Hold the yarn tail in your palm
Wrap the yarn around two fingers to form an X
Insert the crochet hook under the first strand
Catch the second strand with the hook
Pull the second strand through the first strand
Twist slightly if needed to form a loop on the hook
Chain 1 to secure the ring
Work the required stitches into the ring
Hold the tail to keep the ring open while stitching
Pull the yarn tail to tighten the ring
Close the center firmly
Weave in the tail to finish