How To Close A Crochet Magic Circle?

A magic ring or adjustable loop is a technique used in crochet to create a refined, tightly closed loop. It is often used interchangeably with a magic circle, which is also referenced as an adjust. To create a magic circle, wrap the yarn around your left hand clockwise to create a loop. Insert your crochet hook under the loop on the back of your fingers and pull up a loop. Pinch the top of the loop.

A magic circle creates an adjustable loop, allowing you to crochet your initial stitches into this loop. After working into the loop, pull the tail end of the yarn to tighten the loop. With the magic circle, you can pull the end of the yarn like a drawstring and it closes up that opening. Depending on the yarn you are working with, you can usually use more stitches in that first round.

To close a magic circle, take your darning needle and thread the long tail end. If you hadn’t closed off your circle tight enough, now is the time to do so. Once you pull it tightly, you can now close your magic circle. The first tuck goes in row 1 in the opposite direction to the yarn end.

To create a magic ring, first drape the tail end of the yarn over the backs of your fingers. Hold the tail end in place with your thumb. Make a magic ring as usual with regular yarn, then replace your small hook with a bigger one. Pull through the loop until the hole is as small as possible.