Ladder free Magic Loop, by Wild and Wooly

Learn to knit Magic Loop, without the unsightly ladders (gaps) on either end of your work. Give it a try, it's easier than you think :)

[@platinumorange1]

Your voice and teaching style are wonderful. Coming from DPN's to Magic Loop has been frustrating. I appreciate your calm assurance.

[@kinotarantino1]

Finally- the only method that worked for me- thank you so much!

[@wildandwooly7421]

I'm so glad it helped you!

[@dianem3136]

This is my first try at making socks. I’m using magic loop and have watched numerous videos for help with ladders. Without any exaggeration, I’ve started the same project 12 times and have ripped out each because of ladders and yarn tangling in my “loop “. After watching your video, I’m ready to attempt to begin again! Thank you so much for your great video. I think I finally understand how to do this!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Diane, I am so happy to hear that you feel you can tackle your socks again. Thank you so much for reaching out. Good luck!

[@Metzi2663]

The best magic loop tutorial I’ve seen for preventing ladders. Such an easy to understand technique that makes such a HUGE difference in the final knit. Thank you!!!!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Thank you very much Betsy, so glad you found it helpful.

[@bethritterperry1239]

Bravo!!! I KNEW that there had to be an easy remedy for this!!! Thanks!!

[@wildandwooly7421]

My pleasure Beth. Glad you get to live ladder free now😊

[@ssoozee]

This is the best magic loop tutorial I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@wildandwooly7421]

I’m glad it helps you.

[@honeyb10650]

Finally I have found the best description and hints for knitting the magic loop. Thank you 🎉- I’m out of the fog 🥹

[@wildandwooly7421]

Yay 👏👏👏 so glad to hear!

[@honeyb10650]

@@wildandwooly7421 it's your hint about leaving the needle (which is now free of stitches because they've been knitted) hang down which always tells me where I'm up to. That's my reference point in the process.

[@sophieyargeau9962]

Thank You for the most Amazing tutorial ever! I Finally understood after watching several videos. your a great teacher.

[@wildandwooly7421]

That’s great Sophie, so glad you picked it up!

[@saradarwin9144]

This has to be the best video for magic loop. It covers how to manage every possible pitfall, and does such a great job teaching step by step instructions for beginners to this technique. Thank you for such a helpful video.

[@wildandwooly7421]

I’m really glad you found it helpful Sara, thank you for your lovely feedback.

[@glorialarson1186]

Best tutorial I have seen! I have looked at a number of them, so thank you, very easy to understand!!!!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Woo hoo, so glad you found it helpful, thank you for your feedback 👏👏👏

[@janewyatt1882]

Wow!! I finally got it. You are the best teacher, and I am so grateful. When you are not talented, you need to be patient, and I have spent many hours but persistent pays off and I am so happy❤😂

[@wildandwooly7421]

That’s fantastic Jane!! I’m happy for you.

[@sylvanaire]

I knit all my socks w/magic loop & I have found that if I use Chiaogoo needles I want to use the “mini” cables, even if I’m using the “small” needles. The company sells adaptors that let you attach the “mini” cables to the larger “small” needles. The mini cables are thinner & more flexible & allow you to keep the edges closer together which helps eliminate the ladders. You can still do this technique as above, but the finer cables help a lot & are more comfortable to work with! 😄

[@wildandwooly7421]

Sounds like a good plan @sylvanaire

[@haidisarino3852]

Thanks for this video i was finally able to make smooth rounds without ladders! I'm on the verge of quitting knitting in the rounds because of these ladders, but then i saw your video and i was motivated to try out your technique and it did work!!! I'm so delighted. ☺️

[@wildandwooly7421]

Oh that is great news, good job being persistent!

[@jow7352]

Thanks Debbie! I found this video very helpful and easy to follow. 😊

[@wildandwooly7421]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jubs1533]

I couldn't understand why I was having such trouble getting the last stitch off of the cable and back onto the needle, but now I understand why. I was tugging so hard on the yarn before making the first stitch that I was pulling the last stitch tight on the cable. I'm finding it much easier now I'm doing what you show in your video.

