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Quick Stitches: Magic Ring vs. Chain Start | Crochet Tips for Beginners & Amigurumi Plushie Makers

Quick Stitches: Magic Ring vs. Chain Start | Crochet Tips for Beginners & Amigurumi Plushie Makers

Update: 2025-08-27
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Struggling with the magic ring in crochet (also called the magic circle)? You’re not alone! In this first Quick Stitches mini-episode of Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast, I share beginner-friendly tips on the magic ring vs. chain start method—so you’ll know whether you really need to use it for amigurumi or if a simpler alternative works just as well.

Whether you’re just learning how to crochet or starting your first amigurumi stuffed animal, this bite-sized episode will help you confidently choose the best way to begin your crochet rounds.

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Quick Stitches: Magic Ring vs. Chain Start | Crochet Tips for Beginners & Amigurumi Plushie Makers

Quick Stitches: Magic Ring vs. Chain Start | Crochet Tips for Beginners & Amigurumi Plushie Makers

Marcy Gardner