The Crochet Magic Ring

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

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:

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!