3 Alternatives to a Magic Ring/Circle! (Easy Tutorial)

[@Lisa-dn2gx]

You just saved me with that 1st one!! I will NEVER do another "magic ring" the standard (frustrating) way!! You're right about it being fiddly. Thank you!!

[@meemamakes]

Glad I could help!

[@BetPondue]

Yes, I've stiff hands and it's so much easier!

[@margoford3323]

I hate magic rings so thanks 4 your 1st method xx

[@WendyL8787]

For Method 1, do you always chain four or does it change depending on the stitch you are going to use?

[@katarzynapiekarska7350]

Great tutorial, thank you. ❤Can I ask what camera or phone model you use to make videos? Thanks for advice😊

[@ElizabettKubinyi]

why isn't this going viral? this is an actual lifesaver.

[@flootzavut30daychallenge]

Probably because the first two are really old techniques that the magic ring replaced and many long term crocheters already knew, and the third one is how many people learned how to do a magic ring in the first place 🤷🏻 crocheting into the first chain or making a chain ring were the normal methods of starting into the round before people came up with a magic ring. I imagine this is mostly useful for relatively new crocheters.

[@MelissaBeach-z5w]

This is wonderful! I’m 63 and have been crocheting since I was about 5. All three of your techniques are game changers. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jacquelyngravina3805]

You are mirroring my life!! I watched this with my mouth open, lol. I guess Grandma didn’t know doodley squat. Genius!!!

[@katrinajenkins6903]

That is awesome that you have been crocheting since you were 5 I am teaching my neighbor kid boy (14) how to crochet he knows how to sew, embroider but also work on engines

[@maryt2887]

I’ve never had trouble using the regular magic ring, but I found the alternatives very interesting.

[@susanhardesty7668]

As a knitter, I have found crocheting to be extremely difficult, but I love the look. I am clumsy with the hook and find the magic ring method to be a nightmare. Thank you for these three tips. They look easy peasy!

[@CarolineWalz]

can i just say i watched LITERALLY 16 different videos on how to make a magic ring yesterday and this was the only video i was able to follow/understand. so happy. tysm!!!!

[@angelarainey7258]

Me too.

[@pattyroyal3269]

I thought your speed and teaching methods were quite perfect.

[@ROLCY2024]

This is a true gem of information. I was just fiddling (unsuccessfully) with a magic ring. These suggestions are wonderful.

[@meemamakes]

So glad this was helpful for you. I still can’t get the “normal” magic ring to work for me after years of trying

[@teejay-um9es]

I just recently began TRYING to learn the magic ring but have been so frustrated with it I was ready to just give up and keep starting my projects the old way with just a slip knot. Number 3 is going to change the way I start everything that has to be started in the round. Thanks for sharing these great methods.

[@Orelialala]

You might have saved my sanity! Thank you! Thank you!

[@meemamakes]

Glad I could help!

[@TroyStaton-di9bg]

Man am I glad I found this video!! I think I speak for everyone here when I say there's nothing magical about the "magic ring" you have saved a lot of projects 😊

[@crane_io]

TYSM! I just joined a crochet club at school and this was something we were getting stuck on! I'm definitely gonna show the rest of the kids :3!!

[@meemamakes]

This is so great to hear! Good luck to you and your school friends with your crochet journeys. I'm always happy to answer any questions you all might have so do get in contact if you do

[@mickeyk3856]

Fantastic! I never could get the magic ring until now. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lindaoharris]

Hooray, the magic circle. I know I can make a not mess up. I’ll be doing number one because I like the looks of it over the other two. Thank you thank you thank you. Hugs and prayers for what you do.

[@sherriatsavinh4995]

Omg what a game changer, ive been crocheter dor many years and learned something new. Even old dogs learn!

[@jeanoconnor3163]

I have always done a double magic ring since I first learned about magic rings. It is so much more secure.