[@debbienewman4950]

So glad you got it figured out!

[@ludouglas1]

Best best best tutorial on magic loop ever, Debbie. Because you did every step slowly and showed exactly where the needles go and yarn goes. Most of the others teaching this do not show each step including droppign the left needle, turning the needles to the back etc. yay! You do this exactly like how I've been teaching. I've been trawling through youtube for weeks to find a tutorial that is like how i teach it so that if my students get stuck, they can go online and see how. thank you thank you thank you. and an aside - for years, I had a clothing label called Wild & Woolly. :-) Lu x

[@wildandwooly7421]

Linda, what a lovely feedback, I’m so glad it meshed with your technique. That’s quite a coincidence, having the same name for your business. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we do. Take good care, Debbie.

[@kerriee399]

Wow, this really works, yay. I have had trouble with ladders for so long, tried a lot of methods but this works so well. Thankyou so much, this has changed my knitting 😊

[@wildandwooly7421]

I am so glad it helped you!

[@carol29carnegie]

Hi thank you for this tutorial it’s made me understand how best to do this technique, new subscriber looking forward to seeing more tutorials thanks 😊 Carol from Scotland x

[@wildandwooly7421]

That’s great Carol, you could probably understand me too! 😁

[@noreenslease9804]

Thank you so much! I have been trying to knit a hat in magic loop and other videos I have seen, didn't compare to your teaching style. Thank you for making this easy and the tips you provided are awesome!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Thrilled to hear that this was helpful for you Noreen. Thank you very much.

[@Boushhbaby]

Oh WOW! Thank you so very much - this technique is brilliant!

[@wildandwooly7421]

So glad it is of help to you.

[@bethanylouive9402]

Thank you! Very easy to follow! I'm still Team DPN, but then I taught myself using books & flyers a number of years ago before I had a smartphone. Maybe that has something to do with it? Lol! This is very cost effective, though, especially for needles in sizes 6 or 7 on up. Instead of having to invest in dpn, I can use a size 7, 8, or 9 circular ANY LENGTH using this method! ❤ This video definitely went in my "Saved" file!

[@wildandwooly7421]

I’m glad you were able to find it helpful Bethany!

[@needleworker]

❤ Thank you it easy, does the job of ladder fighting and much easier than travelling magic loop very pleased to have found the video. Consider yourself hugged xx ❤

[@wildandwooly7421]

Thank you for the hug Deborah 😁

[@dianelarkey2922]

After much confusion and frustration of trying to master magic loop I have to say this tutorial is simply brilliant !! ...... plus I finally have no ladders. My work is not perfect, however I actually understand what I am doing and am very encouraged to try knitting something! Thank you so much !!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Oh Diane, I am thrilled that you were able to pick it up, congratulations!

[@michellem5518]

Oh, I nearly gave up! Then, thankfully, I found your video. Your method to stop the laddering is the ONLY one that works. I have tried lots of other suggestions today, none of them worked for me. Definitely a new subscriber, and a, now, very happy knitter. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Michelle, I’m so thrilled that you were able to “crack it” with the video. It’s a beautiful thing when it works😁

[@clouds-and-stuff]

watched like 20 videos and finally got it with your help, thank you so much!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Yay 👏👏👏

[@judylee3589]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for this special technique!!!

[@wildandwooly7421]

You are very welcome Judy.

[@barbroberts3153]

Great tutorial...especially starting the round. Thank you!

[@wildandwooly7421]

You are welcome Barb.

[@patiharville8210]

Great demonstration. Thank you!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Thank you for reaching out, it is great to know that you enjoyed our video. Come visit us soon in the shop.

[@gillianlawrence67]

Thank you the best explanation 🙏

[@wildandwooly7421]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jnelson8732]

This video is so informative! I have done magic loop and always struggle with "ladders". Thank you so much. Great video!

[@wildandwooly7421]

You are welcome, glad it helped you!

[@jayneryle530]

I've been knitting all my life and can honestly say that trying to knit baby socks on a circular needle has defeated me despite days watching numerous 'how to' videos. Thankyou for your most helpful video. I finally get it!😊

[@wildandwooly7421]

That is great news Jayne, so glad it helped. Happy sock knitting!

