How to Increase in the Magic Ring (Circle) for Beginners

This video will talk you through increasing in the magic ring, which is an essential skill for amigurumi projects.
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[@asiaelmore8270]

No one continues the circle in their tutorials!! They always end after the first row and I’ve been trying to figure this out for the longest as a beginner, so thank you so much for explaining this so clearly 😊

[@mushu6366]

Exactly!

[@milkglassfairy7641]

Me too!!! I’ve watched like ten tutorials it’s SO ANNOYING!!

[@shaukatkhan7560]

Thank you

[@ashelmdancecompany2174]

Same!! I’ve been so confused with my pattern!! Thank you so much!

[@Alyssia-zn4tf]

Samee! I’m so glad she really does explain

[@doodlefana]

As a beginner, this is the first video that actually made sense. I was so excited when I successfully made a circle for once lol. Thank you so much!

[@chloecoolplays3435]

Thats right

[@the.scubagirl]

same omg I am thrilled to finally kind of understand what I have to do !

[@jaicee2230]

I agree! LMLAM is a great teacher! I just subscribed to your channel!

[@heathermcgrath22]

I finally made a magic circle and I almost couldn't believe it. I've been trying to teach myself to crochet for YEARS!!😅

[@liliacfury]

Rule of Thumb (Rounds go by 6 FYI) ----------------------- ~ Round 1 ~ • 1 x 6 = 6 (so 6 stitches) • 6 individual single crochets (US terminology) ~ Round 2 ~ • 2 x 6 = 12 (so 12 stitches) • Repeat 6 times: • 2 stitches per 1 old stitch (an old stitch is a stitch from the previous round) ~ Round 3 ~ • 3 x 6 = 18 (so 18 stitches) • Repeat 6 times: • 2 stitches per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch ~ Round 4 ~ • 4 x 6 = 24 (so 24 stitches) • Repeat 6 times: • 2 stitches per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch ~ Round 5 ~ • 5 x 6 = 30 (so 30 stitches) • Repeat 6 times: • 2 stitches per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch ~ Round 6 ~ • 6 x 6 = 30 (so 36 stitches) • Repeat 6 times: • 2 stitches per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch • 1 stitch per 1 old stitch ----------------------- Basically for each new round you do, you add the extra step “1 stitch per 1 old stitch” to the repeating pattern

[@abbybrinkerhoff954]

Thx so much your a life saver 😊

[@christinamckenna138]

Thank you so much I was having so much trouble remembering how to make a circle and keep it flat I made things in my younger years for my grandchildren but now when I try to make things for my great gran babies I need help to get me started your video helped me to remember thank

[@carimereyes7076]

ur a lifesaver omg

[@liliacfury]

Abby Brinkerhoff and Carime Reyes: No problem 😊

[@chamindraabeysingha896]

Thnk you sooo much.this is the only one i gt understand

[@ThnkuMistress]

Your instructions were the easiest I could find to follow and I could see the yarn clear. I'm glad I found your video :)

[@LMLMCrochet]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for your feedback. You are very kind :)

[@maggiecrossing4122]

Same, came here to say that

[@literallyfalls2224]

Yup!!

[@lynzeeconcepcion3993]

i agree to this, luckily i found this

[@anna_bobbma2264]

@@LMLMCrochet sorry I am a begginer and my internet is lagging is this for a flat circle?

[@charlietrelawney6867]

as a complete beginner at this, the clarity of this video is sooo refreshing and I thank you for it

[@janiecraig1776]

I’ve been a so so crocheter for 50 years. Recently picked up again upon retirement. Thing I could never get was the magic circle. You were so clear I immediately understood. You went beyond to explain increasing. Thank you

[@LMLMCrochet]

This makes me very happy! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@sandymick6295]

I've been trying this magic circle for a week, after watching about 20 videos,I must say your is by far the best.Thank you so much for making this easy after watching you.Be blessed👵

[@LMLMCrochet]

Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to tell me!

