Oh, I can still vividly remember the long hours I spent trying to figure out how to make my very first crochet magic circle. I’d watch the tutorial, pause it every few seconds, and try to decipher which strand of yarn goes where. Crochet was supposed to be fun, right? But learning to make this so-called “magic” circle — let’s be real, there was absolutely nothing magical about it back then — felt like an uphill battle. Honestly, it was a total nightmare.

But don’t worry, I’ve got your back! Let me break it down for you in the simplest way I can, and teach you how to make a magic circle effortlessly with my “alphabet” method. It’s going to be easy, I promise!

How to make a crochet magic circle : The alphabet method

First start by making the letter P with your strand of yarn, making sure that its end is on the bottom of the P.

With the strand of yarn attached to the skein, make a reverse S next to the P.

Pick your top loop of the S and slide it under and inside the P’s loop.

Turn the loop once, clockwise.

Take the loop out and above of the P.

With the strand of yarn attached to the skein, make a U.

Slide the U inside the loop we just pull out of the P.

Pull the U’s loop out to the left.

Close the S’s loop tight by pulling the U and P on opposite directions, making an infinity sign shape.

Slide your hook in the U’s loop (the left one).

Take the strand of yarn that’s still attached to the skein and gently pull it to tighten the loop around your hook.

And voilà! You’ve created your crochet magic circle, and now you’re ready to work in rounds! To tighten the circle, just pull on the end of the yarn — the part that looks like the bottom of the letter “P.” This will close the circle, giving you a solid starting point for your project. You’re all set to continue!

If you give my method a try, I’d love to hear how it went! Did you manage to follow the tutorial and successfully create your crochet magic circle? I really hope it helped you, and it would be amazing to know how it worked for you. Please share your experience in the comments below — I can’t wait to hear all about it!

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