3 ways to Crochet in the Round

As with most things, there are several ways you can crochet in a round.  My favorite way, and the one that I think is easiest to get stitches into is the Magic Ring.  It is the easiest to get the hook into several times and you can do as many stitches as you want.

In a ring made from several chains is probably the easiest to start with.  It is easier to hold onto.

In a chain of stitches.

Ch 4. (Or whatever the pattern calls for.)

Sl st in first ch made.

Ch 1. (Or more for taller stitches.)

Make number of single crochets called for in pattern.

When you get to the end, you can either make a slip stitch in the first single crochet made or make a single crochet in the first single and mark the last stitch in the round.  The second method creates a seamless piece.

Magic Ring

Make a loop around your hook.

Yarn over and pull up a loop.

Make a slip stitch.

Make desired number of single crochets.

Pull tail tightly.  You can adjust the size of your  center hole at this point.

Insert your hook into the first single crochet you made in the circle. 

Create a single crochet. 

In one chain.

Chain two.  (or more for taller stitches)

Insert hook into first chain.

Yarn over and make a single crochet.

Continue making the desired number of single crochets (or other stitches) in chain.