HOW TO CROCHET A MAGIC RING (video tutorial)
A magic ring (mr) is the foundation for amigurumi, and 3D crochet projects. After learning the magic ring (mr), your crochet project will consist of further crochet stitches.
HOW TO CROCHET A MAGIC RING (with step-by-step photos)
These photos show you how to crochet a magic ring (mr) with helpful descriptions.
Grab the end tail of your yarn. Place it in front of your two fingers with the tail facing downward. Hold it with your thumb.
Wrap the yarn around the backside of your two fingers.
Bring the yarn to the front side to create a X.
On the backside of your fingers, the yarn should not cross, but remain almost parallel. Hold the strand with your ring finger.
Tuck your crochet hook under the first yarn strand.
Lift your crochet hook over the second yarn strand.
Hook your crochet hook onto that second strand and pull through the first yarn strand lightly.
Twist your crochet hook to twist the yarn on the crochet hook.
Yarn over with the yarn connected to your skein that your ring finger is holding.
Pull yarn through loop on crochet hook.
You successfully completed the magic ring (mr)!
Grab the end tail of your yarn. Place it in front of your two fingers with the tail facing downward. Hold it with your thumb.
Wrap the yarn around the backside of your two fingers.
Bring the yarn to the front side to create a X.
On the backside of your fingers, the yarn should not cross, but remain almost parallel. Hold the strand with your ring finger.
Tuck your crochet hook under the first yarn strand.
Lift your crochet hook over the second yarn strand.
Hook your crochet hook onto that second strand and pull through the first yarn strand lightly.
Twist your crochet hook to twist the yarn on the crochet hook.
Yarn over with the yarn connected to your skein that your ring finger is holding.
Pull yarn through loop on crochet hook.
You successfully completed the magic ring (mr)!
CROCHET PATTERNS WITH THE MAGIC RING
Browse my free crochet patterns that use the magic ring. The beginner-friendly patterns walk you through each step of the project with helpful photos and videos to guide you through each step.
Crochet Striped Bucket Hat
Crochet String of Hearts
Crochet Striped Bucket Hat
Crochet String of Hearts
