Magic Ring (MR) — crochet stitch tutorial

Starts a piece in the round with a hole you can pull completely shut — essential for amigurumi so stuffing never shows.

UK terminology: Magic Ring (same)

How to work it

1. Wrap the yarn once around two fingers, with the tail crossing under the working yarn.
2. Hold the crossing, insert the hook under the ring, catch the working yarn and pull up a loop.
3. Chain 1 to secure the ring (this ch does NOT count as a stitch).
4. Work the required single crochet into the ring, crocheting over the ring strand and the tail.
5. Pull the tail to close the centre, then weave it securely through the fabric in several directions.

Tips

• 6 sc in the ring is the amigurumi standard. 12 dc is the standard for a granny/flower motif.
• If the centre loosens, re-tighten and secure the tail; a magic ring is not secure until its end is woven in.

Patterns that use it

• Granny Square Market Tote
• Mesh Market Produce Bag
• Round Crossbody Circle Bag
• Bobble Bucket Bag
• Drawstring Coin Pouch
• Boho Drawstring Backpack
• Sunflower Fold-Over Clutch
• Pocket Bunny
• Honey Bear
• Sleepy Kitten
• Axolotl Buddy
• Bumble Bee
• Floppy Cat
• Happy Jellyfish
• Chubby Penguin
• Everyday Bucket Hat

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