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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I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years (see posts 1, 2, 3 for example) but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family. If you’re looking for Christmas stocking knitting patterns for your cats or dogs, this is the post for you.

These large paw print stockings are perfect for either dogs or cats, so they’re great to knit if you have both. They are worked in the round using DK weight yarn, and the stocking measures about 17 inches/43 cm from the top to the heel. You can get the pattern from nicolaluke.

The K4 Project has a super cute Kitty Christmas stocking pattern, which is worked in worsted weight yarn. They also have a dog version, or you can buy both and get a discount if you have both dogs and cats to knit for. Both projects have two patterns, showing how to work the stockings flat or in the round.

Put your dog into a Christmas scene with this stocking pattern from ifanhourChild. It shows a dog in a dog house in the snow, and has room for the dog’s name at the top. It’s worked flat using worsted weight yarn and the pattern includes charts for many small and medium dog breeds (there’s a separate listing for bigger dogs) so you can stitch a dog that looks like yours.

Annie’s Woolens has both dog and cat stocking knitting patterns that are worked in worsted weight yarn in the round. You can change up the colors to suit your pet if you want, and they come with an alphabet chart for personalization. Or you can stick with holiday colors and buy a kit to make the dog or cat stocking.

Waiting for Santa Paws is a pattern from Kate Agner on Ravelry that would be cute for a dog or a cat. It looks like a leg with a paw print on the bottom part of the foot and more paw prints running around the top of the leg. This is a great option if you don’t want to mess with a heel turn because it doesn’t have a heel, because dogs and cats don’t have heels so why would their stockings?

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