How to Crochet a Basic Circle
Learn the easiest way to make a crochet circle! Follow these instructions to make a basic circle that's perfect for beginners. It's an easy pattern to memorize, and it works perfectly for amigurumi pieces and the base of a basket.
Yield: 1 crochet circle
Equipment
Materials
Instructions
Round 1:
- Insert 6 single crochet in a magic circle. Slip stitch in the first st to join the round. (6)
Round 2:
Round 3:
- Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc in the first st. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (18)
Round 4:
- Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (24)
Round 5:
- Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc in each of the first 3 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (30)
Round 6:
- Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc in each of the first 4 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (36)
Round 7:
- Ch 1 and *insert 1 sc in each of the first 5 sts. Inc in the next st.*Rep from * to * around. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Your crochet circle is complete! Here's what a 7 round basic circle looks like.You can see that by stacking the increases the circle starts to look a bit like a hexagon, instead of staying a perfectly round circle.This circle pattern is perfect for small amigurumis or other 3D shapes, but if you want to make a perfect circle keep reading below.
