to determine the gauge of your yarn, knit a swatch or square 4 inches by 4 inches, then count the number of stitches (across) and rows (down) in that area. This is your gauge. Divide the number of stitches by four for the number of stitches per inch. ...
We’re going to see how to knit with the “Magic Loop” technique. For this technique we’re using an 8mm circular needle and one of our skeins of The Petite Wool. Before you begin, the only things you need to know how to do are cast on, knit, and purl using a circular needle....
Or could you point me to a pattern where I can use magic loop and/or normal needles? Thank you. 09.01.2022 - 13:55 DROPS Design answered: Dear Mrs Swain, this video shows how to knit with the magic loop technique and should be able to help you. Happy knitting! 10.01.2022 - 09...
If you knit your first pair of socks in aran weight yarn, you will be able to easily switch up to a finer yarn because you will be familiar with the steps. Don’t be daunted by circular needles and using the magic loop method - it’s very straightforward to master, and once you get...
Before getting started, as always, here’s a list of stitches and techniques that you should be familiar with: How to knit in the round How to knit in the round using the “Magic loop” Knit stitch Yarn over Knit through the back loop ...
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Learn to knit: the long tail cast-on February 03, 2022 The long tail cast on is a great multi-purpose knitting cast on and the perfect place for beginner knitters to start. Learn how to work the long tail cast on and how to estimate the length of yarn needed with our clear step by...
Once you have picked up and knit stitches along the heel flap you work across the top of the foot, maintaining the garter panel as established and knitting all the other stitches. If you are working on a long circular needle with themagic loop technique, you will need to place a marker ...
A smooth, ordinary wool yarn is great for a first project. It's easy to knit with, and allows you tosee what you're doing, and learn from mistakes. If you look at the yarn label, it will have a recommended needle size (look for an icon of two crossed knitting needles, with a nu...
difference with DPN’s is that you will be using 4 needles (sometimes people use 5 but that’s a story for another day). Your knitting will be distributed over 3 needles and you will use the 4th to knit with.Read ALL of the instructions for changing to double points before you proceed...