The circle. It is an important shape. Circles can be joined together to form a larger fabric like an afghan or table runner. It can be the base for a cyindrical item such as a hat. It can also stand alone.
I have a project in mind for circles but it is going to take a lot of them. Some of my friends are going to help in compiling a stash of circles, so for those who are going to contribute I am providing a pattern for both single crochet and double crochet.
I have been sworn to secrecy so I can not reveal the project yet. Soon there will be lots of pictures. I can let it slip that it might just involve some witches and goblins and other nefarious characters - but don't tell them that I told you so! ;)
First some abbreviations:
First some abbreviations:
Abbreviations
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CH
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Chain Stitch
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SL ST
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Slip Stitch
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SC
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Single Crochet
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HDC
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Half Double Crochet
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DC
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Double Crochet
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Simple Circle in SC
Round 1: CH 2. In second chain from hook, SC 6. Join with SL ST into first stitch. (6 SC)
Round 2: CH 1 *2 SC in next stitch* repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (12 SC)
Round 3: CH 1 *1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, * repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (18 SC)
Round 4: CH 1 *1 SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch * repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (24 SC)
Additional Rounds: For each additional round, add 1 more SC in next stitch between increases. Increases are where you are crocheting 2 SC in one stitch. For example, round 5 would have 3 SC between increases then round 6 would have 4 SC between increases and so on.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Round 3: CH 1 *1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, * repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (18 SC)
Round 4: CH 1 *1 SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch * repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (24 SC)
Additional Rounds: For each additional round, add 1 more SC in next stitch between increases. Increases are where you are crocheting 2 SC in one stitch. For example, round 5 would have 3 SC between increases then round 6 would have 4 SC between increases and so on.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Additional Rounds: For each additional round, add 1 more SC in next stitch between increases. Increases are where you are crocheting 2 SC in one stitch. For example, round 5 would have 3 SC between increases then round 6 would have 4 SC between increases and so on.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Simple Circle in DC
Round 1: CH 4 (counts as first DC). In second chain from hook, DC 11 Join with SL ST into first stitch. (12 SC)
Round 2: CH 3 (counts as first DC), 1 DC in the same stitch, *2 DC in next stitch* repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (24 SC)
Round 3: CH 3 (counts as first DC), 1 DC in the same stitch,1 DC in next Stitch, *2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next Stitch* repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (36 SC)
Round 4: CH 3 (counts as first DC), 1 DC in the same stitch, 1 DC in next two stitches * 2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next two Stitches* repeat from * all the way around Join with SL ST to the beginning stitch (48 SC)
Additional Rounds: For each additional round, add 1 more DC in next stitch between increases. Increases are where you are crocheting 2 DC in one stitch. For example, round 5 would have 3 DC between increases then round 6 would have 4 DC between increases and so on.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Theresa E.
Theresa E.
