Sliding magic ring

Hi everyone????
I’m new to this forum, and a total beginner at crocheting.
I bought two kits, hoping it couldn’t be that hard. I guess I was wrong. The problem starts right at the beginning. Unfortunately.
It says:
Start with a sliding magic ring, then crochet 2 chain stitches. I’m afraid I don’t understand that.
Sorry… then it goes on to say:
Round 1: 6 single crochets in the first loop, join with a slip stitch into the starting chain stitch. (6 sc)

• I’d really appreciate some help.
  

Hello,

I think the word “adjustable” is causing some confusion here. A magic ring is always the same; I’d suggest you Google how to make one.
Here, “adjustable” probably means that you can pull it tight.
But the 2 ch confuse me too. Normally, you only crochet 1 ch as a turning chain. Try it this way:
Magic ring, 1 ch, and then 6 sc in the ring. The first ch doesn’t count as a sc, so that makes 6 sc.

Kind regards
Michaela

Thank you so much for your reply.

I’ll Google “magic ring.”
Where do I start the single crochet stitches? I’m afraid I don’t understand that either.

You can also start this way: Crochet 2 chain stitches, crochet 6 single crochets into the first chain stitch, and join with 1 slip stitch to form a round.
That’s how I always did it at first, before I knew about the magic ring.

If you’ve never made the magic ring before, it’s best to do it exactly as Ruth described. It’s best to mark your first single crochet of the next round with an open stitch marker.

Hi everyone, thank you so much.

So I make 3 single crochets at the beginning, right? I close it with a slip stitch—that’s fine. But do I work the single crochets into the ring? Or? I’m really sorry—I think I’m just too dumb for this.

How did you end up with 3 single crochets?
Start like this:

• You make 2 chain stitches
• In the first chain stitch you crocheted, work 6 single crochets (i.e., work all 6 stitches into that one chain stitch). Now you can see that the many single crochets form a sort of circle. It looks like this:

• Make a slip stitch into the first crocheted stitch. This completes the first round.

Hi.
If you do it the way Ruth described so clearly, you’ll crochet all 6 single crochets into a chain stitch. If you start with a magic ring, you’ll crochet the 6 single crochets into that magic ring.

What exactly are you trying to crochet? If you bought the patterns here, feel free to contact the authors—they’ll all be happy to help you.

Thanks for the kind help, but I just don’t get it. This pattern is driving me crazy.
EDIT Mario: Please don’t post excerpts from patterns.

Hi,
if you’re a complete beginner, then this pattern is just too difficult for you, since it apparently doesn’t have any pictures.
Check out this site: nadelspiel.com . You’ll find lots of videos for beginners there. There are definitely plenty of others online as well.

Here at CP, there are many patterns that are very well explained and include lots of pictures. Maybe you’ll find a similar one that works for you.

Yeah, that’s what I thought. The pattern is supposed to be a rabbit with floppy ears.

I also think this pattern is too brief for a complete beginner. You’ll probably run into problems in every round. Why don’t you take a look around here! We have a lot of patterns here, especially from Hasen. The advantage of CP is that you can always exchange ideas with the authors. Plus, pictures are standard here. Be sure to read the product description before you buy—it often specifies whether the pattern is suitable for beginners.

Ruth is right. There are lots of rabbit patterns here.

A little tip: search for rabbit pattern, free

There are also some with floppy ears. That would be great for you to practice with.

Ah! According to the description, the “adjustable magic ring” is the starting stitch! So 2 chain stitches and then the 6 sc into the 2nd chain stitch.

Still, it’s described too briefly for beginners. I agree with the others: First practice with a pattern that is described in a beginner-friendly way and, above all, ILLUSTRATED

Please don’t post pictures of patterns, whether free or paid—that violates copyright law.

In my opinion, the problem is the first sentence about the magic ring.

I would do it like this:

Chain 2
Work 6 sc into the 1st ch (the one you crocheted first)
... and then continue following the pattern.

You’ve already gotten some tips from other users here, so I really don’t need to chime in. But just as a suggestion: Never give up! And if you have to start over 1,000 times, so be it. I’ve been doing needlework for over 50 years—knitting and crocheting like crazy—my grandma taught me that. And EVEN THOUGH I have so much experience, I almost break my fingers when I have to make a magic ring (at the beginning) or crochet an amigurumi. My hands (or my brain??) just aren’t cut out for that. I’ve tried out new patterns and unraveled them dozens of times—some I don’t like at all, others turn out great. I can’t sew at all; buttons are about all I can manage, but what else?? And I’m hopeless with an embroidery needle—I’ve been laughed at for it many times.
But that’s just how it is! When you give something homemade as a gift, it has a whole different value. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you, and as the others have already said: You can ask anyone for help. After all, we all had to start somewhere. Some of us are die-hard crocheters and knitters, while others are good at something else. So go for it! Wishing you and everyone here a lovely final week before Christmas, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Warm regards.

I hated the magic ring at first, too. I got really angry! But now I can do it without even thinking about it. My problem right now is crocheting the foot loops. In theory, I’ve looked at it a thousand times and tried it just as many times, but somehow it’s not working out. But that will somehow work out too, eventually.

Thank you all
I’m not giving up.
I wouldn’t know what to do about the picture or description. Please delete it for me if possible.

That’s exactly how I see it, too. What I also have trouble with are crab stitches. I’m much better at knitting than crocheting, though I’ve improved quite a bit at that by now, too. Sometimes I make a pattern swatch instead of a gauge swatch. Then it works out. I’ve caught the Bobbel craze now, but we’re all flexible. Greetings!

As a beginner, I’d probably start with the 2 chain stitches and crochet the 6 single crochets into the 2nd chain (the one away from the hook!), since the magic ring tends to shift on its own (which is undesirable while crocheting). I agree with the general advice: don’t give up! And this advice comes from a master of unraveling, since it often doesn’t work right the first time! Good luck!

Hello everyone

Thank you so much for the many quick replies. That really encourages me. Thank you!

Hi everyone

I’ve read through my pattern 100 times now and I still don’t get it. This is really demotivating me. I’ve searched online but haven’t found anything free for beginners. I can’t find anything on Google either, and on YouTube everything goes by too fast—I think it’s better if I just give up.

Don’t give up.
On YouTube, you can pause the video at the right spot.
Hang in there—you’ve got this! 

Never give up!
Keep going—it can only get better from here.
Wollefaden wrote that you can look for free patterns to practice with. They were referring to patterns here on CP.
There are lots of patterns that are very well described and well illustrated. I’ve used them to practice myself.
Something you’ve made yourself is always nice, and the sense of pride when you’ve finally managed it is unbeatable.
Don’t give up. Set that project aside for now—don’t let it frustrate you—and look for bunny patterns here on CP; you’re sure to find something.

Giving up is the wrong way to go. As has already been mentioned several times, start by downloading a pattern from Crazypatterns to practice—the big advantage is that you’ll get help with any problem directly from the pattern’s author personally. You can’t ask for better service than that ;)
It would be a shame to give up this great hobby. Over time, you’ll rise to the challenge and be very proud of your creations!