How to crochet a circle

A lot of beginning crocheters have wondered "how in the world am i supposed to crochet a circle?". I wondered the same thing when i started. Here are some simple instructions on how to do it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• any size hook with appropriate yarn

1. Cast on, then chain 6.

2. Single crochet into the slip stitch to form a ring.

3. Single crochet into the middle of the ring until you can't fit any more stitches in it. You will be surprised as to how many stitches can fit!

4. Single crochet into the front of every stitch, then single crochet into the back of the same stitch. This is what makes the circle flat.

5. 
    
   A crocheted circle

   Continue in this manner until finished with the circle. cast off. weave in ends. It should look similar to the one in the picture.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make it like a small bowl or purse by single crocheting only into the front OR the back of every stitch.
• Be creative! experiment with double crochet, half double crochet, or anything else you can think of! there are many, many different ways to make a circle.
• With enough skill and work, you could even make an elegant doily or coaster.