How to Crochet the Best Magic Loop and Magic Ring (aka Magic Circle) || Easy Beginner Tutorial

[@ClubCrochet]

So which one is your favorite, the Magic Loop or Magic Ring? Do you have any other techniques to make this?

[@kristinforsyth17]

i like magic rings! they are fun to make!

[@yingx4139]

Magic ring is how I learnt from your crocheting101 videos so that's my go to but will try the magic loop too

[@babygrandma8654]

I prefer the first method you shared but the 2nd I have used a few times.

[@virginiact2974]

Magic ring 😍! Thanks, teacher!

[@minano-nim6795]

I've only ever done the Magic Ring method I learned from your Triceratops video. At first I was actually following it so carefully that I'm left-handed, but I was struggling to do it right-handed and then switching to the other hand after the ring was done. It took me 4 amigurumi projects to realise I can just mirror it directly smh...

[@kaderiley3076]

I have watched about 30 different videos now trying to learn how to make a magic circle. Was starting to feel like my hands just weren't coordinated enough to crochet, but I did it thanks to you! You explain things in such a simple and slow way that it actually lets me try along with you instead of pausing and rewinding multiple times just for one step. You also just position your hands in a way that feels more open and shows me what you are doing, while slowly doing it. So glad I found your channel and look forward to learning more from you!

[@ClubCrochet]

Wow! Thank you so so much for this kind comment. This totally made my night! So glad I could help. ❤

[@Love.Deeply.Live.Simply]

I know I'm late to the party, but this video is the best video I have ever found on the Magic Loop and Magic Ring. Thank you so much for your slow pace and easy to understand phrasing and word choice when explaining how to make it.

[@ggsandrakuehn]

Where were you when I was trying to learn this 10 years ago ? THANK you for explaining this so clear and precisely. You are easy to follow . Your voice a very pleasant to listen to thank you again you have a new subscriber.

[@daisy3525]

Oh my god. This is an actual life saver. I've tried making magic circles so many times, and i managed them in the past, but the yarn I now have for amigurumi specifically, it just hasn't worked. It's really nice and soft and for the end prodicts, but it breaks rwlly easily every time i try to tighten the loop, no matter what I do, and I hadn't found a single other tutorial that could help me figure out how to do it where it didn't break. It's been months, and I honestly gave up on it, with just not being able to make that first step of nay project, but I found this video, and it's the first time I see the second technique you showed in here in any of the tutorials I tried, and it worked, I was able to make it without breaking the yarn for the first time and I'm so happy!! Thank you so much for this video, you have no idea how life-changing that is for me, as there were a few projects that were so important to me that I'd had to give up on entirely before this. Thank you for the amazing tips!

[@LauraHernandez-js2gm]

I constantly come back to this video specifically for a reference on a magic circle/loop. Absolutely the best video ever for learning how to make a magic circle/loop. Thank you for this video 🙏🏼

[@elcharlton]

Same! Great tutorial! Thank you!

[@beeztvo]

No its awful

[@jenniewestforth789]

O M G....thank you!!! I have been through so many people and i knew eventually one person's way with the magic ring and my fingers would jive!!! i successfully started a magic ring and i feel like i won the lottery....THANK YOU!!!!

[@rosalindmailander2027]

Wow! Yours is the first video out of 10 that actually showed and explained how to make the magic circle clearly. I finally got it! Thank you

[@MyAnonymous2000]

I have crocheted for over 30 years off and on. I never saw this stitch, which is odd, because I have made things that would have really looked more polished with this. I guess I made it. :) I want to thank the video maker. I looked at two other tutorials and was beyond frustrated. This is a first with crocheting, but this time, it was better with a male teacher. Nice, and very patient. Two methods.

[@lindajones653]

Until 2 years ago I had not crocheted in 40 years. When I retired from teaching school for 36 years and having acquired arthritis in both hands, I started crocheting again. Things have changed, and I so thankful for you tube. After this video,I just made my second magic loop. He really explains it so well but I did have to rewind SEVERAL times. Then it clicked. I am so excited.❤

[@itsapat]

A magic loop is just a loose slip knot. One day I was doing all kinds of maneuvers to make a magic loop. Then I was looking at it for the longest time. It was then then that I realized it was just a very loose slip knot. Give it a try.

[@RoseAngella]

I was watching a KZbinr crocheting cherries and noticed that was how I started my slip knot. I rewound the video and saw how she completed the manoeuvre, grabbed my crochet hook and yarn and now I’m a pro. 😁 When the penny drops it’s a great feeling. 🧡

[@eloisegomez7215]

Thank you!!!! Pat, you helped me, what I couldn’t do with all the video instructions I have been watching, your simple instructions did it for me.💝💝💝💝

[@AlyssaO2929]

What do you mean by loose slip not?