[@Alexa-nr3xs]

@@LMLMCrochet I second this! Do you by any chance have a video on how to hold the yarn? I finally got the magic circle thanks to your video, but still can't get a handle on how to hold the yarn.

[@castinorose3320]

okay so I'm 14 and my abuela loves monitos, she's been having quite a bit of health issues and has become a little lonely. So I've been meaning to make her crochet dolls. I never understood any tutorials or patterns anything until I came across this. I'm being 100% right now, thank you so much ma'am! This isn't as hard as it seems

[@arianag4181]

I started crocheting about 10 months ago and I keep coming back to this video, it’s somehow the only one that makes me understand and complete a successful magic ring. Thank you so much!!!! I owe you my life!!!! (Or at least my sanity!!)

[@literallyfalls2224]

I'm a beginner.and I'm still kinda lost.i bought the stuff I need 3 days ago or 4 and I have nothing so far lol.Also now I know and I wanted to tell you Thanks a lot.Its clear.The speed is perfect and you explained! Thank you 😊❤️!!

[@DianaMirelly]

By FAR the most clear instructions I have ever heard for crochet!! Thanks!! You are definitely my number one for instructions now 😃

[@DeliciousSmores]

I know this video is 6 years old, but I am SO thankful for you! Your slow, clear instructions helped me understand how to count stitches and how to find the first stitch after you close the magic ring. Thank you so much!

[@LMLMCrochet]

I'm so glad!

[@rebeccamay5263]

THANK YOU!! I’m new to crochet and I’ve been trying so hard to do this for 3 days now. I’ve had probably 15-20 failed and rippled attempts. But you explained it in a way my brain could finally understand and I actually made one without ripples! Thank you ❤️

[@LMLMCrochet]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. I remember the feeling very well.

[@maileparkinson3492]

I have never crocheted before, and I accidently bought a non beginner friendly kit on accident. I have been teaching myself through KZbin videos, and your video has by far been the most informative and easy to follow one that I have watched. I picked it up just like that and can now crochet much faster. Thank you!!!!

[@cookiethekitten628]

I am beginning at age 80. Thank you so much for teaching left handed, You have made this so easy.

[@RosensDragon2140]

This is easily the best tutorial for this. Your camera is clear, in focus, hardly any shaking (only counted once), each round is started off slow with a clear explanation and clarity rather than the hasty 'so you just do this' with quick movements like I've seen on every other video. Thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@LMLMCrochet]

That’s great! I’m so happy :) thank you for sharing this with me and I’m glad I could help.

[@batintheattic7293]

Oh my - that looks like a much easier way to do the magic ring. I've been flailing about with two strands lying across the back of my hand. Less than ten percent first time success rate with that method :) . I'm starting to think some crochet teachers are just downright mean!

[@LMLMCrochet]

bat in the attic haha! Could be! I’m glad you found a way that suits you better 😃

[@kazkazzie3906]

😆😆

[@overmorrow69]

@@namehere8099 O .

[@appolose]

You know what I’m going to say, right? I finally got it!! I’m so tired of just seeing thumbs in these tutorials! I could clearly see what you were doing. Bless you. I don’t feel like a complete idiot anymore. (At least in this skill) 🙂. You are good at this!

[@coloraturatone7478]

This is the friendliest (and the best) tutorial for beginners. Very clear and very detailed. Thanks for this! Watching in 2020 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@LMLMCrochet]

You’re so kind! Thank you!

[@crystaljordan6552]

So glad I found this video! I can do very basic crochet but never able to actually make anything. This video is the easiest to understand!

[@LMLMCrochet]

I’m so happy that I could help you. Thank you for letting me know.

[@jessicarasmussen2490]

I've been trying to figure this out forever! This is the clearest and easiest tutorial I've found. Thank you!

