Magic ring crochet can be worked in any thickness of ... rather than into the centre of the circle, which you would do for a granny square.

Crochet these adorable baby socks in ... scissors Make magic circle. Rnd 1: Ch 3, 7 dc in magic ring, pull tightly and join with slip st to top of chain (8 sts). Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st ...