Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Magic Loop is a brilliant method for knitting small circumferences in the round using a long circular needle. It is perfect for knitting socks, hats, scarves, sleeves – basically any project with a smaller circumference.
You can purchase books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other videos in this series:
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
Setting up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
0:00 Introduction
0:06 What Magic Loop Is + What It's Useful For
0:40 Needle Length Needed
1:04 Setting Up for Magic Loop
2:44 Knitting the First Stitches
3:53 Basic Set Up of Magic Loop
4:20 Approaching End of First Side + Preparing to Work Second Side
5:28 Recognising the End of the Round
6:26 Recap with More Fabric on the Needles
Magic Loop is a brilliant method for knitting small circumferences in the round using a long circular needle. It is perfect for knitting socks, hats, scarves, sleeves – basically any project with a smaller circumference.
You can purchase books from our retailers: actechniques.co.uk/retailers
Other videos in this series:
Travelling Magic Loop: youtu.be/-SFy_OJT-pc
Crochet Provisional Cast On: youtu.be/pRHkd4Pye3w
Grafting: youtu.be/HMmScwO7gTo
Changing Direction Using a Short Row for Mitten Cuffs: youtu.be/TbucpsewLUI
Setting up a Thumb: youtu.be/BNnvKwFIdZQ
0:00 Introduction
0:06 What Magic Loop Is + What It's Useful For
0:40 Needle Length Needed
1:04 Setting Up for Magic Loop
2:44 Knitting the First Stitches
3:53 Basic Set Up of Magic Loop
4:20 Approaching End of First Side + Preparing to Work Second Side
5:28 Recognising the End of the Round
6:26 Recap with More Fabric on the Needles
