Materials Used in this Tutorial

Knit Outta The Box Afghanistan Cashmere

Sourced and spun entirely in Afghanistan, this 100% cashmere yarn is the ultimate in “feel good” yarn. The yarn is spun by Afghan women from their homes and they receive a fair wage for their labor. As a fair trade product, it not only feels good while you are wearing it, but you can feel good knowing that your purchase is helping someone live a better life.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:

How to Crochet the Single Crochet
How to Crochet the Slip Stitch

Skill: Easy

Pattern Instructions

1. Step 1

   Take tail of yarn, lay over palm of hand with tail facing down, wrap yarn around four fingers.

2. Step 2

   Insert your crochet hook under both strands of yarn, yarn over and draw through big loop around fingers.

3. Step 3

   Yarn over, draw through loop on hook, remove loop from hand.

4. Step 4

   Single crochet into the loop that you’ve created

5. Step 5

   Repeat single crochet until you have created the amount of stitches desired for pattern.
   Take tail of yarn and pull tight to close up loop, and finish round with slip stitch into first stitch.

Swatch Photos

Example of the Magic Circle Loop (Click for Larger)