[@jayneryle530]

@@wildandwooly7421thankyou! They've for my brand new grandson so they've got to be right🤗

[@999Storer]

Thank you so very much for this outstanding video. Just like others, I’ve started knitting a sock several times due to laddering. After watching your video a few times, I tried again with success! Thank you again for such a valuable video!!❤❤

[@wildandwooly7421]

Very glad it helped you Nanette!

[@michelej2172]

A very helpful video. I am knitting a baby sweater and am going to make my first attempt at sleeves using the magic loop. I was so worried about ladders, but thanks to your video - my "practice sleeve" has no ladders! I don't know why I have avoided this technique for so long. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@wildandwooly7421]

That’s good news, well done! You will love the versatility of the magic loop once you become comfortable with it.

[@UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose]

Thank you for this tip! Ive previosuly used the traveling loop to prevent ladders, but I'm knitting two at a time socks so traveling loop is much too complicated.

[@wildandwooly7421]

Yes, traveling would be a little tougher with two. Good luck x

[@lydiabee9213]

Great help!! Thank you!

[@debbienewman4950]

Good to hear, thank you.

[@guldenwelter4844]

Thank you so much. It is an awesome tutorial ❤️

[@wildandwooly7421]

My pleasure, thank you.

[@sharonflaherty7454]

Thank you im making a hat and i have pulled it out a few times ❤

[@wildandwooly7421]

Hopefully you can finish now :)

[@suepark8176]

I agree best magic loop tutorial. Just need a bit of guidance on how to successfully knit a purl round with the ladders.

[@debbienewman4950]

Hi Sue, just same technique will work.

[@librashell]

Lifesaver!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Yay 👏👏👏

[@dymphnaspinedi3697]

Very helpful

[@debbienewman4950]

Good news! Thank you.

[@gailaltschwager7377]

Thank you!

[@wildandwooly7421]

You are welcome.

[@cvolpi8722]

This was such a clear explanation. I really appreciate your teaching style. Hopefully this will fix my ladder problem.. on my first "trial sock" from ravelry link. Would you ever consider teaching a how to knit two socks on magic loop tutorial on this site? I think I could learn from you!!! It is a goal to do this for me, and I have never even seen it. Video's abound but not all are as easily understood or followed. Thank you again!!!!!!

[@wildandwooly7421]

I’m glad the video helped you, it’s so true that we have different learning/teaching techniques and they don’t always match up. Two at a time is all about the cast on, plain sailing after that. I love two at a time. I have a few more basics to record but may well get to that technique in the future. Good luck to you.

[@wildandwooly7421]

The crazy sock lady has a good one in believe.

[@shantinisabapathy1093]

Thank you for this. I have been desperately trying to learn this technique. What brand of cables are you using . My knit pro ones are so tangly that it makes my learning process quite hard

[@debbienewman4950]

Yes, the cables do make a difference. I love the Chiao Goo Red Lace, they are memory free, so do not fight with you.

[@osmia]

Hey - thanks : D

[@wildandwooly7421]

You’re welcome.

[@CharlottePrattWilson]

I’m going to try this on a kids hat, starting with knit 1, purl 1. Wish me luck😅. And thank you❤!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Good luck to you!!

[@CharlottePrattWilson]

@@wildandwooly7421 I think I finally got it! Thank you so much!

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

Does it matter if your knitting continental style

[@nancy-teunen2715]

top thx

[@lj917]

This is absolutely I

[@lj917]

The best video I have watched. It is so clear and visibly the best ones i have watched, and I have watched several others. I can't thank touch enough.

[@melrose795]

Don't know what I did wrong. I am trying to knit mittens and when I do this, it takes away one of the stitches and they are uneven.. HELP

[@wildandwooly7421]

Can you send a video of what you’re doing?

