Use the hook tip to grab onto a portion of yarn from the working end (ball end) of the yarn.
Note that this does not count as your first stitch.
The size of your chain depends on how large you want to make your ring. If you’re making something like a granny square, make your chain around 2–3 inches (5. 1–7. 6 cm) long. [3] X Expert Source Lindsey CampbellWeaving Instructor Expert Interview. 25 July 2019.
Note that this is very similar to the standard magic ring, but many prefer the double ring for projects that will see a little more action since a double magic ring provides greater durability. You should wrap the loop around the first two fingers on your non-dominant hand.
Even though you will be creating a double ring, you only need to create a single loop on the crochet hook. The “double” portion mainly results from the double loop you made at the beginning of the process. Much of the remaining steps are similar to those you would use for a standard magic ring.
You will usually need one starting chain for a single stitch pattern, two for a half double pattern, two or three for a double pattern, and four for a triple pattern.
You may not be able to get both rings to close. That’s okay; only one needs to close.
While your initial slip stitch is adjustable, the final ring will not be, so it is important that you make as tight and as closed a loop as possible by making tight, even stitches. Use this as an alternative if you have difficulty creating the magic ring.
Note that this ring is not adjustable like the magic ring is, but it will still give you the crocheted round you need for your pattern, and you may find it easier to create.
Note that this method is another alternative if you have difficulty making an actual magic ring. While this initial slip stitch is adjustable, the final ring will not be. This method might be better suited for patterns that use a double stitch, while the other alternate method mentioned in this article tends to be better for single stitch patterns.
You should be left with one loop on your crochet hook. Note that this will create a ring, but since this ring is fairly wide open, you will need to add more stitches to help close it more.
Pull tightly on the tail
