Knitting Help - Simple Magic Loop

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Most of us find that we don't always have the correct size of circular needle, in the correct length, for every project. Knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle to knit a small circumference tube. This is especially helpful if you have an interchangeable needle set, which doesn't come with 16" cords!
Information on things you'll see in this video:
The sweater I'm wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial:
verypink.com/20...
The sweater on the mannequin is my Zasio Sweater Coat, pattern + video tutorial:
verypink.com/20...
The patterned project bag on the table is by dellaQ Knitting Bags and Cases:
www.dellaq.com/...
The circular needles I'm using are Addi Turbos, available through many online knitting supply stores.
The yarn I'm working with is Rowan Magpie Aran, color name "Tranquil". (I do not believe that Rowan is making this yarn anymore.)
My nail color is by OPI, called "Every Month is Oktoberfest".

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@northerngirl4666 7 месяцев назад

These videos are oldies but goodies. You are the best: clearly explained steps with no fuss, no extraneous information delivered in a calm voice and best of all without annoying, loud and distracting music! Your channel is my go to destination when I have a knitting dilemma!

@verypinkknits 7 месяцев назад

I'm still regularly making videos, including a lot of RU-vid Shorts, so if you are looking for a technique that I haven't covered yet, be sure to let me know!

@katebowers8107 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I can’t believe this 11-year-old video is still the most useful one on RU-vid for this technique!

@verypinkknits 9 месяцев назад

Isn't it nice that knitting techniques don't get outdated? :)

@katebowers8107 9 месяцев назад

Or that accurate, concise, well-demonstrated instruction is timeless? Thanks again!

@iElliie 11 лет назад

I do want to mention because this has happened to me. Before pulling the back needle to the right always make sure your working yarn is on top and not at the bottom. When I first started, I was getting really frustrated and it would make a yarn over because of the cord that I had on the right. I just think that's crucial for someone who is new to this wonderful technique

@dawnmcfarland7011 4 года назад

Oh my God I've been knitting my sweater using Magic Loop and didn't even realize it, lol. I've always heard the term Magic Loop and assumed it was some next level, complicated technique...not just what I naturally do when my circulars are longer than necessary, lol.

@internaloptometrist2702 Год назад

This changed my life 10 years ago. I still knit on circulars for everything. Ever since I saw this video!

@priscillalaybolt2202 5 лет назад

You have made it so simple, thank you so very much. I have been knitting for over 87 years but will be happy now to try this. Thanks again.

@Catra7 4 года назад

I have been an experienced knitter for years, or so I thought I was experienced, but I have never tried Magic loop. All those dpns I bought when I really didn't need to. This is so simple, I'll be trying it soon on a toddler's hat. Thank you for your always useful videos. They're awesome! You're awesome!

@seagullrock 6 лет назад

So tired of stabbing myself with eight needle points all at the same time. You made this so clear and easy. Thank you!

@topcat405 9 лет назад

Ohhhh look..... that is amazing! You have solved my complete misunderstanding of how to knit magic loop. I have never used circular needles before today and didn't realise mine was too long for my work until I had finished casting on. I am so glad I found this tutorial and so glad you took the time to make it. Thank you xxx

@pamelaschepis9367 Год назад

This is life changing. No more small circumference needles!!!

@imabroncoBSU 11 лет назад

You have no idea how many videos I have watched and I just didn't understand, or the video didn't explain well enough. THANK YOU SO MUCH

@phooch73 3 года назад

Finally! Magic loop makes sense to me. I've watched 4 or 5 videos over the last year and this one is the one where it clicked. Thank you!

@kathhollandful 6 лет назад

The world’s go-to knitting teacher! Brilliant.x

@normalisoy1561 9 месяцев назад

wow! this method is amazing. Who would have thought this up? It's so basic but so essential. Thanks for sharing.

@Erika-ti3yk 3 года назад

I love this!! I'm a veterinary medicine student from Brazil and I'm making some money on the side with my knitting, and you helped me a lot ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much!

@patwilson695 4 года назад

Can't believe I was so intimidated by this technique for decades; you make it so simple! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@barbaraw9155 11 лет назад

This looks so much easier than dpn knitting. I have such a hard time with all the needles. I am going to try making socks with the circular needles. You have taught me so much just by watching your videos. You show me how easy all these techniques are and it really helps me stop being afraid to learn and try them. Thank you very much!!

