[loann]

Has any one ever heard of an x loop for starting a loose loop in crocheting, and after you do around the circle draw the end tight.
any help will be appreciated.

 

[Patty Sutter]

never heard of such a thing. can't wait to see what others have to say.
Anyway, Welcome from northern Michigan.

 

[kacey64]

It is a way of starting a crochet item worked from the center out as opposed to starting with a slip knot, chain and join. Form a double circle with the yarn, insert the hook into the center of the circle and pull a loop through. Chain the appropriate number for the stitch of the first round (1 for SC, 2 for 1/2 DC, 3 for DC, etc. Work the number of stitches in the circle called for and join to the top of the starting chain. Pull the end of the yarn to close the circle completely.

 

[memere]

Thanks for the question. Learned something new...

 

[Jane in New Jersey]

There is a knitting technique for a top down knit cap that starts with a loop and using a crochet hook to start the process. Really interesting. See for yourself:

 

[Dsynr]

I've also used the technique of knitting the first row stitches encasing the yarn end. You pull the yarn end as tightly as you need to close the circle and secure it. NO HOLE in the middle!

 

[37716]

Sounds exactly like the magic loop to me.

 

[past]

Here's a video on the magic loop for starting circular crochet like for doilies, hats, or toys.

I couldn't find anything that referenced as x loop.

 

[susiebearsie]

Sounds like a crochet Magic loop to me, very easy to do and is very useful too.

 

[Damama]

Love this way of starting crochet in the round.

 

[Yarnie.One]

Has any one ever heard of an x loop for starting a loose loop in crocheting, and after you do around the circle draw the end tight.
any help will be appreciated.

I think I've heard of this being called a "magic loop," and it's great because it doesn't make a circular hole in the center of your crochet project -- like no hole at the top of a hat.

 

[loann]

I would like to thank each of you for your relies, I did watch the video and I think watching helped me better than the written instructions, but any way I've got it going now.
Thanks

 

[Alpaca Farmer]

Here's a video on the magic loop for starting circular crochet like for doilies, hats, or toys.

I couldn't find anything that referenced as x loop.

I just viewed this video, and now I know how to make a magic loop start in crochet!! Thanks

 

[xenabobb]

I have seen this called a "magic circle" - I kept getting it confused (for several months!) with the "magic loop" I keep reading about here on KP.