Magic Circle Crochet Tutorial | Easy how to for beginners

This beginner's tutorial will show you how to make a magic circle, a.k.a. magic ring or adjustable loop.
Skills needed:
Chain (ch), double crochet (dc)
This is an invaluable technique when you're making a project in the round. Whether it's amigurumi, a bag, hats, coasters, etc., you'll want to begin by using a magic circle.
I begin by showing you how to complete a magic circle. Then I slow it down and carefully go over all of the steps. Finally, I demonstrate how to work stitches into the magic circle.
When practicing, I recommend using any "bulky" (5) or "super bulky" (6) weight yarn to practice. Use the hook size that your skein of yarn recommends. Lightly colored yarn is easier to see, which aids in understanding the anatomy of the stitches.
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Yarn: Crazy Sexy Wool in "Stonewash Blue" by Wool and the Gang
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[@Yarndrasil]

Hi, everyone! For this tutorial you’ll need to know how to chain and double crochet. I have videos for these techniques so if you need to, start there first. The magic circle can be completed with any stitch (sc, hdc, dc, tr, etc.). I am using the double crochet stitch in this video to help explain the initial turning chain. This video is for the magic circle technique only. Next steps can be found in the pattern you’re using. Let me know if you have questions!

[@kyleebroce1473]

This is by far the best video to learn how to make a magic circle! It's the only tutorial I've found that uses a large yarn, and goes slow enough for me to understand! Thank you!

[@caraswallow7584]

Oh yes ipikjup

[@caraswallow7584]

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[@annbyrne4865]

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[@donnapascual2665]

I continue to go back to this and use it over and over as I continue to forget after I’ve done my pieces. But hopefully the next five times it will stay in my head. Thank you so much for this video.

[@paigemager2894]

Oh my gosh, I'm so glad that you used such large yarn to show this. People always use these little tiny thin yarns in their tutorials and I can't see a thing. This was so crazy helpful, thank you!

[@yourstillnoob123]

🥰🥰

[@KCohere33]

Exactly! I couldn’t see a thing on the other tutorial I watched because the yarn was so thin.

[@fewderstrat]

I love

[@fineweaver]

I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@flameepidemic4839]

Same!

[@qilinlin2744]

OH MY GOODNESSSSSS I FOUND A VIDEO THAT I ACTUALLY MANAGED TO GET THE MAGIC CIRCLE OF MY FIRST TRYYYY!!!!!!! YAS! TYSMMMMMMMM

[@rahmabk1039]

I've seen a billion videos about magic circle but this is the most helpful, Thnx a lot 🙏

[@Yarndrasil]

That’s really nice to hear. Thank you!

[@C1ov3r_.]

@Darrell Randhawa I think your a bot because my brother tried that and he got his account deleted because he got hacked from that so yeah- um -bot-

[@MadiMadeCrafts]

@Robin Connell exactly like wow it soooooo funny

[@VeeJay2006]

Agree. The most clear, almost slow motion, verbally exact and her voice, OMG, the voice is so soothing... She is the best.

[@user-ng5ge6nr7n]

It helps sm! Your voice is so soft! It's so calming. I usually rage on making a magic circle I could never get it. But your voice calms me!

[@unicornster]

I thought that!

[@cottle1129]

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[@faebrowne2537]

FINALLY!! I have been crocheting for years and this magic circle always has me beat. Tutorials are like "So you start with??? And then you??? And here's your magic circle!" And I am like... Er, what?👀😳 Thank you for using thick yarn that is a colour that I can see what your doing and not moving at 70 miles an hour. I can now begin projects that I have previously avoided. New sub👍

[@kirstencro2956]

I've tried to learn the magic circle by watching tons of videos but yours was so much easier to understand so thanks.

[@justgisela1990]

I REWATCHED IT SO MANY TIMES!! BECAUSE I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND IT AND THE CIRCLE KEPT ON DISAPPEARING. I HAVE WATCHED SO MANY VIDEOS, THIS IS THE FIRST ONE THAT HELPED ME!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH. IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE START THE VIDEO AT 2:02 AND WATCH CLOSELY AT 3:06! ( THAT IS JUST FOR THE MAGIC CIRCLE :)) I HOPE YOU CAN DO IT!! :DDDD

[@amandamills6560]

THANK YOU SWEETHEART

[@br.oo.ke.]

