Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. By the end of your knitting this magic loop baby hat, i hope it will be your favorite too. Another basic hat for practicing magic loop, plus a new decrease s2kp. Magic loop magic loop is a great alternative to using. Magic loop baby hat knitting pattern a fun way to knit in. Free magic loop baby hat knitting pattern knit in the round. Mar 31, 2007 the hat is started from a little icord loop, called a tkio see the tkioa cute way to start hats techknitting of march 6, 2007. Or, if youre teaching a lucky friend how to do magic loop, you can each make one you can practice continental knitting in the round or knitting faster while your friend practices the basic movements of magic loop. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. If a k2tog is at the end of a needle, simply rearrange your stitches and continue. The pattern is written for using a 16inch circular needle for the brim and body of the hat and then switching to doublepointed needles as needed for the decrease sequence at the top of the hat.
Oct 03, 20 if i was knitting toe decreases using magic loop, id put the topoffoot stitches on one needle, and then bottomoffoot stitches on the other needle, and loop between them. Beginner slouchy hat for magic loop pattern by liat gat. Jul 26, 2017 i have been asked for a magic loop pattern many times when i teach the class so here is a very basic baby hat pattern that will fit nb to about 3 mos, maybe even older depending on the baby this will give you a pattern actually written just for magic loop and show you how it relates to any other hat pattern. Not only is it easy to master, but it can actually save time and money, and perhaps even help you get a better fit in your hand knitted garments. 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. Magic loop baby hat knitting pattern for free with the hope you will become a magic loop knitter. Magic loop baby hat knitting pattern a fun way to knit in the. The greatest benefit to the magic loop method is that you can knit many different circumferences with one long needle. While knitting the barley hat you will learn to knit in the round on circular and double pointed needles, and how to decrease. Sign up or log in to download this free pattern published july 11, 2018 last updated. Next, the stitches are placed on a circular needle, separated into a front set and a back set in preparation for knitting the hat with the magic loop technique. To work the magic loop method for socks or other small circumference items, i recommend using at least a 32 circular needle. Newborn hat and the magic loop method ross unraveled. I used my beloved magic loop method on circular needles.
I basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. First of all, babies need them in all seasons to cover their small and delicate heads. 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. Im recommending three sock knitting patterns and one sock and mitten pattern. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. Download the free pattern and follow along, or use this tutorial for tips that you can apply to almost any hat youre knitting with magic loop.
The magic loop method for circular knitting one of my favorite skills to teach. Hat beginner slouchy for magic loop worsted weight. How to knit in the round with the magic loop dummies. The top of the hat has a pronounced decrease pattern that makes the hat look rugged and stylish at the same time. Fewer needle changes per round than knitting with dpns. A variety of beanie hat knitting patterns with cables, texture, colorwork. Designer lorilee beltman breaks down the magic loop technique so you can knit smallercircumference projects such as socks and sleeves using only one circular needle. I have read the other answers, which talk about the really short circular needles, magic loop, the really short sets of circulars and two sets at the same time. I try to avoid them all costs, but truly truly truly, theyre far superior for crown shaping if your current method doesnt work for you. Its a unique way to work small circumference knitting with just one needle without the hand cramps i experience when using the 9 circular. 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 means, i had some slight difficulties writing up the pattern. This basic hat features an extrawide ribbed brim that folds up double to keep ears warm.
Hats are a natural for circular knitting or knitting in the round. Written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Magic loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle. Learn about the latest pattern collection pages on my site with this free email newsletter. Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers. Mar, 2014 i basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern. Nov 25, 2016 begin with the selected color for the body of the hat. Aug 23, 2014 special thanks to mark rougeux for this knitting tutorial.
Double pointed needles the classic way of knitting socks, mittens, etc. Magic loop baby hat pattern by ingcredible threads. 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. Jul 10, 2017 ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1. I do really like circulars and use them almost all the ti. Nicole vieu wrote, i would love a tutorial on using double pointed needles or magic loop for making a hat.
If you use magic loop and dont like the out come please try double pointed knitting needles. If you are knitting your way through the collection with us you have already completed or nearly completed your first scarf or blanket. This is by far the most helpful magic loop explanation i have seen. Next, the stitches are placed on a circular needle, separated into a front set and a back set in preparation for. Using the magic loop technique in your knitting is easy and will help you to create smaller items in the round. Begin with the selected color for the body of the hat. This project for circularknit adult hats offers three brim styles.
