Crochet Magic Ring (Adjustable Loop for Amigurumi Toys)
This tutorial is the first in a series of 8 designed to teach you the basics of crochet.
Crochet Magic Ring For Amigurumi Toys
At the end, you will be able to crochet the basic stitches, do a slip knot, chain and make a magic ring.
Today’s tutorial is about how to make the magic ring.
Below you will find the written tutorial with step by step instructions and photos and a short video that shows you in detail how to make the magic ring.
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What is the magic ring?
Also known as the magic circle or adjustable loop, the magic ring is an adjustable starting round used to crochet amigurumi toys, granny squares and hexagons, doilies, rugs, and any other pattern that requires you to crochet in the round.
Video Tutorial
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Written Tutorial
The abbreviation for the magic ring is mr.
Step 1: Hold your index finger and middle finger together Place the tail end of the yarn on the two fingers and hold it in place with your thumb. Loop the yarn around the two fingers once to bring it back to the front. Cross it and make another loop around your fingers.
Hold the tail end and yarn between the thumb and ring finger.
You will end up with a crossed yarn on the front of the index and middle fingers and two parallel lines of yarn on the back of them.
Step 2: Once the yarn is securely wrapped around your fingers, turn your hand around to expose the back of your hand and insert your hook under the first parallel string of yarn.
Pick up the same second string of yarn and pull it through the loop on the hook.
Step 3: Take off the yarn of your fingers to reveal the adjustable loop. You can now adjust how tight or loose the loop is by pulling the tail end.
Once you crochet your stitches inside the ring, you can pull the tail to close shut the magic ring and secure the stitches.
And this is how you crochet the Magic Ring. If you found this tutorial helpful, please share and Pin it! Follow me on Pinterest here.
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Happy Crocheting!
December 29, 2019 @ 5:47 am
You are an incredible teacher!!! I have been struggling to learn the magic ring and also trying to make hexagons. Your tutorials are by far the most helpful and efficient ones I’ve found! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge ❤️
December 29, 2019 @ 4:44 pm
Thank you so much! I’m happy my tutorial was helpful 💕