Do you want to make a circular pattern in crochet? Learn to crochet a circle. But what is the best way, is still a secret. It is a fundamental skill that helps to create many creative projects, but making a perfect one is challenging for beginners. You can design various patterns with crochet hooks, like coasters, mandalas, and amigurumi. It is easy to grasp the technique that you can use to crochet a flat circle. This guide will explore how to crochet a circle, the stitches, the method, and tips to ensure your circles look in shape.

Keep in mind in the crochet world, the UK and USA use the same stitch names such as double and treble crochet but they indicate the different stitches. UK double crochet (DC pattern) is single crochet (SC) in the USA. However, most patterns clearly instruct the stitches they use in the project.

What materials are required?

Before you start making the circle, let’s gather the tools required. You can choose medium worsted-weight yarn which is strong, durable, and beginner-friendly. Along with the yarn you need a single-ended crochet hook, which is gentle on the hand.

How to Crochet a Circle

Do you know there are multiple methods to create it? But one of the most common methods is starting a ‘magic ring’ or ‘chain ring’. For simplicity let’s begin with a magic ring that helps to avoid holes in the center of the circle.

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Create a Circle

  • Start with a slip knot, then make two chain stitches. Make a six DC into the second chain from the hook and slip stitch to join the round.

Step 2: 2nd round

  • Next, to make the shape of your circle evenly, you'll need to increase the number of stitches in each round. In round two, double the number of stitches by working two DC stitches into each stitch from round one.
  • Insert your wooden crochet hook or Tunisian one into the first stitch from round one.
  • Then, crochet two DC into that stitch, called increase.
  • Next, repeat this process for each stitch around. Remember, you should have twelve stitches at the end of round two.

Step 3: Increase the circumference of the circle

  • Continue to increase in the second round as well. Make sure your circle remains flat and doesn’t curl, but for that, you’ll need to follow a simple method for increasing stitches in each subsequent round.
  • Increase in every second stitch. Repeat this pattern all the way around. Now you can see eighteen stitches on your hook.
  • Increase in every third stitch. Repeat, and you will get twenty-four stitches at the end of this round.
  • As you crocheting more rounds, you will see your circle growing steadily. To maintain this shape, ensure you keep track of the number of stitches in each round.

Great! You created your first circle. Keep practicing it.

Common issues and solutions

Here are some problems with solutions:

  • Suppose your circle starts to curl, maybe you’re not increasing enough stitches. Ensures you are following the correct pattern.
  • If in case your circle starts to look wavy, you might be increasing too many stitches. So, check your pattern and count stitches. Make sure you’re not adding extra stitches by mistake.
  • If you see a gap in the center of your circle, it may be because you didn’t pull your magic ring tight enough. Try dragging the yarn tail again to close the gap.

Tips/advice to get the perfect shape of a circle

  • If working in rounds use a stitch marker, it will help you to track where the round is beginning and ending.
  • As a beginner, it is easy to lose the count of stitches. Hence, at the end of each round count the stitches.
  • Once you master the basic stitches in making a circle, experiment with other stitches like half-treble (HTR) or treble crochet (TC) for different textures.
  • If you want to make it visually appealing, try changing yarn colors at the start of the new round.

Do you want to experiment with the Tunisian Crochet Hook? They are longer than the standard ones and can hold many hoops. You can read our blog, on choosing Tunisian crochet hooks for beginners for more information.

Congratulations! On learning to crochet a circle. Mastering the technique will help you in creating various patterns. Remember, practice makes perfect. To enhance your knitting skill, experiment with different yarns, hook sizes, and stitches and see what is best for you.