[@mycrochetstory7169]

LOVE THIS!!! Shared it out on my Community Tab!

[@Veronika-so9uv]

Thank you for sharing your magic rings👍 it's not a trouble anymore 🙏

[@angieelliott8741]

I've only done the cross over method. I have seen the double magic ring recently. I feel like method one is the easiest looking....until I've learned the magic ring, I've always done the chain with a slip stitch method. Thanks for the alternatives!!

[@colettedavis3606]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, so easy to understand the way you are teaching.

[@zionmommy]

So grateful I found this video! You are a fantastic teacher, I actually understood everything you explained, so many videos are confusing in their explanations. You have a talent, and your voice is lovely to listen to while following along! I will be watching more of your tutorials. Thank you!!!

[@jacintavattuone4442]

I've never been able to get the hang of the magic ring. This is a game changer for me! Thanks foe sharing. ❤

[@meemamakes]

You are so welcome!

[@christinefrier7888]

That first method is the one I will use from now own. Thank you so much!

[@judith1564]

Great video, super easy to understand, and good to see the comparison in the different methods.

[@meemamakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ang3432]

@@meemamakesfor method 1, does the chain count as the first double crochet? Thank you

[@Joy1957K]

I like Method 1. It looks so much neater,

[@oakstrong1]

Thank you. I know how to make a magic ring but it is always good to have more than one solution to a problem. I'm familiar with 2nd and 3rd methods but the first one is new to me.

[@meemamakes]

I’m glad this helped and I agree about having more than one solution to a problem. It’s like having different tools in a tool kit!

[@barbarasuchy654]

THANK YOU FOR THE EASIEST WAY TO GO! I've always screwed mine up. 😫 I, needed this!😃

[@user-cv4ii7hd7x]

Number one is the method for me. Thanks ❤

[@tlojewelrylove]

This is interesting and it's good to have options. I personally use the popular "X" wrap on top of my 2 fingers but it took me forever to remember how to do it. I'm definitely going to give your alternate methods a try. Thanks!❤

[@malvina1952]

That is fantastic! I can get off my meds now.

[@teceyS3]

🤣🤣

[@pamelahadi5773]

These are all great! Your teaching is spot on!

[@meemamakes]

Thankyou so much 😊

[@MsPandyGirl]

So well explained. Thank You! I'm definitely saving this and thumbs up on your video. 😊

[@openorwap5412]

These are great! I'll definitely be giving the first one a go, thank you 😊

[@Barbara-ji2df]

Wow love this way of doing the ring. Thank you

[@sharonopstbaum1023]

Super cool! Can’t wait to try these out. Number #1 is my fave without even trying it! Thanks! oxoxox

[@DWaldrip-ux2cc]

Thank you, thank you! I could never get the magic ring to turn out! I just tried your first method and it works!!

[@lorrefl7072]

I like the 1st method! Definitely going to try it!

[@PhoebebuffayReginaphalange]

O kadar video izledim en anlaşılır olanı bu video oldu. Teşekkür ederim ❤❤❤

[@DookieBandit]

You have such a cute accent ☺️ I enjoyed every minute thank you 👍

[@audreydraher4786]

This is perfect. You're such a good teacher. Thanks.

[@YouTubeBinge-q1p]

I used number one, and it was super easy! THIS I can remember how to do. Thank you! (I've also added the word "fiddly" to my American English vocabulary!)

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

The first method is still a magic ring, as when you loosened the end, it was able to pull like a normal magic ring. Second medod is the most secure. Thanks for the video and ideas.

[@TechInterpreter]

Outstanding video! Thank you.

