Crochet magic ring
The magic ring
The magic ring, magic loop, slip ring… has many names, but what is it? It is a way to start our work when crocheting in the round: we make a large loop and begin working our stitches inside it. Once we have completed one or two rounds, we pull the yarn and it closes completely. This means it has the advantage of adapting perfectly to the size of the stitches we work in the first round.
Uses of the magic ring
It is widely used to start any piece worked in the round, especially shapes, motifs, amigurumi…
How to make a magic ring
To make the magic ring, follow these simple steps:
1- We cross the yarn as shown in the image.
2- We pass the hook underneath and bring the yarn from the left back through.
3- A loop remains on the hook. The yarn leading to the ball is on the left.
4- We pass the hook over, pick up the yarn from the left, and pull it through the loop that was on the hook.
5- We work as many stitches as we want and pull the yarn, as shown in the image.
6- The circle closes and adjusts perfectly to the size of our stitches. If we want to make a circle, we close it with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
