Hold the yarn tail in your palm and wrap the yarn around two fingers to form a loop
Insert the crochet hook under the first strand and over the second strand
Pull the second strand through the loop to make a loop on the hook
Chain 1 to secure the ring
Work the required number of stitches into the loop
Hold the tail and stitches while tightening the ring by pulling the yarn tail
Tug the tail until the center closes snugly
Continue crocheting into the ring as needed
Weave in the tail securely when finished