[@minniewood1264]

After 5 hours this was the only video that did it for me. Thank you!!!! Hope others find this video quicker than I did!!! 😅

[@ADINO_0]

As someone who usually finds tutorials quite easy this was the absolute breaking point

[@sarahtrunnell22]

I'm just now learning about increase stitches. I'd love to make something someday using this stitch. Thank you for using a color we can see, going slow, and explaining everything you are doing. Appreciate it so much!

[@dianeunderwood3836]

Having never crocheted before and watched other KZbin videos this made the most sense. Your explanation of how you’re increasing is the best that I’ve seen. Thanks.

[@shikalamoo2185]

Thank you so much for this video! I just got a pattern but as a complete beginner I was utterly confused on how to completely double each stitch, however this video shows me how to do it! Thank you again!

[@Little_Sprite95]

I have watched so many videos and peoplw move so fast around stitching and dont explain it. This is the slow clear explanation i needed! You showed clearly, repeated every single step and talkes your way throughout. Making it so easy to learn! I especially loved the sing song bit when you showed the double crochet! Using British amd American terminologies really helpes me understand. Thank-you so much!

[@wums7530]

As a kid who is learning to crochet, this has been very helpful Thank you for showing this in a very detailed and clear way :D (I still had to slow it down a little but it still helped)

[@helenalcorn9628]

My stepson got me a crochet kit for Christmas and I've spent a week and a half trying to figure it out. Your tutorial has made it so simple to start the magic circle. Thank you also for explaining how to count stitches and increase stitches. I will definitely check out other tutorials as I need for this project.

[@zincyellowmach1523]

This is the definitive guide to crochet for beginners, other videos are so confusing and sped up and convoluted which I don't understand. Thank you soooooooo much for your excellent instructions.

[@jasearasmith8314]

This was by far the easiest explanation of this I’ve ever seen. I’m so excited I finally made my little circle

[@zeynepserrauygun8402]

i don't even know how many videos i have watched on this but i couln't do it until i came across with your video, i'm so happy know that i actually manage to do it!! thank you so much!!

[@lynlyn5828]

Now i know why my work mess up because i count wrong i started 6 and 12 but after that i end up having 24 i got it wrong i put 2 single crochet in every stitch that's why i always got 24 instead of 18 all i need to do is 2 single crochet in one stitch and 1 in anothet stitch and 2 in the next stitch and so on thank u so much for helping me your video gave me so much help i know I'm stupid for not realizing that but I'm just a beginner so for me everything is a bit complicated and thank god i found your video this save me 🥰❤️ more blessing to come to this channel and to those who run business using crochet and to those beginner and pros. 💜❤️ Happy crochet!

[@qinglin4651]

I did it!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Your video is not one of the best, it IS the BEST for a complete beginner like me..it was so well explained and done in a such pace (with your hands NOT blocking the camera) where I could understand and follow easily. Thank you for a great video, you're the best! Hugs and kiss from Virginia!

[@LMLMCrochet]

Yay! You’re very welcome. I love to read success stories! Happy amigurumi-ing

[@laelaashby188]

Wow!! I’ve been watching a million crochet videos because I’m new, and NONE absolutely none actually explained how to do this. Thank you! Have a wonderful week!!

[@claramarone5510]

Finally!!! Thank you for showing up CLOSE !!! Where to put the hook on the first go around!!! I’ve watched sooo many n no one showed up close exactly where the hook is going. !!! Now I know. THANK YOU! Thank you!!!

[@christinacamacho688]

I just have to say thank you for this detailed video. It was so hard to find one for a true beginner and you were so easy to follow!

[@LMLMCrochet]

I’m so happy that I could help.

[@marnatowne]

Wow. I never thought of the times tables... that makes so much sense. Thanks for making that connection!

[@LMLMCrochet]

Marna Towne it was a game changer when I learnt! Happy to help 🙂

[@yolandaquimby3489]

Finally I think I can do this thing without frustration... I'm trying Amigurumi and this really helps me to get started and possibly end without having too many start overs!😊😊

[@BuckleyLeach]

Your tutorial is very good. I liked the completion of each row and how you continue onto each of the following rows and the counting.

