Posted by Make some flat baubles to convert them later into soft cotton facial washcloths!
Keep them flat and round with these little tweaks to the basic crochet circle formula 🙂
MC = sliding loop; sc = US single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; ch = chain; rnd = round.
For a straight seam, begin each round by inserting hook, to make the 1st stitch, in the first stitch of the previous round, i.e. same stitch you place the slip st in to join at the end of the previous round.
Option A:
Rnd 1: 6sc in MC; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (6st in Rnd)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc of Rnd1; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (12st)
Rnd 3: [scinc (=2sc in 1sc of previous Rnd), sc] around; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (18 st)
Rnd 4: sc; [scinc, 2sc] 5times; scinc, sc; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (24 st)
Rnd 5: [scinc, 3sc] around; sl st in 1st sc to join; make a loop; fasten off. (30 st)
Option B:
Rnd 1: 6sc in MC; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (6st in Rnd)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc of Rnd1; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (12st)
Rnd 3: [sc, scinc] around; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (18 st)
Rnd 4: sc; [scinc, 2sc] 5times; scinc, sc; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (24 st)
Rnd 5: [3sc, scinc] around; sl st in 1st sc to join; make a loop; fasten off. (30 st)
Option C:
Rnd 1: 6sc in MC; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (6st in Rnd)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc of Rnd1; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (12st)
Rnd 3: [sc, scinc] around; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (18 st)
Rnd 4: [scinc, 2sc] around; sl st in 1st sc to join; ch1. (24 st)
Rnd 5: 2sc; [scinc, 3sc] 5times; scinc, sc; sl st in 1st sc to join; make a loop; fasten off. (30 st)
Now try making these in hdc (half double crochet), using the same formulae.
Lovely colours! ❤
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Thank you 🙂
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What’s a sliding loop? I’ve not heard that term before.
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-that’s one of the terms used for the adjustable foundation ring aka magic circle, slip ring, magic/adjustable ring/loop…I use the term MC to mean “magic circle” or “sliding loop” 🙂 , which can be either single loop or double loop, depending on the type of yarn or purpose. I’m pretty sure I found the “sliding loop” term for MC in Edie Eckman’s work, liked it a lot and decided to stick with it 🙂
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Lovely video and written pattern for a new crocheter like myself. Thank you for the details in the video and making a corresponding pattern to follow along.
Happy Holidays!
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback 🙂 I’m happy you found the info helpful. Happy Holidays!
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Hello!
Will you please create a single crochet circle pattern measuring 12″ ? I get so confused on the increases. I would greatly appreciate written instructions if you will be so kind as to write them for me. I will be glad to pay you for the pattern if you so wish. Please HELP!!
Thanks,
Clara
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Hi Clara – what yarn weight and hook size are you planning on using? BF
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