Flat Circle

I thought it would be useful to add this circle pattern as a page in it's own right, as it's a very useful pattern to know.

A flat circle can be used to make a round cushion, the bottom of a bag, or as the body shape for my little Birdie Decorations. 

I'm going to be writing this tutorial out using the htr (half treble), but you can work a circle in whatever stitch you fancy. My round cushions and bag bottoms were worked in trebles (US dc stitch) but the basic pattern remains the same. 

htr :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook.

To start :: chain 4 and join to form a ring.

Round 1 :: chain 2, then work 10 htr's into the ring.

Slip stitch into 2nd chain of initial chain-2 to join the round. Fasten off.

You should be able to clearly see and count the eleven stitches you've just created (picture above) :: you'll be working out of these stitches in the next round.

Join in a new colour by tying a knot close to the stitches, as pictured above.

Insert your hook into the stitch directly to the left of your knot, and pull a loop through to the front.

Round 2 :: Chain 2 (as above)

Work 1 htr into same stitch as your chain, as picture above.

Now just have a quick look and see where my two "tail ends" are...see in the above pic they are being held horizontally along the top of the work, pointing to the left???

When I make my first few stitches, I always make sure to hold them like this so that the hook passes underneath them (as above). This is a way of working your ends in as you go, and is a very handy tip to learn. Saves darning them in at the end.

 

Right, on with the round.... **work 2htr's into the next stitch** (this makes a double "V" stitch, or an increase stitch).

Repeat between **, 9 more times.

At the end of round 2, you should clearly be able to see and count 11 lots of double "V" stitches, as pictured above. You'll now have 22 stitches altogether which you'll work out of for the next round.

Slip Stitch into second chain of initial chain-2 to join the round. Fasten off.

Round 3 :: Join in your new colour, hook through to the front and chain 2. Work 1 htr into the same stitch as the chain.

Now work the following :: 1 htr in next stitch,  **2 htr's in next stitch, 1 htr in next stitch**

Repeat between ** , making 1 single htr in between each double "v" stitch, as pictured above.

You should end the round with a single htr in the last stitch...see in the above pic there is still one stitch left to go? Never end a round with a double "V" stitch or else you are making too many stitches and it'll all go horribly wrong!

Slip stitch into 2nd chain of initial chain-2. Fasten off.

Round 4 :: Join in your new colour, hook through to the front and chain 2.

Work 1 htr into the same stitch as the chain.

Now work the following :: 1 htr, 1 htr,  **2 htr's, 1 htr, 1 htr **

Repeat between ** , making 2 single htr stitches in between each double "v" stitch, as pictured above.

Again, make sure you end the round with your 2 single htr's. 

Slip stitch to 2nd chain of initial chain-2. Fasten off.

Round 5 :: Join in your new colour, hook through to the front and chain 2.

Work 1 htr into the same stitch as the chain.

Now work the following :: 1 htr, 1 htr, 1htr **2 htr's, 1 htr, 1 htr, 1 htr **

Repeat between ** , this time making 3 single htr stitches in between each double "v" stitch, as pictured above.

Slip stitch to 2nd chain of initial chain-2. Fasten off.

Round 6 :: Join in your new colour, hook through to the front and chain 2.

Work 1 htr into the same stitch as the chain.

Now work the following :: 1 htr, 1 htr, 1htr, 1htr **2 htr's, 1 htr, 1 htr, 1 htr, 1htr **

Repeat between ** , this time making 4 single htr stitches in between each double "v" stitch.

Slip stitch to 2nd chain of initial chain-2. Fasten off.

 

Round 7 :: Join in your new colour, hook through to the front and chain 2.

Work 1 htr into the same stitch as the chain.

Now work the following :: 1 htr, 1 htr, 1htr, 1htr, 1htr,  **2 htr's, 1 htr, 1 htr, 1 htr, 1htr, 1htr **

Repeat between ** , this time making 5 single htr stitches in between each double "v" stitch, as pictured above.

Slip stitch to 2nd chain of initial chain-2. Fasten off.

Can you see how the pattern forms???

With each round you increase the number of single stitches in between the double "V" stitches.

You need to count carefully.

And you need to makes sure that each round starts with a double stitch (ie a chain-2 + a htr), and ends with the correct number of single stitches.

Good luck!

