Someone who loves crochet should also know how to crochet a flat circle. The flat circle lays the basic foundation for other crochet projects and not knowing them would be a waste.
Perhaps you are working with a single crochet, double crochet, or a half double crochet. No matter what you do, you can’t pass through without learning the flat circle.
And if you haven’t yet. Here’s our beginner-friendly guide for you. Our article will show you how to crochet a flat circle from scratch. Let’s explore together.
Highlights:
- Flat circles date back to the 19th century. It became popular with dollies and home decor.
- Flat circles build the foundation of tapestry crochet. It often involves color changes with flat-circle crochets.
- You will come up with different techniques to make flat circles. One such technique is a magic ring or magic circle. It offers a more flexible beginning.
- Flat circles show radial symmetry. It is ideal for making mandala patterns and large projects.
- Flat circles are mainly the foundation of large crochet projects. You can easily create blankets, tablecloths, and more by joining the circles together.
- It’s interesting how flat circles and maths are interrelated. Pi (π) has a deep relation with flat circles in terms of its perimeter and diameter.
How to Create A Flat Circle?
You can be as creative as you want with flat circles. Start with hats, rugs, baskets, shawls, and even toys, and make almost anything.
There are many ways to make a flat-circle crochet. But you need to be careful so you don’t end up with a wavy or any other shape other than a circle.
To make sure you don’t, we are here with you. Let’s begin.
You will need,
Yarn: You can select any yarn as you like. However, the smooth Swiss worsted yarn would do perfectly for beginners.
Hook: Ideally, you should begin with the yarn hook of 0.5 mm (Hook H). However, some may also prefer the 0.9 mm yarn hook. You can learn more about the hook size chart.
Scissors: Get a pair of scissors to trim the ends and extra threads.
Once you have collected the materials, let’s begin.
How to Crochet a Flat Circle – The Basic Pattern
Remember the magic ring we talked about, we will start our flat circle with it. Let’s begin.
** Tips: Before you start, determine the length of the circle. If you plan to make a taller stitch, remember to make more stitches in the first round.
The rule is as follows,
| Round One | Single Crochet | Make 6 to 8 Stitches |
| Double Crochet | Make 8 to 10 Stitches | |
| Half Double Crochet | Make 10 to 12 Stitches. |
It depends on which type of crochet you are working with. Now, let’s get back to how you create the first flat circle.
1) The Magic Ring
Magic rings are ideal to start a round project, such as a flat circle or amigurumi. You have to create an adjustable loop to tighten the center of your crochet project.
It’s a secret trick to avoid any holes when you work with a traditional chain. You have to make the magic ring to create your first circle.
First, grab the tail of your yarn against your fingers but leave a few inches alone. Make a loop and wrap the other end of the yarn around your fingers.
You have to make an X shape with the working end on top. Place your crochet hook under the first strand of the X and hook the working end. Pull it under the first strand and Chain 1 to lock the loop. Now, you have the magic ring.
2) The First Round
It’s time to start the first round. Here, we are working with the single crochet. Follow the steps below with us.
- Place the crochet hook into the magic ring.
- Yarn over: Wrap the yarn around your hook from back to front.
- Pull the yarn through the magic ring and make a loop on the hook.
- Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. You will now complete a single crochet.
- Make single crochets into the magic ring and make at least 6 single crochets in total.
Keep in mind that, it’s the magic rings, not the traditional chains. The steps won’t be similar.
3) Almost There: The Last Blow
You have to close the magic ring. Gently pull the tail of the yarn and tighten the center of the circle. It will result in a tight and neat start.
Find out the first single crochet you have made in this round and get the hook into it. To join the first and last stitch together, you have to create a slip stitch. Yarn over and pull through. It will connect the first and last stitch in the round.
That’s it! You have successfully created the first round of your flat circle with the magic ring. To increase the length of the circle, simply follow the general increase formula. For example,
Round 2 would require you to create 2 stitches into each stitch around. Similarly, it’s 2 stitches for the early round’s first stitch in Round 3. The length of the circle goes wider apart with each round.
You can go on as you wish and make at least 6 Rounds or more. Take note that, each round adds up to the same number of stitches as you had in Round 1.
And that’s how to crochet a flat circle at home!
In Short,
We hope our article helped you crochet the flat circle you have been trying for so long. Let us know in the comment section where you are at with your progress. We can help you!
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