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How long of a circular needle do I need for magic loop?

October 7, 2022

How long of a circular needle do I need for magic loop?

47 inches
47 inches is best length of circular needle to buy for Magic Loop, as you will be able to use this length for any project, including two-at-a-time, which I promise you will want to try as soon as you get the hang of this technique.

Can I use circular needles instead of DPN?

And the answer to this question is: Yes! Of course it’s possible! As long as you are knitting a small project on the round, you can absolutely replace a set of 5 dpns with circular needles and you can also do magic loop, if that’s your thing…

Can you make circular needles smaller?

My top three best tips when your circular needle is too long: Use a circular needle with a shorter cable. Or, use two (!) circular knitting needles.

Can I use longer circular needles?

The key things to remember when choosing the length is you cannot use a needle that is longer than the circumference of the tube of knitting (if knitting in the round), and/or one that is too short to accommodate the number of stitches you have.

What is a magic loop needle?

The Magic Loop is a technique, not a needle! Using one long circular needle, you can knit different circumferences of project using the Magic Loop technique. It’s a great alternative to double pointed needles for working small circumferences in the round, such as socks, mitts, hats, and sleeves.

What can I do if my circular needles are too long?

What can you do if your circular needles are too long? If your circular needles are too long for your project, you can switch to a shorter pair, use the magic loop method, or even use two pairs of circular needles of the same size (a substitute for the magic loop method).

What is the smallest size circular needle?

The shortest standard circular needle is 16 inches. But did you know that even smaller circular needles exist? These mini circular needles run between 9 and 12 inches, and are marketed as being tiny enough for knitting socks, sweater sleeves, baby hats and mittens in the round.

How to knit in the round with the Magic Loop?

Cast on the number of stitches called for in your desired pattern.

  • Move the stitches to the center of the cable and find the middle point between equal number of stitches.
  • Gently slide each half of the cast on stitches along each side of the cord until they are now resting on the needles and not the cable.

    • How to do Magic Loop?

    Oh,Oh,Oh it’s Magic. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is a story within a story,basically.

  • The Magic Makers. Much like Borderlands guns,magic in Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands comes from different manufacturers,each with its own focus.
  • Gathering the Magic. One of the details that makes magic feel so special in the world of Wonderlands is its visual identity.

    • What is the Magic Loop technique?

    Bring the working yarn up and hold it above the needles. This step might seem silly,but it is a very important one.

  • Turn your work. Now the loop that used to be on the right is on the left side of your work.
  • Hold the stitches from the top with your right hand,and pull the front part of the loop so that the front group of stitches moves to the tip

    • What is the Magic Loop?

    The magic loop method is the newest and most innovative ways to knit in the round. If you’ve ever knit with circular knitting needles or DPNs, the magic loop method will be a breeze, and might actually feel like magic! In this video, you’ll learn just how truly magical it can be to knit in the round. This is a super fun and inventive way for you to switch up the way you are knitting in the round.

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