[@dawntyson8970]

This is absolutely the best tutorial!! I always get confused on the increase, and you explained it perfectly!! Now I feel like I can do the patterns successfully. Thank you so much😊

[@katieskyv]

This is incredible! I'm a beginner and yours is the only video out of many I've watched where I'm finally having success!!! Thanks!!!

[@LMLMCrochet]

So kind. Thank you!

[@RICDirector]

@@LMLMCrochet They're right. In all the others I've seen, people just zip along expecting us to know what we're doing. You're the first and best I've seen on this, and the only one to split the first ring's stitches on both sides of the ring! THAT was the clue I needed most to make mine a whole lot better than they were!! So thank you, and please be proud of your teaching skills and this video. You sure as heck should be!

[@ronabelletangonan8660]

After so many hours of finding a clearest tutorial videos this is the only one that actually thought me how to do crochet correctly.

[@deda118]

Best demo I have seen. It’s so simple- don’t know why other channels make it so convoluted.

[@jcs3021]

I know right

[@dieu-binhnguyen3548]

thank you~ I almost cried crocheting and then I found your video~ pls continue making tutorials !!!

[@maskichef]

thank you so much. I have piled up 4 tiny coasters trying to begin my flappy eared bunny, your speed of crocheting, video resolution, lighting, tone of voice, and explanations are PERFECT! thank you so much. I was on the brink of tears! I can see the light now!!!!!

[@katherinedeck9558]

I love this!! Thank you so much I have stayed away from patters that are round because of the increases. I am now confident that I can do this!! Thank you

[@MyLuckyPapillion]

Hands down the best tutorial for how to start a round. Your instructions were so clear and your movements nice and slow. I finally understand how to do it!! Youre amazing !!

[@daisykid3]

I wish I could include photos in comments because I'm currently making my own magic circle thanks to your video. I've even figured out how to determine your "pattern" the more rounds you make thanks to the way you explained the increases. Every other magic circle video has failed me in some way and with yours it finally clicked!!! Thank you so much!

[@LMLMCrochet]

You’re very welcome!

[@heart_finds]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I almost gave up on my current crochet project because I'm using a book and don't get the notations but decided to find help on youtube. This demo is clear and simple to follow. Thank you 🙏

[@daniellemauro8099]

I loved this tutorial!!! The only question I have is, how do you know when to do a double stitch and when to do a single stitch? I want to build more than the video showed :)

[@lieslroos2165]

Thank you, this finally makes sense! I'm a complete beginner and you've just made my day.

[@LMLMCrochet]

Woop! You’re welcome!

[@jennatawawdeh1087]

@@LMLMCrochet Same I just started today and I was really frustrated because I watched so much videos and couldn’t get it but this is the only one I understood I’m totally going to subscribe and I’m 12 so things were really hard but you made it so clear 🥰😊

[@amy.ilcsfm]

I've tried multiple videos and none of them helped. Yours on the other hand is perfect. I finally made a circle and it looks amazing. Thank you!

[@X_XSimplyart]

I am so thankful. I had a magic circle made with my friend, but I got a hook and want to complete it. I’m not perfect, but I found this tutorial very helpful so I’m very appreciative.

[@am_y.a.g1611]

i have to say your video was the only video i’ve found so far that could help me with making the magic circle. i was so happy when i made it. thank you!!!

[@dawntyson8970]

Also, the way you make the magic ring makes perfect sense and is not nearly as confusing ❤. I got it the first time without issue.

[@LaneyYe]

Thanks you so much. Im a beginner and i wanted to make an hedehog but i forgot how do make an round thing. And you video is the best for the begginers. I could not belive my eues when i saw that this video actually makes sense and helps me. Thank you soooo much😊

[@alexyayala1960]

My goodness - finally. I still messed up but your video is the only one I got the farthest with after going through 5 different videos on youtube🤦🏻‍♀️ thank you!!

