Magic circle (mc)

If you're working on a crochet project in the round, you should absolutely be using a magic circle! This is a beginner friendly technique that will allow you to make a circle without any starting gaps. It's perfect for: hats, coasters, bags, and anything else that is worked in the round.

If you start your project in the round with a chain, you are going to have a gap at where you begin. I don't think that anyone likes the look of this!

Using a magic circle fixes this problem. This is because magic circles are adjustable. First, you make the magic circle. Next, you work the stitches in the center of the ring. And then finally, once you've worked a few rounds, you can pull the tail end to tighten the center of the circle. This closes the center entirely. Let's look at how magic circles are made!

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Written Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Drape the tail end of the yarn over the backs of your fingers
2. Hold the tail end in place with your thumb 
3. Wrap the working end of the yarn over the top of your pointer, middle, and ring fingers
4. Bring the yarn around the backs of your fingers and cross the tail end to make an "x"
5. Securely hold the “x” with your thumb
6. Bring the working end over the tops of your fingers
7. Snuggly hold the yarn underneath your pinky finger
8. Place your hook under the thread on the right
9. Hook the yarn on the left 
10. Pull through
11. Chain one
12. Pull the tail end out of the center of the circle
13. Work stitches into the center of the circle

I hope you all enjoyed this tutorial! If you have any questions, please comment below.