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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The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.”

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them.

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits.

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves.

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit.

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy.

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