How To Crochet Magic Ring

• Magic ring, also known as a magic loop, magic circle, is a special technique used to start a looped item , such as a crocheted project in the round.
• The beauty of the magic loop is that it creates a seamless starting point, making for a neat and solid center for crochet projects.
• It takes some practice to master the magic loop technique, but once familiarized, it becomes an ideal way to start a crochet loop project.

NoteIn this tutorial we use a double loop to make a magic ring, which will be stronger than a regular magic ring. If you want to make a regular magic ring, just make only one loop when wrapping the yarn.

• Use your usual handheld line.
• If you can't, check out our hold the yarn tutorial.

• Wrap the yarn tail around the middle and ring fingers twice.
• Remember to keep a bit of the yarn tail.

• Crochet hook through two loops and yarn over.
• If you're not familiar with yarn over, check out the yarn overtutorial.

• Pull through from both loops and make a loop.

• Add a chain stitch as the first single crochet.
• If you want to crochet the magic circle in other stitches, add chain stitches at the corresponding height.

• Go through the two loops again and yarn over.
• The next steps are the same as for the single crochet.

• Crochet hook through two loops and yarn over.

• Pull through both loops to complete a single crochet over a magic ring.
• Continue crocheting the remaining 5 Single crochet in the same manner.

• Pull the first circle.

• Then pull on the second loop to tighten the magic ring.

• Pull on the yarn tail again to tighten the entire magic loop.

• Finally, find the first stitch of the double strand of yarn to pass through and pull out.

• Make a slip stitch.

• You get a perfect magic ring, and you can try making magic rings using different stitches that will have different effects.

TipAt this point you've learned how to knit a magic ring, so if you want to take the next step, take a look at our crochet guide, which will give you ample guidance.

Congratulations, through this section, I believe you have a basic understanding of crochet, let's start a project with specific hands-on practice!

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