How to Crochet a Magic Loop...it's So Easy!

Have you ever seen instructions on a pattern to crochet a Magic Loop…but didn’t know how, or thought you must perform magic to make something so complicated? Well, it is so easy, you’ll be doing it in your sleep once you follow this quick tutorial!

Step 1: Hold Yarn in Your Left Hand and Stick Out Index Finger, & Wrap Yarn Over Top of Finger

Step 2: Continue to Wrap, Going Under Finger, and Back Over the Top

Step 3: You Will Create an “X” on the Top of Finger

Step 4: Hold Other End of Yarn Under Your Other Fingers As Shown

Step 5: Insert Crochet Hook Under Right Loop

Step 6: Hook Yarn Held by Fingers

Step 7: Pull Hooked Yarn Back Under, and Through Loop

Step 8: Slip Entire Loop Off of Finger and Slightly Open Loop

Step 9: Yay, You've Just Made Your First Magic Loop!

You are now ready to chain and work your project! Remember to work with your working yarn and not the short tail! Have fun & I would love for you to share in comments how this tutorial helped you and what project you used it on.

Happy Crocheting!