This technique is used when working a small circumference in the round and you need to split the stitches to continue flat, for example, when shaping a neckline, armhole, or other openings.

We recommend investing in 80 cm (32") circular needles for all sizes and projects, as they can be used for any circumference with the magic loop technique. You’ll use them repeatedly, making them a cost-effective and versatile choice. For best results, choose circulars with a cable thinner than your working yarn and, if possible, create your break point right after a purl stitch.

Transfer stitches, move all stitches to the cable section of your circular needle. Create a break point between two stitches in the middle of your work.

Position stitches, bull the cable out at the break point so that half the stitches rest on each needle tip. Hold the right needle in your right hand and slide the stitches for the left needle tip all the way onto the needle. Knit across all stitches on the left needle tip.

Turn and repeat, once finished, turn your work. Pull the right needle tip out and slide the stitches from the break point onto the left needle tip. Repeat this process, working half the stitches at a time, until your rounds are complete.