The Magical Circle
I have seen in some patterns that we are to use something called 'the magical circle'. Is this very hard to learn? Is this a better way than using a chain then joining? I havent heard of this before last year, is this a new technique?IMO it's much better than the chain method, I use it wherever I can no matter what the pattern says. Some instructions are overly complicated and make it seem harder than it is. I'll have a go at writing them but if you can find the right video it'll be a lot less confusing.
Basically, lay the yarn over your palm with the tail pointing to you then loop the yarn around in a circle on top of that so that the ball is at the other side of the hand. Take your hook, put it through the centre of the loop and yo (it can be tricky to hold everything tight enough here when you're starting out), pull it through to the centre of the loop, yo outside the loop and pull through loop on hook. Now the slip knot is made and you have a ring that you can crochet in to. After you've done the required number of stitches, just pull the tail and it will close up tight. I've started with the magic circle, only learnt the chain later... so for me the ring is so much easier. Also, I like the finish of the magic circle better. It's super easy to learn and it makes for a tighter base to your projects than making a chain and joining. Youtube should be able to help you learn! Edited by Acad17 at 2021-3-27 18:00
Not is hard to learn, also, you can user 4 chains closed formed a circle al knit inside, i used that method to do triangular shalws To najprostsza i najbardziej poręczna metoda robienia oczek początkowych. Robótka ładnie się zamyka it's easy and usefull to make a really closed circle. a question of habit. you can find many tuto on the web its different to use a chains then joining. It's really better. You can also look for Magical Ring. It's useful to use as a start for any time you are knitting or crocheting in the round. not hard at all! search for a youtube tutorial, you will see it is very easy :) I use magic circle instead of using chain.. it is easier Generalmente se usa para tejer en redondo you many find that if you go to you.tube for a full explanation, its really useful thank you for your very nice response, Crochetmom! Magic Ring is the modern term for what I learned many years a go as the 'sliding loop' or ladies slip knot start.:lol Thanks For Sharing I use the magic circle all the time for crocheting on the round.You just need to make sure that the end is really secure to avoid it coming lose. Using this method prevents a hole in the center when starting a ring. thanks for sharing :) En youtube hay muchos tutoriales. El aro mágico es realmente util para tejer amigurumis.
