The Secret to Making a Flat Circle with Single Crochet
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2022
- Did you know you can single crochet in a circle, just by increasing six stitches per row? Like a lot of crochet, it's all about geometry.
In this video, I show you step by step how to make a perfect flat circle using the single crochet stitch. Warning: I do nerd out a little bit about the math! I'll show you why it works and how to make sure you get a circle and not a hexagon. You'll also get a demo of making a magic circle (or magic ring) to close your starting gap.
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I love that you explain why you're doing what you're doing and why it works. It makes it so much easier to not only follow along but to UNDERSTAND what im doing. Keep up the great work!
You are so welcome!
Oh my goodness, in my 3 years of crocheting, I always winged it and got a bad result. It was awesome you made one with different colors to show the growth of both situations cuz I was so perplexed. And when you explained the math behind it, I was blown away! So cool. Thank you so much! Super helpful
You are so welcome!
Using the different colors was genius! It made it so I could pause and count so I knew exactly what you meant. Thank you for that!! New subscriber ❤
So glad! Thanks for subscribing.
I have never seen a magic ring tutorial that was so simple, thank you so much!!❤❤❤❤
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I was wondering why my circle was curving even tho I have done this before and restarted 3 times. The mathematical explanation made me realize that it was because I was using double crochet instead of single or half double. The only time I used double was for a project that needed the curve so it was ok. Thanks for the info. I also just like knowing why things work and I understood the increase a bit but never factored in the hight of the stitch
For double crochet, you start with 12 stitches in the center and increase 12 per row in the same way, and for the same mathematical reason. 👍
THANK YOU finally someone who explained it simply!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Omg thank you for illustrating the increases with a different color. That's the way I understood increasing in a circle, but wanted it to be explained in a video to me, because I wasn't sure if I'm imagining it.
which I haven't seen anyone explain it like that.
Everyone would just say inc every stitch in round 2, inc every other stitch in round 3 etc, but never will they say that you can just increase on top of your increase of the previous round!
Also I wondered why if I made an octagon, it got wavy, so you explained that too. Thanks again
You’re welcome!
im a full beginner and this was so helpful! i couldn't rlly understand other videos about this but you explained and showed it so well. thank u!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
English in not my first language so i suffer a lot trying to follow tutorials as a beginner crocheter, but this video is a must save for future references 🙏🙏 thank you for making it so easy and practical
You’re welcome. Glad I could help.
Thank you so much for this tutorial!! It was so lovely that you didn’t just show real quick, you took your time and also explain why. I was tryna make a magic circle from this website i came across who just wrote the stitches in each row and i made it almost perfect somehow the first time, but the next time it wouldnt stay flat and i didnt understand why. Now after this tutorial i understand what i was doing wrong, and why i should do it the way it should be done. Thank you!❤️
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
The math alert killed the heck out of me lol
😂 Thanks!
@@changepathcrochet lol
Brilliant idea to use two colors for this tutorial. Really clear instructions are loved here. Thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the easy understanding tutorial. I’m very new to this whole crochet thing and I like how simply the way you showed how it can be done! Thanks
You’re welcome 😊
the best, I've searched for ever it seems and this is the only one that makes sense to me. Thank you!
Thank you!
Wow! I thought I knew how to do this, but I had no idea about the staggering or the math behind it. Love the contrasting colors!
Thanks for watching!
You have changed my life! I dreaded the magic circle and increases now, I can conquer the world!😊Thank you!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Omgoodness thank you so much for you! I’ve looked at several videos and couldn’t figure this out how to make a perfect circle no matter the size. Thank you thank you.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Your tutorial was superbly helpful. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
this is way more easier for me compare to other videos, thankyou so much for this!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
very clear. thankyou
I am making something to wash dishes alternative to plastiky sponge.
trying natural material and this circle pattern is perfect❤❤❤
Wonderful!
Thank you! This has saved me such a headache!
Glad it helped!
so glad I found you😊...the most realistic fact about crochet😘..done subscribed to yr channel!!!..hope to see more crochet tricks frm u!..for example how to change color while crochet in a round👌
Thank you for this tutorial, it really help me, at first i watch some tutorials but I don't get it because they are doing eat so fast or without explanation, but now i get it thanks for this ❤
You're welcome 😊
Omg I needed this! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
That was very well explained!!! Thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
oh my god.. you literally saved my lfe.. no one explained in this way.. thankyou for explaining the math behind..
