Magic rings are one of the most useful techniques to learn for crocheting in the round. Once you know how to crochet a magic ring, I am sure you will be using them all the time.
Many patterns ask you to chain two to four stitches, create a loop and then work the first round in that loop. Most times, this loop creates a large hole in the center of your round. But, a magic ring creates a center that is tightly closed.
A magic ring is used to begin crocheting in the round by crocheting your first round over a loop and then pulling the loop tight.
LET’S LEARN HOW TO CROCHET THE MAGIC RING
STEP 1 – Placing the tail of the yarn in the palm of your hand, make a loop from left to right around your fingers. Your working yarn should be behind the tail.
STEP 2 – Hold the Loop where the two yarns cross between your thumb and middle finger.
STEP 3 – With your hook pull a loop through the middle of the ring.
The tail of your yarn will ALWAYS stay on your left!!
STEP 4 – Work the first Round of your pattern over BOTH yarns in the loop. DO NOT join.
STEP 5 – Pull the tail yarn tightly until the hole is closed.
STEP 6 – Join your round.
You are now ready to begin Round 2!
You just learned how to crochet a Magic Ring!
I hope you will find the magic ring useful for your projects. Use it to make hats, Amigurumi, afghans, granny squares or wherever you crochet in the round.
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