Magic Ring & Flat Circle Crochet

Magic Ring Crochet & Perfect Flat Magic Circle Crochet with Double Crochet Stitch | Beginner Friendly

Crochet Class #7

If your crochet circle keeps turning into a bowl… this is why — — Today we will learn how to make a perfect magic ring — and how to keep your circle completely flat using double crochet stitch.

This crochet tutorial is beginner-friendly. And by the end of this step by step tutorial/instructions, you’ll understand exactly how flat circles actually work.

Also, today you will learn the Magic Ring — the secret technique that makes a completely closed center. This is the foundation for:

• Beanies

• Coasters

• Granny squares Beginners often think this is hard — but I promise, once your hands learn the motion, it becomes easy. Let’s go slow together.

In previous tutorials, we have learned crocheting magic rings and flat magic circles using single crochet and half double crochet stitch. Follow those beginner crochet tutorials on my Blog.

MATERIALS

I’m using:

• medium acrylic yarn

• 4mm crochet hook

• Yarn Needle

• Scissors

If you’re a beginner, use lighter color yarn so you can see your stitches clearly.

Crochet Terms & Abbreviations:

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sl knot: slip knot

mr: magic ring

sl st: slip stitch

st: stitch

ch: chain

Watch here the Full Video Tutorial:

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Magic Ring Crochet / Magic Circle Crochet Pattern

Magic Ring Foundation

Wrap the yarn around two fingers (index + middle finger).

You should see an “X” shape on your fingers.

This X is the magic part.

Closely observe - how am I placing my thumb and ring finger on the yarn.

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You also practice with me so that you will learn it fast.

Insert your crochet hook under the first strand.

Then hook the second strand and pull it under.

You now have a loop on your hook.

Now to lock the ring, Yarn over.

And pull through the loop.

- this is one chain.

This locks the ring so it doesn’t fall apart.

We will repeat this to practice again. You also practice with me.

Round 1: 12 dc

For Round 1, we’ll work double crochet stitches into the ring.

Work 3 chains (= counts as first dc). This chain 3 counts as one double crochet stitch.

Now, work 11 more double crochet into the ring.

We want a total of 12 double crochet stitches.

Important Tips: Make sure you’re crocheting over the tail so it stays secure.

How to make double crochet stitch into the ring?

Yarn over.

Insert hook into the ring.

Yarn over and pull through.

Three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through two.

Again, yarn over and pull through last two loops.

This is one double crochet.

Work 10 more double crochet.

Mark the first double crochet.

Important Tips: Count your stitches at the end of each round.

11 double crochet + chain 3 (=as 1dc) = Total 12 stitches.

To Close the Ring:

Hold stitches.

Pull tail tightly.

Watch center close.

This is the magic.

Slip stitch to top of chain 3.

Round 1 completed.

Important Tips: Do you know? - How to keep the circle perfectly flat.

This is where most beginners go wrong. The answer is: For a flat circle using double crochet, we follow one simple formula.

"THE FLAT CIRCLE FORMULA"

Round 1 → 12 dc stitches

Round 2 → 2 dc in every stitch (24)

Round 3 → 2 dc (increase) + 1 dc (36)

Round 4 → 2 dc (increase) + 1 dc + 1 dc (48)

Round 5 → 2 dc (increase) + 1 dc +1 dc + 1 dc (60)

Each round, you add one more regular stitch between increase.

This will be clear, when we will work on this.

Total 12 stitches in Round 1.

Round 2: 2 dc

In Round 2, we will make 2dc in each stitch.

Start with working chain 3 (= count as 1 double crochet).

Again, 1 double crochet in the same stitch.

Now repeat 2 double crochet in each stitch around.

Common Mistakes:

Be slow and relax during crocheting.

This is where, most of the beginners make mistakes. Always count your stitches. Don't make any extra stitches.

Total 24 stitches in Round 2.

Again I am repeating - don't make any extra stitches.

To complete the Round 2, make a slip stitch at the top of chain 3.

Round 2 completed.

Round 3: (2 dc + 1 dc)

To start Round 3, first make 3 chains (= count as 1 double crochet).

1 double crochet in the same stitch.

Now, 1 double crochet in the next stitch.

Important Tips:

If you feel stuck or tight stitch, do not force the yarn. Best would be make the stitch again.

Now, REPEAT the (2 dc + 1dc) formula around.

Work 2 dc in the same stitch.

Then, 1 dc in the next stitch.

Important Tips:

At the end of the round, count your stitches. Do not make any extra stitches.

Total 36 stitches in Round 3.

Make a slip stitch at the top of chain 3.

Round 3 completed.

Round 4: (2dc + 1dc + 1dc)

To start Round 4, follow the pattern formula (2dc + 1dc + 1dc).

Make 3 chains (= count as 1dc).

Now, 1dc in the same stitch.

Make 1dc in the next stitch.

Again, make 1dc in the next stitch.

Here onwards, REPEAT the formula (2dc + 1dc + 1dc) around.

Work 2dc in the same stitch.

Then, 1dc in the next stitch.

Again, 1dc in the next stitch.

Repeat this pattern around for Round 4 to complete.

Important Tips:

At the end of the round, count your stitches. Do not make any extra stitch.

Total 48 stitches in Round 4.

Now, make a slip stitch on top of the chain 3.

Round 4 completed.

Weave in Extra yarns

If you want to finish your circle at this stage, make 1 chain;

Cut the yarn leaving a small tail and weave in extra yarn.

Or if you want to grow your circle, make more additional rounds using the formula given above.

Important Tip:

If you do not follow the formula, the circle will weave or curl.

And you will get disappointent.

Common Beginner Mistakes:

• Forgetting stitch count • Increasing randomly • Pulling ring too loose • Not joining round properly

If your circle is curling, you need more increases. If it’s ruffling, you need fewer.

So, follow the Formula, and -

No curling. No waves. This is the base for bucket hats, bags, coaster sets, and home decor.

i. Crochet Coaster for Beginners

ii. Crochet Course Class #1

iii. Crochet Sun Bucket Hat

FAQS:

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Comment ‘MAGIC’ if this finally made sense. And tell me — was your circle curling before?

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