How to crochet the magic circle starter ring

I’ve been really getting into crochet lately. I usually do when Autumn rolls around and Winter’s coming on.

This year I’ve been making something different from the knee rug I usually make each year.

I’ve discovered amigurumi; the japanese art of making small stuffed knit or crochet toys.
And I’ve even written a pattern of my own.

Plus I’m also collecting a list of heaps of free patterns available online, with pictures & levels of difficulty.

If you’d like to have a go at making some of these really cute little creatures, the first thing you need to do is take a look at the video below.

By learning how to start your crochet this way, you can completely close the hole where you started your crocheting.

Which is important, because you don’t want your stuffing showing in mixed company.