@verypinkknits 12 лет назад

Information about things you'll see in the video are just below the video in the description field, including yarn and needles. I'm using Addi Turbo needles in this video. :)

@gretchenbadger3158 3 года назад

You are my Christmas knitting angel!! Am trying to finish my first ever sweater for a Christmas gift, and was completely derailed by how slow the knitting was going on the sleeves the way I was doing it! Thank you!!

@RoseSmith-lq7bk 7 лет назад

You are THE BEST at giving simple, clear directions. This is my go-to site for anything needing explanation.

@slavicdivadivina 2 года назад

I started the sleeves on Joji Locatelli's "All of the Lights" cardigan, and quickly realized that there isn't a circular needle alive that is going to be small enough to knit the sleeves. I know I have DPNs somewhere in this house, but couldn't find them. I was about to go order 2 sets when I remembered hearing about Magic Loop back in the day when I was knitting socks on DPNs. I checked out your tutorial - and since I have a full set of ChiaoGoo interchangeables, this technique will work perfectly for my sleeves! My wallet and I both thank you for making this so easy to understand! And best of all, I can keep knitting without having to wait for DPNs to arrive.

@TexasLeftie44 9 лет назад

Very clear, even for a left-handed knitter like me. Loved it. I was doing a self-imagined version of this technique, but dividing the stitches and working to the end, then pulling the cord through again makes it very easy. Thank you!

@MadameRouxez 3 года назад

It's funny, I thought magic loop was something completely different since I learned how to crochet long before I learned to knit 🤣

@msdraeneichick 9 месяцев назад

Same here!!!

@kaitlin4047 9 месяцев назад

i wanted to make a dog sweater and my circle needles were too long and saw a comment about using the magic loop. had me thinking people just couldn’t read right bc it was a sweater not a beanie?? LOL oh how wrong i was

@yamaYEET0 2 месяца назад

YES!! Same

@janiedawes3647 3 года назад

This is JUST what I needed to see as I wanted to start making “Knitted Knockers” for charity and I am AWFUL with DPNS! I got a really nice Circular needle I just love specially to make a simple sock and now want to try bottoms up knockers! Thanks so much for making this look so simple!

@user-ee4gm1tj5o 4 года назад

This is the first magic loop video I've actually understood! Thank you so much for explaining so well. Now I love using this!

@dianegalella9149 2 года назад

I love magic loop and your demo is so easy to follow. Thank you Staci. To eliminate potential for tension issue on the last stitch knitted because it sits on the thin circular needle cord, I add another step: - slip purlwise the last 3 completed stitches from right needle back onto the left needle - on left side, push some more stitches up onto the left needle while creating the magic loop. Now there are the 3 slipped stitches and these pushed up stitches on left needle. - pull up the “empty” right needle and return the 3 completed stitches from the left needle back onto the right needle. Leave these on the right needle, that is don't push down to the cord. - now knit the stitches from the left needle I find doing this stops me from pulling too tightly on the working yarn at the point where I start a “new loop” This extra step just makes my work look better and takes an extra few seconds.

@amyattridge4487 3 года назад

Thanks a million Staci. I’m going to try knitting some fingerless mitts and only had 32” needles. This will help me so I don’t have to purchase yet another needle. You’ve helped me so much with learning anything to do with knitting. Your my go to girl when I need help. I’m not one to leave comments, but I watch your videos all the time and needed to express my appreciation 😊

@MicheleKirschbaum 2 месяца назад

A great video; you always describe things so well. It would help if you cast on a row and show viewers how to join using magic loop and then go on and show us how to complete rounds. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!

@nickidewey9988 4 года назад

Yes I agree - watched a couple of other "magic loop" videos and ended up in a tangly mess!! Then I remembered your tutorial about weaving as you go and searched your vids for magic loop - brilliant (simply explained) and even though it's tricky in the beginning (twisted the work the first time) once you get a few rows done it works great and gets easier - thankyou

@sloppyjoe3617 11 лет назад

Wow. I've been fighting circular needles all afternoon wondering why people use them. Your video was a game changer for me because I was going to resort to three straight needles to get my project done. Thanks Staci, your video was so very helpful to me!

@verypinkknits 12 лет назад

All of the information to things you'll see in this video (including needles and yarn) are available in the video description field, just below the video. I'm using Addi Turbo needles here.

@parislibby 2 года назад

I had avoided trying this as it seemed so complicated on the video I watched. Decided to try a different video as I'm knitting a baby's beanie and have reached the shaping part and don't want to use dpns. This video has made it look so easy! Thank you!!