[@Darvit_Nu]

This is BRILLIANT!!! Already a subscriber but clicked the like button & am leaving a comment to help get this into more people's recommended feed! 😍❤

[@meemamakes]

Awww Thankyou so much for the support ❤️

[@emilywelch4387]

You have given me hope to try and keep learning using the magic ring in projects, I’ve just started learning in the last month so only done granny squares so far and basics stitches but thank you! I will come back to this for sure

[@robertacalderwood3236]

Super video. I can use a magic ring but ill definitely give these a try. I'm always so curious how anyone figured these techniques out. Thanks

[@delladearest2511]

Hello, your video popped up and the first one is my favorite, 🤩 thank you ❣️

[@teddyandlizzyr8865]

THANK YOU SO MUCH OMG I COULD NEVER MAKE A MAGIC RING OR EVEN START TO MAKE ONE AND NOW IM IN PROGRESS OF MAKING ONE I SERIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT QUITTING BUT BECAUSE OF YOU I WONT!

[@murchhanaghosh2870]

Although i am quite comfortable with regular magic ring....but these alternatives are also very interesting.... Thank you so much for your teaching

[@gloriayearian6145]

Thank you so much for sharing this!❤

[@Herbochap]

Thanks for the tutorrial

[@janetsaggus7408]

This is fantastic! .. i usually have strands of yarn coming at me from all directions ending me pulling it undone ... go and get a cuppa then tackle try no.10 .. no more of that now ... this probably sees me as a new crocheter, which i am but this is a god-send to us newies ... cant thank you enough .. 👏🙏👏😇

[@meemamakes]

@@janetsaggus7408 so glad this video was so helpful for you 😊

[@kimski5391]

So glad I found your video so much easier to understand 😊

[@fparradieguez]

You save my life. Thank you very much. I always struggle with the magic ring. I never know . There were 3 ways. Thanks for sharing

[@meemamakes]

Glad it helped!

[@hollywolf8413]

brilliant! have a nice day & thank you so much!

[@Yekadadtahi]

Dude this was freaking awesome the first one worked like a charm big thanks to ya

[@hazeldonner1855]

How fascinating. I prefer the first method but quite honestly I’ve never had any problems making a magic ring. It isn’t hard at all. I didn’t know people had a problem with it. Pity you didn’t show how to do that way as well for a comparison. You have a nice teaching style. 😊

[@sandyt4597]

I do the regular magic ring. I don't understand why people think it's so difficult. I've also never had one come loose. I don't know what the X or crossover is. I've never seen that method.

[@mlewis8579]

Great lesson! TY

[@veronicawells7499]

Grateful for your tutorial!!

[@bperez9066]

You just blew my mind! 😮 amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@AnBu-t2m]

This is so cool! I hate the magic ring, too! Thanks! ❤

[@e.darlenelundy-veo3157]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing!

[@coopcooper4745]

This was so helpful, thank you!!

[@maisuri03]

Thank you, i save it for later

[@christamillar3824]

YEEEES Thank you, the normal MR is so fiddly!

[@marzyehayoubi487]

I love magic ring, but always struggle to make them if I have to repeat the granny squares. However your first method was so easy & straight forward. Thank you for this tutorial. ❤😊

[@MsPink1955]

Thank you Meema ❤

[@lauriebilbruck1526]

Wow! You are impressive. I’m going to start the Artichoke Bag (on Ravelry) . Many knitters found the pattern start up very fiddly. I think I may experiment with your double magic ring, then go to knitting.

[@johnettastephens5537]

Thank you SO MUCH! This has helped me tremendously. I really appreciate learning about these methods!😊

[@JoyPLewis]

Awesome, thank you so much. I don't like the cross over method either.

[@feliciaboros4342]

Amazing video. Thank you so very much

[@cynthiahale9888]

Nice tips, I can do a magic ring just fine, but can see how each method has its advantages. I did not realize that the chain method was more secure but it makes sense. 😊

[@meemamakes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hantejudy]

Thanks, I love this video!

