I just wanna say that I am very proud of myself for this learning project post. As some of you may know in my last blog I was having some trouble crocheting my magic circle. I finally had achieved creating the magic circle but didn’t know how to crochet any further. For this post, I found a YouTube video that explained How to Increase on the Magic Circle for beginners by Libby. In this video, she explains the stitch pattern that typically is used to increase on the magic circle. She explains that with every round of stitches, the stitch count is going to increase by 6, in order to make even stitches around the circle. For example,
Round 1: 6 stitches
Round 2: 12 stitches
Round 3: 18 stitches
Within each round there are increase stitches and single stitches. For example if I was on round 5, I would stitch an increase and then four single stitches… for round 6 I would stitch an increase than 5 single stitches.
So basically the single stitches and the increase have to add up to whatever round you are on. This took me a while to figure out as the video only went up to round 4, so I had to ask chat gpt to explain round 5-10 for me, which would be one downside of the video. The best part of the video is that she counts the stitches outloud with you and doesn’t fast forward to the next round. I can without a doubt know if I am doing it wrong or right because I can follow each stitch with her.
I am unsure of the finished result of this project. Although I do know that mastering the magic circle leads to having an easier time making other projects. I will try and carry what I learnt through this learning post into other projects of mine.
See you next time,
Grace
4 Comments
Shaunna Dunn
Yay for accomplishing the Magic Circle Grace! It’s true, you can make all kinds of cute 3D creatures once you know the magic circle. (I made my kiddos a giant chicken nuggie ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqwOhbUF7lU ) and a giant axolotl (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTnWIbkWsP8) for Christmas this year!
I’m no expert and basically following videos as you are doing. I also really like when a tutorial includes the details of counting through each row. It’s so key to ensuring that when you move on to the next row you are starting with the right number of stitches.
Your sleuthing to find out the formula for the magic circle count was new to me! So thanks for sharing that learning. My kiddos want to learn to crochet and the tips you are sharing will be helpful when I start to teach them.
Good luck with the next steps.
Ellie Hales
Hi Grace!
Your magic circle looks great!
I’ve never seen this type of crocheting before and I think I will have to try it sometime!
Thanks for sharing,
Ellie
Mackenzie Evans
Hi Grace!
I am so happy that you were able to complete the magic circle! That must feel very rewarding, especially since you were struggling with it prior. I am going to have to checkout your resource because I have always struggles with the magic circle! I’m happy you stuck with it. Thank for sharing this week. Best of luck in your future creations.
Heidi Spetz
Hi, Grace!
Congrats on completing the magic circle! I’ve never crocheted before, so I can only imagine how challenging that was just by looking at it. I’ve also used ChatGPT for some help with my learning project and also found it helpful, even though it took some trial and error to get what I needed.
Can’t wait to see more!
Heidi