Crocheting circles is easy with these free tutorials and patterns.
Learn How to Crochet in the Round
Crocheting Circles – Photo © Erica Jackofsky
Erica Jackofsky put together this detailed tutorial for how to crochet in the round. If you grab a some cotton yarn and practice along with her, you'll be able to crochet an easy round coaster by the time you're finished the tutorial. Make a few more coasters for even more practice, and then you'll have a complete set to use, and you'll have gained a valuable skill at the same time.
Quick Easy One-Round Circle: Free Tutorial With Pattern
Quick Easy Small Crochet Circle Without Increases -- Photo © Michael Solovay
If you just want a quick, beginner-friendly little circle without any increases, this one is a great pattern to try. It's comprised of easy chain stitches and double crochet stitches. My finished circle measures about 1 5/8 inches using medium weight yarn; the size of yours will vary depending on the materials you use.
Please note: I combined multiple circles, along with some metal bottle caps, to create a snowflake-shaped trivet. This tutorial is part of the instructions showing you how to make the entire trivet. Please feel free to make a trivet with the circles if you like, but of course you can use the circles in plenty of other ways too.
Basic Flat Circle Pattern
Sandi Marshall has also posted a free pattern for crocheting a basic flat circle. She wrote a couple of additional pages you might also find helpful:
- Formula for increasing when crocheting in the round
- How to keep track of your rounds
Half Circle Patterns
Half Circle Worked in Double Crochet Stitch – Photo © Sandi Marshall
If you ever have a need to crochet a half-circle, these free patterns will come in handy.
Free Patterns Worked in Circles
Vintage Scalloped Circle Design – Photo © Sandi Marshall
Here are a few of Sandi Marshall's free patterns worked in rounds:
