A Pattern for the Crocheted Circle

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:

 

Abbreviations
CH	Chain Stitch
SL ST	Slip Stitch
SC	Single Crochet
HDC	Half Double Crochet
DC	Double Crochet

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.

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.

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.