Crochet a magic ring (also known as magic loop)

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1. Wrap yarn around index and middle fingers. 1 ring created.
2. Insert hook into ring.
3. Yarn over (YO).
4. Pull yarn through the ring. 1 loop should be on your hook.

   

   

   
   
5. YO.
6. Pull yarn through loop.

   

   

   
   
7. Insert hook into ring.
8. YO.
9. Pull yarn through the ring. 2 loops should be on your hook.
10. YO.
11. Pull yarn through both loops. 1 single crochet (sc) stitch created.

    

    

    
    
12. Repeat steps 7-11 until you have the number of single crochet stitches the pattern calls for.
13. When ready to close the ring, pull on the tail of the ring. You should be left with a tight circle of single crochet stitches.

    

    

    

    
    

Here’s a video showing the whole process:

This same technique can be done with double or triple crochet as well, but in step 4 you will want to chain an additional 1 or 2 stitches for a double or triple crochet, respectively.