Crochet circles

One of the best things about the craft of crochet is that you don't need to learn very much at all in order to be able to make beautiful things, and yet there

Hello friends. We all need to know the basics right? So how on earth have I neglected to show you how to make a simple crochet circle!? So here it is...

Learn how to crochet round circles for beginners breaks down the basics so you can be successful in crocheting in the round. Crocheting flat

I teach crochet - a lot. I've been teaching classes full of new crocheters for about 5 years on a regular basis. I find, that the students who UNDERSTAND crochet rather than just following directions about crochet have a far easier times making patterns and learning new skills. One of the basic things that is helpful for crochet students to fully understand is making a flat circle. SO many patterns begin with a flat circle, rugs, hats, baskets, mandalas, etc. etc... Crochet pattern…

Crochet spirals are a lot of fun to make. Whether you are making Crochet Potholders or Large Crochet Rugs and Pillows, you will totally enjoy making those patterns with crochet spirals. You can make crochet spirals with a single color, two tone spiral or you can whip up a spiral with multiple colors too. It looks bit complex but trust me it's simple and so easy to make. In my last post I had shared the pattern for Seamless Spiral Circle With Raised Ridges. This pattern is a single color tone…

The granny stripe stitch is probably one of my favourites, I just love the simplicity of it and the endless possibility for playing with col...

Crochet flat circle, hemisphere, or cone

Let's see what a magic circle or magic ring really is? A crochet magic circle or a magic ring is a simple way to start crochet in the round. You just start crocheting in an adjustable loop by finishing the first round stitches you are required for the pattern. Once you are done, just pull the loop tight. And ta-dah, no more annoying hole left in the center of your first round. Isn't that just great? The most difficult part of all my crocheting efforts is the one which starts crocheting with…

There are of course many different ways to crochet a circle. Spiral crochet patterns are a visual treat. The Crochet Pattern for making a Spiral circle is same as the Common Crochet Circle. The only difference is , the usual Crochet Circle is worked round after round by ending each round with a slip stitch and the Spiral Crochet circles are worked in continues rounds. Here is a simple pattern for How To Crochet Seamless Spiral Circle With Raised Ridges. This Spiral Crochet Circle is as…

Learn how to crochet a flat circle coaster with this easy to follow tutorial!

The sculptural qualities of crochet are amazing! With crochet, any shape is possible - you can take off in any direction, add or subtract any stitches you like, go wild! That said, there are several basic shapes most crocheters will eventually use, beyond the straight line. These shapes are the building blocks of hats, bags, toys, amigurumi, finger puppets, and so much more. So let's round five of them up today and pin them all down in one place! 1. CIRCLES: Circles are how you start a hat…

If you've been left frustrated by the crochet magic circle, you're not alone. This crochet technique can be difficult to master! I've created a photo and video magic circle crochet tutorial to help you through. In both the video and photo tutorial, I teach you now only how to create the magic ring, but also the stitch anatomy - so you can understand this awesome crochet technique and move forward crocheting with confidence.