OMG THANKS SO MUCH THIS ACTUALLY REALLH HELPED ME ❤️

[@dailinelily]

Ur profile is bomb btw lots of love ❤️ and positivity for every single one :DDD

[@faithk_integrityandintention]

Beginner here. I must have watched 10 magic circle videos last night, and tried about 20x. I can now easily see what I was doing wrong, that no one else explained: the initial chain is the first stitch; where to put the extra yarn, and by using that crazy bulky yarn, actually being able to SEE the thing come together. Thank you so much!

[@samr2943]

i was already starting to cry bc all the tutorials i watched didn't make sense but this is probably the best one

[@Mr.DUCK5]

Same

[@isabelrodriguez9398]

Thank you so much for this. One thing I noticed that you’ve done differently than anyone if you clarify that the tail is lose so that you can adjust. I always got worried that I did something wrong because my circle was loose! Thank you for this, this is the best tutorial I’ve seen 💕

[@krissyjoygorgolione]

I am a beginner and looked for some easy to follow magic circle tutorials. This one is nice and easy to follow compared to others. Thank you for keeping it easy to see exactly where you are going with each stitch.

[@jilldower2626]

I know lots of people have said this, but this is THE tutorial for me - thank you! What saved me was you twisted the ring... I think I was stitching across the wrong edge. This is because it's well explained, and you have filmed it really well too - no fingers in the way, everything is very visible. Really great tutorial, thank you (I have subscribed)

[@calamity4415]

Listen, you are the only person that made sense to me, thank you so much for making this

[@arwasaad7573]

Thx for this video! They are usually fast tutorials and it’s just rlly annoying but this is finnaly a slow tutorial +your very smooth voice THANKSSSSSSS!

[@Yarndrasil]

You're very welcome! :]

[@juliamabry11]

I can’t believe I learned this…..thank you for slowing this down for me. It is very helpful..great job!! 🤗

[@Yarndrasil]

You are so welcome!

[@smile-more]

This is literally the only magic ring tutorial that makes sense. THANK YOUUU

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re so welcome 🤗

[@cathyconnell5821]

I LOVE your calm voice as you teach!!! Thank you for your time and sharing your talents!!! Please keep making videos ❤️

[@Yarndrasil]

Thank you :)

[@mefcalols4446]

I've watched like 6 tutorials and this is the best one. Nice and slow, good explanations, good camera angle. Thank you for making this.

[@robinbregman7540]

Many people put out excellent tutorials, but yours is the first that I’ve seen, where you show it in slow motion. That is super helpful and much appreciated!

[@MariGee13]

Oh my goodness BEST tutorial ever!! Thank you

[@RaeleneJoy3340]

I have just watched 5 other tutorials getting no where, tried this and on the 3rd try got it! finally. Thankyou so much. The thicker yarn made it easier to follow

[@EllePlowPlow]

This is the only video I’ve seen actually close the circle!! Very helpful, thank you!

[@ismailelhaj7028]

I finally did if I’m so happy 😭😭 I watched like 30 other tutorials but I never understood. Thank you so much for this video❤

[@shirleym7918]

All hail the queen of the Magic Circle tutorial. Truly the best video with the super large yarn and slow motion. I will be checking out the other videos.

[@Yarndrasil]

Thank you! Let me know if you’re looking for something that I don’t have - I love taking requests! 🥰

[@hannahschaaf8018]

I promised myself I would follow immediately whoever taught me to do a Magic circle because it’s been a struggle for me, so here I am..following you because you have taught me how to do a magic circle AND a double crochet. THANK YOU soooooo much!

[@Yarndrasil]

So happy to hear it worked out for you!! It can definitely be a struggle when you’re first starting out. But once you get a handle on those first few stitches (chain, single crochet, half double, and double crochet) it starts to become much easier! 💗

[@ggjune7392]

"you should take the tail end out of the circle" but- but- the part I use to "yarn over" is in the circle.... What on earth did I do wrong I don't understand 😭😭😭

[@Mimi-is7kc]

Hold the end of the yarn down, "working end of the yarn" means the rest of the yarn you're about to work with, the yarn attached to your yarn cake/ball/skein, etc.

