Easy slouchy loop hat free pattern using loop yarn. Once youre two to four inches into one of these projects, youll be magic looping without even thinking about it. 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. 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. With magic loop, you can knit continuously without pausing to switch needles. Hats are a natural for circular knitting or knitting in the round.
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. Also i want to try to knit my first hat using this method. Magic loop hat pattern free magic loop patterns knitfreedom. Join in the round and start 2x2 rib or seed stitch. 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. Double pointed needles the classic way of knitting socks, mittens, etc. How to knit in the round using magic loop sister mountain. 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. 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. Special thanks to mark rougeux for this knitting tutorial. 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. An article i wrote in july, 2014 prompted a reader to ask about decreasing using circular needles.
Begin with the selected color for the body of the hat. If a k2tog is at the end of a needle, simply rearrange your stitches and continue. Here is a basic hat pattern for magic loop that is perfect for practicing this awesome technique. 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. To work the magic loop method for socks or other small circumference items, i recommend using at least a 32 circular needle.
Magic loop is a technique for working in the round that avoids the use of double pointed needles. Apr 07, 2015 the magic loop method for circular knitting one of my favorite skills to teach. 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. How would one go about converting a knitting pattern that. Its easier when youre knitting on the go, too, because you only have to keep track of one circular needle. The magic loop method for circular knitting one of my favorite skills to teach. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a. Magic loop baby hat knitting pattern a fun way to knit in. These are lovely patterns in general, but also good patterns for practicing your magic loop knitting technique. You can use a form of magic loop for both crochet and knitting. Jul 10, 2017 ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers, project 1.
Nicole vieu wrote, i would love a tutorial on using double pointed needles or magic loop for making a hat. 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. This is by far the most helpful magic loop explanation i have seen. So this has been a new experience for me, this magic loop. This means, i had some slight difficulties writing up the pattern. If you use magic loop and dont like the out come please try double pointed knitting needles. Jun 27, 2017 written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Free magic loop baby hat knitting pattern knit in the round. Magic loop baby hat knitting pattern a fun way to knit in the. A 40 gives you even more play on the edges of your magic loop. Nov 25, 2016 begin with the selected color for the body of the hat. Magic loop technique how to knit in the round using a single long circular needle.
How to knit in the round with the magic loop dummies. Check out the newborn hat pattern in my pattern shop. You will need to know this method in order to make some of my knitting patterns including. A sock doesnt try to be round as you knit, but the shaping of the crown of a hat, does. If a k2tog is at the end of a needle, simply rearrange your stitches and. 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. 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. Knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle.
Dont worry about changing from circulars to doublepointed needles when you get to the crown of this hat. Knitting tutorial the magic loop technique duration. Most of us find that we dont always have the correct size of circular needle, in the correct length, for every project. This can be done by using any cable length from 16 inches to 32 inches or more. Here is a handy illustrated cheatsheet i made showing how to get started with the magic loop method for circular knitting. It is made for magic loop knitting that goes down to a 6 stitch icord and its all done on the one long needle. Work this hat in plain stockinette stitch in a colorful or fashion yarn, or customize it by. 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. Knit smarter with magic loop knitting class bluprint. Magic loop knit purl hunter knitting is my passion. 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.
Learn about the latest pattern collection pages on my site with this free email newsletter. Its a unique way to work small circumference knitting with just one needle without the hand cramps i experience when using the 9 circular. Using the magic loop technique in your knitting is easy and will help you to create smaller items in the round. Then you continue on knitting the hat, shaping the crown in garter stitch. This tutorial is based on my basic ribbed brim hat, which is knit from the brim up. Free magic loop knitting guide and patterns interweave. Aug 05, 2011 here is a basic hat pattern for magic loop that is perfect for practicing this awesome technique. The top of the hat has a pronounced decrease pattern that makes the hat look rugged and stylish at the same time. 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. Sign up or log in to download this free pattern published july 11, 2018 last updated. 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. 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. Mar, 2014 i basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern. 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.
