Ever wondered how round or circular projects have those centers that are all closed up and tight? It’s the Magic Circle! Also known as Magic Ring or Magic Loop, there are several ways to create it. Here’s mine!
I hope that made it clear! There are other ways to do it – some people even take their yarn in the opposite direction – but this is the way I find easiest. But that doesn’t make it the “right” way – there are no crochet police! Do what makes you happy and gives you the results you desire. Do you think you’ll give the Magic Circle a try? What’s your favorite way to start a circle?
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jeri jackson says
I have repeatedly tried to print the chrochet Easter Lilly pattern. every time it gives me a printer error and I have to shut down my computer and reboot because it messes up my printer accesability. I have never had this happen ever. could you send me the pattern to my email so I could print it and the progression pictures ? thank you , Jeri
moogly says
Hi Jeri! Ah, I didn’t know that had gotten published! I’m sorry it’s giving you trouble, have you tried contacting the host website?
moogly says
Ok, it’s up here now – try the print it now button here at moogly – and do let me know if you have any trouble!
Teranja Knitmiss says
Thank you for your tutorial on the magic ring. I watched it a couple of times and I’m ready to try it out. Thanks again for your blog. You are making a difference in my life as a crocheter.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much for saying so Teranja! I’m grateful to be able to help!
Diane says
Thanks for posting this tutorial it is easy to follow I watched twice to make sure ihad it + I hae thanks again xx
Tara Miller says
What do you do with the tail to make sure it doesn’t come loose?
Tamara Kelly says
After I pull it tight, I use a tapestry needle to go around the circle the same direction once more, then go back the other way, piercing the yarn through so that it’s completely secure. I’ve never had one come undone yet!
Angel says
Hi Tamara,
Do you already have a tutorial on how to do a chainless dc into a magic circle, or is that even a possibility?
Thank you,
Angel
Tamara Kelly says
It is possible, though not the easiest. I don’t have a tutorial specifically for this – sounds like it would be a good one to add!
Angel says
I tried it and it looked okay. I wasn’t sure if I should do a chain first or not right after the crossover at the beginning. It was hard for me to know where to join the last dc of the round to that beginning stitch when continuing with the same color. I didn’t know where to insert the hook for the slip stitch.
Tamara Kelly says
To join in the round you’ll sl stitch to the top of the chainless stitch.
Lynda says
Thank you so much Tamara for the magic circle tutorial. I’m so glad I found it. I hope it’s ok for me to post it on my website to let others know where I learned it and send them to you and your tutorials and great site.
Lynda
Tamara Kelly says
I’d love it if you posted a link on your site! Thank you so much Lynda!