I think that every beginner crocheter should learn how to crochet a flat circle. Why should I know how to make a flat circle, you ask? Well, first of all, it teaches you how to increase correctly. Secondly, you learn how to work in a continuous round. And finally, so many crochet pattern are made using flat circles: coasters, toys, and bags are just a few examples.
To make the flat circle, we will be working in a continuous round. Therefore, make sure you always mark your first stitch with a stitch marker - trust me, you WILL lose count otherwise!
For this pattern, I am using a double crochet. However, you can use whatever stitch you would like.
Materials:
A yarn of your choice - if you are a beginner, I suggest a DK or chunky yarn.
Required hook size for your yarn (I am using a 4.5 mm hook).
Stitch abbreviations:
dc: double crochet
Pattern Notes:
To make this circle, you will be working in a continuous round. This means that you will not be turning your work at any point in the pattern.
Use your stitch marker to mark the 1st stitch of every round. If you do not have a stitch marker, then you can use a hair pin/safety pin.
This pattern is worked in UK terms (see my post on UK vs US crochet terms here).
Creating a Magic Ring:
Take your yarn and wrap it around three of your fingers, creating an 'X' on one side.
Flip your fingers over. Insert your hook under the first loop, catch the second loop with your hook and pull it under.
From here, twist your hook towards you. Chain 1.
You can then pull your fingers out of the loop.
When you want to tighten the loop, pull the short end. This will pull it tight.
Method:
Creating a Ring:
Begin by making a magic ring. (See above on how to create this).
Round 1:
Make 6 dc into the ring. (6 dc in total)
Pull you ring closed.
Round 2:
Make 1 increase in each stitch. To do this, make 2 dc in each stitch. (12 dc in total)
Round 3:
*Make 1 increase in the first stitch, and 1dc in the next stitch*. Repeat this around. (18 dc in total)
Round 4:
*Make 1 increase in the first stitch, and 1 dc in the next 2 stitches*. Repeat this around (24 dc in total).
Round 5:
*Make 1 increase in the first stitch, and 1 dc in the next 3 stitches*. Repeat this around (30 dc in total).
Round 6:
*Make 1 increase in the first stitch, and 1 dc in the next 4 stitches*. Repeat this around (36 dc in total).
Round 7:
*Make 1 increase in the first stitch, and 1 dc in the next 5 stitches*. Repeat this around (42 dc in total).
Round 8:
*Make 1 increase in the first stitch, and 1 dc in the next 6 stitches*. Repeat this around (48 dc in total).
And you can keep going for as many or as few rounds as you would like, increasing the amount of half treble crochets in between each increase. It really is that simple.
As you can see in the top photo, I have made a variety of sizes. You can also change your yarn for a more colourful circle!
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