I just pull my cord through a few stitches before the cord break. So I'm never knitting with an empty needle in my right hand like you describe at 4:35; I always have a few stitches on the right hand needle. Basically I move the cord break a few stitches to the right so I'm never knitting directly on it. I uploaded a video of how I do it if this description isn't clear.
I like it. Though it doesn’t work perfectly when knitting two at the same time. Twice in the cycle you have to knit off the cord, but still a great tip. Thanks!
@@larryjones558 you shouldn't have to knit off the cord no matter how many sleeves/socks/whatever are on your needles, as long as the cord is long enough. I just uploaded a video demonstrating what I mean
@@Grova thanks again. I do have long cord but can only pull cord through at two points in the cycle. With two sleeves there are four points where I need to change which skein/yarn I’m working with. Hope that makes sense.
Love your tutorials, always very easy to understand. Lately, I have learned of the "traveling loop". Would you please do a tutorial on this method? It appears to be easier than the traditional magic loop. I learn much easier from you 🤷♀
Thanks for the video! I love magic loop, so I’m always curious to see how other people twist yarn. Your explanation was great, and I haven’t twisted there for fear of the other color showing through, but I will try it. My biggest challenge is with the yarn twisting up and having to stop and untwist. I would love some tips on that. Thanks!
Thank you for this I currently knit 4 hats at one using ML. It can be a little cumbersome at first but nothing feels better then finishing 4 hats at once. I knit them for the homeless in our area
So I always have both threads in my left hand: one at the bottom around the index finger and the other at the top around the index finger (the other way around), so there is enough space to actually knit pretty quickly. But I also knit the European way :-) - Stacy, I love your videos :-) keep it up .... and I also use the magic loop very often, it works wonderfully
You did a great job explaining this! I guess if you enjoyed magic loop you get the hang of this and fall into a rhythm with it. I just haven't used it enough to even try. Maybe I should!
I used to use only DPNs for hats, mittens, etc but now LOVE using magic loop, especially for fair isle color work. Easier for me to follow pattern when stitches are divided on only two needles vs 3 or 4. Still haven't tried for socks, but will eventually give it a try.
Thank you; this is exactly what I've been searching for! Not even the smallest circular needles are small enough for my little gnome hat I'm working on, and there are a number of rows where one of the colors ends 4-5 stitches from the end or middle and I've just been trying (unsuccessfully) to carry extra yarn across needles. So this is perfect! Again, thank you for sharing!
Such good timing! I'm just nearly finished knitting my second sleeve with fair Isle, and I did the first one as magic loop. It didn't look good tbh. I've done the second sleeve with DPNs and the tension is so so much better. I suppose what I can learn from that is that I was pulling that last stitch from the last needle too tight. But i also struggle not to have ladders. As well as watching the float lengths! I think I'm gonna block the sleeves and see if the first one needs redone. But you're giving me confidence that I'll eventually overcome my tension issues on magic loop.
This was very timely as I am knitting an all over colorwork sleeve and was having great difficulty. I tried magic loop as a last resort- since it isn’t my favorite way to knit a small circumference. I still had an issue with catching the float in the same place over and over so the yarn peeked through. I finally just broke out the tiny little ChiaoGoo Blue shorties. There is no perfect way to do this. I love the hat! Looking forward to making it and your tension is beautiful! I might need to put this all over colorwork sweater in a timeout! Oh and a tutorial on “increase in pattern” for colorwork so that the motifs are centered would be most welcome!
Neat, I am always just moving my needles on the round to keep knitting the stitches "face to face", but now I just learned that it's not necessary. Thanks! Edit: still working with one colour but hopefully the next week gonna start with more than one with your video!
I would just use my 16" circulars and then DPNs. I do, occasionally, use Magic Loop, but I would definitely not use it for a project like this. The knitting tips you gave were useful though and something to remember when knitting Fair Isle on a hat. Thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial! I love magic loop - especially to carry both socks or mittens at the same time, but I was close to going back to dp needles before your tutorial. I get the tension too hard just before the cord break and too loose at the cord break, but will try your way now :)
If you turn the work inside out then the floats are on the outside and have to travel around the "corner" when changing needles. If you spread the knitted fabric on the needle when changing colors then it's straightforward to keep the floats at a good length. No need to twist the yarns to go around the corner (which can show on the right side).
