How to use crochet ring, in short, means wrapping your yarn into an adjustable loop, working your first round of stitches into it, then pulling the tail to close the center completely. This technique starts almost every amigurumi piece. This quick reference covers the core steps and the most common reason it fails to close.
Quick Steps
- Wrap yarn around two fingers twice to form a loop.
- Pull a loop of working yarn through with your hook.
- Work your first round of stitches directly into the wrapped loop.
- Pull the short tail to close the ring completely.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my magic circle not closing properly?
The most common cause is only catching one of the two wrapped loops inside your stitches instead of both. Check both strands are caught before pulling the tail, which almost always fixes it.
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