How to Crochet in a Continuous Round Without Joining
Crocheting in a continuous round results in a spiral pattern instead of the discrete rows you would get using the more traditional method of joined rows. Spiral patterns lack any obvious seams or ladder stitches where the rows are joined. However, this also means that it can be difficult to keep track of stitch and row counts. Paying close attention to both, and tracking them with stitch and row counters, is essential, especially for the beginner.
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Instructions
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Make a ring to begin crocheting in the round. You can do this by chaining three stitches and joining the round with a slip stitch or with a magic, or double, loop technique. (See references.)
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Make your base row of stitches into the ring. When you reach the end, do not join.
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Make the first stitch of the second row into the first stitch of the first row.
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Place your stitch marker in either the last stitch of round one or the first stitch of round two. Move your row counter forward to remind yourself that you are now on row two.
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Follow the instructions in your pattern for round two. When you reach your stitch marker, move your row counter forward one. Move the stitch marker up to the row you have just completed.
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Continue to follow your pattern, moving your stitch marker and advancing your row counter, until you reach the end of your pattern. Once you have made the final stitch in the pattern, you may want to join it into the next stitch to help smooth the transition. To do this, insert your hook into the next stitch and yarn over. Pull your hook through the stitch and the loop on your hook. Tie off and weave in the ends.
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Tips & Warnings
You don't have to use store-bought row counters or stitch markers. You can keep track of rows with a pencil and paper, making hash marks every time you complete a row. You can use safety pins or paper clips as stitch markers.
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