Knitting in the Round - Magic Loop

[cpnesmith]

Can anyone provide instructions on how to do this knitting left handed?

[748818]

I am quite new to knitting techniques. I will try to knit a hat for my granddaughter using this magic loop. Thanks for your crystal clear tutorial!

[Daylilydayzed]

I have been using the 24 inch cable to knit mittens using the magic loop method. They worked very well. Now I have to make a baby blanket my daughter is going to give to her co-worker at the baby shower for the co-worker.

[annyvials]

brilliant tutorial!! I can now knit the sleeves on my cardigan using the magic loop and have also figured out how to incorporate the short row wraps to do the sleeve cap!! One sleeve cap done...

[bunnyeaton]

any one no how to help me turn a toe up sock heel one magic loop

[ksmithwhite]

Thanks knitpicks for the great tutorial and your awesome needles!

[PinkCircleO8]

I guess I'm one of those people that can say I succesfully knitted (still knitting) the magic loop method on a 24 inch needle.

[grandmastatus]

I'm so embarrased! I have been avoiding the magic loop method for like 2 years because I thought it was hard. Thanks for the clear demo.

[metalmickeyiscute]

Thanks for this. Double pointed needles are a b**** to work with.

[auntyjanette1]

Thanks for this. I assume that it can be used for a hat that will decreasing in circumference after the first 4-5 inches of work. How would you manage the narrow point as the hat nears completion through decreasing? Is it inevitable that DP needles will be needed to complete ? Any other technique info would be appreciated. I am poor at using DP's and really want to make more "round" garments

[knitpicks]

@auntyjanette1 You can use the magic loop method the entire way through making a hat, even after the 4-5 inches of knitting when you start your decreases. Since your circumference of the knitting isn't tied to the needles, you can just keep going through the decrease section of the same. The same goes for the tops of mittens and the toes of socks.

[auntyjanette1]

@knitpicks

Thanks for the quick response. I think the secret to successful magic loop work is the flexibility of the loop itself. My circulars are great for standard work but poor when it comes to folding them as shown in this video.

Thanks again.

[mkoontz30]

Thank you! This is the first video I've been able to understand after watching several! The method of holding the needles horizontally instead of vertically helps tremendously! Thanks again!

[elizabethjunean]

Finally I understand the Magic Loop technique. Thank You for the helpful tutorial.

[Shjanzey]

This is great! The instructions for a pair of socks I am knitting were very vague about what method to use in knitting the round. After watching this I realized that the author was implying this method. For a beginner it was awfully confusing, but thanks to this video I can make some progress =D

[smallsab2]

this is so helpful I'm thinking of using this method as long my needles are so long I couldn't find something shorter than it it's 80 cm thanks for the video anyway

[MsCatfreak]

This is great! I am actually knitting socks using the magic loop method! Thanks

[centerforce2]

doesn't look hard at all

[Kimmy22227]

does the cable have to be longer than the circumference of the item u would be knitting? pls reply =3

[knitpicks]

@Kimmy22227 Yep, you need a cable that's longer than the circumference measurement to do magic loop. If your cable is shorter than the circumference, you can knit in the round without any adjustments.

[Kimmy22227]

ok thx

[GloryB2Jesus]

@knitpicks im confused because in another tutorial they said you needed a cable shorter than the circumference>.<

[knitpicks]

@GloryB2Jesus I am not sure which tutorial you are referring to, could it be a tutorial on simply knitting in the round instead of knitting in the round with magic loop? if so, then you do need a needle shorter than your circumference. However, knitting in the round with magic loop does require longer needles, usually a 32" or longer works best, but I have seen people use 24" needles as well.

[chocolatecake666]

@knitpicks That would be the hat tutorial. x

[theknitter1]

As for magic loop; I use the 24 inche needles from knitpicks for hats, socks, I have a Christmas stocking on the needles right now. Magic loop can be used for anything in the round, I have even made the thumb of a mitten using this method!

[Tentenlaw]

Oh thank you so much. I had needles which are 29 inches long or 73.5 cm. Size US 11 or 8 mm. I did not know how to knit something smaller with those needles. What can be made from this method? Can a beanie be made as well?

[OoGothicRoseoO]

Wow cool! I finally know how to do the magic loop!! Now I just need to find something to make with it xD