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Thank youu so so muchhh, this is the best tutorial ever !!!!! Have a wonderful day, thank youu so much again. Grateful for you from Cambodia.
You're very welcome!
I am really thankful I found you and this video it really helped me and I liked the way you explained it really well ,thank you very much
Glad it helped! 😊
Thanks ! I have understand and succeed in the first Time I try ❤
You're welcome 😊
I just want to say I love you!
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Thanks for the tips! This really helps!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.
THANK YOU SO MUCH, This was suuper helpful!!
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching.
That is SOOOO helpful, thanks for your work ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Can I just say thank you for showing multiple times the different levels. You didn't just cut after the first set or stitches on level 3
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.
Excellent tutorial!
Thank you for watching!
Excellent information. I am trying to crochet a flat brim for a fedora, but the yarn I desire to use, does not match the yarn for the pattern, so my brim keeps curling. The Pi explanation gives me a direction to go in for calculating my own stitch increase ratio. It won’t be exact, as my brim isn’t a perfect circle, but it’ll be better than trial and error. Thank you.
Good luck! Sounds like a cool project.
Thanks for a very clear explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
Very good video instruction and example
Thank you!
Very nice 👌 👍 👏
Thanks!
Amazing! Thank you!😊
You’re welcome!
Thank you! This tutorial literally made me unstoppable. How do i end the circle btw? (Sorry if i missed a part of the vid)
You’re welcome! The best way to end the circle is to do an invisible join. Cut and pull the yarn out of the last stitch, then weave the tail from front to back through the next stitch, then weave the yarn back through the top of the last stitch, tie a knot and weave in the end.
Amazing ❤
Thanks 😄
The way I do it is on rounds where there is an even number of single crochets between increases I place the increase in the middle of the stand alone SC’s for example when there are 4 SC then an Increase I do (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) as the repeat around instead of (4 SC, INC) or (INC, 4 SC)
That works too. 😊
Best tutorial !!
Thank you!
Thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
hi! thanks for the tut. do you happen to know what i should change if my pattern wants me to start with 8 stitches?
the pattern seems to have too many stitches cause it is not lying flat. i want to restart and found your tutorial. do you think i will get enough stitches if i start with 6 instead of 8?
If you increase by 8 each row it will be wavy. Six is the magic number. What are you making?
Increasing by 6 each round gives you a gently cupped circle. For a flat circle you need to either start with 7, and increase 7 each round, or you can juggle it in a smaller piece by going 6, 12, 24, then reverting back to 6 increases each round. Depending on tension, starting with 8sc might even be necessary for some crocheters, to achieve a truly flat circle
It really depends on the crocheter. I can get a flat circle by increasing only 6 per row. Each crocheter needs to figure out what works for their own way of stitching.
This is a fab video thank you! Really appreciate the way you explain things. One question! I'm working on a project where I need a series of flat circles, each one slightly bigger than the next one. My first circle has 12 stitches in it. My next circle I wanted to be slightly bigger. But if I follow the method then by making the next circle one row bigger, I end up with 18 stitches and the circle is too big in diameter. How can I get around this please? I will be making a number of circles, each increasing slightly in diameter.
Hmm... If one more row is too big, then you might try doing a row of slip stitches around the outer row (loosely, without increases, maybe in the back loop only) to make the next circle a half-row larger. Then, do a circle with three regular rows, then one with 3 rows + the slip stitch row, etc. until you have all the circles you want. If that works, please let me know!
that is a GENIUS idea!! thank you so so much!!
Thanks for the alert 😂
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You can also tighten the circle by pulling on the string with the chain two method.
By Chain Two method, do you mean chain 2, then 6 sc in the second chain (instead of starting with a magic circle)? When I do that and then pull the string from the starting slip knot, it does not tighten it, so maybe I’m not understanding.
@Change Path Crochet Yes. That's what I mean. A really good demonstration of that is in Learn the Basics of Amigurumi Crochet " by Kerry Lord. Here is a link to the video: ua-cam.com/video/fAzCWWhTFYQ/v-deo.html
She uses the chain two method in her Edward's Menagerie crochet books. I've used the chain two method making her animals and it works beautifully. Just pull the tail and it closes up just as tightly as a magic circle.
@@changepathcrochetwhen doing the chain 2 method , you need to make sure you are crocheting over the tail end , then it should cinch the circle in x
Would you mind explaining the staggering rounds more? Thanks !
