Magic loop sock knitting book

Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Learn to knit magic loop socks knitting patterns and video. Jun 12, 2017 thank you so much i have been searching for a basic sock pattern for knitting one at a time on a circular needle you have just made o. Learn to knit magic loop socks by staci perry goodreads. Here is a free basic beginner pattern for fingering weight socks, toeup socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. So, maybe it wasnt the needles that scared you away from learning to knit socks.

You can see things like golden snitch socks and mittens that are a pure waste of time. The book by cat bordhi socks soar on circular needles is a fabulous book to learn how to knit a sock. It is like reading a new exciting book with an unpredictable end. Here at tin can knits, alexa prefers dpns and emily prefers the magic loop. 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. I think my previous frustration with magic loop was because my cable wasnt flexible. Jan, 2017 i quickly found a class on this technique, thinking that i might enjoy it more than dpns.

The magic loop knitting working around on one needle. Jul 10, 2017 ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. In in the magic loop method, the stitches for a project are divided in half, and loops of cable from the needle are pulled out between the halves. Magic loop is a great alternative to using dpns double pointed needles for doing small diameter circular knitting. Heel flap magic loop method posted on april 8, 2010 may 21, 2015 by knit purl you know i am a huge fan of the magic loop and this video will have you moving from the. 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.

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. On a circular needle at least 32 inches long, cast on the required number of stitches ive cast on 40 stitches. Essential techniques to master knitting in the round. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny. On one of my instagram polls most you answered that the main reason you strayed away from knitting socks was the heel flapturn. The magic loop is a unique method of knitting socks on one long circular needle 3240 length. As a knitting teacher, i often have students who want to learn how to knit socks. Video tutorials are available for the german twisted caston, the kitchener stitch and the magic loop technique.

Basic instructional books as well, for dpns, two circular needles and magic loop. Beginner fingering topdown magic loop socks pattern. When you knit twoatatime socks on a magic loop, and you are ready to start the heels, you will work only on the right sock heel, until it is completely finished knitting, turning your work, purling, turning your work etc basically knitting back and forth as if you were knitting on. I have finally scraped together the courage to tackle the two socks atatime on one circular needle magic looping tutorial, thinking that you may want to knit a funky pair of socks for someone you love yes, i imagine that you will need to have a fair amount of tucked away for someone you decide to knit socks for. Slide the stitches onto the cable part of the needle. Similar to magic loop is the twocircular needles method. 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. Nov 22, 2016 if i have to pay attention, or for the magic loop, stop and reposition my needles, this will slow down my knitting.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read learn to knit magic loop socks. This pattern uses the magic loop technique for its construction of a basic, topdown sock. But one day, i came to find out that the magic loop method video tutorial here can be used instead of the dpns. Knit socks twoatatime magic loop method vickie howell blog. Basic 4ply sock pattern and tutorial easy beginner sock.

If your pattern calls for 3 or 4 needles simply divide your socks in half with first half for the frontinstep and second half for the backsoleheel. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. May 18, 2010 in this section we cover getting started with magic loop knitting, and starting the cuff. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern.

Look for a circular needle with a thin, flexible cable. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. Knitting booksfree knittingknitting projectsknitting patterns crochet patternssock knittingknitting videoscrochet socksknit or crochet. 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. Follow the basic topdown sock pattern this basic pattern is for a topdown sock in fingering weight yarn and employs the gusset heel and basic toe. Addi turbos, knitpicks options, and knitters pride needles all have flexible cables which are ideal for magic loop knitting. Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. For knitting small diameter tubes socks, sleeves, and the decrease sections at the top of hats, you need to use another technique. Learn to knit magic loop socks kindle edition by perry. 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. This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks atatime, using magic loop or one long circular needle to knit both socks. Includes instructions for knitting a pair of winter socks and baby socks.

Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. 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. Here is a free basic pattern for beginner socks, one or twoat a time, using magic loop. Knitting books full of sock patterns, from intricate ethnic designs to hiking boot socks and easy footlets. You can choose from fingering weight, sport weight or worsted weight yarn for your project. Some years later i first heard about magic loop and tried it out quite successfully. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. 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. For cuffdown socks, the caston is an open caston, which is a little easier than a closed caston. Jan 01, 2002 online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique.

Published on mar 2, 2018 in this live video series, emily and deborah of meanwhile, at the castle podcast, walk you through each step of knitting socks. About 15 years ago i bought cat bordhis book socks soar on two circular needles and immediately began using her method to knit socks, sleeves etc. 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. Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. Finally, thanks to the innovation of knitting world, you can also get circular needles that are small enough to use for a sock circumference, and 9inch circular needles are more popular now for socks. 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. I purchased this to learn how to do a sock using magic loop. Magic loop knitting video course with 10 highresolution videos just on magic loop knitting, this is a proven resource. I was just tired of struggling with a tangled mess of yarn and double pointed needles, and i have read about how much people love using the magic loop. It is so much kinder to my hands, wrists, and thumbs.

