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9 Minutes To Magic Loop!

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Jimmy Beans is a yarn store and brand that offers a variety of knitting resources, including a 9-minute YouTube video that demonstrates a technique for knitting in the round using only a single long circular needle. This technique, also known as magic loop, is a wonderful alternative to using double-pointed needles (dpns) for small diameter circular knitting.

The video guides the viewer through the process step by step, making it easy to follow and understand. It is designed for knitters of all skill levels, including beginners who are new to knitting in the round. The video provides detailed instructions, including tips and tricks, to make the process as smooth and easy as possible.

The magic loop technique is a great option for knitters who find themselves without dpns, as it can be used in an emergency situation. It’s also a good option for knitters who find dpns fiddly, or who prefer the feel of a circular needle. This technique allows knitters to knit small diameter circular projects, such as socks, sleeves, and hats, without the need for multiple double-pointed needles.

Overall, Jimmy Beans’ 9-minute YouTube video on the magic loop technique is a valuable resource for knitters who want to learn an alternative method for knitting in the round, or for those who may find themselves in an emergency situation without dpns. It is a clear and easy to follow video that can help knitters to master this technique and improve their knitting skills.

You can access the video here

 

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Bucket Hat Knitting Patterns

As I was starting to write this post I thought that it was true that I’d never done a roundup of bucket hat knitting patterns before. But then I looked, and I actually did one last year (which you can find here) but there are plenty of cute bucket hats to do another post about, right? 

The one that made me want to write about this (again) is the Red Heart Knit Fanfare Bucket Hat from Yarnspirations. This cute striped hat can be worked in team colors, and while I might prefer a non-acrylic yarn for a summer hat, it would be fine when it’s not too hot outside (or try a cotton yarn instead). 

Claire Slade’s Sunlit Bucket Hat has an angled brim to help keep the sun out of your eyes. It’s worked from the bottom up using worsted weight cotton yarn, and comes in three sizes. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. 

Get a little air flow in your bucket hat with the Shady Bucket Hat from Wool & Beyond. This one uses DK weight yarn and an eyelet pattern throughout the body to keep it cool. It comes in sizes ranging from newborn to adult large, and is worked in one piece from the top down. You can grab the pattern (in English or Swedish) on Ravelry. 

If you’re looking for a fun, floppy sun hat for kids or adults, this pattern from Muki Crafts is a little more slouchy than a traditional bucket hat but it’s super cute. It comes in baby, toddler and bigger kid sizes and adult. I uses worsted weight yarn and is worked from the bottom up. 

Another variation on the classic bucket is this one that’s more of a cloche style. Made by branda, it uses bulky yarn so it’s more of a winter bucket hat, but now’s a fine time to knit it if you live somewhere that’s warm right now (or even more so if you live somewhere that’s cold right now). 

Another one to get you ready for colder weather is Tirmety, a two-layer bucket hat from ViTalina Craft, which has a textured stitch pattern on one side and stockinette on the other. You can wear either side out or even make them different colors if you want. The pattern is sized for toddlers, kids and adults. 

And if you want to add some extra cuteness to your bucket hat, I love this (of course totally optional but also totally adorable) embroidered deatila on the New York Bucket Hat from Pauline Fanguin. It uses two strands of DK weight yarn held together for extra sturdiness, and uses changes in needle size to shape the hat. Of course you could also knit stripes or use different textures of yarn to change up the look. This pattern is made to fit your head and is available in French and English.