[@janewyatt1882]

I like your technique the best but have watched so many times and still can't get. I am left handed. Is that part of the problem?😊❤

[@wildandwooly7421]

Hi Janey, still use the 3rd stitch anchor, but knit the circle left handed as in this video www.google.com/search?q=magic+loop+issues+for+left+hand&sca_esv=575995033&source=hp&ei=Jzw3ZczMDIaiqtsP6bWduAM&oq=magic+loop+issues+for+left+hand&gs_lp=EhFtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1ocCIfbWFnaWMgbG9vcCBpc3N1ZXMgZm9yIGxlZnQgaGFuZDIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABSNqTAVCvDVjlhwFwAXgAkAEAmAGvAqAB2xmqAQkxNy4xMy4wLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGoAg_CAgoQABgDGI8BGOoCwgIKEC4YAxiPARjqAsICCxAuGIMBGLEDGIoFwgILEC4YgAQYsQMYgwHCAgsQABiKBRixAxiDAcICBRAAGIAEwgILEC4YigUYsQMYgwHCAg4QLhiABBixAxjHARjRA8ICERAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGMcBGNEDwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgsQABiABBixAxiDAcICCxAuGIAEGMcBGK8BwgIOEC4YrwEYxwEYyQMYgATCAggQABiABBixA8ICDhAuGIAEGMcBGK8BGJgFwgIIEAAYigUYsQPCAg4QLhiKBRixAxjHARivAcICCBAAGBYYHhgPwgIGEAAYFhgewgIIEAAYigUYhgPCAggQIRgWGB4YHcICBRAhGKsCwgIHECEYoAEYCg&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:02b769b9,vid:YZIxQpMjJqk,st:0

[@rosemariezanfardino3769]

Does this ladder prevention work with continental knitting?

[@debbienewman4950]

I don't know of any reason why it wouldn't.

[@narmadamurali5354]

Hi mam, I use long tail cast on(asian method) where we start with a knot and continue with the cast on and I will have the thread @ the last stitch too, how am I to continue, please help

[@wildandwooly7421]

I understand that you are saying you have the working yarn and the end yarn at the last stitch, Is that correct? If so, then ignore the end yarn for note and knit with the working yarn. You will eventually weave in the end yarn once your work is complete. Does this help? If not please post photo of your issue.

[@choc_chip]

Hi! Thanks for this video. I was an experienced knitter back in the day, but have only just tried magic loop with my very first sock. I used a different tutorial, and guess what? I'm now 7 rows in with a big fat ladder. It took me hours to knit those 7 rows and further hours to try and rectify the ladder, which is now 2 huge loops. I've never seen anything like this - how can I resolve it...?

[@wildandwooly7421]

Are you saying you still have ladders using this particular tutorial?

[@choc_chip]

@@wildandwooly7421 No. I found your tutorial while trying to find out how to fix it. I now understand how to *prevent* it, but not what to do about it once it's happened.

[@wildandwooly7421]

@@choc_chip okay, I understand. Going forward using this technique will drastically reduce or eliminate your problem. I’m sure you won’t want to hear this, but it may be easier to start over😮 you do have another option which is what I call “sharing the wealth”.. basically you reabsorb the gaps by taking up the slack with the existing stitches, by following each stitch horizontal and pulling the slack through until it’s mostly reincorporated, then pull diagonally both ways on your knit fabric. You can do this until almost perfect and the rest will block out. It’s fiddly, but worth the effort. I wish you luck😊

[@choc_chip]

@@wildandwooly7421 Thanks for the advice on this. I suspected it might be a case of starting over from reading the other comments (but it's good to know I'm not alone!). I did try pulling the loops around... after about 4 hours of trying to work them up to the needle row (is that even a thing?) I was dismayed to find myself back where I started with the original ladder! I can laugh about it now, but it was infuriating! I'm going to start over as you suggested. Thanks again.

[@wildandwooly7421]

@@choc_chip oh no, I’m so sorry. It’s those things we have to chalk up to experience!

[@torithompson2272]

When first splitting my stitches between the two needles there keeps being a noticeable gap between the two no matter how tight I pull the stitches around it. Help!!!!

[@wildandwooly7421]

Hi Tori, you must tighten the yarn between the 2nd and 3rd stitch, not the 1st. The first couple of rows will still look happy, but it will resolve as you continue. Hope this helps.

[@shannjess5223]

I just can’t do the magic loop my work turns upside down