How to Crochet a Perfect Circle
Want to make a perfectly round, flat circle? Follow our step-by-step instructions below! This circle pattern is a little more complicated to memorize, but once you get the hang of it you'll be making round circles in no time.
Yield: 1 perfect crochet circle
Cost: $1
Equipment
Materials
Instructions
Round 1:
- Work 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 *inc in the first st. Insert 1 sc 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 and sl st in the first st to join the round. (24)
Round 5:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc in the first st. Inc in the next st.*Insert 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts. Inc in the next stitch.*
- Rep from * to * (in the last step) around until you reach the last 2 sts.Insert 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. 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 and sl st in the first st to join the round. (36)
Round 7:
- Ch 1 and insert 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts. Inc in the next st.*Insert 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts. Inc in the next st.*
- Rep from * to * (in the last step) around until you reach the last 3 sts.Insert 1 sc in each of the last 3 sts. Sl st in the first st to join the round. (42)
- Your perfect circle is complete! You can see how round the circle stays when you shift where the increases are.Keep reading below for an explanation of how this pattern works. Then you'll be able to easily continue working this pattern to make a larger circle, perfect for a placemat or rug.
