How to Crochet a Circle

This will be how to create a crochet circle.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

1. 

   Chain 3.

2. 

   Join.

3. Round 1: Chain 3, this chain will count as your first double crochet.

4. 

   11 Double crochet through the chain. The stitches will be done through the middle of the chain.

5. 

   Join in the beginning chain 3 when you complete all of your stitches.

6. You will have a total of 12 Double crochet for round 1.

7. Round 2: Chain 3, this will count as your first double crochet.

8. 

   Double crochet in the same stitch.

9. This means that you will will share the double crochet with the chain 3 that you just made.

10. 2 Double crochet in each double crochet around.

11. When you put two double crochet in the same stitch, this is increasing. The purpose of increasing is so your project will lay flat and not curl up.

12. 

    Join in the beginning chain.

13. You will have 24 stitches total.

14. Round 3: Chain 3

15. 2 Double crochet in the next stitch.

16. 1 double crochet in the next stitch.

17. 

    With this round the increase is done every other stitch.

18. 

    Join when you complete your stitches.

19. You will have a total of 36 stitches with round 3.

Tips & Warnings

• There are many combination of stitches to make a circle.
• This is just one way.

Resources

• Crochet Circle - How to Crochet Three Rows
• The Art of Crochet by Teresa
• Crochet Circle

[lynzee48044]

on 11/4/2009 To do this as a blanket do you continue the every other??

[tjw1963]

on 10/17/2008 Thank you. :)

[Kilogramm]

on 10/16/2008 Great step by step instructions!