How to Triple Crochet in a Spiral

Crocheting in a spiral is a basic way to form a seamless tube shape. Spirals can also lay flat or form bowls. This technique is a necessary part of projects to make hats, sleeves or cup holders. Follow these instructions to triple crochet in a spiral.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

1. Start a new project by working a series of chain stitches long enough to form the diameter of your desired tube. Join the chain and form a ring by inserting the hook through both loops of the first stitch in the chain and making a slip stitch.

2. Insert your hook through the top loops of the first stitch. Work one single crochet stitch. Work one double crochet in the next stitch in the chain. Work one triple crochet in each remaining stitch in the chain.

3. Locate the single crochet stitch and work a triple crochet in the single crochet. Work one treble crochet in the double crochet. Work one triple crochet in each stitch of the last round of the ring.

4. Continue working one triple crochet in each stitch of the previous round until your tube reaches the appropriate length. Complete the tube by working one double crochet, then one single crochet.

5. Finish off with a slip knot if you are ending your project with the tube spiral. Cut the yarn 2 to 3 inches from the slip knot. Use a yarn needle to weave the trailing end into the tube so it isn't visible.

Tips & Warnings

• Increase the number of stitches you use to start or finish your spiral if your tube is larger than a dozen stitches around. Work a 5-stitch start with a single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, half-triple crochet, triple crochet. Reverse the five-stitch pattern to end your spiral.
• Watch carefully and work only one stitch in each stitch in the previous round. Don't skip any stitches in the previous round. Doubling your stitches or skipping stitches causes the tube to shrink or grow as you crotchet.