Beginners / Tips & Techniques Learn How to Crochet the Magic Circle // Magic Ring: 3 Ways May 12, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!199Shares Learn how to crochet the magic circle, also known as the magic ring, with this free step-by-step guide and video tutorial. The magic circle is a fundamental technique in crochet which allows the creation of a closed centre for a project. It is often used when beginning projects that involve working in the round, such as amigurumi, hats, or mandalas. This technique replaced starting your projects with a ‘chain 4, slip stitch in the first chain, creating a tighter centre circle for your work.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. Where to Shop Yarn3. Pattern Notes4. Pattern Support5. Magic Circle Step-by-Step Instructions6. Tecnique 1: Step-By-Step Guide7. Step 18. Step 29. Step 310. Step 411. Step 512. Video Tutorial 113. Right-handed14. Left-handed15. Video Tutorial 216. Learn more Advanced Crochet SkillsVIEW MORE▼ In this blog post, I’ll demonstrate 3 ways of creating a magic circle, including a step-by-step guide and two different video tutorials. Materials & Tools Yarn: I used Stylecraft Special in the video, but this works with whatever yarn your project calls for. Hook: Recommend size for the project you are working on. Scissors Darning Needle Where to Shop Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners hobbii Pattern Notes Written in UK terms. Video tutorials can be found at the base of the post How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your crochet stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Magic Circle Step-by-Step Instructions To create a magic circle, the yarn is wrapped around the fingers to form a loop, and the hook is inserted through the loop to begin crocheting. By pulling the yarn tail, the loop tightens, creating a secure center to work from. The magic circle not only provides a clean and professional look to crochet projects, but it also allows for greater flexibility in adjusting the size of the center hole. Mastering this technique is essential for any crochet enthusiast looking to create a variety of circular projects with ease. Keep reading a step by step guide and video tutorials. Tecnique 1: Step-By-Step Guide Step 1 Wrap your yarn around 3 fingers and use your thumb to hold the loose end. The yarn should form an X shape on the back of your hand and two straight lines on the front. Step 2 Hold your hand to that the straight lines are facing you. Place your hook under the first thread and pull it through the second thread. Step 3 Twist your hook and grab the same piece of yarn, then pull it through the same thread. Step 4 Gently pull your fingers out of the circle and that’s the base of the Magic Ring! Step 5 Then, follow your pattern instructions and chain to whatever height it asks for. You can then begin making your stitches. This works the same as when you create a ‘chain 4, slip stitch in the first chain’ beginning. Just pop your stitches in the centre of your work. Video Tutorial 1 Right-handed Left-handed Video Tutorial 2 Learn more Advanced Crochet Skills Looking to learn some new crochet skills to elevate your crochet? 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