Welcome to Sofasaurus Crochet! I’m Sofia, and in this beginner-friendly tutorial I’ll guide you through crocheting a half-double crochet circle – an essential skill for creating everything from cozy coasters, to hats, and stylish mandalas. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter looking to refine your technique, or still a beginner eager to dive into the next thing, this step-by-step guide was designed with you in mind. I’ll break down the process into simple, easy-to-follow steps to ensure that you gain the confidence to crochet half-double crochet circles without a second thought. Grab your yarn and favorite crochet hook and we’ll get started! Don’t forget to subscribe for more crochet tips and tutorials. If you’re interested in a printable, ad-free version of how to crochet the slip stitch , you can check it out in the shop! Happy Crocheting!

In the UK, the single crochet is called the double crochet.

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All instructions are in US terms. Please treat the techniques used in this post as recommendations – crochet is an art form and experimentation is the best way to figure out what works best for you! Also, I only recommend products and services that I would use myself and all opinions expressed in this post are my own.

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Materials

Yarn: Any medium or worsted-weight yarn
Hook: 5.5mm crochet hook

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Written Instructions

Everything you need to understand what, why, and how!

What is a Half-Double Crochet Circle?

A half-double crochet circle is a technique where you use half-double crochet stitches and increases to work in the round to then build a circular shape. Half-double crochet circles are most common in hats, coasters, and other stitch patterns.

How do you crochet a half-double circle?

To crochet a half-double crochet circle, start with your preferred method to working in the round. The number of stitches for the first round is determined by the desired size and appearance of the final circle, but you will need a minimum of 6 stiches to complete the first round of stiches. For a flat circle, increase each round by the same number of stitches you started out with and continue to increase each round until you’ve reached your desired size.

Tips + Tricks

You can work in finished rounds where you slip stitch the last stitch into the first stitch, or you can work in a continuous round where you simply start the next row without any kind of transition.
A continuous round (or spiral) creates a seamless circle.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round for easier tracking.
Tension can affect the appearance of a circle – try to keep your stitch sizes as even as possible by using the same yarn and hook size throughout.
Once you master the basic circle, you can experiment with different projects like hats, amigurumi, socks, gloves, bags, coasters, etc.

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Crochet Chart Symbols

Crochet Charts are a great way to avoid common language barriers and clarify difficult crochet patterns. These symbols are used to help you visualize where stitches go and how they align with one another. Don’t forget to add this image to your crochet toolbox!