[@thehastyway2563]

Love!!!! I'm a pro now too. Thanks you Pat and Hazel! ❤️

[@timothyhelm437]

I was wondering if it wasn't the same thing! Feels like there's so many confusing instructions compared to just doing a slip knot, but looks like the same thing when it comes out! Just thought I've been missing something somewhere along the line! Thanks Pat! ~Liz

[@cyndiparker3260]

I’ve been trying to figure out the magic loop for WEEKS! This video finally made it click! THANK YOU!!! ❤

[@insanekitten6478]

Thank you so much for showing how to do both of these methods. I was trying to learn to crochet from amigurumi books and as you know, you generally start off with circular pieces for most projects and the Magic Ring (2nd method you showed?) is the method I saw being shown in books but was not as detailed. I kept getting stuck on why the tail wasn't tightening properly, so I really appreciate how clearly you showed how that worked!

[@CalixFoxuk]

Thank you for sharing the second method. I've been doing this for days. Even though the second method you said is harder. For me I'm able to get the loop. Now I just need to NOT cut off the circulation to my finger. I've been getting so frustrated and watching video after video and asked for advice in groups. Today. Well I have almost conquered it. Thanks for the video and thanks for explaining every step and showing it quite slowly. It may be 2 years old. But people like me will definitely still find it useful. ❤

[@jaynerussell6543]

Thank you! I started trying to do from different videos last night. After church this morning I watched and tried to follow around 6 more. I tried yours and was able to follow the first time!!!!

[@Susann_S.]

Hi louie. Thanks for that great explanaitions. The german crocheters, are more difficult in explanaitions of the Magic loop. Yours is my favorite😍. Ist very easy to understand and you show it very clearly. Thank you so much. Greetings from Germany Susann

[@loisharach3612]

Explanations*, not, explanaitions*. I've had 2 strokes, but when I was in the workforce, I was a Verifier. There were 2 of us, to verify the spelling, & math of 25 women's forms that came through. About, 500-24 page forms an 8 hour shift. I thought when I had the 1st stroke, I wouldn't be able to spell. But, I spell as well, or better than before. And, we didn't have spellcheck back then, either. I can't let spelling mistakes go by me. I apologize to anyone who might not want to be corrected. I know, I'd be glad, & am, if I spell a person's name incrrectly.

[@BeeBeeBae]

@@loisharach3612 Dude, English is obviously their second language. It's totally unnecessary to point out peoples spelling errors, and pretty juvenile too.

[@yumi_928]

my first time learning crochet was learning magic ring with your videos..i think it's easy for me..and thank you for your videos on invisible decrease as well, i finished my first miffy crochet :)

[@katherinelangford981]

I have watched at least a dozen videos trying to teach this. Yours was slow enough, concise, gave options, and FINALLY, after multiple videos, attempts, and 2 months of giving up and finally circling back to find your video I got it to work. A little bIt more practice and I will be making my first little star. I've done cloths, beanies, cowls, triangle scarfs, but the magic ring was throwing me for a loop. THANK YOU!!!

[@MissDodgers]

I actually had huge problems getting the first method to work and always dreaded the magic circle, until I learned the second method from some of your earlier videos. I love it because I find it both much easier and more secure than the first method, so thanks for that!

[@lieslcronje1357]

yeah I agree, I have tried the 1st method a few times and dislike it, I have not yet tried the 2nd method, just saw it now, but it looks easier off the bat. Gonna give it a try

[@gingermomof6]

Thank you so much! The first method was sooooo easy!

[@Danceswithfishes]

You are a genius. After countless videos I finally got it, and thanks to you! thanks!!! You've got yourself a subscriber!

[@beatricesalazar401]

I was watching other crochet courses and I was having a lot of trouble following the instructors explanation about how to tackle a magic loop. Your video provided very clear steps on how to go about making a magic loop. I got it now thanks to you.

[@hannahfordyce9261]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU!!! I don't know why every other video I've watched never clicked it never worked for me this has helped me so much I've been trying for HOURS!!

[@cdnstacey]

I am so glad I found your video. I have tried to so many times to do this and really dreaded any time I saw one used in a pattern. This is the first time I've actually been able to do it!

[@jnordfors]

I have watched a dozen videos on the magic loop and yours is the best by far. Thanks! My arthritic hands were really struggling until I found your method.

