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MR: Magic ring
Wrap the yarn into a loop around your fingers, work the first round of stitches into the loop, then pull the tail to close the centre. This is one of the building-block stitches. Patterns assume you can work it without thinking, and most other abbreviations are built from it.
How to work MR
Wrap the yarn into a loop around your fingers, work the first round of stitches into the loop, then pull the tail to close the centre.
Common mistake
Cutting the tail too short; leave enough to weave in and close tightly.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
How it looks in a pattern
A typical line (an invented example for illustration):
Row 2: Ch 1, MR in each st across, turn.Related abbreviations
All terms are in the crochet abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does MR stand for?
MR stands for magic ring.
Does MR change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.