Crochet is such a relaxing thing to do, but when we are first starting out and trying to learn all the different techniques, it can be very frustrating, especially when there is something in particular that we want to make, but it just isn’t working out the way we’d hoped. There is one thing in particular that I get asked about a lot…
How to crochet a circle that lies flat? The first thing is to make sure to use the right size crochet hook for the type of yarn being used. Also, make sure to check you have the right amount of stitches in your rounds, to few stitches will mean your crochet will turn up at the edges, and too many stitches will make the edges have up and down curls like waves.
I’m going to show you step-by-step how you can create perfect crochet circles every time with just a few simple changes to the way you may have been doing crochet rounds in the past.
Things You Will Need To Crochet Circles
- Yarn
- A crochet hook
- Scissors
- A darning needle
The Crochet Pattern For Making A Circle
To get you started with making crochet circles, we’re going to be making a very simple coaster.
I have also recorded a video for you, showing step-by-step and in real time exactly how to make them which works lovely alongside the written pattern here.
To get started we’re going to be doing a magic circle.
Don’t worry if you’ve never done one before, because I show you exactly how to do this step in the very easy to follow video.
If you really don’t want to do a magic circle, you can chain 3, then join the ends together with a slip stitch and crochet into the ring that it makes.
US Crochet Terms
Ch = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SlSt = Slip Stitch
We will not be counting the Ch 2 as a stitch throughout this pattern.
Once we have our magic circle (or Ch 3 joined to make a circle) we will continue as follows
R1) Ch 2 and then do 10 Dc into the magic circle… Join the round with a SlSt into the top of the 1st Dc
R2) Ch 2 and do 1 Dc into the base of the Ch2 then do 2 Dc in each of the other stitches (you will now have 19 stitches and the Ch2)… Do the last Dc into the base of the Ch2 to complete this round … (You will have 20 x Dc and the Ch2) … SlSt to the top of the 1st DC to join the round.
R3) Ch2 and do 1 Dc into the base of the Ch2 then 2 Dc in the next stitch… Continue the round by doing 1 Dc in the next stitch and 2 Dc in the next all the way around (You will have 30 x Dc and the Ch2) … SlSt to the top of the 1st DC to join the round.
R4) Ch2 and do 1 Dc into the base of the Ch2 then 1 Dc in the next stitch and 2 Dc in the next stitch… Continue the round by doing 1 Dc in each of the next 2 stitches and 2 Dc in the next all the way around (You will have 40 x Dc and the Ch2) … SlSt to the top of the 1st DC to join the round.
Depending on what size you want your crochet circle to be, you could finish it here and with your darning needle, sew in the ends.
How To Make A Bigger Crochet Circle
When making a crochet circle that lies flat, there are a few things to remember…
Whatever number of stitches you do into your magic circle for the first round, each additional round that you do will increase by that number.
For example, if you do 10 X Dc in the centre of the circle, the next round will have 20 X Dc, and then next will have 30 X Dc , and the next will have 40 XDc.
If you did 12 X Dc in the centre of the circle, the next round will have 24 X Dc and then next will have 36 X Dc , and the next will have 48 XDc.
How To Continue The Rounds On A Crochet Circle
- Round 5 = 1 X Dc in the first 3 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 50 x Dc and the Ch2)
- Round 6 = 1 X Dc in the first 4 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 60 x Dc and the Ch2)
- Round 7 = 1 X Dc in the first 5 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 70 x Dc and the Ch2)
- Round 8 = 1 X Dc in the first 6 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 80 x Dc and the Ch2)
- Round 9 = 1 X Dc in the first 7 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 90 x Dc and the Ch2)
- Round 10 = 1 X Dc in the first 8 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 100 x Dc and the Ch2)
- Round 11 = 1 X Dc in the first 9 stitches and 2 X Dc In the next stitch… Continue to the end of the round… (You will have 110 x Dc and the Ch2)
Just continue this sequence to add more rounds to your crochet circle
Things To Do If Your Crochet Circle Is Turning Up At The Edges
As I mentioned earlier, it is vital that you have the right size crochet hook for the yarn you’re using, so do check the label on the ball.
However, if you tend to crochet on the tight side, then you may need to go up a half or even a full hook size.
It is always a good idea to do a sample of a few rounds to see if you need to change the hook size.
It is perfectly natural for a crochet round to have a slight upward curve to the edge, it happens with most crochet projects, which is why crochet should always be ‘blocked’
What Does Block The Crochet Mean?
When we finish a crochet project, it can be a little bit out of shape, or have upturned edges, which is when we need to block it.
Blocking crochet simply mean that we pin it into shape and add some steam to it to set the shape.
How To Block Crochet
Lay the crochet project out onto some thick layers of towel or something similar…
Push some sewing pins around the edges so the go straight down into the towel, but making sure you don’t pull the crochet out of shape.
Use a steam iron and hold it over the top of the crochet (making sure not to touch the crochet with the hot iron).
Then give it a few blasts of steam evenly over the crochet… This will wet the crochet as you apply the steam.
Let it dry naturally, and when it’s completely dry, remove the pins and you will have lovely flat crochet circles. (or whatever crochet you have blocked).
Video Tutorial Of How To Crochet A Flat Circle
I recorded a video to help if you find it easier to follow along.
This is in real time, so no speeded up or skipped parts, I hope it helps.
My YouTube Channel With More Crochet Projects
This is my crochet playlist of the crochet videos I have… I will be adding more all the time so I hope it helps.
