Circular Crochet Instructions

Circular crochet technique easily uses up scrap yarn

Crochet a round rug, potholder, place mat, doily or coaster, using simple circular crochet instructions. Circular crochet projects easily use up scraps and leftover yarn from other projects. The process allows you to determine the size of your circle as you work and decide when you want to finish it off. Circular crochet is an easy technique for relaxing in front of the television and the finished results become beautiful home decor items.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Make a loop on the tail of the yarn and insert your crochet hook through it. Chain four. Slip stitch in the first chain that was made, to create a ring.

2. Crochet six single crochet stitches inside the ring. Note: This circular crochet technique is done in a spiral, so do not join your rounds at the end.

3. Crochet two single crochet stitches in each stitch of the previous round, for a total of 12 single crochet stitches. Two single crochet stitches in one stitch is called an "increase."

4. Crochet a single crochet in the first stitch on the round and an increase in the next stitch, for a total of three single crochet stitches. Repeat five more times around the circle, for a total of 18 single crochet stitches.

5. Crochet a single crochet stitch in each of the next two stitches and an increase in the next stitch, for a total of four single crochet stitches. Repeat five more times around the circle, for a total of 24 single crochet stitches.

6. Continue to add one single crochet stitch before an increase in each round on the circle, until the circle is the desired size.

7. Finish off the end and weave it in the stitches on the back of the circle.

Tips & Warnings

• The yarn and hook size will depend on the weight of the yarn used.

• Place a safety pin around the first stitch of each round to mark the beginning and end.

Resources

• NexStitch: Basic Crochet Stitches (PDF)