[@juleeperkins8142]

I have amigurumi projects to do using chenille yarn. Magic loop is impossible. Your video just popped up in my feed when I desperately needed it. Going to try #1 first. Thank you for saving my sanity & my grandkids gifts💜

[@RondaElam]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@amandadoyle73]

💕 thank you so much for your video xxx so helpful xxx 🥰

[@leannecrawford4701]

I always use the crochet in the first chain or crochet around the chain. They are the easiest way for me.

[@celestelopez4333]

Thank you! It make a much neater look 😊

[@meemamakes]

I’m so happy this worked for you ❤

[@jeanperren6094]

Wonderful! I am revisiting this tutorial and just wanted to say I used Method 3, double magic ring, for my last project after having the single double ring fail in a project when I washed it. Just one block that I was fortunately able to mend before giving as a baby gift. Glad I discovered the problem before giving it as a gift. Greetings from sunny Queensland this Anzac Day.🇦🇺

[@meemamakes]

So glad this was helpful for your project. I find that even with the double ring they can still fail, so I tend to make sure my end is woven in so much to reinforce it. Happy ANZAC day for last week (I had to look it up!)

[@carlabalestro1233]

Obrigada pelo vídeo! Um abraço do Brasil! 😊

[@juzahyodo3706]

3rd one is for me!! Thank you 😍

[@psychedelikchameleon]

I've been crocheting for years and I'm still learning so much! I stick to a couple of different methods, but I'll definitely try the double magic ring. I find the magic ring fiddly and have never got to grips with it!

[@laurareese3389]

I have struggles with the magic ring for years. Thank you.❤❤

[@meemamakes]

Yay I’m so glad this video helped ❤

[@enuma7]

Thank you very much!!!!! Greetings from Austria!

[@miri_maau]

finally my prayers has been answered , thankyou soo much it saved my hobby and interest in crocheting as i was trapped in learning magic ring for so long. Thankyou so so so much. Keep posting.

[@meemamakes]

You are welcome 😊

[@shannonsullivan1968]

Genius! Previously, whenever I had to do a magic ring I struggled-but not any more!!

[@meemamakes]

Yay so glad this helped. I still cannot get the normal magic ring to work for me 🤣🤣

[@ardicesaugar5475]

number 3 is just what i was looking for.

[@DjHarrel]

Great. Thanks for sharing.

[@pixiecora2212]

Great tutorial! Thank you. I subscribed.

[@stitchy_linn]

Helloooo, new Subbie here due to thus wonderful video alone! While I don't mind executing the magic ring the final method you show is my new favorite. Looking forward to more tutorials from your channel and viewing older ones. I’ve been crocheting for 53 years and yes you CAN teach an old girl a new trick. HA! 😂

[@terryvoight8514]

Thank you!❤

[@pamopett3888]

You are a genius ! Thank you !

[@layceevierra8364]

Im working on making multiple flowers in only a few colors then using strips/bands in a stockinette knit stitch to shape the outfit with the various color matching flowers filling put the piece. Definitely a fall navy blue dark not summer time

[@krmyna1]

Thanks. Only, that I do not make 3 chain, like a first stich. I do not like it, I prefer to make 1DC instead of. I liked your "magic double circle". Thanks a lot. 🙌👌👏

[@Duetzgirl]

Thank you.

[@piglet11552]

Thank you❤

[@maryannarobinsonn1199]

Loved your tutorial

[@shawnreed25]

Ty! I always have trouble, causing me to start the ring over because of bulkiness in the center… this will help me so much!

[@meemamakes]

Happy to help!

[@mement0_m0ri]

I love magic rings, who the heck hates them? I never thought anyone would have a problem with them. They're magic!

[@Beckett-The-Alien]

Well, I’m literally ten years old so I need this video

[@Rachel-eh8xj]

I am trying and i can get it up to the pull the string to make the loop and it wont budge so any alternative im game for

[@Beefieeee]

The fing sucks

[@rockdoro7700]

I'm working with cotton right now and it gets caught too easily!

[@sylvatorossian8143]

Thanks for sharing. It has helped me.