How to Crochet a Ring

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Crochet rings are comfortable, whimsical, and—best of all—easy to make in a short amount of time. Use small crochet hooks and thin cotton yarn to prevent these rings from overwhelming your hand.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Method One: Simple Band

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  1. Attach the yarn to your crochet hook using a slip knot , then work enough chain stitches to create a chain long enough to wrap around your finger.
    • The exact number of chains will vary depending on your ring size. Start checking the length of the chain against your finger after making 11 or 12 stitches, then continue to adjust the length as needed with additional stitches.
  2. Join the last stitch of your chain to the first using a slip stitch.
    • This step creates the basic ring structure. Since the slip stitch does add some length, it's a good idea to check the size of the ring once again before continuing to the next step.
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  3. Chain one, then work one single crochet into each stitch across the round.
    • Once you reach the end of the round, join the last stitch to the top of the first stitch using a slip stitch.
    • Do not turn the work at the end of the round.
  4. Chain one, then work one single crochet into the back loops only of each stitch across the round.
    • Join the last and first stitch of the round with a slip stitch.
  5. Cut the yarn, leaving a 1-inch to 2-inch tail. Pull this tail through the loop on your hook to fasten it off.
    • Use a tapestry needle to weave the ends of the yarn into the stitches.
    • This step completes the project, and your ring should be ready to wear.
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Method 2
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Method Two: Picot Doily

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  1. Attach the yarn to the crochet hook using a slip knot , then work one chain stitch from the loop.
  2. Work 12 single crochets into the center of the chain you just created.
    • Join the last single crochet to the top of the first using a slip stitch.
    • Completing this step should form a tight circle that will act as the foundation round.
  3. Chain one. Double crochet once into the stitch at the base of chain and the stitch that follows, completing one decrease.
    • Chain three.
    • Double crochet once into the next two stitches, completing another decrease. Chain three.
      • Repeat this pattern across the remaining stitches in the round.
    • Join the last chain to the top of the first completed double crochet using a slip stitch.
  4. Chain three, then slip stitch once into the first stitch of this chain. Slip stitch once more into the first chain-three space.
    • Chain three, then slip stitch once into the first chain.
    • Slip stitch once into the next double crochet. Chain three, slip stitch once into the first of those chains, then slip stitch once into the next chain-three space. Chain three and slip stitch once into the first of these chains.
      • Repeat this pattern around the rest of the round.
    • Join the last stitch of this round with the first using one slip stitch.
  5. Work a chain long enough to wrap around your finger. Connect the last stitch of this chain to the opposite side of the picot decoration using a slip stitch.
    • The exact number of chains will vary depending on the size of your finger, so you'll need to check the length against your finger before completing the band.
    • When joining the band to the decoration, slip stitch into the slip-stitch space in between picots on the opposite side of the ring.
  6. Cut the yarn, leaving 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of excess. Pull this excess yarn through the loop on your hook to fasten it off.
    • Using a tapestry needle, weave the excess ends into the stitches.
    • This step completes the project; your ring should be ready to wear.
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Method 3
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Method Three: Tiny Bow [1]

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  1. Attach the yarn to the hook using a slip knot , then work a foundation of chain stitches long enough to wrap around your finger.
    • The exact number of chains will vary depending on the size of your finger, but you'll typically need between 12 and 14. Check the length of the chain against your finger before continuing.
  2. Join the last chain together with the first using a slip stitch.
    • This will create the base for the ring band. Make sure that the ring fits around your finger before continuing to the next step. Ideally, it should be somewhat snug since the yarn will gradually stretch and loosen.
  3. Chain one, then work one single crochet into each stitch across the round. Slip stitch the last single crochet to the top of the first.
    • Repeat this pattern twice more, creating three rounds made of single crochet.
  4. Cut the yarn, leaving 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of excess. Pull this tail through the loop on your hook to fasten it off.
    • Weave the ends beneath the stitches to hide them.
    • This step only completes the band of the ring. You still need to create and attach the crochet bow.
  5. Attach new yarn to the crochet hook using a slip knot, then work 18 chain stitches from the loop.
    • Join the last and first chains together with a slip stitch, forming a round.
    • This foundation round marks the start of the bow decoration.
  6. Chain one, then work one single crochet into each stitch across the round. Slip stitch the last stitch to the top of the first.
    • Repeat this pattern two more times to create a total of three single crochet rounds.
  7. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail 14 inches (35 cm) long. Pull this tail through the loop on your hook to fasten it off.
    • Weave in the excess yarn at the start of the piece but do not weave in this ending tail.
  8. Fold the bow piece in half and center it over the band piece. Pull the tail through the band and tightly wrap it around the center of the bow piece, cinching in the middle as you do.
    • Continue wrapping the bow piece until the bow form is clear and the two separate pieces seem securely joined. You should have roughly 3 inches (8 cm) of yarn left.
    • Weave the extra tail into the stitches of the ring to hide it.
    • This step completes the project. The ring is now ready to wear.
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Method 4
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Method Four: Two-Toned Ruffle [2]

