Most people probably start a rounded crochet project in a chain, like ch2, 11 sc in the 2nd ch. It’s great, but it tends to leave a big hole, or gap in the center. But if you like your center TIGHT you’ll need to use a Magic ring! Then there will be no hole or gap in the center like this.
Crochet Magic Ring Start
materials:
Any yarn
Any hook
abbreviation:
YO (yarn over)
ch (chain)
sl st (slip stitch)
sc (single crochet)
Wrap the yarn around your finger once or twice (I’ve always preferred twice, but it’s hard to pull tight later). Front to back clockwise.
Stick the hook into the circle and YO and pull it back through
Ch once (or more for a larger stitch)
Sc around (or any other stitch you are using)
Now pull the short end, until you close the circle up tight!
Sl st to the first sc and your first row is done!
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Thanks so much!!! I appreciate that! I’m sorry your scared of snakes, I feel the same way about spiders, but grew up with a pet snake so they don’t bother me. Although I wouldn’t want to meet one in the wild…
I was roaming the web at 5am looking for baby booties to make for a friend’s new baby and happened across your page (through Crochet Pattern Central) when I came across your MAGIC RING. This is so awesome! I have yet to try it, but I love to make hats of all sorts and can’t wait to incorporate that into the beginning round. No holes give it a more finished look…otherwise it looks like something is missing, and no more cold spot in the winter. lol Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!!! 🙂
Crystal
It is such an easy start and makes such a difference! Let me know how it goes!
Thank you for sharing bearded beanie pattern. It’s the best hat pattern I’ve found . I won’t need to search again to pllease grandkids now. I made one last night. it was quick easy and very satisfying.
thanks so much! I’m writing up a bobble version right now, with different sizes! I’m one last pattern away from posting them!
I don’t see any instructions here, just comments…
that’s so weird, I’ve had a few people mention they couldn’t see various posts over the last month. Can you tell me what your viewing on (pc, tablet, phone) and browser (chrome, firefox, ie) so I can see if i can narrow down what the problem is (since almost everyone can see every post)
i’m curious to try this, I make hats every fall/winter for the people in my life. My baby sister just started College at Virginia Military institute, and wants a Faux-hawk beanie in school colors no gaping hole would be nice. LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog its wonderful :()D
ohhh that sounds like an AWESOME gift!!! This hat is PERFECT for school colors!
Dear Ashlee,
Please could I ask you to explain the terms ch1 and ch2? I wonder if it’s simply chain stitches, but this only makes my work uneven… Thanks Lone ?
ch1 is chain 1, ch2 is chain 2 it’s about creating the height of the sitches in that row to get started