[@libertybuckeye9663]

I know this was made a few years ago but I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I know how to make granny squares but when I tried to make a magic circle from other videos it was so hard on my hands and confusing until I found your video!! I am so grateful for the bigger yarn tutorial to show what you were doing. Thanks for saving me the tears! It has been so helpful especially when I have some arthritis and hands are not as nimble as they used to be😊 You have gained another follower!!❤❤❤ God Bless you and your teaching skills😊

[@Yarndrasil]

This comment made me really happy. Thank you 😊

[@chuuchuuutrain]

i watched a million tutorials and this was the only one that worked for me, tysm

[@absuredangel]

Im going to try this. Thanks i was in tears over dozens of magic circle" tutorials

[@ratg0d_523]

It's that simple? Everyone makes it seem so hard. Thank you so much!!

[@akl03a]

This is by far the BEST magic circle tutorial! I almost gave up, but your slow approach especially with making the two loops around your fingers into the first stitch. THANK YOU

[@tawnigrubb1071]

i dont usually comment on videos but this saved me from giving up from the get-go when all i want to crochet are things requiring magic circles! thank you so much 😭❤️

[@libertyquerol7924]

I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TRIED TO LEARN THIS WITH A MYRIADS OF OTHER TUTORIALS, YOUR TUTORIAL IS THE ONLY ONE I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LEARN. THANK YOU!🙏🙏🙏

[@Yarndrasil]

Love that you found it helpful 💗

[@kadencemelody]

This is the only tutorial that has made sense! I watched like 5 others before this and none of them taught me how.

[@charlottethompson5578]

This tutorial is perfect for fluffy weaker wool that I have been battling against for about an hour! Perfect all round

[@mrs.c1454]

CLEARESR instructions for the magic loop ever, thank you!

[@tammymckie2624]

Hallelujah!!. I finally got it like everybody else I have looked at the video after video and I’ve been nothing but frustrated. I needed to learn how to do it in a single crochet stitch, but after watching your video I first tried it using the double, got that and then went back and did it in the single stitch and it worked. Thank you so much

[@donnainseal2091]

Thankyou … I’m a beginners and a very slow starter … left handed too , takes a while for anything to sink in for me but seeing your video on the magic circle this morning has made me very happy , the penny has dropped at last and i think ive got it now 🥳🥳 and i thank-you kindly xx

[@floreantipton3567]

The best tutorial on the magic circle!! I can finally make one. I have watched so many others and finally got frustrated and quit. But I found this tutorial and it clicked. Thank you so much!

[@rebeccacolegrove1581]

This is the perfect video for understanding the magic circle technique! It was a very good idea to use bulky yarn and large crochet hook. The result was a professional magic circle. Thank you for demystifying the magic circle.

[@ashneu]

Thank you for this! Other tutorials don't mention to take the tail out of the circle and that you count that first knot in the chain.

[@user-kn3xz1tp7m]

Love this video! Using the bulky yarn really helped me see the technique more clearly!

[@Yarndrasil]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matetrosales2883]

I watch crochet videos because it helps me relax... But my oh my, your voice is heavenly.

[@Buggyspreppy]

This video is literally such a life savor for beginners and I am very very happy with how she went slow and used thick yarn so we could see 👍

[@deegreene3113]

This is the best tutorial ever!! You use the words "end" and "working "yarn and that helps tell me which one to use. Others do not do that. Thank you so muc h!!

[@shaneyswift3127]

Oh thank God finally, an actual helpful tutorial.

[@ksflick100]

Thanks!! I have been making this a complicated things to do!! I thinkI have it now! Have a great day!!

[@Lilliboo962]

Well so far you are the 1st person who tells us to take the tail end out!! I watched loads of different videos, Thank you so much, I was doing it right but couldn't get it to pull up, as soon as I took the tail end out it worked, THANK YOU!

[@TaylorHarmon-ln1cx]

I am a fairly beginner-level crocheter and this video was EXTREMELY helpful!!! I've only ever done scarves and a few years ago I faked my way into making a cowl, but after watching this tutorial and following along, I was able to create a really nice looking magic circle on the first try!! Super appreciate the clear instructions, and the repetition at a slower speed. Thank you for this!!!

[@Yarndrasil]

Wow first try! That’s awesome to hear 🤩

[@tabbylovesmath173]

Hours of fustration and all I needed was this video. Thank you so much

[@doratheexplorer49]

i have been crocheting for many years and i always have to watch a tutorial on the magic circle. lol

[@sarahcosta4882]

Thank you, I finally understand how to do the magic circle!