[@carolaldrich995]

This is the best video to learn the magic ring/ loop/circle. I have watched several other videos, and watched them two or three times, but this one I can understand, and the demonstration and instructions are easy, but thorough.

[@lorrainelietz4384]

Thank you! I wondered if I was doing this correctly??? I have been using .. the first method almost... Now I am going to change to your way!!

[@ConnieLewis-qb7jj]

This is the best explanation I’ve seen on KZbin! Hooray, and thank you!

[@zoelove6110]

I have watch SO MANY videos about this and this one made it make sense THANK YOU

[@lindaoharris]

You explained this so much better so I have a better understanding.

[@beezerz5587]

Thank you so much! I watched an absurd amount of tutorials without getting any results and after seeing yours I got it! I prefer the Magic Ring method, not sure why but I get less stuck, anyways keep up with the amazing content! 💖

[@bushrasyeda6274]

Every video I watched about a magic circle was so confusing ..This video helped a lot! ❤️

[@Cezannli]

Thank you for showing both methods ! I know you mention you like the first method but the second really helped my project. The yarn I was using keep snapping whenever I pulled. The second save me so much headache. Awesome job showing both !

[@CaptainCaveman-h4f]

Thank you so much! I have tried SO MANY other tutorials but I never got it but I finally got it

[@leticiarest]

Omg !!!this is the best explanation of the magic circle and believe me I've tried to learn from other videos and nothing!!!! Thanks you so much!!!!

[@nataliewyant348]

Thank you so much for this video. I have watched others on how to do this, and still struggled. I know have it down thanks to you. I believe it was you actually showing hand and finger placement as well as indicating to turn hand over to use back of X.

[@christybrockett4600]

Thanks so much!! I was not understanding how to do this and what exactly was going on. I’m new to crochet. You spoke slowly and clearly showed how to do the maneuvers. I actually liked your ring method better but I’ll work on the circle too.

[@savannahscoops2881]

I learned how to crochet from you years ago and I suddenly forgot how to do a magic circle so I'm glad you have these videos! I've written my own patterns thanks to you and have finished countless projects! I have no clue how I forgot all of a sudden lol my hands did not remember hahaha

[@kellieyork3462]

I've watched a million videos & you're the best! I can finally do it!!🎉

[@knitwit9928]

Thanks. I always was confused by that. You did a great job of demonstrating it.

[@janiedawes3647]

Unbelievable!! I have tried to do this without the gaping hole until I was so frustrated I bagged up the kit and put it away! You have explained and made this so easy and with this “tape” yarn I have NO HOLE! Thank you so much! I’m subscribed!

[@SandiHagan]

I like the magic loop best. You answered all of my questions. I had sweet success with my first attempt. I've struggled with this for years. You totally get me. So I liked and subscribed. Thank you!

[@jenniferweathersby2838]

thank you so much for this! I've watched multiple videos and this is the only one that I understand. Very easy to follow direction.

[@gwendolenlever7043]

Thank you for such a clear explanation of the magic ring. When I first saw it I thought it would come undone but now I see how it works I know it won't. I'm passing this on to my son's friend who is a beginner.

[@josephmurphy2152]

Tysm I can now make SO many things and you do not understand how long i was searching for a tutorial on how to do this !!!!!!!! ( a month) tysm again !

[@wandaleroux8091]

This is the best video! I have been struggling trying to make this magic circle, with your excellent instruction I can now make one! Thanks so much!

[@landingswithlexi3756]

I’ve been using the first method for a while now so I decided to try the second method you did and so far I love it! I might have to include this in more of my projects!!! 🤗

[@curtriceennis2924]

This is a very thorough and informative video about the magic circle. TYSM for explaining in detail about this method. I do appreciate it. Thank you also for sharing this video with us.

[@denafariss894]

Thank you! Easiest magic loop I've seen!

[@KathyRaymond-g4s]

Thank you. This was the best turtoriol I have seen.

[@loftbed1816]

Omg thanks so much! I tried to relearn how to knit after more than 4 years and I couldn’t figure out for more than 30 times, trying to make a magic circle (method 1), what I was doing wrong. Finally I got it! I was going the wrong direction 🤦🏼‍♀️ I don’t know how I ended up with going the wrong direction but finally! Back in knitting 🥳 thanks a lot!

[@shalontehernandez6752]

The first one is the only one I can get the ring to close! Thank you for this! ❤

[@user-ey1ol9ix8l]

This is the best video to learn the magic loop. Thanks

[@Lu3305]

I just LOVE this! Thank you for these videos. Personally, I would rather be instructed by a man . . . I just like the way men sound. Plus, you are very personable. I don't know how one can come across personable and friendly on a one-way video, but you do. Your instructions are very clear as well. I'm really looking forward to working through more of your videos, as I re-learn crochet! Keep up the great work!

