How to Crochet a Magic Circle (Magic Ring Tutorial)

The crochet magic circle is a versatile and essential technique for starting projects worked in the round. It's easy to learn and will make your projects look polished and professional by closing up the hole in projects worked in the round. Check out our tutorial for the easiest way to master the magic circle!

Why The Magic Circle?

Once you've mastered the magic circle, you'll be able to start a variety of projects such as hats, amigurumi toys, and granny square blankets. The beauty of the magic circle is that it allows you to close up the hole in the center of your work, giving it a seamless and tidy finish. Don't be intimidated if you're new to crochet, the magic circle is a beginner-friendly technique that will give you confidence as you start your first few rounds. Give it a try and see the difference it makes in your crochet projects!

The magic circle technique is especially useful for projects that require a closed center, such as stuffed animals or hats. With a traditional chain start, the center hole can often be too large or uneven, but with the magic circle, you can easily adjust the size of the center hole to fit your needs. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions in our video tutorial and you'll be on your way to mastering the magic circle in no time! So whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, the magic circle is a valuable technique to add to your skill set.

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How to Crochet The Honeycomb Stitch (Smock Stitch)

Learn to Crochet The Honeycomb Stitch Video Tutorial and Stitch Pattern

The Honeycomb Stitch is a unique crochet stitch that is easy to master with the right technique. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to create the perfect Honeycomb Stitch and make a thicker fabric that's perfect for coasters, potholders, and other sturdy crochet projects.

The Honeycomb Stitch is a great option for those who want to create a dense, textured fabric that's perfect for practical items. With its repeating pattern, it's so satisfying to watch the pattern take shape once you get the hang of how it is worked. Once you've mastered the stitch, you can experiment with different colors and yarn to create a range of different effects.

One of the key things to keep in mind when working with the Honeycomb Stitch is tension – it's important to keep your stitches uniform so that the pattern looks neat and even. Another tip is to use a hook that's slightly larger than you would normally use with your chosen yarn, as this will help to create a looser, more flexible fabric.

To get started with the Honeycomb Stitch, all you need is some yarn and a crochet hook. I would recommend not using fuzzy or textured yarn for the Honeycomb Stitch, as it will hide the texture the Honeycomb Stitch creates.

Where you place your hook for the Honeycomb Stitch is what is tricky and important for this pattern, so a visual is helpful! Please check out the video tutorial to actually see where to place your hook.

The Honeycomb Stitch

Chain an even number.

Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, single crochet across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 2: Single crochet across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3: *Single crochet in first stitch, spike stitch in next (two rows below). Repeat from * across the row. Single crochet in the last stitch, Chain 1, turn.

Row 4: Single crochet in first 2 stitches. *SC2tog (into loops of spike stitches from previous row) single crochet in next st. Repeat from * across. Single crochet in last stitch. Chain 1, turn.

Row 5: *Spike stitch (two rows below), single crochet in next. Repeat from * across. Spike stitch in last stitch. Chain 1, turn.

Row 6: Single crochet in first stitch. *SC2tog , single crochet. Repeat from * across the row. Single crochet in last stitch. Chain 1, turn.

Other Crochet Stitches to Learn

The Linen Stitch

The Suzette Stitch

The Bobble Stitch

The Cluster Stitch

Crochet Pumpkin Square: The Pumpkin Patch

Crochet Pumpkin Square Tutorial using Single Crochets and Bobble Stitches

I want to show you how to crochet this pumpkin square motif using a crochet color chart/ graph. This square uses single crochets and bobble stitches.

white= single crochet, orange = bobble stitch

How the graph works is each square within the graph represents a stitch. White stitches are single crochets and orange stitches are bobble stitches. Each row on the graph represents your rows. So since the graph has 29 rows, we will be working 29 rows. The graph also has 23 columns, so we can tell the Pumpkin Patch square will be 23 stitches wide. We will add an extra chain for turning into the first row, so to get started we will chain 24.

Get a free PDF download of the Pumpkin Patch Pattern Graph HERE

For more help with this pattern and reading the pattern graph, please reference the YouTube tutorial below!

My vision for this pattern is that you take it and get creative. You could make four motifs and sew them together to make the front of a throw pillow cover. You could make a lot of them and sew them together and make a blanket. You could add a little ring to the top and it could be a potholder. You could even sew four or so together vertically and add a border around it for a seasonal dish towel. I'm excited to see what you do!

Pumpkin Patch Crochet Square Written Pattern

Chain 24

Row1: Single crochet (sc) across. Chain (ch) 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc in first 7 stitches (sts). Work a bobble st in the next st. Alternate sc and bobble st 4 times. Sc in the remaining 7 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Sc in the first 4 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 13 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: Sc in the first 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 7 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the remaining 3 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 9: Sc in the first 2 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 9 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the remaining 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 10: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 11: Repeat row 9.

Row 12: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 13: Repeat row 9.

Row 14: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 15: Repeat row 9.

Row 16: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 17: Repeat row 7.

Row 18: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 19: Sc in the first 4 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 5 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 3 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the remaining 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 20: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 21: Sc in the first 5 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the next 11 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the remaining 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 22: Sc across. Ch 1, turn

Row 23: Sc in first 8 sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Alternate sc and bobble st 3 times. Sc in the remaining 8 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 24: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 25: Sc in first 10 sts. Work a bobble st, sc, bobble st.. Sc in the remaining 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 26: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 27: Sc in first 11 stitches sts. Work a bobble st in the next st. Sc in the remaining 11 sts. Ch 1, turn.

Row 28: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 29: Sc across. Finish off.