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  1. Attach the primary yarn color to your crochet hook using a slip knot , then work enough chain stitches to complete a foundation long enough to wrap around your finger.
    • The exact number of chains will vary depending on the size of your finger, but you'll usually need between 12 and 17 chains. Periodically check the length of the chain by wrapping it around your finger.
  2. Join the last chain to the first using a slip stitch.
    • This should create a round and establish the final size of the ring band. Check the band again by putting it on your finger. Ideally, it should feel just a little loose.
  3. Chain one, then work one single crochet into each stitch of the previous round.
    • Slip stitch the last single crochet to the top of the first to even out the round.
  4. Cut the yarn, leaving 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) of excess. Pull this excess through the loop on your hook to fasten it off.
    • Hide the remaining tail by weaving it into your stitches with a tapestry needle.
    • Note that this step only completes the band of the ring. You need to create the decorative ruffle separately.
  5. Create a magic adjustable ring using the main yarn color.
    • This step starts the decorative ruffle for your ring.
    • To create the magic ring, loop the yarn around your fingers and insert the hook through both overlapping sides of the loop. Grab and pull the yarn through this loop and chain stitch twice.
  6. Work 24 double crochet into the center of the magic ring.
    • After working this row of double crochet, pull the yarn ends on either side of the ring to close the circle around its center.
    • Consider placing a stitch marker in your final double crochet to help you monitor your stitch count for the duration of this project.
  7. Work six double crochet into each of the double crochet across the previous round.
    • You'll work a total of 144 double crochet during this step.
    • The ruffle should take shape by the end of this step.
  8. Switch to your secondary yarn color, then work one single crochet into each stitch across the previous round.
    • To change colors, start the stitch and grab the new color with your crochet hook. Pull up a loop with the new color and complete the stitch.
    • After working the new color into the ruffle, you can cut the main color, leaving 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) of excess.
  9. Cut the yarn, leaving 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm) of excess. Pull the extra tail through the loop on your hook to fasten it off.
    • Weave this tail and all other excess yarn into the stitches of the ruffle using a tapestry needle.
    • This step completes the ruffle portion of the ring.
  10. Thread a sewing needle with all-purpose sewing thread. Attach the bottom of the ruffle to the top of the band with a few stitches .
    • When the ruffle feels secure, knot and cut the thread.
    • Completing this step completes the project, so the ring is now ready to wear.
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      Things You'll Need

      Simple Band

      • Crochet hook, size B/1 (2.25 or 2.5 mm)
      • Yarn, weight 1 (super fine or fingering weight)
      • Scissors
      • Tapestry needle

      Picot Doily

      • Crochet hook, size E/4 (3.5 mm)
      • Crochet thread, size 10 OR crochet yarn, size 0 (cobweb or lace weight)
      • Scissors
      • Tapestry needle

      Tiny Bow

      • Crochet hook, size D (3 to 3.25 mm)
      • Yarn, size 0 (cobweb or lace weight) OR size 1 (super fine or fingering weight)
      • Scissors
      • Tapestry needle

      Two-Toned Ruffle

      • Crochet hook, size B/1 (2.25 mm)
      • Crochet thread, size 10 OR crochet yarn, size 0 (lace or cobweb weight); yarn color A
      • Crochet thread, size 10 OR crochet yarn, size 0 (lace or cobweb weight); yarn color B
      • Tapestry needle
      • Scissors
      • Sewing thread; color A
      • Sewing needle
      • Stitch marker (optional)

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      References

      1. ↑ http://chabepatterns.com/crochet-bow-ring-anillo-de-mono/
      2. ↑ http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet-pattern-crazy-ruffle-ring/

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