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