Hi very pink thanks for sharing with everyone else how are you doing today iam doing fine today still working on the knitting stitch marker holder drinking water just about done with mine stitch marker holder 💙😊😄
I prefer to knit almost everything on 40” circs using magic loop. I strongly dislike DPNs and short circulars. To me they’re just too fiddly and not very versatile. But I can see how others would feel that way about magic loop lol this video has actually moved me to try out a new color work project with a shorter cable.
I personally just do not enjoy magic loop knitting. I know many do, but I would rather use double pointed needles on a hat pattern I do not have 16" circulars in the proper size for. Love this hat design.
One day out of curiosity I went on Amazon (not sponsored) to see how much a cheap set of 16" circulars would be and after some digging, I found a set of 6 steel 16" circulars in different sizes for about $5 free shipping and it was in my mailbox 2 days later lol. I can't believe I let myself suffer for 3 years without them just cus I already had a 32" set. Don't let your dreams be dreams lmao
@@alexandra3804 hi I just checked, in millimeters they were 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, and 5 for $5. There's a bunch of different sets though, some come with bigger sizes of that's what you're looking for.
I agree that 2 circulars (in my case, 24”) will serve one splendidly for small circumference Fairisle. I’ve made hats, mittens and gloves on 24” circulars in a variety of sizes, bliss!!
I just pull my cord through a few stitches before the cord break. So I'm never knitting with an empty needle in my right hand like you describe at 4:35; I always have a few stitches on the right hand needle. Basically I move the cord break a few stitches to the right so I'm never knitting directly on it.
I uploaded a video of how I do it if this description isn't clear.
I’m not exactly sure but I’ll try this. Knitting two sweater sleeves (have fair isle cuffs) at the same time with ML.
Thanks
I worked out the same scheme for myself! Always keep a few stitches on the right needle to keep the tension stable (:
I like it. Though it doesn’t work perfectly when knitting two at the same time. Twice in the cycle you have to knit off the cord, but still a great tip. Thanks!
@@larryjones558 you shouldn't have to knit off the cord no matter how many sleeves/socks/whatever are on your needles, as long as the cord is long enough. I just uploaded a video demonstrating what I mean
@@Grova thanks again. I do have long cord but can only pull cord through at two points in the cycle. With two sleeves there are four points where I need to change which skein/yarn I’m working with.
Hope that makes sense.
Love your tutorials, always very easy to understand. Lately, I have learned of the "traveling loop". Would you please do a tutorial on this method? It appears to be easier than the traditional magic loop. I learn much easier from you 🤷♀
Thanks for the video! I love magic loop, so I’m always curious to see how other people twist yarn. Your explanation was great, and I haven’t twisted there for fear of the other color showing through, but I will try it.
My biggest challenge is with the yarn twisting up and having to stop and untwist. I would love some tips on that. Thanks!
Thank you for this I currently knit 4 hats at one using ML. It can be a little cumbersome at first but nothing feels better then finishing 4 hats at once. I knit them for the homeless in our area
*Bless you* for your work for the homeless! You are living proof of the goodness in so many crafters.
That’s awesome! What is your yarn choice for the hats you make? I’m starting on hats for schools project.
Last yarn we had someone donate wool and nylon mix.
So I always have both threads in my left hand: one at the bottom around the index finger and the other at the top around the index finger (the other way around), so there is enough space to actually knit pretty quickly. But I also knit the European way :-) - Stacy, I love your videos :-) keep it up
.... and I also use the magic loop very often, it works wonderfully
You did a great job explaining this! I guess if you enjoyed magic loop you get the hang of this and fall into a rhythm with it. I just haven't used it enough to even try. Maybe I should!
I used to use only DPNs for hats, mittens, etc but now LOVE using magic loop, especially for fair isle color work. Easier for me to follow pattern when stitches are divided on only two needles vs 3 or 4. Still haven't tried for socks, but will eventually give it a try.
Thank you; this is exactly what I've been searching for! Not even the smallest circular needles are small enough for my little gnome hat I'm working on, and there are a number of rows where one of the colors ends 4-5 stitches from the end or middle and I've just been trying (unsuccessfully) to carry extra yarn across needles. So this is perfect! Again, thank you for sharing!
Such good timing! I'm just nearly finished knitting my second sleeve with fair Isle, and I did the first one as magic loop. It didn't look good tbh. I've done the second sleeve with DPNs and the tension is so so much better. I suppose what I can learn from that is that I was pulling that last stitch from the last needle too tight. But i also struggle not to have ladders. As well as watching the float lengths!
