Amelia Bedelia Hat. Part One of Two - Learn how to knit the Cottage Socks! Instructions are given for smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses. This pattern is packed full. Grab all your sock yarn scraps to stitch up this fun pattern. When you knit hats like this in the round the traditional way, usually two sets of … Follow along using the written pattern (found on my blog or purchase the PDF on Etsy). Never suffer from second-sock syndrome again. This pattern uses the Magic Loop technique for its construction of a basic, top-down sock. Sign up or log in to download this free pattern. Knitting two socks on the magic loop is not particularly difficult. If it’s any shorter, it won’t work well for this method, especially if you’re knitting two socks at the same time. For knitting small diameter tubes (socks, sleeves, and the decrease sections at the top of hats), you need to use another technique: either double pointed needles (DPNs) [tutorial here], or a technique called ‘Magic Loop’ which employs a single long circular needle. Fingering Toe-Up Magic Loop Socks Recommended Course: Top-Down Socks, Two-at-a-Time Knitting two-at-a-time socks is the coolest trend in knitting right now. Using the magic loop technique in your knitting is easy and will help you to create smaller items in the round. Here is a free basic beginner pattern for toe-up bulky weight socks, one– or two-at a time, using Magic Loop. Perfect for a custom fit! I like a 2×2 ribbed cuff. I’ve made socks before, but never with the Magic Loop method (which I learned while making the Hyacinthus Armwarmers, Project 1). These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your Magic Loop knitting technique. I’ve done a 1×1 ribbing and … It’s less fiddly and feels like it goes faster than knitting on double-pointed needles or even two circulars, but there can be a bit of a learning curve involved. After receiving many requests, here you go! Rather than use double pointed needles (which may be too “fiddly” for new sock knitters) you will be instructed to use the magic loop method. Slip all sts purlwise unless otherwise noted. 8 different designs by Cynthia Guggemos. This is a pattern for making socks using the magic loop method. It may look daunting but … The magic loop method uses one circular knitting needle instead of double pointed needles. Magic loop knitting is a way of knitting socks (or any tiny tube) with a long circular needle instead of double-pointed needles. THE CUFF. In this video, we'll show you how to knit in the round using the Magic Loop method. 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! You’ll need a long circular needle that’s at least 29″. Yarn: 436 yds/400m of fingering weight yarn or 436 yds/400m of sport weight yarn or 436 yds/400m of worsted weight yarn, Needles: US 1/2.25 mm 32” circular -fingering weight or US 2/2.75 mm 32” circular -fingering weight or US 3/3.25 mm 32” circular - sport weight or US 6/4 mm 32” circular - worsted weight, Men’s sizes: 48 st worsted, 56 st sport, 60 st fingering Ladies’ sizes: 44 st worsted , 52 st sport, 56 st fingering. The tutorial walks you through how to do the entire sock on Magic Loop from setting up the Cast On to Kitchenering the toe and weaving in your ends. 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. Pattern: This pattern is for knitting two socks at the same time using the magic loop method on a single circular needle. I knit all of my socks using magic loop - it's so much easier than DPNs. There are step by step photos and explanations, making it possible for beginners to follow along :) This part deals with the Sock Toe. A great gift. The correct needle makes all the difference when you’re knitting with the magic loop method. One benefit to magic loop sock knitting is the ability to try them on as you go. This sock pattern takes exactly one skein of Malabrigo Chunky, so you can make a pair of comfy, washable bulky weight socks for about $11. 2. I wrote this pattern to accompany a free video tutorial on my YouTube Channel for knitting Vanilla Socks on Magic Loop. In the download, you will receive: 1. Make a pair of socks in a day! Once you’re two to four inches into one of these projects, you’ll be Magic Looping without even thinking about it. It is completely personal preference. Knitting in the round used to fill me with dread. It’s very clever. In this episode, I go over prepping your yarn, choosing a needle, casting on, joining the rounds, and knitting the legs of both socks. This pattern uses the Magic Loop technique for its construction of a basic, top-down sock. This pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique however any method of circular knitting may be substituted. This book makes knitting socks incredibly easy because along with the patterns it includes helpful hints and photos to create an entire wardrobe of footwear in three sizes for women. There are two ways to get your socks cast on so that the stitches are distributed properly to start knitting. It may be useful to have a US 2.5 and US 4 knitting needle circular on hand just in case.