[@heretoreview8331]

Thank you wonderful British lady for giving me the confidence to do this! ❤

[@mstarization]

This is the only tutorial that helped me get this right! I just started crocheting today and your entire channel helped me get the hang of it! Thank you❤️

[@user-ws2jz7ie5i]

Omg! Thank you so much. I have been trying for months. Your video and how you continue on has helped me figure out what I have been doing wrong! I have now made my first one!

[@fruityhazards]

Ah my life saver. You saved me I was stuck on how to increase in crochet

[@gru8177]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I was getting SO frustrated, and I was about to quit all together, but you gave me back my confidence, and I finally managed to do it! Thank you so much!!

[@haydenjakob4166]

woah!! i’ve watched like 7 videos on how to do this and no one explained it like you did!! thank u:)

[@elimidd6626]

Thank you! I've watched a lot of videos for crocheting in the round but this is the first one that helped me realize what I've been doing wrong, thanks for explaining increasing so clearly!

[@LMLMCrochet]

You’re welcome. Thanks for commenting.

[@AgentKnopf]

I watched a few videos, from which i extracted several pieces of information but yours was by far the most helpful for a beginner like me, containing all relevant information for a magic circle and how to increase it, thank you!

[@huntersimon667]

Good morning ma'am, im so happy now! It's already 7: 35 in the mornings and im still learning how to crochehet .thank you so much you help me 😢❤

[@WhatSayCrochet]

I’ve been looking for a while a Magic circle single crochet. All of the Magic circles I could find were double crochet. Thank you so much for posting this. 🙂

[@melissasmith2719]

I am an Absolute beginner at crocheting. And ofcourse I choose to pick my first project to be a tiny 3d jellybean. It requires a magic knot. I have A.D.D and this is so involved and slowly shows step by step. This is so helpful! I am a visual learner and basically if I can't watch how to do it, or fiddle with it to figure it out myself I don't mess with it. I have saved this video because it is so helpful. It's hard to find videos that are super detailed and slowly show and explain everything so well and then repeat. Thank you for helping me get started!

[@cindyfoster4353]

Finally I understand, thank you so much! Have watched so many tutorials and just couldn’t understand and now I do!

[@Irene-gq4jr]

That was very helpful, thank you. I'm a complete beginner and although my book looks very good I've decided to watch some tutorials before I make a start to lessen the chance of my project being hurled across the room :-)

[@LMLMCrochet]

Irene glad to hear that and I’m excited for you! Crochet is such a great hobby!

[@RICDirector]

But...but...the cat would LOVE that....!! :P Hope it worked out and that you're crocheting away by now!

[@Irene-gq4jr]

@@RICDirector Ha ha ha! I'd rather they played with cat toys than my projects! And thank you x

[@vivienm2037]

Thank you so much for your video. I was intimidated by crocheting for forever.

[@wondermom2five]

Thank you!! I have a kit that I just can't figure out what I was doing wrong using the videos that came with it. My first time trying to do the magic circle, thank you for the video!

[@pamelamoo5306]

Wow amazing I have been trying to get this start ring SO many times and ended up with a pile of little rubbish circles until now. The penny has finally dropped. Thank you very much, You have made it so clear , I will look forward to seeing your other videos. Brilliant Pamela

[@jannatenaymejui4861]

after struggling with the term increase (how exactly does it work), I found this channel providing an authentic directions very carefully for the begginers among the other youtube amigorumi directory videos. thank you so so so much....💜💜💜💜💜

[@emmacollison493]

Thank you so so much! I got to 18 no problem then had a complete mental block with the increase to 24 🙈 I ended up with 12 or 28.. don’t ask how !! Anyway felt very despondent then found you. Thank you 🙏 I am flying now and that’s down to your clear slow clear demonstration and advice 😊

[@LMLMCrochet]

Brilliant! I’m so glad ☺️

[@bloxygigi7736]

I've been looking through all these videos to understand how to do this but to no avail, you have no idea how glad I am to have stumbled on yours. It's the best tutorial i've seen so far. You've earned yourself a sub :)))

[@CharWardingley]

This makes so much sense the other tutorials don’t explain this and my magic circles have been turning into domes and now I finally know why!