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. While knitting the barley hat you will learn to knit in the round on circular and double pointed needles, and how to decrease. I do really like circulars and use them almost all the ti. I used my beloved magic loop method on circular needles. Circular gauge swatch how to knit a gauge swatch for your. After casting on, you knit the two ear flaps in the round, using short rows, which i love to do. 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. 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. Maybe knitters who have problems with ladders loose stitches between needles switch to the magic loop technique and never look back. This is a magic loop knitting hat pattern meant for a newborn. 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. If you are knitting your way through the collection with us you have already completed or nearly completed your first scarf or blanket.
There are a lot of reasons to love knitting baby hats. This eliminates the need to buy needles in different lengths. Ive made socks before, but never with the magic loop method which i learned while making the hyacinthus armwarmers. Magic loop baby hat pattern by ingcredible threads.
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. If you want to use doublepointed needles or magic loop for the entire hat adjust as needed. First of all, babies need them in all seasons to cover their small and delicate heads. The magic loop knitting working around on one needle. I watched a youtube video on the magic loop method, and i was sold. I basically just reduced the pattern by 12 stitches and skipped rnd 11 in the pattern. Moms tool rule is a great rule to keep in mind when youre knitting, because its easy to decide, this seems to be the wrong yarnneedle.
Not only that, every baby looks adorable in a knit hat, and they are a sweet gift that you can give to. Its the one i use in all my classes, and i always get great results. Written instructions on how to knit in the round using magic loop. Dont magic loop without this tip masondixon knitting. To get the knitting patterns, scroll down the page to the individual pattern you want and click on the link to that pattern. Beginner slouchy hat for magic loop pattern by liat gat. Oct 25, 2019 using the magic loop technique in your knitting is easy and will help you to create smaller items in the round. Whichever brim you choose, the directions call for shaping the top. By the end of your knitting this magic loop baby hat, i hope it will be your favorite too. Hat beginner slouchy for magic loop worsted weight. Magic loop magic loop is a great alternative to using. The greatest benefit to the magic loop method is that you can knit many different circumferences with one long needle. A variety of beanie hat knitting patterns with cables, texture, colorwork. It is also meant for magic loop technique, but if you are uninterested in magic loop, you can certainly knit baby hat in.
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. This easy slouchy loop hat is neither a crochet nor a knitting pattern as you do not use a crochet hook or knitting needles. 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. Magic loop is a great alternative to using dpns double pointed needles for doing small diameter circular knitting.
Fewer needle changes per round than knitting with dpns. This basic hat features an extrawide ribbed brim that folds up double to keep ears warm. This project for circularknit adult hats offers three brim styles. Oct 02, 2017 there are a lot of reasons to love knitting baby hats. The yarn is aran weight 100m50gms and the needle size is 5. This ebook includes three free patterns perfect for magic loop knitting. 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. Diy knit antler cable hat with magic loop technique duration. After a few decrease rounds, i want to switch to a magic loop.
The magic loop knitting working around on one needle sarah hauschkas magical unvention fiber trends 2002. 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. The yarn is aran weight 100m50gms and the needle size is. Mar 12, 2018 this tutorial is based on my basic ribbed brim hat, which is knit from the brim up. I dont think it is but did wonder as its called simple.
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 bev galeskas on. While these are perfectly fine for knitting a newborn hat, the pointy needles kept poking my big, pregnant belly. Another basic hat for practicing magic loop, plus a new decrease s2kp. Aug 23, 2014 special thanks to mark rougeux for this knitting tutorial. But i do hope youll try this magic loop baby hat knitting pattern. Next, the stitches are placed on a circular needle, separated into a front set and a back set in preparation for. Magic loop baby hat knitting pattern for free with the hope you will become a magic loop knitter. 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. Newborn hat and the magic loop method ross unraveled. 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.