Make sure you do not cinch it down all the way, however! You can either use your fingers or a hook. Step 3: Pull the yarn through the center of the loop (this. Then twist, and grab your working yarn through the center of the loop (do not grab the tail accidentally!): Step 2: Put your thumb and forefinger in through the loop: You will be weaving this tail in around the very center of your ring after you finish your first round so the circle does not come undone.

It is important to leave 5-6″ for the tail (if you are using a bulky/chunky yarn you will want to leave even more). Step 1: To begin with, lay your yarn on a flat surface and create a loop as illustrated in the picture. Watch a video of the steps here, or scroll through the tutorial below, instead.

3.5mm Rose Gold Odyssey hook from Furls.

#4 worsted weight Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

Let’s get started on the tutorial, and I’ll show you what I mean! How to Crochet the Magic Ring (Magic Circle) | Step-by-step Tutorial The crochet magic circle (or magic ring) is started in the same way you make a slip-knot, but you won’t be pulling it tight.

And, if you weave the tail in the way I suggest at the end of the tutorial it is just as secure as the double magic circle method. I especially like using the magic ring method because because it doesn’t leave an unsightly hole at the top of the hat/center of the project. I am constantly being asked what the magic ring (or magic circle) is in crochet, or how do you make a crochet magic circle?, so I decided to put together an easy step-by-step picture tutorial to teach you how to crochet the magic ring (also called the magic circle, or magic loop)! This method is perfect for beginning round crochet projects such as hats, afghan squares, or cushions.

Download master of magic tutorial