[@maddibriseno6641]

Same! I’ve finally gotten it

[@TheVsmith8]

Omg, thank you soooo much. I really needed to see this to make sense to my pointed little brain. The explanation was perfect!

[@IvoryTigress1]

Thank you so much! This was the easiest video that I've ever seen regarding increases and the magic circle. I was so excited when I made my first circle lol

[@tiffany6353]

Thank you very much for this. I've been struggling to understand how to make my first amigurumi and this video offers the most clarity - KZbin videos and books combined. Hope you continue making videos like this in the future :) x

[@lorenzaminghetti134]

Best tutorial ever! I watched so many, this is the first one that makes sense!!!!

[@LMLMCrochet]

Yay! Thanks for commenting!

[@MrsWilson2010]

This is the EASIEST tutorial and I have been searching for days. Thank you! 🥰

[@aliellison9287]

Thank you to for your video! I finally got past the 6 stitches into the magic circle stage! X

[@they6337]

Thank you so much for this! This is my first day crocheting, and this is one of four tutorials I’ve used for the head of my project. You’re very clear and specific.

[@jillbryant7128]

So glad I found your video.. it was the easiest I've found to follow and the yarn was easy to see the stitches. Thank you so much!

[@LMLMCrochet]

I’m so glad I could help you. Thanks for leaving such a kind comment.

[@benthelc367]

Recently got into crocheting and this has been so helpful!!!

[@suejames2084]

Thank you so much, your instructions were so easy to follow, clear and easy to see and understand. I have tried several before! Keep up the good work. Thank you again.

[@LMLMCrochet]

You’re welcome. Thanks for commenting 😀

[@JasmineVolgs-e4d]

I’ve been trying so hard for a while to make this and I’ve finally learned how! Tysm now I can make amigurumis and sell them!!❤

[@fehaahmed4860]

OMG ur amazing this is the ONLY good tutorial that goes slow and describes it perfectly

[@LMLMCrochet]

You’re so kind. Thank you.

[@thedancingdolphin]

This is by far, the best and easiest to follow tutorial for the magic ring and increasing! My only complaint, is your volume is so low, even at full blast on my laptop it was to hear you!

[@randomname1269]

oh my god thank you i’ve been trying to figure this out for like 2 hours

[@sjcmmd]

Thank you SO much for such a slow and clear instruction video.😍

[@LMLMCrochet]

You’re so welcome!

[@RICDirector]

Agree! She does THE BEST job!

[@julieannperez4660]

Thank you for this tutorial 😭 finally i found a straightforward tutorial

[@sanijaselimovic5773]

This is the best explanation on the internet 😊

[@LMLMCrochet]

Wow, thanks!

[@ryngrady767]

finally a tutorial i can understand! after two years i finally get it! thank you!

[@kimberlydumont5474]

Thank you for creating these videos! I have just decided to learn cause I want to try to get good enough to make my kids some toys and your videos are perfect teaching videos. It's so clear what you are going with the yarn and needle and you repeat what you are doing whereas other videos move too fast.

[@bonnie2379]

I’m making an egg from a book, and I’m a beginner so Idk how to make a magic circle, I’m reading the replies and I’m going to try, I’ll update y’all on how it goes

[@shelenelavancha187]

I love how you show how to do this because I’m having trouble with the ring in finding my first stitch

[@javiichan3004]

Thank u so much!!! I watched lots of videos in Spanish (my idiom) to understand this but none of them could help me... But you did an amazing job with your camera and explanations 🥰 I have no doubts now