How to Crochet A Flat Circle

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Crocheting a circle is fairly simple and fun if you know the basic stiches of crochet. To make a circle that lay flat can be challenging unless you know the correct way of doing it. Fortunately, there is a simple formula to follow that will give you perfect circle every single time.

So lets get started with the yarn of your choice. You can choose any basic stitch (single, double or half double crochet) to make your circle according to your preference or depending upon the requirement of your project. I am using 8 ply acrylic yarn with 4.00 mm hook. In the picture below, you can see the obvious size difference between the circles with different stitches, despite of using same yarn and needle.

Single Crochet Circle:

Step 1: Make a slip knot. 

Step 2 : CH 2.

Step 3:  Make 7 SC (single crochet) in the very first chain. The second chain counts as a one single crochet. Total 8 SC.

Step 4: Slip stich into the first single crochet to join the round. Row 1 is done. (Stitch count-8)

Step 5: CH 1 (counts as a stitch), SC in the same stitch, 2 SC in each stitch until the end of the round.  Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch. Row 2 is done (Stitch Count- 16)

Step 6 : CH 1 (counts as a stitch), 1 SC in the same stitch, 2 SC in the next, 1 SC in the next stich and so on until the end of the round. Increase every second stitch. Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch. Row 3 is done (Stitch Count -24)

Step7 : CH 1, SC in the same stitch, SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch and so on until the end of the round. Increase every third stitch. Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch. Row 4 is done (Stitch count - 32 ) 

Continue increasing row by row  in the similar fashion  and your circle will turn up nice and flat.

Double and Half Double Crochet Circle:

 

When working with taller stiches the procedure remains exactly same as the above only the number of stitches to start with is different.

Recommended Stitches to start with:

• Single crochet (SC): 8 stitches in Row 1
  
• Half double crochet (HDC): 10 stitches in Row 1
  
• Double crochet (DC): 12 stitches in Row 1

The formula to increase in every round remains the same and as long as you stick to it you should end up with a good flat piece.  

Row 1: Start with the recommended number of stitches listed above.

Row 2: Make 2 stitches into each stitch of Row 1 (you're increasing in every stitch).

Row 3: Make 2 stitches into the first stitch of the previous round, 1 stitch into the next. Repeat this pattern around (you're increasing every other stitch).

Row 4: Make 2 stitches into the first stitch of the previous round, then 1 stitch into                each of the next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern around (you're increasing every third stitch).

Row 5: Make 2 stitches into the first stitch, then 1 stitch into each of the next 3 stitches. Repeat this pattern around (you're increasing every fourth stitch).

As you see, crocheting a perfect circle is purely a math, so stick to the numbers and you will never go wrong. If you increase less stitches than required, your circle will curl inwards and if you increase more than required; the circle will be wavy and not lay flat. 

Crocheting a circle is easy skill and once you master this, it can open up possibilities to all the fun crochet projects like hats, socks, coasters, bowls etc. So give it a try and remember to be patient with yourself.  If you find this post helpful then please share it with your crafty friends . Thanks a lot and Happy Crocheting !!!