Welcome to Sofasaurus Crochet! I’m Sofia, and in this beginner-friendly tutorial I’ll guide you through the different ways to start working in the round – an essential skill for creating everything from cozy coasters, stylish mandalas, to hats, and stuffed animals. 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 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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Please note

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 Crochet Circle?

A crochet circle is a crochet project or pattern that is worked in the round. Working in the round is an essential crochet skill that will allow you to crochet everything from Granny squares and coasters to hats and stuffed animals.

How do you crochet a single crochet circle?

Three basic ways to start working in the round are

Ch-2 Method
Ch-5 Method (larger ring)
Magic Ring

Photo Tutorial

Are you more of a visual person but don’t have the patience to watch a video right now? Take a look at this photo tutorial and don’t forget to save it for later!