Step-by-step Guide: How to Crochet a Magic Ring

If you are starting a crochet project with a round center/base, creating a magic ring will allow you to have a completely closed center. Typically, these projects start with a few chain stitches that are joined to form a ring. This isn’t ideal as it would leave a small opening in the middle. The magic ring will allow you to close up the stitches altogether, with no gap in the center. What’s also “magic” about it is that you can work as many stitches as you’d like into the ring, and cinch it closed. Without further ado, let’s get started!

1. Loop your yarn over your middle three fingers like in the picture below. The tail end is towards you and the leading strand (connected to the ball of yarn) is away from you. Make sure the leading strand is on top.
   
   
2. I like to secure this X shape with my thumb and pinky.
   
   
3. Place your hook under the bottom yarn and over the top yarn. Pull through.
   
   
4. Twist your hook up and place it under the leading strand (top left of the “X”).
   
   
5. Pull the leading strand through the loop on your hook.
   
   
6. Take your fingers out of the ring and that’s it! You’ve made your first magic ring.
   
   

This definitely took me a few tries to get right my first time, so go over this tutorial as many times as you need. From here, you can start stitching whatever patten your project calls for. When you finish your first round of stitches, pull the tail to close up the ring. Happy crocheting!