How to Cast on Two-at-a-Time for Magic LoopBack to Search |
Posted: Friday, July 20, 2012 |
Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 |
Jeanne from Jimmy Beans Wool demonstrates how to cast on two-at-a-time for the Magic Loop method. How to Cast on Two-at-a-Time for Magic Loop The Magic Loop method is a technique for knitting in the round on one long circular needle instead of using double pointed needles. Using this method you can also knit two items that are knit in the round, at the same time! There are several advantages to being able to do this. For instance, knitting two-at-a-time socks insures that both socks have the same number of rows and both are finished at the same time. No more second sock syndrome with the resulting lonely single socks hanging around! In this video Jeanne demonstrates one method that can be used to cast on in preparation for knitting two-at-a-time with the magic loop method. You can knit many different kinds of projects two at a time like socks, mitts/mittens, gloves, or sleeves. Using this method you could even knit two separate projects that use the same pattern but different yarn at the same time, like two hats, two tubular scarves or two cowls. Jeanne likes to use a regular long tail cast on for this method but you could use any other cast on that utilizes a long tail. You'll see why you need a long tail method as you go through the video. To begin your two-at-a-time cast on you will need a long circular needle. A minimum of a 40" (100cm) length is recommended although it can be longer.
Note: Be sure the stitches are not twisted before you join and that you snug up the first stitch each time you switch between needle tips to avoid having a ladder or loose stitches. In this video Jeanne is using an Addi Lace circular needle, 40" long Rock on knitting magic loop! Have a great day! Thanks for watching! |
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