[Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop, needles & Cables...

[Eileen Scrivani]

Magic Loop is a knitting technique for working small circumferences in the 
round on one very long needle.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <powerst at dcpcepn.nci.nih.gov>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop, needles & Cables...


> What is Majic Loop?
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eileen Scrivani [mailto:etscrivani at verizon.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:14 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Magic Loop, needles & Cables...
>
> Re working magic loop method of knitting in the round & circ ndls:
>
> I think that its suggested to use a length of 40 inches for working
> magic loop.  However, if I'm working something really small like a
> preemie baby hat, I'm pretty sure I've used a 32 or 36 circ when I
> haven't had a 40 length available.  The 40 inch length is the most
> comfortable to work with .  The KnitPick cords come in lengths of 24",
> 32", 40", 47", & 60".
>
> As for the cords, yes either the KnitPicks  Options or Harmony Wood sets
> with their cords are very good for working Magic Loop because they are
> thin and very flexible.  For this reason, people also like the Addi
> circular ndls because of the cords on those needles.  I am familiar with
> the Boyed needle set and can see where they might present a problem for
> working magic loop.  If I recall, the Boyd needles have a bit of a curve
> in the ndl tips and the cords are not so very flexible.  I have done
> magic loop with a long Denise cord so it can be done with that set.  The
> best for magic loop are the KnitPicks or Addis, but I would not buy the
> set just for that reason if I already had the Denise and was happy with
> it.
>
> Eileen
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