[@libertyquerol7924]

I have to say you’re the best! Congratulations!!!

[@mangotango2798]

Watched 4 vids on how to make a magic circle. Couldn’t make one for 1 he and 21 min. Got this one on my first try. Thank you so much!

[@christylove5807]

I'm losing hair over learning this dang magic circle! Really appreciate this video. What also helps me when using these tutorial videos is slowing the playback speed in the settings 😉 I tend to have less reason to pause, rewind and play when all I wanna do is crochet 🧶😜

[@Fidg234]

You did a good job by taking your time and doing this at a slower pace. I sat and practiced with you over and over until I finally learned. Thank you.

[@Yarndrasil]

So happy that I could help! Thank you for your kind comment.

[@cathydelgado7153]

oh my! I would give you a THOUSAND LIKES if I could! Thank you for this!!! I've watched so many videos and got NOWHERE! Thank you a billion! Instantly subscribing!!!

[@Yarndrasil]

Thank you so much!! So happy it helped ♥️

[@user-ox9lo2nj9q]

😂 👏🏻 I can FINALLY make all the pretty things I've wanted to for soooo long, may God bless you, this will hopefully help me to make some pretty things to sell. THANK YOU SO MUCH 💜😁

[@erniehendrix9357]

Thank you! Your video allowed me to actually SEE the steps because you were wise enough to use a bulky yarn! Now I can make a magic circle.

[@carolemurphy6205]

The bulky yarn certainly makes completing a Magic Circle easier than thinner yarns or threads, but your instructions make the whole technique very clear. Thank you!

[@Yarndrasil]

I’m happy to hear that you found it helpful!! Happy crocheting ❤️🧶

[@charmander466]

I have been searching for YEARS for a good tutorial for this. I finally found one. Thank you so much 😭

[@Yarndrasil]

I’m so thrilled that my video is the one that helped you most!! ♥️

[@magnoliak77]

Very helpful! Thank you! I learned how to do this years ago and needed a refresh. Your video was perfect for my ageing eyes to catch the detail.

[@bevmooney7858]

I'm so glad to find your site! Finally, magic circle really explained!! I will look forward to more videos. You have the perfect voice , speak clearly and slow enough for anyone can follow. HALLELUJAH!

[@Yarndrasil]

Happy you’re here and finding my tutorials helpful ♥️

[@squirrelgirl6398]

Best magic circle directions I've seen yet. I've got my bookmarked double starred to review for when I haven't made one in a while. Thank you!

[@michelleanderson7107]

Hello I’m teaching myself how to crochet through KZbin and TikTok. I came across your video, and when I said, thank you for having the patience to teach us who is learning this magic circle. Hope you come and have more videos and new videos cause I like how you help us through who’s learning how to crochet so thank you very much and you have a great evening.

[@nguyennn678]

Big thanks to you for detailed, slow and clear video. Finally, I can complete the magic circle.

[@marielapregrabon7561]

Excellent explanation for the magic circle. I looked at many videos...and wish there was one for left handed crocheters. But following yours did help me a lot. Thanks.

[@shabewi2917]

Out of all the videos I watched (had to of been near 30) this is the only video that I could actually see what was going on and you went slow enough for me to figure it out. I’ve only been crocheting for a day and this by far has been the best visual and explained video. Thank you❤️

[@Yarndrasil]

Love hearing this!! So happy to help ❤️

[@user-nt6dy2li2u]

Tysm for helping me!! I was trying to make a bee and it never worked because of the magic ring, you explained it so well!!! Now imma make an army of them

[@ericwerner3605]

This video was amazing and extremely helpful. I really appreciate you creating this tutorial. After watching this in slow motion a hundred times I have completed my first ever crochet magic circle. Thanks again!

[@donnapascual2665]

Thank you for showing how Simplistic this circle can be.

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re very welcome!

[@jankau.9669]

I love you so much rn. I'm mwking a gift for a friend and she lives whales and is really amazed by crochet but I can't do the magic circle. I've watched 2 and a half HOURS of videos on it and your' s was the onmy one that helpes. Thank you, thank you ,thank you.