@69markessa Год назад

Thank you, I honestly thought that I was going to need to purchase more needles, but this showed me that I can use what I have. Trying to teach myself stranded colourwork using 4 DPN's and find no matter what I do I get some pulling where the needles meet, hoping this will help solve that issue

@tracieshafer6811 3 года назад

I picked up my needles again. Want to make socks SOOO bad but have been really worried how they will turn out. lol. Started on my first one. I looked at many different videos on magic loop. Yours works for me. Thank you!!!!

@GaleynM 7 лет назад

You have shown me this method of knitting is much easier than I envisioned. Thank you so much for this informative video.

@swapna.k6875 8 лет назад

You are a life saver😘 I am new to knitting and its been a pain trying to find a circular needle of the right size....Thank you!

@Pur9leRain 4 года назад

This is spectacular and your way of speaking and explaining is clear and concise.

@Cthecool 6 лет назад

I have gone through countless videos to figure out how to use all these needles I bought. You are the only one where the bulb 💡 finally lit up on😆🤪☺️❣️ By Jove I think I’ve got it! Thank You so kindly🌹

@Yisraela 8 лет назад

I received my Christmas present early, Chiaogoo Twist Red Lace Interchangeables, and I am excited to learn the Magic Loop! Thank you for this tutorial, this is new to me in my two years of knitting, and this will be a wonderful new challenge!

@bbartlett1055 9 лет назад

I've looked at several different videos of the magic loop and for some reason when I watched yours it clicked. Some videos made it look more complicated to me. Anyway I'm up and running with this. Working on an infant beanie. :-) Thank you!!

@robintylersaunter8915 8 лет назад

I agree with you.

@amh0013 8 лет назад

I just don't know how many times I can say that you are my Hero! Sweet lou I've been fighting with something that has 256 stitches that are all too tight to fit on my 16 inch cables and I think you just saved my life! Thank you!

@rachkearns8 3 года назад

Wow Ive never seen this thank you! Also Im a self taught knitter and I am amazed by how fast you can knit! You are awesome! I need to practice how I hold my yarn!

@pallmall5014 5 лет назад

All the other videos I've watched so far were somewhat different. Yours was so much easier to understand for someone (like me) to want to learn this method. Thank you!

@denisea3465 8 лет назад

Holy smokes you knit fast!!! I am so jealous! I feel like I struggle to get the needle into the stitch in the right place and take so much time for each stitch. I couldn't even see you working with my eyes, I couldn't follow how fast you were going!

@johnste 9 лет назад

Very quick, very clear. The first one of the several RU-vid videos that I 1) finished watching and 2) STUCK IN MY BRAIN!

@queenfrumpy6120 6 лет назад

That does seem super simple. I've been so afraid to try the magic loop method and I found a pattern for mittens for my son that calls for me to use the magic loop method...I have a little bit more confidence now! Thank you for this video!

@westggirl73 7 лет назад

This was the perfect demonstration and explanation for magic loop! I have watched so many and merely became more confused and frustrated, but yours makes complete sense. Thank you for this video!!

@audreyha1579 2 года назад

EXACTLY the video I needed. Thank you so much for making it concise and easy to understand. Can't wait to make a cowl using this technique. Also the way you knit is mesmerizing and so smooth.

@crochetgottaloveit 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for making this video. I am a new to knitting, usually getting a little frustrated with it and going back to my crochet, tunisian crochet or loom knitting. I had tried doing magic loop recently but it didn't work so well. Now that I've viewed your video, I want to try it again. Thanks again!

@katiecunningham6776 2 года назад

I’ve learned so much from your tutorials! I like that they are easy to follow and the video isn’t 10 minutes long where I have to keep scrolling to find the technique. Thank you so much!

@brenda0006 Год назад

I just watches a few videos that made this sound and look so convoluted, but it's actually really simple! Thanks for explaining it so well!

@kimberlynichols9385 5 лет назад

Thank you! I've been struggling to figure out magic loop. You explain it so well, it finally just clicked! Love your videos!

@malcmc129 12 лет назад

I just finished a little bag using the magic loop method and was quite pleased with myself until I saw this video and realised I wasn't doing it as simply as I could have! I will do another one in half the time now! Thanks!

@lindamanas954 8 месяцев назад

Nice explanation. I have reached the stage in my knitting journey when I need to try this. I can’t cope with double pointed needles joined in the round!

@fredcarey9528 3 месяца назад

Thank you for such a succinct video. I've been trying to find a tutorial that isn't 30 minutes long! Clear and to the point, thank you!