I think I'm gonna block the sleeves and see if the first one needs redone. But you're giving me confidence that I'll eventually overcome my tension issues on magic loop.
Magic loop has never been my favorite but I guess I should try again! Thank you for the explanation!
This was very timely as I am knitting an all over colorwork sleeve and was having great difficulty. I tried magic loop as a last resort- since it isn’t my favorite way to knit a small circumference. I still had an issue with catching the float in the same place over and over so the yarn peeked through. I finally just broke out the tiny little ChiaoGoo Blue shorties. There is no perfect way to do this. I love the hat! Looking forward to making it and your tension is beautiful! I might need to put this all over colorwork sweater in a timeout! Oh and a tutorial on “increase in pattern” for colorwork so that the motifs are centered would be most welcome!
Wonderful explanation! Love color work, mostly small projects on DPN's but, this magic loop I'd love to learn. I'll be watching your podcasts. TY ❤️
Neat, I am always just moving my needles on the round to keep knitting the stitches "face to face", but now I just learned that it's not necessary. Thanks!
Edit: still working with one colour but hopefully the next week gonna start with more than one with your video!
Thanks Staci! Love the hat pattern too.
Thanks for the tutorial!
I absolutely love your ring!
I'm still a beginner so haven't tried fair isle yet, but good to know this tip!
Thank you !! These tutorial is just on time ! 🤯 Are you spying me ? 🤔😂😂😂😂 🧡🧡🧡🧡
I would just use my 16" circulars and then DPNs. I do, occasionally, use Magic Loop, but I would definitely not use it for a project like this. The knitting tips you gave were useful though and something to remember when knitting Fair Isle on a hat. Thank you!
Oh I agree, even DPNs for the whole thing.
This is useful for mittens, socks and sleeves too.
Very inspired. Thank you!
Thank you for this tutorial! I love magic loop - especially to carry both socks or mittens at the same time, but I was close to going back to dp needles before your tutorial. I get the tension too hard just before the cord break and too loose at the cord break, but will try your way now :)
If you turn the work inside out then the floats are on the outside and have to travel around the "corner" when changing needles. If you spread the knitted fabric on the needle when changing colors then it's straightforward to keep the floats at a good length. No need to twist the yarns to go around the corner (which can show on the right side).
Thank you so much for your tutorials🙏
I do need to practice this technique more for sure👌💝🙏
Hi very pink thanks for sharing with everyone else how are you doing today iam doing fine today still working on the knitting stitch marker holder drinking water just about done with mine stitch marker holder 💙😊😄
I prefer to knit almost everything on 40” circs using magic loop. I strongly dislike DPNs and short circulars. To me they’re just too fiddly and not very versatile.
But I can see how others would feel that way about magic loop lol this video has actually moved me to try out a new color work project with a shorter cable.
I personally just do not enjoy magic loop knitting. I know many do, but I would rather use double pointed needles on a hat pattern I do not have 16" circulars in the proper size for. Love this hat design.
Thanks for the tips.
One day out of curiosity I went on Amazon (not sponsored) to see how much a cheap set of 16" circulars would be and after some digging, I found a set of 6 steel 16" circulars in different sizes for about $5 free shipping and it was in my mailbox 2 days later lol. I can't believe I let myself suffer for 3 years without them just cus I already had a 32" set. Don't let your dreams be dreams lmao
What sizes were yours? There is so much choice, not sure what to get.
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@@alexandra3804 hi I just checked, in millimeters they were 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, and 5 for $5. There's a bunch of different sets though, some come with bigger sizes of that's what you're looking for.
I agree that 2 circulars (in my case, 24”) will serve one splendidly for small circumference Fairisle. I’ve made hats, mittens and gloves on 24” circulars in a variety of sizes, bliss!!
I am trying to knit a fair Isle in circular needles It is getting so tight , not easy to knit , can you plx guide me
Next week's video teaches more about getting good tension while knitting fair isle, check back next week!
I never see any “eye” that she tells us to click for the links. I am watching on my iPhone. Is this why??
Interesting video. I hope to always have my 16 inch circulars! Lol. Is your hat tutorial next week on 16 inch circulars or Magic Loop?
I mostly demonstrate the techniques on 16" circulars, but I do have one sample (the one in this video) on magic loop.
Whatever you do is fine. I will use a 16 inch. Easier for me. Thanks for all you do. 😊
Thanks!
Thanks for this!!
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