[@janinewalker6418]

I like the second one better. It seems to be easier for me. Thank you.

[@Shaynuhfay]

I regret not learning from my great grandmother. Thank you, for the video. ❤

[@rosejustice]

Oh thank you! I bought a *_W_* kit to make a dinosaur 🦖 and it took me 6 hours to figure out how to start the damn thing. Not to mention that the yarn cam pre started so I had to go backwards to figure that part out. Instructions were not clear and they move at a snail's pace. But thank you for your videos. Very clear & easy to follow.

[@robinsmith1260]

Thank you! I finally can do this. I’ve watched 20 other videos but this made sense!

[@chapanda13]

thank you , you really helped me learn how to do a crochet magic ring . I’ve watch so many videos and yours show me how 😅

[@carrie7461]

Thanks a mil...so easy to follow...l am now officially a magic circle maker...Finally!! Lol

[@pattyflys3]

I like the Magic Loop better.. you are a great Instructor - Thank you.

[@amandasivage6445]

Thank you so much for Laney explaining how to make these I was struggling for a year on it I really appreciate your videos and I love crocheting with you you are a great teacher and I like how are you break down crocheting for beginners keep up the great work

[@carriegray1645]

Thank you, I have now mastered the first one after trying it with other videos and ending up either in tears or putting it back in its box. 🙂

[@Dawn-Marie]

Magic loop is pretty easy ✨️ Not really sure why people get so freaked out by it, it's basically an over exaggerated cast on ... but I ain't gonna lie, took me 5 or 6 tries with the magic 💍 ... BUT YOU TAUGHT ME 🙏 AND I APPRECIATE !!! THANKYOU !!! 👍 EXCELLENT TEACHING 👏

[@1SHERRYKING]

Easier tutorial I’ve seen yet👍

[@amongsus9056]

I was honestly really scared to fail but once I finally did it a started screaming I was sooo happy it took me 2 weeks to figure it out!

[@marytc1200]

by far the easiest video to learn the magic loop

[@Mcchanel_]

I've watched around 10-15 videos. but i still can't do it, till i watched this video. thanks to you now i can make a plushie!! 💖

[@seonghwasgirl]

i sreriously watched several tutorials but I only could understand and follow you, i've chosen the magic loop, it's awesome thank you so much

[@scotchedtapee]

Your explanations are so helpful!! Thank you so much.

[@ptotti3314]

That magic ring is so good.

[@Tasarlin]

Wonderful and helpful video Louie, thank you!

[@maryjanecrochet]

I think some people make this more difficult than it is. These 2 methods are fine to use but I've been crocheting for 55 yrs & about 15 years ago I started doing the following, which is so much less complicated to a beginner. For example, if I need 6 sc into a ring (to begin my 1st round), I will just make a slip knot, ch 2, then crochet 6 sc into the first chain. I'll call that the base ch. The 2nd ch just becomes the ch-1 like you do at the beginning of any sc row or rnd. That 1st ch expands as you work all your sc into it. You can also take the tail & tighten it up. This is so much quicker & less confusing. If anyone is worried about the tail becoming loser, that's not a problem because you're going to weave the tail in anyway, like you would any of the loose ends of yarn. If you want to have 8 dc in the ring/circle, you would ch 4, then work 7 dc (the rest of your dc) into the first ring or you could say "into the 4th ch from hook". The other 3 chs, (of the beginning 4 chs), becomes your first dc, just like you would work 3 chs at the beginning of any dc round or row. So if you need to have 8 dc in a ring, this is what you'd do, " Ch 4, work 7 dc into the first ch." Then you have 8dc, because the other 3 chs are your 1st dc. If you needed to have your 1st round with 8 triple crochet, here's what you'd do (at the beginning of the round). "Ch 5, 7 Triple into the 1st ch." The remaining 4 chs become your 1st Triple crochet, just as you would ch 4 at the beginning of any triple crochet row, because it takes 4 chs to get up to the height of a Tr, just as it takes 3 chs to get up to the height of a dc at the beginning of a row. I've had 6 crochet books published & around 100 original designs published in magazines & no one has ever had a problem with this way I work my 1st round. It's so easy & quick! Btw, we all know that the ch-1 at the beginning of a sc row does not become your 1st sc. That's why with a sc round, you do 2 chs at the beg, but work 8 sc in the ring & not just 7.

