Knitting in the Round - Magic Loop

In this video, we'll show you how to knit in the round using the Magic Loop method.

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[Linda Sewell]

OK, that answered some questions I had about magic loop, but I have a new one: why do you pull the cable out at the beginning before knitting again (about 1:40 in)? My yarn's right up against the end of both needle tips and I can happily begin knitting that way. ...I wonder if I'm doing this wrong. :-p

[knitpicks]

hi there! you need to pull up a loop in order to adjust your right hand needle to knit the stitches from the left hand needle. The same is true for the first loop created as well, in order to create space to let your needles move. hope this helps a bit :)

[kitty Perrfect]

when you buy a new circuital needle how do you make the loop work able???

[knitpicks]

hi there! are you referring to how stiff/flexible your cable is when you first buy a needle? Different brands have different cords - some are very flexible while others are harder to work with due to stiffness. Sometimes you can try steaming the cord a bit to make it more flexible, but it can only do so much.

[Caitlyn Phillips]

Is that the nickle plated interchangeable set?

[knitpicks]

Yes! The needles in this video are in fact the Knit Picks Options Interchangeable nickel plated needles :)

[OoGothicRoseoO]

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

[TomesRage]

Excellent video! It really helped me figure out how magic loops works! :D

[zetlandrichmond]

That is so easy why did i not do it before. Great demonsratation very clear and easy to understand.

[Carolina C.J]

wtf i didn't understand it .

[knitpicks]

you can use judy's magic cast on to create a closed end of a tube that you knit outwards. Also, most cast on methods for toe up socks will work to create the same effect.

[redpack3]

how did you make the closed end of the tube? i really want to make a tube pencil case and now after watching the video i know how to make the tube (yay~~ ^-^)

but how do i do the bottom knitting like the tube has in the beginning of your video (@0:20)????