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Comments

[Cathy]

Thank you for this Lucy. I've been trying to make a muffin cat bed but the instructions weren't clear, it got very frilly. I'm using double crochet stitches and this went frilly too, I suspect it's because the stitches are shorter than trebles or half trebles. But alternating 'plain' rows with no increasing has sorted it and I'm now producing a lovely flat, perfectly round base! Happy days!!

[Deezy]

Thank you so much for you clear explanation. I mentioned you in my blog. I hope you don't mind!

[Melanie Ross]

Hello Dear Lucy
I simply LOVE your site! You make things so easy to do with your fantastic explanations. I have crocheted for many years teaching myself as a child. Never imagined I would be able to do all these wonderful things you post!
THANK YOU so very much.
Only found you a few weeks ago, but I think you have a very good heart ,and kindness beyond compare. When I have more money I will send you some more. Thank you, you have made a great difference to my life. Melanie x

[Rhonda]

Hi
Was just wondering what brand of yarn you used for this project. The colours are so pretty. The pattern is so easy thank you so much for posting it

[Dawn]

Not sure what I'm doing wrong! But I never end with the right amount of single stitches at the end of each round! I end with singles but not the right amount for that row....would it be too much to ask how many stitches we should have on each round?
Thanks Dawn

[Kat]

I love your blog with all these patterns available. Your use of color is so inspirational! I learned to crochet and bought a pattern the look to see what color yarn, how much yarn and hook. Never thought about changing colors or using different colors or multiple colors. Your blog always makes me smile.

[Malka]

Thanks for your time And patient, from Jerusalem toda raba

[Liz Sturgess]

Help! My flat circle looks like a Pringle at row 6-7,and by row 11 is some exotic flower, but definitely not a flat circle. I've started it twice in case I'd got it wrong first time ( maybe to much "nattter" going on), but second attempt is the same. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong? I'm using a 3.5mm hook and King Cole Splash dk. Thanks Liz x

[sophia]

can i use this circle for a circular sweater?

[Alison Griffiths]

Thank you so much for your instructions, so beautifully detailed and explained, I'm a very new crochet lover but I can easily follow this. You've put a lot of work into it and I wanted you to know it's very appreciated.

[Althea]

Thank you this was very useful!

[Beverley]

Hi I'm new to the site (and crochet) and I love it thanks, I'm attempting your basket liner starting with flat circle but by row 7 it's going curly? I have the correct number of stitches any suggestions?

[Linda]

Love your site. Have said "thank you" by buying you a coffee! And voted for you in the awards this week. Inspirational!

[Isabel Bermejo]

How can i do, when my work is langer? Thank you in advance

Isabel (Spanien)

[Essie Germishuys]

I love your posts. All the way from South Africa. You learn me a lot how to crochet things. Well done

[Penny]

Hi Lucy I am making a cushion cover using flat circle pattern but it is not flat. I have done 20 rows and it is as if there is a whole extra segment in the pattern. It has happened for both sides and the same thing happened to my sister when she did it. Will it flatten out when the two sides are crocheted together around the cushion or is there a mistake in the pattern? I love this blog!

[Neeta Sawant]

I am from India. I tried it and it turned so beautiful. I even made a tail at the end as birds have tail and with tail it turned out very fantabulous. U r photo tutorials are great. I made one for me and now making one for my sister. U r simply marvelous lucy. God bless u for showing such great works for free.

[CECILIA SCHEPELER RAVEAU]

MUCHAS GRACIAS,MUY BIEN EXPLICADO. ME QUEDO HERMOSO.

[hannie]

a big compliment for such a wonderfull site and patterns!!! a big hug from the netherlands!

[Diane thomas]

Thanks so much for wonderful tutorials I follow them diligently! I love the colors you us,they are such happy colors they make me happy! You are truly an inspiration to all us hookers! Thanks for your lovely spirit! Diane T. USA

[Jo dean-waters]

Love it..Thanks Soooooooo Much Lucy

[Rosa]

Love the tutorial of the birdie! thanks.

[MEHRI]

Thank you veeeeeeeeeeeeeeery very much
i love u

[lies]

hallo
ik haak al een tyd maar leer steeds weer bij dit is inderdaad heel duidelijk weer gegeven en de aan hechtingen zijn zo veel mooier
gr een blije haakster

[Thea]

Hi Lucy I love your work so much ..the colours invigorate me :) they are exciting and make me feel alive thank you for sharing I can see you branching out into video tutorial next :) all the best to you happy crocheting x