Stitch Library Learn How to Crochet a Flat Circle Updated December 3, 2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!1.7KShares Learn how to crochet a flat circle following my step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. Flat circles are suitable for beginners and are quick and easy to make. They are also really versatile and can be used for many projects including: coasters, placemats the base of a nesting basket/storage pot and even reusable eco-friendly face scrubbies.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Pattern Use Ideas2. Yarn Recommendations 3. Materials & Tools4. Where to Shop for Yarn5. Pattern Notes6. Convert Pattern Terms7. Terms & Abbreviations8. Pin For Later9. Pattern Support10. Flat Circle: FREE Crochet Pattern11. Video Tutorial12. Crochet Projects VIEW MORE▼ You can find more pattern-use ideas, recommended yarns and more crochet projects further down the blog post. Pattern Use Ideas Flat circles are very versatile and useful in crochet. Firstly, they can be used as coasters, placements and face scrubbies. Alternatively, they make great sturdy bases for storage pots/nesting baskets and bags. You can use any hook size and yarn weight when crocheting a flat circle so feel free to experiment with making your flat circles bigger or smaller. Just remember you are working in multiples of 12 so once you’ve got the hang of the pattern repeat you can also experiment with different sizes using different yarns and hook sizes. Coasters Placemats Storage Pot Crochet Flat Circle Pattern Ideas Yarn Recommendations Coasters: Ideally you want a nice firm coaster to ensure your glass, mug or cup is nice and sturdy so I’d recommend using a cotton DK or aran DK weight yarn. Paintbox Yarns has a great selection of colours in both of these weights. Placemats: Unlike a coaster, you can use acrylic or chunky weight yarn for a crochet placemat as we are working on a larger surface space. Although you still need your placemat to be sturdy the surface space that will lay on your placemat is much larger and flatter your plate is not at risk of falling over. Blocking is advised to avoid curling. Style Craft Yarns have a great selection of colours in these weights. Face Scrubbies: A lovely soft cotton yarn is recommended if you want to make face scrubbies for example King Cole Cotton Soft. Storage Pots/Nesting Baskets/Bags: You want to aim for a firm, dense effect when making storage posts, nesting baskets or bags. Also, you can use acrylic yarn I’d recommend either working with two stands of DK or Aran weight yarn or selecting a chunky acrylic. Check out Style Craft Special Chunky and Chunky XL. Alternatively, I would use a cotton DK or cotton Aran weight yarn for example I have previously used Lily Sugar n Cream Ombre in the colour Potpourri Prints for the storage pot pictured above. Flat Circle Tools and Materials Materials & Tools Yarn: you can use any weight yarn for this project. I have used Stylecraft Special DK Hook: 5mm Scissors Darning Needle Where to Shop for Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners Pattern Notes Written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below. This pattern gives you the basic principles for the flat circle, designed to help you create your own projects. The video tutorial can be found at the base of the post. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Terms & Abbreviations Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook. Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook. Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. How to Crochet: A Handy Reference Guide EBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE. Pin For Later Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Crochet Flat Circle Flat Circle: FREE Crochet Pattern You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Ch4 and join with a sl st to make a circle (or start with magic circle if preferred). Round 1 – Ch3 (counts as first st), make 11 tr into circle, join with a sl st to top of ch-3 (12 st in total). Round 2 – Ch3, tr in same sp, work 2 tr in each st, join with a sl st to top of ch-3 (24 st in total). Round 3 – Ch3, tr in same sp, 1 tr in next st, *2 tr in next st, 1 tr in next st*, repeat from * until end, join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (36 st in total). Round 4 – Ch3, tr in same sp, tr in next 2 st, *2 tr in same st, tr in next 2 st*, repeat from * until end, join with a sl st to top of ch-3 (48 st in total). Round 5 – Ch3, tr in same sp, tr in next 3 st, *2 tr in same st, tr in next 3 st*, repeat from * until end, join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (60 st in total). Video Tutorial Or you can watch on YouTube Crochet Projects Are you ready for a challenge? Use your new skill to create a beautiful blanket, nesting baskets or mini succulent plant hangers. The Circle of Hope Blanket will teach you how to change colours in your circle and turn your circles into squares, then into a beautiful blanket. Nesting Baskets can be made in many different sizes or multipurpose around your home and for gifts starting with a flat circle base. Succulent Plant Hangers are available in three different designs as part of The Homeware Collection. Circle Of Hope Blanket Nesting Baskets Succulent Plant Hangers I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!1.7KShares Further Reading... Camel Stitch Border May 29, 2021 How to Crochet: Half Solid Vertical Hexagon October 22, 2025 Learn How to Crochet the Grit Stitch: Free Pattern March 20, 2025 6 Comments Wendy September 8, 2020 at 6:55 pm Thankyou so much Sarah- Jayne Reply Rebecca October 11, 2020 at 3:26 pm Hi I have a question about crocheting in the round. At some point as I noticed that as I crocheted, the edges of my disc ends up being..wavy. I am pretty sure that I am monitoring how many stitches I use and when but here is the weird thing, I don’t seem to have much of a problem when I just use one color but once I change colors that is where it seems to happen. I am sure I try to follow the directions that many tutorials have but ‘something’ happens..am I pulling the edges too tight? Am I perhaps pulling on loose ends too much or prematurely? Thank You Reply Kasia February 14, 2021 at 1:40 pm Hi If I want my circle bigger than that how should I continue with more rows please? Reply Shirley March 21, 2021 at 7:11 pm The edges of my circle look the outside of an aquatic ray-wavy. Any suggestions? I have finished row 7 with 5 tc and one increase resulting in count of 84. Shirley Reply Betty Gough May 3, 2022 at 4:05 pm Hi, What does DK mean? I saw it on one of my Pinterest emails, didn’t write it down Betty Reply Sarah May 21, 2025 at 1:06 am Hi, I’ve noticed when making flat rounds that there are gaps along the joining lines – not sure how to overcome this, amm I doing my slipstitch wrong perhaps? Thanks. S. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