@dianedelille9110 3 года назад

Wow! I never was able to get this until I saw your video. You make everything so easy. I'll never use double points again.

@whizkidliz 8 лет назад

omg! if I hadn't found this vid I was going to cut my circular needle and do some stuff with the hot glue and tape. thank you!!

@alexandriasimms4842 6 лет назад

🤣🤣🤣

@kudzanaimuza3839 5 лет назад

3yrs later, here I am thinking the samething

@liuleo271 5 лет назад

Well I am too late to see this

@beatusqui 4 года назад

I'm just trying to imagine what engineering feat you were about to embark on.

@terryobi2479 4 года назад

Hehee....me too.

@broughtonandarrow5068 8 лет назад

I've watched tons of tutorials for this and none helped me. This is the only one! Thanks so much!

@jodih5313 2 года назад

I really enjoy your videos. You have a clear, concise way of explaining that makes it very easy to follow. Thank you!

@loubeylou3819 2 года назад

Thank you , very helpful, also grateful there's no distracting or annoying background music!

@kascialelonek8757 5 лет назад

Love your videos, easy to understand. I am really into knitting now and trying more difficult patterns because I know if I get stumped you will help me.

@brendafrezell5993 4 года назад

Your tutorial was perfect! I watched others but was confused. You made it look so much easier and now I understand. Thank you!

@bethgainer5542 2 года назад

I'm so fascinated with your knitting technique! I'm going to try it! Thanks, too, for the tutorial I believe I understand. I search out your knowledge on stitches all the time.

@pamowen3452 6 лет назад

Staci, you have done it again! And by that I mean you’ve taught a newbie a new technique, so grateful to you!

@PippoOfEarth 6 лет назад

This looks like a really good way when decreasing gets too tight on regular circulars. I'm going to try this and see if I can decrease without transferring to DPNs.

@AlanaBananaSusanna 4 года назад

Once again, the best, most clear directions. LOVE your videos!

@missl1775 2 года назад

How did I not find this technique sooner?! Thank you so much for sharing

@jessiebonnett8343 7 лет назад

every time i’m looking for help on a new technique google always sends me to your videos and they are always so helpful !

@verypinkknits 11 лет назад

Yes, just place a ring stitch marker on your needle at the beginning of your round, and each time you come back to it, you've completed one round. You can use a row counter to keep track.

@jandroid1962 4 года назад

The beginning tail tells me when I've finished a whole round. I hadn't knitted in a while and I'm making a hat and sort of forgot how it works. Came back to where I learned it in the first place. The hat I'm doing was supposed to be done in a split single crochet stitch which is so tight and so hard that I didn't want to do it. It's supposed to make it look like stocking net stitch. I figured I'd just knit it in actual stocking net stitch.

@flynnjavier840 3 года назад

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@franciscoryker4669 3 года назад

@Flynn Javier instablaster =)

@flynnjavier840 3 года назад

@Francisco Ryker I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

@flynnjavier840 3 года назад

@Francisco Ryker It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much you saved my account !

@LilMissWampyre Год назад

My first knitting project after a good two months of practice is going to be a round kitty blanket. This saved me from spending unnecessary dinero. Thanks! 👍

@discoverednotcreated 8 лет назад

Someone told me you can do this on sleeves and I was like *duh! I should've thought of that!* It'll be a step up from the slower process of double points! Plus two at a time!! I've never knit socks so I was putting it off because I didn't really need to know magic loop but now maybe it'll force me into sock knitting. I've used it once accidentally because I needed smaller length rounds to finish up my neckline so I just pulled out the extra cord through a stitch opening, but this makes it really clear. Thank you! Awesome...

@maryhansen5999 6 лет назад

WOW, I've been knitting for many many years and never knew you could do this. THANK YOU! Made my life a bit easier :-)

@marthahumphreys 10 лет назад

Outstanding demonstration! Thank you--I have 4 daughters and 6 grand daughters all looking to me to create distinctive boot toppers for the winter---the mess I have made on my circular needles defies description, so let's just say "lumpy"?

@lindanovak7232 6 лет назад

I finally understand Magic Loop-you break it down into such simple steps, that I am now ready to try it! Thank you!

@UkuleleLauren 3 года назад

I’m making beer koozies/cozies for friends and family for Christmas, and have been forced to use double-pointed needles (which are cumbersome and constantly causing ladders). I’m going to give this technique a try! 🤞 Thanks for all of your helpful videos.

@cyndibranson8927 11 месяцев назад

You have saved me from the evil DPNs! 😂 I never have to use them again. You are the best!