[@Yarndrasil]

Thank you!! It made my day to read this! I’m sure your friend is going to love her whale 🐳 ♥️

[@osgoodie]

This tutorial was so helpful. Thank you for taking your time in this video to show us beginners on how to make a magic circle. For the longest time, I had difficulty doing it. You were very clear and explained it great. Thank you!!

[@Yarndrasil]

I’m always so thrilled to hear from people who found the tutorial helpful. You’re welcome and much love ❤️

[@susaneggena1880]

I have watched several videos of making this Magic circle. You are the only one that has made it so easy to understand and follow. I appreciate this so much. You are the best.

[@naydacruzharris4623]

Thank you! This is a wonderful technique, clearly explained and demonstrated. Thank you for using thick yarn to illustrate.

[@lunasArtJourney]

OMG I GOT IT FIRST TRY!! Every time I try to do one if I can at all it takes me over an hour thank you so much for this video

[@AuntDuddie]

I've tried other methods to make a tidy magic circle but yours is the best! Thank you!

[@glorias3746]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful! I was so lost cause all the other videos weren’t as clear as this

[@Yarndrasil]

You're very welcome!

[@angg9260]

Lifesaver! I’ve been doing it the chain way since I started because no tutorial could teach me properly. Thank you so much!!!

[@Yarndrasil]

So happy to help :)

[@thefantasyaddict]

This video really helps! Your voice is so soft, and I don't have to slow the speed of the video to understand

[@edithlopez2716]

I tried maxing a magic circle in this video. And it worked and I’m only a bigginer!!

[@monicaf9028]

Honestly I have watched about 6 different videos and honestly this one helped me the most because I could actually pull it close with out it knotting up. My issue was keeping the dang on circle from twisting and the chain piece from being crotchet with it.

[@pennym4760]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I never thought I would be able to do a magic circle. You are a great teacher.

[@Yarndrasil]

You are so welcome! And thank you, I love being of service!! 😊

[@katneko5786]

thank you! I haven't crotcheted in years, and needed a refresher.

[@maureenrandolph9863]

Thank you, with dyslexia yours was the best learning technique the larger yarn helped and the simple way in which you described and showed your technique was very helpful❤

[@Yarndrasil]

Getting comments like yours brings me such joy. So happy to help. Happy crafting!! 🧶

[@Sweet4Swirllix]

this is probably the best magic circle tutorial i have ever seen! you can actually see it! just started learning to crochet yesterday, definitely not easy but fun at the same time!

[@AmeenaBarakeh]

I've been looking for a tutorial about how to make the magic circle for a couple of days... KZbin recommended this & I've watched it with some hope... Yet, I was so satisfied that it was very suitable for beginners all the way, so thank youuu so much! You have saved me hehe & I've subscribed to your channel as well 🥰🥰👍

[@willmapointon3210]

That is the best example of the magic circle I've seen. Thank you.

[@heatherfearnside6226]

OMG....thank you...I have watched so many tutorials on how to do this magic circle and yours by far has been the easiest one to comprehend...well done...and thank you again.😊

[@Yarndrasil]

You’re very welcome!! I’m so thrilled to hear that it helped ✨

[@LavenderSkyla]

Thanks! The bulky yarn helped. I realized I was getting the tail too caught up in there and not doing a double crochet. I just tried it now and I got my perfect circle! Liked and subscribed

[@principiamothapo3190]

Thank you so much. When you say "working yarn" then everything made sense. Thank you

[@kamiLittlekami]

this is the best tutorial i’ve found, and like the other comment said, u used thick yarn so i could see it a lot easier! thank you so much!!! ❤❤

[@concatinate]

Thank you for showing what you are doing from many different angles, it really helps!

[@jessicaguy2748]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have such a hard time getting this correct. Watching this showed me what I've been doing wrong. Thank you!!

[@lreinke7341]

Thanks so much. This is the easiest magic circle tutorial I've seen.

[@Yarndrasil]

Always happy to hear that :)

[@seriousyak4734]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I won't be avoiding the magic circle anymore

[@evajimenezontanaya539]

The easiest and best explanation and demostración ever. Thank you so much

[@dmiller4328]

This is the best instructional video I've ever seen!

[@Rinnstars]

thank you so much! i have seen countless of videos on this and all of them were terrible at explaining and they do it so fast. but you did it with chunky yarn and slowly. ty so much! blessings!!