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

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. For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked on Growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , which goes into much more detail on scaling! 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ Join Our Skool Community ⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ Join The Next Crochet Kit Club ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book ⁠⁠ 🧶 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Grab Some Crochet Merch ⁠ 🧶 ⁠ ⁠Grab The FREE Donkey Pattern⁠⁠ ⁠