Learn to knit magic loop socks kindle edition by perry, staci. And with your free membership to the knitting daily community, youll have the help and support. This instructional pattern teaches you how to knit two socks at the same time on one long circular needle so you have a pair finished at the same time. This pattern is written for two circular needles or magic loop knitting. I found your videos online probably while googling something i needed for the sock class. Two patterns one uses worstedweight yarn, the other uses sockweight yarn. As a knitting teacher, i often have students who want to learn how to knit socks.
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. Knit socks twoatatime magic loop method vickie howell. With your free ebook download, youll get professional instructions and patterns to help you master the magic loop. You can choose from fingering weight, sport weight or worsted weight yarn for your project. Video tutorials are available for the german twisted caston, the kitchener stitch and the magic loop technique.
How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain. Free knitting patterns dont have to be complicated. Jan 01, 2002 the magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 by bev galeskas jan 1, 2002 4. In three sessions you will learn how to make a pair of socks from heel to toe.
This ebook includes three free patterns perfect for magic loop knitting. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. You can use the magic loop to knit socks both toeup and cuffdown, but the way you cast on for each one is just a little different. I was at my lys one saturday afternoon and i saw a gal knitting a sock on the oddest looking contraption with loops sticking out of each side of the knitted sock. Rows 18 are garter stitch and rows 912 are stockinette stitch, repeat until cuff measures 2. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. Sep 06, 2012 staci, i have sock yarn, and i need you to sell a real sock pattern using real sock yarn, and using magic loop i bought your book, but i dont want to use worsted weight.
Try magic loop for sensational sock knitting and say. There are a few half hearted patterns but not worth buying the book. Beginner fingering topdown magic loop socks pattern. In this episode, i go over prepping your yarn, choosing a needle, casting on, joining the rounds, and knitting the legs of both socks. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002. Topdown socks beginner magic loop fingering weight. Maybe knitters who have problems with ladders loose stitches between needles switch to the magic loop technique and never look back. This week on ask me monday we dive into the first part of how to knit socks twoatatime on a circular needle, and using the magic loop method. All you need is less than 200 yards of worstedweight yarn and size us 5 circular needle with. This book comes with a pattern for worstedweight toeup socks so that the project goes superquick, and you get comfortable with making. In my go fever, i started these socks using a needle with a cable that. To make sure the cast on edge is loose enough, cast on over both needles using the longtail cast on.
Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. Magic stripe basic socks pattern knit lion brand yarn. Here is a free basic pattern for beginner socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. Once you start magic loop, youll never go back learn the basics and. May 29, 2012 magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. Normally, sock knitting requires a good amount of needles, but here youll learn the secrets of. Sock knitting basics such as sizing and knitting test. Magic loop cosy, dpn cozy, dpn holder, 6 needle case, knitting tools, gift for knitters, sock knitting tool, double pointed knitting needle tienenmiepdesigns 5 out of.
First, i took a sock class at my lys where i learned magic loop. Magic loop is a great alternative to using dpns double pointed needles for doing small diameter circular knitting. Whether its intricate cables youre looking for or just a simple slipper sock, this range of sock knitting books will help keep your feet warm and toasty. Magic loop knitting uses one extralarge circular needle 32. I asked her about it and she said she was using the magic loop methodwhich uses just one, long circular needle. 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. Then youd work a decrease at the start and end of each needle to form a wedge toe like k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts on needle, k2tog, k1 twice.
This pattern uses the magic loop technique for its construction of a basic, topdown sock. Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to make sure they fit all along the way. 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 video ebook includes a pattern for beginner fingeringweight socks written just for magic loop so that you learn all these techniques and.
See more ideas about knitting socks, knitting and knitting patterns. This instructional pattern teaches you how to knit two socks at the same time on one long circular needle so you have a pair finished together. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks atatime, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. Plus, this book gives you 7 sock patterns to practice with, including 3 designs for women, 2 for kids, and 1 for men. Id like to start off with a easy four stitch ribbing pattern and then go more advanced but i find it hard to modify easily the instructions to the 12 needle. But i am searching and searching for a pattern to use my real sock yarn. The magic loop method uses one circular knitting needle instead of double pointed needles. For cuffdown socks, the caston is an open caston, which is a little easier than a closed caston. Jan 02, 20 preventing ladders when knitting magic loop january 2, 20 by knittweaker the other day, as i was working on some baby socks for our new grand daughter due on valentines day, i caught myself pulling the cord of my circle needle around the corner as i started the transition to the back needle tip, of my magic loop. Bend the cord at this point and gently pull a loop out between those central stitches. Staci perrys ebook pattern, accompanied by the links to videos in which she demonstrates specific knitting techniques, is wonderful and quite easy to follow. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern. Take this basic sock knitting pattern, for instance.
If youve always wanted to try sock knitting, this easy pattern. Please save this pattern to your computer or mobile device before starting your project. Easy magic loop sock pattern this is a pattern for making socks using the magic loop method. Knit the lifted loop through the front sl slip ssk slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, knit two sts together through the back loop p2tog purl 2 sts together notes. Jul 10, 2017 ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. Beginner socks for magic loop, toeup or topdown by liat gat of knitfreedom materials yarn. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. 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. How to knit in the round with the magic loop dummies. Basic sock pattern using magic loop method using size 0,1,or2 2, 2. Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. One of my favorite ways to use the magic loop is when im knitting socks. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. This book will explain a simple way to knit socks, cuffs, sleeves, mittens and more on one long circular needle.
Beginner fingering topdown magic loop socks pattern by. Ive knitted one sock on the magic loop before and i still couldnt figure it out. Written instructions are shown below for this part. See more ideas about magic loop knitting, magic loop and knitting. I know you can use any sock pattern but i wondered if there is a site or book that has written instructions specifically for 12 circular. If working two socks at one time, separate yarn into two balls of equal yardage. This pattern is available as a digital download only. Preventing ladders when knitting magic loop creative. 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. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it.
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