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