Hold the yarn tail in your palm
Wrap the yarn around two fingers to form a loop
Cross the working yarn over the tail
Insert the hook under the first strand and over the second strand
Pull up a loop with the hook
Chain 1 to secure the ring
Work the required number of stitches into the ring
Hold the tail and stitches firmly while crocheting
Pull the tail to close the ring tightly
Join or continue as your pattern requires