@Nat.ali.a 6 лет назад

I've watched several videos and for some reason they showed the loop technique in wrong direction, so I ended up knitting from the wrong side of the work. You've lighten my head up, now I can do it right!

@dirtyhippie 11 лет назад

instead of paying $11 for the 16" circular needles I was thinking about getting, I can now buy cheaper ones and get the same results awesome! Thank you :)

@MelsDaven 11 лет назад

I've been doing this for years, I just never knew what it was called! :)

@dirtyhippie 11 лет назад

I kept looking online for an easier way to use DPN's and it's a hassle where I live getting the needles I need for projects so this should save me time and hopefully money. Now if I can only get my circular needles to cooperate everything will be ok lol

@MissLozaRoza 3 года назад

Oh my god this is so much easier than other tutorials I’ve seen! Thank you so much!

@SunshineWanderlust 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! I’m knitting away now. All the other videos were so long and complicated, but I picked it up with you right away!

@ceetra7332 9 лет назад

That is so much easier than what I thought it would be. I absolutely love your videos. They help me out immensely.

@BarbaraGordonlacer1 7 лет назад

I like using a longer magic needle better than using a small one. I don't like the tightness there is when it is small. The few times I've watch this I've waited to long before I did the knitting myself. Now...I undersand it and will start my project right away. Your explaining is good and I get it completely..! Nice video...

@Kate-tz8ed 7 лет назад

I love your videos so much. For years I have always come back to you for instruction!

@charlottediakite3203 Месяц назад

I did it!!!!! My first sock. Awesome tutorial. Music 🎼 delightful. Speaking soothing. YAYY 🧦 🎉

@nancymccance8523 3 года назад

Just trying circular knitting for the 1st time and was struggling with it...this is genius! And so simple, thank you for this great explanation/demo!

@tiamat100 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for this. I watched so many other videos trying to understand this and none of them made it this clear. This is amazing, thank you.

@MartiGuinta 3 года назад

How do you make every thing so simple and easy to follow? This was great. I find you very easy to follow and the fact that you throw as I do is the icing on the cake.

@alishamurdock3796 2 года назад

I have never seen anyone knit as fast as she can‼️😆 Love the magic loop technique, btw. 😉♥️

@padawan9468 4 года назад

I always think it's fast forwarded when she's knitting lol! Thanks for the vid 💜💜💜

@dartme18 3 года назад

It is. Nobody can knit that fast, she just speeds it up to get past the "boring" part.

@Cthecool 6 лет назад

One more thing! This is just Brilliant!!! I got it I got it!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Bravo I took up knitting again after a few decades long hiatus. I generally crochet, but some knitting stitches really captured my sense of adventure so now I’m back! Thank You! Now I’ll subscribe ♥️🌹❣️

@deborahjones8277 5 лет назад

Wow, you knit so fast! I’m just learning, but I don’t think I’ll ever get that fast! Thank you for your videos! They are a huge help! 🧶😍

@Kixxelina 10 лет назад

This is great, it couldn't be simpler told and I appreciate that. Thank you.

@shimamahmoud2095 6 лет назад

You're the magic actually. Amazing technique. You are very crafty and skillful. I liked you. Thanks

@SMC-zm7kg 9 лет назад

Finally! A simple tutorial that I understand! I always avoided magic loop but I'm knitting these mittens and I hate using dpns. Too tiny! Thank you for this video :)

@gwendawakefield1704 Год назад

Wow, I couldn't get my head round how to use these but you've made it look so simple, thank you. On to the socks now!

@TussahSilk 11 лет назад

Thanks for your very clear explanation. I am EXACTLY in the position that you describe, I'm knitting a hat, but I don't have the right sized needles on a short enough cord. Thanks very much.

@katiehoven3737 11 лет назад

That is awesome! I have a ton of 40 in circular needles and I am so excited, now I can make a hat.

@RebecaRae631 7 лет назад

This makes it look much easier than other vids I have tried to watch today! Thank you

@karaskutnik5625 3 года назад

Your turorials are amazing. So easy to understand and learn from. Thanks for sharing with us.

@janm2473 4 года назад

Love your videos.. I'm starting a class at my local yarn shop and I'm determined to master this technique before going. Thank you.

@maryhollan3715 2 года назад

Looks quite simple, thank you! But I’m also fascinated by your knitting technique: the way you throw your yarn from your right hand. Do you have a video on that?

@verypinkknits 2 года назад

Yes - I have a few videos on that. Just search my channel for "flicking", that is the name of the way I knit.