How to Crochet a Magic Circle

July 4, 2015

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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Chris Windham says: December 7, 2017 at 11:36 am

Thank you so much enjoyed this so easy to follow your instructions. I would like to know if this pattern is in a new born to toddler size.
Thanks Chris

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June Phillips says: December 5, 2017 at 1:42 pm

Thanks for the starting circle demo. They help a lot.

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Constance says: October 30, 2017 at 11:11 pm

Thank you for your advice ??

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Connie Riley says: October 30, 2017 at 12:42 am

Could you do this Malia Slouch or Beanie in a #5 Bulky yarn such as Charisma or will this totally throw off pattern for sizing & everything?

Also what would you recommend as the very softest yarn you’ve used without wool?

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- Rebecca says: October 30, 2017 at 9:21 pm
  
  The hat would definitely turn out huge with a bulky weight yarn. As far as soft non-wools… I’d probably go with I Love This Yarn (Hobby Lobby) or some type of alpaca.
  
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Jill Burk says: October 26, 2017 at 12:14 am

This was a very nice, clear explanation…thank you!

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Alice Tinney says: October 15, 2017 at 7:16 pm

Thank you for teaching the magic circle. I look forward to making a lot of crochet for my new grandson.

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Betty Stasny says: September 23, 2017 at 3:45 pm

Thank you so much for explaining the magic circle, NOW, I think I can do it.

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Sandi Sunflower says: October 29, 2016 at 5:23 pm

Hello!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve always wanted to learn an easier way to start a crochet in the round. This makes me excited because I’ve never had anyone to actually SHOW me how it is supposed to be done. I’ve only ever seen the finished product. Now I have another something to add to my crochet stitching-starting repertoire. Thank you again for such a cool easy to follow crochet in the round tutorial!!! You are fabulous!

Sincerely,
Lady Basile
XOXOXO

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