The crochet Magic Loop (which is also called a crochet Magic Ring, but also can be known as a Drawstring Ring, Drawstring loop or Magic Circle crochet loop) is a popular starting method when working amigurumi.
With circular crochet, you will often make a number of chains and join with a slip stitch to make a ring, but this can leave an unsightly hole - the magic loop crochet technique allows you to close this hole creating a perfect circle!
When using the magic loop crochet technique for amigurumi you will normally use it in combination with double crochet stitches, but the crochet magic ring can be used with larger stitches such as treble stitches too.
Below you'll find our magic circle crochet step-by-step guide which shows you how to crochet a magic loop, and if you need any more help with the magic loop crochet technique, check out our video tutorial:
How to crochet a magic ring
Follow our magic circle crochet step-by-step guide to learn how to make a magic loop to start your circular crochet projects. Steps 1-4 show the basics of how to crochet a magic loop, but we also carry on after that to show you how to work a round of double crochet into your crochet magic loop.
