Magic circle vs chain four

[rose15]

I am doing a pattern and it starts with a chain four and slip stitch to create a circle.

 

Here is the pattern...

 

chain 4 and join to form a ring.

Round 1 :: chain 2, then work 10 htr's into the ring.

Slip stitch into 2nd chain of initial chain-2 to join the round. Fasten off.

 

I would prefer to use the magic circle to start, so my question is, because of the chain two, do I now do 11 htr's into the magic circle?

 

Thanks so much!

[Gingerbread Girl]

You still need the ch2 to bring the working yarn to the proper height for the stitches. You will form the magic circle then follow round 1 instructions as written. 

[rose15]

Thanks gingerbread girl.

 

So after the magic circle just follow the instructions, chain two and then 10 HTR's?

 

You guys are all great on here!

[Gingerbread Girl]

So after the magic circle just follow the instructions, chain two and then 10 HTR's?

 

 

 

Yep! I love magic circle, I never do projects in the round with a chain to start. Only magic circle. It's so much easier! 

[rose15]

 

Yep! I love magic circle, I never do projects in the round with a chain to start. Only magic circle. It's so much easier! 

 

Oh me too, it's much neater and just easier to use I think.

 

Thanks for the help!!

[LI Roe]

I am so envious of those who have mastered the easy magic circle. For some reason, I just can't get it together. 

 

Roe

[Bailey4]

I had to look at several different examples before I figured it out.  However, now it is one of my favorite techniques.

I am so envious of those who have mastered the easy magic circle. For some reason, I just can't get it together. 

 

Roe

[rose15]

I am so envious of those who have mastered the easy magic circle. For some reason, I just can't get it together. 

 

Roe

 

I was just the same, I couldn't do it so just kept putting it off. Then someone showed me a video and I just kept practising on cheap wool and now I wonder why I ever found it hard.

 

Here's the video I used if it's any help. I think it's like anything with crochet, don't be afraid to do it wrong, because eventually it will come good.

 

[ReniC]

Roe-  The Moogly site (one of many sites) has a great video step-by-step. I use the Magic Circle exclusively and love it. (Moogly has wonderful patterns too!)

I am so envious of those who have mastered the easy magic circle. For some reason, I just can't get it together. 

 

Roe

[LI Roe]

Thanks to all of you, will check out the video. I have mooglys site bookmarked too.

 

Roe

[Granny Square]

The adjustable ring is just the same old slip knot that you do without thinking to start your work.  Make it really loose so it forms a loop, stick your hook in the middle of the loop and make your stitches around the loop.  I think it's easier to grasp the process if you think of it that way.