It is made for magic loop knitting that goes down to a 6 stitch icord and its all done on the one long needle. Magic loop knitting is a great way to knit in the round because it helps avoid the ladders that appear when using doublepointed needles, you can knit any circumference with just one circular needle, and many other reasons. Magic loop hat pattern free magic loop patterns knitfreedom. Mar 12, 2018 this tutorial is based on my basic ribbed brim hat, which is knit from the brim up. Easy slouchy loop hat free pattern using loop yarn. You will need to know this method in order to make some of my knitting patterns including. Knit smarter with magic loop knitting class bluprint. Magic loop baby hat using size 8 us needle at least 32 long and worsted weight yarn, cast on 44 sts, separate in half onto the 2 needle points. I dont think it is but did wonder as its called simple. Oct 02, 2017 there are a lot of reasons to love knitting baby hats. The hat is started from a little icord loop, called a tkio see the tkioa cute way to start hats techknitting of march 6, 2007.
I watched a youtube video on the magic loop method, and i was sold. Magic loop knit purl hunter knitting is my passion. Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. While these are perfectly fine for knitting a newborn hat, the pointy needles kept poking my big, pregnant belly. This can be done by using any cable length from 16 inches to 32 inches or more. Here is a basic hat pattern for magic loop that is perfect for practicing this awesome technique. This tutorial is based on my basic ribbed brim hat, which is knit from the brim up.
Here is a handy illustrated cheatsheet i made showing how to get started with the magic loop method for circular knitting. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. When i knit in the magic loop, i end up with yarn slipped over the cable, at the end of the first half of a row. The yarn is aran weight 100m50gms and the needle size is. A sock doesnt try to be round as you knit, but the shaping of the crown of a hat, does. But no challenge can stop me which is why i decided to add a video tutorial showing you how to create this amazing easy slouchy loop hat. Circular gauge swatch how to knit a gauge swatch for your. This easy slouchy loop hat is neither a crochet nor a knitting pattern as you do not use a crochet hook or knitting needles.
Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. Apr 07, 2015 the magic loop method for circular knitting one of my favorite skills to teach. But i do hope youll try this magic loop baby hat knitting pattern. The yarn is aran weight 100m50gms and the needle size is 5. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a single long circular needle. A 40 gives you even more play on the edges of your magic loop. If a k2tog is at the end of a needle, simply rearrange your stitches and. There are a lot of reasons to love knitting baby hats. Whichever brim you choose, the directions call for shaping the top.
I have been asked for a magic loop pattern many times when i teach the class so here is a very basic baby hat pattern that will fit nb to about 3 mos, maybe even older depending on the baby this will give you a pattern actually written just for magic loop and show you how it relates to any other hat pattern. Oct 17, 2012 most of us find that we dont always have the correct size of circular needle, in the correct length, for every project. Not only that, every baby looks adorable in a knit hat, and they are a sweet gift that you can give to friends and family, or to your favorite charity. This ebook includes three free patterns perfect for magic loop knitting. Then you continue on knitting the hat, shaping the crown in garter stitch. You can use a form of magic loop for both crochet and knitting. Its easier when youre knitting on the go, too, because you only have to keep track of one circular needle. Diy knit antler cable hat with magic loop technique duration.
Oct 25, 2019 using the magic loop technique in your knitting is easy and will help you to create smaller items in the round. Check out the newborn hat pattern in my pattern shop. Dont worry about changing from circulars to doublepointed needles when you get to the crown of this hat. After a few decrease rounds, i want to switch to a magic loop. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. Special thanks to mark rougeux for this knitting tutorial. It is also meant for magic loop technique, but if you are uninterested in magic loop, you can certainly knit baby hat in the round in any method you prefer. After casting on, you knit the two ear flaps in the round, using short rows, which i love to do. Not only that, every baby looks adorable in a knit hat, and they are a sweet gift that you can give to. Sep 26, 2007 magic loop baby hat using size 8 us needle at least 32 long and worsted weight yarn, cast on 44 sts, separate in half onto the 2 needle points. This eliminates the need to buy needles in different lengths. Also i want to try to knit my first hat using this method. Most of us find that we dont always have the correct size of circular needle, in the correct length, for every project.
Maybe knitters who have problems with ladders loose stitches between needles switch to the magic loop technique and never look back. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. This is a magic loop knitting hat pattern meant for a newborn. I recommend knitting in the round for this little hat, either on double point knitting needles, or on a larger loop circular knitting needles at lease 36 inches to do 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. Knitting tutorial the magic loop technique duration. It is also meant for magic loop technique, but if you are uninterested in magic loop, you can certainly knit baby hat in. Here is a basic hat pattern for magic loop that is perfect for learning this awesome technique or, if youre teaching a lucky friend how to do magic loop, you can each make one you can practice continental knitting in the round or knitting faster while your friend practices the basic movements of magic loop. Magic loop is a great alternative to using dpns double pointed needles for doing small diameter circular knitting. With magic loop, you can knit continuously without pausing to switch needles. Aug 05, 2011 here is a basic hat pattern for magic loop that is perfect for practicing this awesome technique.
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. You can knit this in the round with a 16 cable if you have short tips, 3 12 9cm co 32 sts, split 16 sts on each needle, pm, join in the round. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002 bev galeskas on. Join in the round and start 2x2 rib or seed stitch. How would one go about converting a knitting pattern that.