Have you ever wondered how to start a crochet project in the round without having an open circle? The Magic Ring (sometimes called Magic Circle) is the answer for perfect spheres without holes in the bottom! Most amigurumi patterns start with the magic ring so it is an important skill to learn.
There are a lot of tutorials out there for making a magic ring. There are also a few different methods for making a Magic Ring - it really just depends on your own style and needs. The end result is the same for each different method. I've listed a few of the best tutorials here so you can find the method that works best for you!
Crochet a Magic Ring
Demystifying the Magic Ring
How Do I Make A Magic Ring?
Magic Ring How To Video
Monday, September 22, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Free Crochet Princess Patterns
My 4 year old daughter is obsessed with all things princess! She especially loves the Disney Princesses but anything with a crown and gown will make her happy. She also loves dressing up as a princess. Her love for Princesses has lead me to search high and low for princess crochet patterns and of course, I'm sharing them here for you!
Featured Princess Crochet Patterns:
1. Merida from Brave by AmigurumiBB
2. Princess Tiara and Wand from Caron Yarn
3. Magic Cinderella by Irene Kiss
4. Princess Anna from Frozen by Becky Ann Smith
5. Princess Crown by Ira Rott
6. Princess Belle by Vivienee Russo-Philae
More Crochet Princess Patterns:
Disney's Aurora - Sleepy Beauty
Disney's Elsa - yes, I know she's the Snow Queen (not princess) but she fits here too!
Disney's Jasmine - Arabian Princess
Disney's Snow White
Flower Princess - *sponsored
Little Princess and Frog
Princess Crown with Braids
Princess Poppy
Princess Puppet - they call it a Good Witch but she looks like a princess to me
Princess Wig
Snow Princess
Snow White Dress - 12 month size
Tiara Headband
Winter Princess
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Free Fall Crochet Patterns
I love fall, don't you? Crisp air, evening fires, falling leaves. Love it! Autumn is the season that always makes me feel inspired to crochet. Here are my favorite free fall crochet patterns from around the web!
Featured Fall Patterns:
1. Fall Wreath Pattern
2. Apple Coasters
3. Indian Corn
4. Pumpkin Place Mat & Coaster
5. Pumpkin Hat
6. Autumn Leaves
More awesome fall patterns:
Amigurumi Acorns
Apples
Apple Hat
Autumn Leaves
Fall Pennant Banner
Jumbo Dwarf Pumpkin
Little Scarecrow
Scarecrow Amigurumi
Also be sure to check out our Halloween Crochet Patterns
Monday, September 15, 2014
Halloween Crochet Patterns
5. Boo Ghosts
6. Witch Hat
Ghost Bowl - this adorable treat bowl features trick-or-treating ghosts
Halloween Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Halloween Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Plush Pumpkin - add eyes and a mouth for an amigurumi pumpkin
Pumpkin Bear - an adorable little Halloween teddy bear
Get the patterns for these adorable Halloween dolls on your kindle or read for free on your computer!
Monday, August 25, 2014
How To Crochet A Chain Stitch
The chain stitch (abbreviated at ch in patterns) is the most basic crochet stitch. Most crochet patterns start with a chain stitch and having a basic knowledge of chain stitch is an important for successfully making a crochet project.
You need to create a slipknot on your crochet hook before you start a chain stitch. However, the slipknot does not count as a stitch in your chain.
Follow these steps to create a slipknot:
3. Hold both ends of the yarn in one hand and pull the crochet hook up to tighten the knot.
Then, pull on the tail end of the yarn to tighten the loop on your hook. Slipknot completed!
3. Repeat the steps to continue creating chain stitches until you have reached the desired length.
You need to create a slipknot on your crochet hook before you start a chain stitch. However, the slipknot does not count as a stitch in your chain.
Follow these steps to create a slipknot:
1. Loop the tail end of the yarn clockwise to form a circle.
2. Pick up the loop and create a second loop by pushing the tail end of the yarn through
from back to front. Insert your crochet hook through the second loop.
3. Hold both ends of the yarn in one hand and pull the crochet hook up to tighten the knot.
Then, pull on the tail end of the yarn to tighten the loop on your hook. Slipknot completed!
Now that you have your slipknot you can start chain stitching:
1. Pick up the yarn from the ball and bring it over the hook from back to front.
2. Grab this yarn section in the barb of your hook and draw the hook backward to pull it through the loop of the slipknot. You now have a new loop on your hook and one chain stitch below it.
3. Repeat the steps to continue creating chain stitches until you have reached the desired length.
That's it! You now have the basic information needed to start crocheting!
Good luck and happy hooking!
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