Flat Circle

Learn to crochet a flat circle, a great start for many crochet projects including coasters, storage pots and even reusable eco friendly face scrubbies.

Materials and Tools needed

Yarn used in video sample: Stylecraft Special DK

Hook: For this tutorial I have used a 5mm Hook

Written in UK terms

This pattern gives you the basic principles for the flat circle, designed to help you create your own projects.

Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.

Crochet Terms

Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through

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.

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Flat Circle Pattern

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 Tutorials

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