

You just start crocheting in an adjustable loop by finishing the first.

Make sure that the strand you’re holding with the other hand is the tail end. A crochet magic circle or a magic ring is a simple way to start crochet in the round. Advantages of a magic ring Older patterns call for ‘ chain 4, slip stitch in the first chain’ and then ‘work the first round in that circle’. Hold your hand like this and put the yarn between the little finger and the ring finger. The crochet magic ring is also known as a magic loop or magic circle and is popular when making amigurumi and rugs, but also shawls and hats that are worked top down. You just made a magic loop! The yarn should be held together enough now for you to slide the loop off your fingers. An EASY way to crochet a magic ring/circle.The alternative method, when crocheting in the round. I like scooping the yarn a bit to help it through. A magic ring (magic loop) allows an item to be worked in the round while creating a tightly closed centre. Pull this through the loop you just made to create a chain stitch.You may need to help guide the yarn onto the hook with your index finger of your dominant hand. chain 5 stitches and then work your first round treble crochet stitches into the 5th chain from your hook magic ring (adjustable loop, magic adjustable ring. Now go over the first bar with your hook and yarn over with the yarn from your second bar.Pull this under the first bar and twist it to make a loop on your crochet hook.With the two bars on the back of your fingers facing you, place your crochet hook under the first bar, and hook onto the second bar.Now you should have an X on the side facing you and two parallel bars on the back of your fingers.The perfect technique to use when starting any crochet project that is worke.
THE MAGIC CIRCLE CROCHET HOW TO
Then go back around and down your index and middle finger again, and put the yarn between your ring and pinky fingers and close them in to keep the end pinched. Learn how to crochet The Magic Circle with this easy-to-follow video tutorial.

Pinch the yarn between your middle finger and thumb with your non dominant hand.