[@Milky_VIC]

I was struggling so much trying to do a magic loop with fuzzy yarn because it got stuck and snapped so often, but the magic ring really helps with that!

[@constancematthews3834]

Lol. I use both of these already. Just found the video because some dumb pattern STRESSED to use the "loop", not the "ring". No reason why. This would've been a nice shortcut to learning before I figured it out myself, though. Good pacing & great camera angles!

[@ashlee2011marie]

Lol I’ve been trying to do this for an hour, ready to pull my hair out, and then I came across this video. The Animal Crossing music alone was enough to ease my stress.

[@BriW444]

Thank goodness! I found a video that was so easy and I finally did it! Thank you so much

[@Ayame471989]

Very interesting! :D I also use cotton so breaking yarn is no concern for me. The loose end of the magic loop I use as stitch marker for every round until it is completely weaved in. I can leave it there for it has the same color as my work and you won't see it afterwards unless you know it and look very very very closely. Doesn't disturb me at all plus serves a purpose: I always know where my rounds begin/ end. :)

[@BabySatansMum]

That's a great idea, I absolutely hate stitch markers!

[@Rosannasfriend]

I definitely like the first method you showed us more. Much easier to understand on the first watch. I learned the second method a few times last week and it was definitely difficult to get through my brain, I finally did but I still don’t feel that comfortable with it yet. I’m going to work on both methods using your video as a guide. You’re a great teacher!

[@dinashomespunfun675]

I don’t know how I am just coming across your channel! Love it!😊❤️

[@kated2147]

I usually do the first way but I like the look of the second one better. I may start using it. I can almost always see where the ring started with the first method.

[@Xehxna]

for me where i have neruomuscyler dystrophy, the 2nd one worked the best for me.

[@hannahrose2380]

Great video, loved the music :D this was easy to follow and I look forward to learning more

[@bokehbutterfly6544]

I just watched a tutorial from B Hooked where she did the first method to start the ring and then after she pulled it tight she weaved the tail around the inner stitches on one of the sides so it goes all the way around again (just like your second option) and then pulled it tighter. So you get to start with option one, but end with option two. You’re option two would probably be quicker though since you don’t need to get out the needle to make the second loop.

[@cynthiaventura360]

Very cool! I’ve never seen the magic loop method! I will have to try it and see how I like it! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@elizabethalexander-pukerud7951]

Omg! Lol how hard! I use to make and couldn't remember. Everyone on you tube loves making that x. I knew I never made an x. Like another person said its basically just a loose chain. Well sort of! I finally remembered with the help of another older woman. Just start like normal crochet. Then use your tail and make the circle to crochet in. No wrapping no x if you really want to know yell and ill get you the link to woman who does it same way.

[@YMT7929]

yes. i use very simple loose loop just fold the yarn and create a ring no need crossing. Here in youtube, very complicated magic ring process that i can't follow 😅

[@shannonsingleton9788]

Yes please post link😊

[@kfaller]

That was perfectly explained! Thank you!

[@brooklynnholsapple3563]

This video is awesome I could never do either one of these till I watched this video great tutorial! Awesome job!

[@northcoastize]

Very well presented! Thank you for your demo!

[@gilliangoodman9078]

Preferred the second one thank you.

[@zanzi005]

the first one was so confusing for me, the second one is better. I've tried three other videos and this is the first time ive been able to make it!

[@MyMaxKitty]

I just hold the yarn, make a loop with the end and throw the end behind the yarn itself. Then I just grab the yarn in my hand with my crochet hook. I realize that makes zero sense, but I find it easier than wrapping the yarn around my fingers. :)

[@Starbeam1979]

As a beginner, I just wanna say thanks for the video and awesome that you used Animal Crossing music.

[@StellaYtAcc]

Until now I only knew the magic loop method thank you

[@victoriaorchier6118]

wonderful and easy to follow. Many thanks

[@shettikkawoods3248]

I like the first method ❤

[@bethel1019]

Thanks for that. You're absolutely right. Just realised it's how I make a slip knot to start my projects anyway, but I just have to hold on to the loop instead of letting the yarn go and pulling it tight. Duh! 🙄

[@jamiedavidson7799]

You did the best job of explaining the magic ring that I have ever seen! Your instructions and demonstration are very clear! I’ve subscribed! I’m excited to see what else you can teach me! ❤

[@VeronicaSm282]

Thank you so much! I forgot got to do these.

[@andreaalba4579]

Clear simple instructions 👍👍

[@terid3569]

I like the first one😊