9 Minutes To Magic Loop!

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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You probably know by now if you’re a regular reader (and if you’re not, welcome!) that I love a knitting pattern that’s a little silly or a little different from the usual. Classic patterns are great, too, but sometimes you just want to make something with a bit of whimsy. And when it’s super functional, too, that’s even better.

That’s the case with the Bananen-Socken pattern from Susanne Shahin. These banana socks are one of those patterns no one seems to be totally sure where it came from, and this free pattern on Ravelry explains how she makes them based on how she learned it.

It’s a sock that’s curved and when not on a foot it looks rather like a banana. There’s no heel, and you can use whatever number of stitches you need to make it fit your foot. If you’ve knit enough socks to know how many stitches you like you can just use that number, or the pattern notes include sizing charts to help. (It needs to be multiples of 2 for the ribbing.)

After working a traditional cuff, the body is made with ribbing on the back and welts (or what the pattern calls horizontal ribbing) on the front, which is what gives it the curved shape. There’s no heel, but there is toe shaping, but for the leg and the foot you just keep working the same pattern as long as you like.

I’m a little skeptical about how these socks will feel with ribbing on the bottom of the foot, but I’m definitely intrigued and will probably give them a try.

The pattern notes are available on Ravelry in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. If you head to the pattern page you can see a photo of what it looks like on a foot, and it just looks like a normal sock.

Have you ever knit banana socks or do you want to now? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

[Photo: Susanne Shahin]

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