Yes the book is stunning but not really great for the knitter that cant use dpns or magic loop or knows the crochet cast on. Beginner socks for magic loop, toeup or topdown by liat gat of knitfreedom materials yarn. Casting on the remaining stitches for sock 1 is pretty weird. The instructions provided by liat gat were perfect. The magic loop was made popular by sarah hauschka and i used her book, the magic loop, published by bev galeskas and fiber trends, in the class i took. K1, m1l, k to last st on needle, m1r, k1, repeat on other needle.

All you need is less than 200 yards of worstedweight yarn and size us 5 circular needle with. How to knit in the round with the magic loop dummies. Magic loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Repeat rounds 12 until there are 2428,32 sts on each needle 4856,64 sts total. Magic loop knitting uses one extralarge circular needle 32. Mar 22, 2017 there are so many firsts for me in this project first project on dpns i use magic loop for everything in my knitting, first heel, first gusset the most intriguing part is the construction, as i have no idea where i am going and where the instructions will get me. Im not sure how significantly, probably not by half, but enough. 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. I have wanted to learn sock knitting for over a year ive only been knitting 2 yr. Sock knitting basics such as sizing and knitting test.

Magic loop knit purl hunter knitting is my passion. In this episode, i go over prepping your yarn, choosing a needle, casting on, joining the rounds, and knitting the legs of both socks. I did manage to do it but not without some frustration. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks or any tiny tube with a long circular needle instead of doublepointed needles. Foot knit in the round until sock reaches the front of your ankle. The book offers thorough instructions with diagrams and helps you get started with socks and wristlets. A thorough explanation is given on how to move your stitches around. 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. Deborah will demonstrate how to knit socks using the magic loop method. How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain. So, yesterday i sat down with a sock knitting book determined to teach myself how to use the magic loop sock knitting method.

May 23, 2014 winwick mum sockalong basic 4ply sock tutorials the tutorials cover knitting with short circulars, dpns and long circulars magic loop and will tell you everything that you need to know about knitting a sock from choosing the yarn and the needles to grafting the toes, so theyre definitely worth a look if youve never knitted a sock before. Knitting booksfree knittingknitting projectsknitting patternscrochet patternssock knittingknitting videoscrochet socksknit or crochet. Hold the needle so that your working yarn and tail is to your right. One of my favorite ways to use the magic loop is when im knitting socks. Learn to knit magic loop socks by staci perry books on. Even on decreasing, you can decrease all the way to 2 stitches if you want and still use magic loop.

Learn to construct a sock gusset using the magic loop knitting method. In three sessions you will learn how to make a pair of socks from heel to toe. Tired of using doublepointed needles, but dont want to buy two sets of circular needles. The video up top from staci perry of very pink is absolutely brilliant. It includes sizing, specifications, pattern stitches, and detailed information about working the heel. 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. Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. How to use magic loop to knit two tubes at once easily. Maybe knitters who have problems with ladders loose stitches between needles switch to the magic loop technique and never look back. 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. Now i use the magic loop method for almost all of my small, circular knitting projects.

Its the one i use in all my classes, and my students always get great results. Normally, sock knitting requires a good amount of needles, but here youll learn the secrets of the magic loop. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 bev galeskas on. Working with doublepointed needles is the traditional practice for knitting socks.

Mar 02, 2018 in this live video series, emily and deborah of meanwhile, at the castle podcast, walk you through each step of knitting socks. My favorite knitting style for socks is working toe up with a long circular needle. Learn to knit magic loop socks ebook written by staci perry. If working two socks at one time, separate yarn into two balls of equal yardage. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I love teaching magic loop, and using brandnew technology, i created a video course that guides knitters learning at home through all the steps of learning this new technique. Once you start magic loop, youll never go back learn the basics and get going. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level. Winwick mum sockalong basic 4ply sock tutorials the tutorials cover knitting with short circulars, dpns and long circulars magic loop and will tell you everything that you need to know about knitting a sock from choosing the yarn and the needles to grafting the toes, so theyre definitely worth a look if youve never knitted a sock before.

Basic sock pattern using magic loop method using size 0,1,or2 2, 2. I write all my patterns so they may be knit with dpns, magic loop or two circs. If youve had a chance to read last weeks post about magic loop 1aat then you likely can follow what ive said above. Two patterns one uses worstedweight yarn, the other uses sock. There, however, are a few new styles, including using two circular needles or one long 40 inches 101. This book will explain a simple way to knit socks, cuffs, sleeves, mittens and more on one long circular needle. Magic loop knitting uses one extralarge circular needle 32 or longer. Plus, this book gives you 7 sock patterns to practice with, including 3 designs for women, 2 for kids, and 1 for men. Written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Jun 11, 2019 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. Magic loop lets you knit smallcircumference things using a long circular needle, 32 or 40 inches. I was rightthe magic loop method brought me back to sock knitting.

The best knitting needles for sock knitting the knitting needle. Knitting magic loopstyle with a cable shorter than 40 will be more. Magic loop knitting pros and cons jill wolcott knits. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002. Free cuffdown sock knitting patterns using the magic loop.