By far, the most common question I get when I publish a new pattern that’s worked in the round is,
“What is a magic circle?”
I’ve been wanting to make this tutorial for a long time, and I’ve finally got it ready for you! A magic circle really is a simple concept. Instead of beginning your patterns-in-the-round with a CH4 (or how ever many the pattern says to chain), you start them with this handy technique that allows you to completely close up that center hole. And it’s not difficult to learn. Take a look!
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Hi Rebbeca,
I am a newbie crocheter and am just getting into making little beanie hats for my 2 month old granddaughter. I never could figure out how to do the Magic Ring even after watching other video tutorials. However after watching your tutorial, I now understand how to do it. Thank you for your excellent instructions and also for posting patterns for different sizes as I can now make hats for my older granddaughters.
Hi Rebecca: Have so far made 2 of your Huntley Gift Bags – thank you for this lovely pattern (it is written well and produced exactly as shown). Will make another using 100% cotton only, as that will provide the stability needed around the area of the handles; keep up the good work, and Thank You!!!!!!
P.S.The picture of you in this blog shows you wearing an interesting cowl – is that pattern available to your fans?
Hello! Yes, I’m wearing the Yenni Scarf: http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/yenni-fringe-scarf/
I would like to join
Hello Rebecca, I’ve just come across your wonderful website and EXCELLENT tutorials – yours was the best one at explaining FDC – the photo clinched it – and how to EASILY do the magic circle. Many thanks from a crochet newbie!!!
Easy, helpful video. Thanks for posting. I am sure I will refer back often! I am looking forward to future videos as well.
Really easy to follow
I am left handed and I have tried to make a magic ring a few times and not worked it out but seeing the video I am sure I will be able to make it now
I’ve been crocheting for over 60 years and you always come up with some thing that still make,s it fun, easy and interesting ,, Thank You.
Thanks for the Magic Circle tutorial. I have tried so many ways to get that open space in the middle to close up with no success. This is great and I will employ these instructions in my next project.
That may work even better than the way I do it. I generally do all of my stitches into the first chain (knot end) and pull to tighten. It works great as well. But I am sure going to give your method a try – it’s a bit neater. Thanks. CathyJ
Rebecca, thank you so much for the video. I have always had a hard time with the circle. I still have to research it before I start an in the round project.
This is a great video! I have seen others explain this and they do not know how to make the way it begins understandable. Your description of the “x” was perfect!! TFS
Thank you for an excellent training tutorial.
Thank You. This is one of the clearest explainations I’ve seen so far.
Thankyou for that I am only learning and cant wait to try that. Have you got any tips for the tension please I wind the wool around my little finger but I dont know how tight to pull it x
Finding the right tension for you is really something that comes with practice 🙂