using dpns double pointed needles for doing small diameter circular knitting. Im certainly not a sock aficionado and there are many people who have made plenty more socks and in different ways, but im going to show you my favourite way of starting a toeup sock using a long circular needle and the magic loop method. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Magic loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Here at tin can knits, alexa prefers dpns and emily prefers the magic loop. Maybe knitters who have problems with ladders loose stitches between needles switch to the magic loop technique and never look back. Also i want to try to knit my first hat using this method.
Join sock expert kate atherley as she explains and demonstrates this amazing technique stepbystep in which you knit two socks at the same time on the same set of needles, one inside the other. German short rows verypink a bit long but very understandable. 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. Video tutorials are available for the german twisted caston, the kitchener stitch and the magic loop technique. I could easily be persuaded to buy lots of coils if they came in a range of colors especially if they were 40 long. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. If working two socks at one time, separate yarn into two balls of equal yardage. Knitting socks with elizzza how to knit socks with one circular needle and magic loop.
By supporting staciiii, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. Highly recommended for any level knitter looking to knit socks from the toe up. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. They are filled with a wealth of knowledge and tips and tricks. Dpns vs magic loop method not your average crochet.
Knitting 2 socks atatime, magic loop, parts 15 youtube. Topdown socks beginner magic loop fingering weight. Two patterns one uses worstedweight yarn, the other uses sock weight yarn. Mastering magic loop socks complete video knitting course. I have wanted to learn sock knitting for over a year ive only been knitting 2 yr. Beginner socks for magic loop, toeup or topdown by liat gat of knitfreedom materials yarn. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. A quick and easy baby sock pattern designed specifically for magic loop on one long circular needle. My first magic loop socks were from your magic loop socks oneatatime pattern i found on ravelry. Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method. Learn how to knit socks fast and easywith this book you will learn. A small tube for baby knitting patterns such as a sock, or sleeve, or even a cap. Join facebook to connect with staci perry and others you may know. 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.
Having a visual to keep referring back to makes the difference between being stuck and moving on in my knitting. The very pink knits magic loop videos, because i definitely wanted to use circular needles for these. As a knitting teacher, i often have students who want to learn how to knit socks. This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks atatime, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. Learn to knit magic loop socks kindle edition by perry. 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. In this section we cover getting started with magic loop knitting, and starting the cuff. Knitting two socks on the magic loop2 knitaddicted. 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. Learn magic loop socks, toeup and topdown, with 30 knitfreedom videos knitting socks ravelry. So, maybe it wasnt the needles that scared you away from learning to knit socks. Loaded toeup, magic loop, two at a time and gsr socks. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. I usually use knitter s pride knit pro outside of the us needles.
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. 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. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. The official harry potter knitting pattern book hardcover january 28, 2020. Liat is an amazing teacher and i have so far made several socks which i am very proud of. I dont think it is but did wonder as its called simple. Five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf glenna knits.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. I am also following the follow the basic topdown sock pattern on. I recommend a needle at least 32 long but i prefer a 40 circular needle for magic loop. Aug 02, 2012 five knitting books i hope you have on your shelf august 2, 2012 by glenna c in books 28 comments more and more we live in an electronic world, and there are about a million and one digital places that we can go to locate knitting knowledge, patterns, tutorials, and ideas. Oct 03, 20 for knitting small diameter tubes socks, sleeves, and the decrease sections at the top of hats, you need to use another technique. This pattern is written for knitting 2 socks at a time on one long circular needle magic loop. You can choose from fingering weight, sport weight or worsted weight yarn for your project. 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. This is an intermediate pattern i dont recommend it for firsttime sock knitters. 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. Newborn hat and the magic loop method ross unraveled. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level.
These cute and useful baby socks knit up quickly in worsted weight yarn, and make a wonderful gift. Great patterns, easy to follow instructions especially for bindoffs and magic loop. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. This lets you knit all the way to the end of both heel flaps on both socks at the same time. I have illustrated this with one green sock and one red sock. The beginning chapter focuses on the magic loop technique and includes everything from how to select your needles and advantages to this method to actually joining and knitting in the. Sock knitting basics such as sizing and knitting test swatcheshow to choose the correct yarns and needles for knitting your socks sock caston techniques, such as, long tail cast. Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. Its the one i use in all my classes, and my students always get great results. I love magic loop on two circs and also learned them from very pink doing toe up socks. With a little practice, you can adapt patterns written for dpns to suit the magic loop technique. Double knitting is an important skill for the enthusiastic knitter to add to her skill set.
When you are knitting two socks on the magic loop, you will ordinarily start to knit with the front of the leg on one side of the loop, and the back of the leg on the other. The bulky yarn i used for demonstration is knit picks wool of the andes bulky. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle. If you are a new sock knitter, i recommend knitting this pattern first, before attempting these flipflop socks. It may be confusing to try to convert this to your favorite method of knitting socks. Jun 04, 2014 the yarn i used in my yellow worsted weight socks is cascade 220. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Magic loops are used at the beginning of a project where you are working in the round, and it creates a neat closed hole in the centre of the first round. 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 pattern is knit toeup using judys magic caston, and uses a german short row heel. Knit socks magic loop method part one the cottage socks body, heel flap, heel turn duration. Beginner fingering topdown magic loop socks pattern by liat gat knitting socks magic loop yarns ideas for 2019 here is a free basic pattern for beginner socks, one or twoat a time, using 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. Magic loop baby socks pattern by charlotte robinson. But one day, i came to find out that the magic loop method video tutorial here can be used instead of the dpns.
Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. The yarn is aran weight 100m50gms and the needle size is 5. But to get you started, you first need to learn magic loop. I mentioned the knitpicks video as one that worked magic loop on th. Its a nail treatment, called oxygen nail treatment. 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. Knitting in the round using the magic loop technique. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 bev galeskas on. If anybody is wishing for a second bonus technique to try this month, i highly recommend very pink knits s simple magic loop tutorial.
On one of my instagram polls most you answered that the main reason you strayed away from knitting socks was the heel flapturn. You can use these videos to knit any topdown sock pattern. My little secret is that doing two of anything at the same time is the one way i know to make sure they turn out identical instead of approximate. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your. This pattern gives me a nice formula to adjust the gauge as needed, as well as the sock size. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Normally, sock knitting requires a good amount of needles, but here youll learn the secrets of the magic loop. I combine these skills to create patterns with video. Sign up for the girly knits newsletter copyright girly knits 2020.
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