How-To Crochet A Magic Loop

Learn how-to make a magic loop with Tanya from Little Things Blogged and then use the technique to make crochet newborn slippers.

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  Step 1

  Start by placing your tail of your yarn behind your working yarn.

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  Step 2

  Holding the point where the yarn crosses, insert your hook into the big loop.

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  Step 3

  Make 1ch ( does not count as a stitch).

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  Step 4

  Make the first stitch into the loop ( here single crochet). Insert your hook under both strands of yarn (the yarn that forms the loop and the tail).

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  Step 5

  Continue until you have made as many stitches as are required. Then pull on the end tail to close the center gap.

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  Step 6

  Join the round with a slip stitch.

Got the hang of this technique?

Put your new skill to the test with this tutorial: