Learn How to Crochet a Flat Circle

October 24, 2023

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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.

You can find more pattern-use ideas, recommended yarns and more crochet projects further down the blog post.

a flat lay image of a crochet flat circle made in orange yarn on a white background — Crochet Flat Circle

pattern use ideas

Flat circles can be used by themselves 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. Make 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.

a summery flat lay image of two crochet coasters in coral and blue shown in use with hexagon water glasses on them with slices of kiwi in the water. surrounding the glasses is a jug of water, tea light candles, foliage and crochet tools all on the same white tray sat in a jute rug. — Coasters

a crochet placemat made in pink and gold yarn on a pale blue backdrop. Lay on the placemat is some gold cutlery wrapped in a silver crochet cutlery holder/wrap. — Coasters

recommended yarns

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.

Materials and Tools

flat lay image of rose gold scissors, crochet hook, darning needle and two small balls of yarn, one blue, one orange on white background — Flat Circle Tools and Materials

Yarn: you can use any weight yarn for this project. I have used Stylecraft Special DK
Hook: 5mm
Scissors
Darning Needle

pattern notes

Written in UK terms.
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.

image of a crochet shawl wrapped around a mannequin in front of a cream backdrop — Romany Shawl by Bella Coco Crochet

terms and 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.

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.

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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 Tutorial

more 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, Nesting Baskets can be made in so many different sizes or multipurpose around your home and for gifts. the Succulent Plant Hangers are available in three different designs apart of The Homeware Collection.

a flat lay image of the circle granny square blanket made in orange, yellow, blue, purple and cream yarn. — Circle Of Hope Blanket

crochet nesting baskets on a desk one with a hanging plant sat inside and the other filled with pink crochet hooks and pastel green pencils. small balls of yarn are sat infant of the nesting baskets on the desk. — Circle Of Hope Blanket

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