Sure! If you keep putting the increases on top of each other, the edge will turn into more of a point in those locations, and it will become a hexagon instead of a circle. To avoid that, you want to put the increases between the increases in the previous row. Let me know if that helps or if you have any other questions. 🙂
Thanks! I think I get that, it's hard to see though cause it's one solid color. Would you mind checking if I'm following the pattern correctly? I found it in another comment and wrote it out from there but Im not sure if I got it right cause I started having problems in the higher rounds, however it's most likely cause of not following the stitches😂😂
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic circle. (6 st)
Rnd 2: Inc x 6. (12 st)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 st, inc] x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: Sc. [Inc, sc in next 3 st] × 5. Inc. Sc in next 2 st. (30)
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 st, inc] × 6. (36)
Rnd 7: Sc in next 2 st. [Inc, sc in next 5 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 3 st. (42)
Rnd 8: [Sc in the next 6 st, inc] x 6. (48)
Rnd 9: Sc in next 3 st. [Inc, sc in next 7 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 4 st. (54)
Rnd 10: [Sc in the next 8 st, inc] x 6. (60)
Rnd 11: Sc in next 4 st. [Inc, sc in next 9 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 5 st. (66)
Rnd 12: [Sc in the next 10 st, inc] x 6. (72)
Rnd 13: Sc in next 5 st. [Inc, sc in next 11 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 6 st. (78)
Rnd 14: [Sc in the next 12 st, inc] x 6. (84)
Rnd 15: Sc in next 6 st. [Inc, sc in next 13 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 7 st. (90)
Rnd 16: [Sc in next 14 st, inc] x 6. (96)
Rnd 17: Sc in next 7 st. [Inc, sc in next 15 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 8 st. (102)
Rnd 18: [Sc in next 16 st, inc] x 6. (108)
Rnd 19: Sc in next 8 st. [Inc, sc in next 17 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 9 st. (114)
Rnd 20: [Sc in next 18 st, inc] x 6. (120)
Rnd 21: Sc in next 9 st. [Inc, sc in next 19 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 10 st. (126)
And so on like this with the increasing?
Yes, this is correct.
Holy shrimp I'm so glad I found this video!!! NEVERR knew to stagger! Do you just [sc, inc] then start the round to stagger? Is it that simple?
An easy way to do the staggering is to make the odd rows not staggered (like do 7 sc and then increase, all the way around). Then in the even rows, cut the number in half for the first bit. So when you need 8 sc between each increase, you do 4 sc first, then increase, then repeat (8 sc, inc) all the way around until you have 4 sc left, and then you just sc in each of those 4 stitches. The number between the increases goes up by 1 with each row.
The way she explained the math ❤❤❤❤
Glad you liked it! 🔢
I still don't understand how to not end up with a hexagon (aka. how many stitches and increases I have to do before actually starting the round, if that makes sense) but the video itself was still very helpful thank you ❤❤❤
It goes like this:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic circle. (6 st)
Rnd 2: Inc x 6. (12 st)
Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc] x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: [Sc in next 2 st, inc] x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: Sc. [Inc, sc in next 3 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 2 st. (30)
Rnd 6: [Sc in next 4 st, inc] x 6. (36)
Rnd 7: Sc in next 2 st. [Inc, sc in next 5 st] x 5. Inc. Sc in next 3 st. (42)
And so on.
@@changepathcrochet okay thank you so much, I appreciate the help 💕
@@changepathcrochet. Oh I think I get it now…..tks for posting the pattern rows…………
Thank you! I think I understand mostly, but I am confused on the beginning of the rounds starting with 5. Because why do you start with a Sc in round 5 and 7? Continuing on would it be the same for 9 and 11 ?
Hiii! Thanks so much for this video! I’m a beginner and I’m trying to crotchet a coaster pattern that has no tutorial as a gift so thanks so much for this video. I did have several questions that I hope you can help me on ❤
1. I started off with increasing 6 and it didn’t stay flat - you mentioned increasing or decreasing stitches to remedy that. How would the increase/decrease pattern work?
2. I was lost completely on the circle part when you increased by 1,2,3…. how did your pattern change? Also when I tried increasing (ie putting more stitches into the same hole, I think it started curling up so welp)
3. How did you change colours so seamlessly? do you have a tutorial on that?
1. If starting with 6 curls up, then try starting with 7 or 8. You will do the same pattern, but increase in every row by the same number of stitches you started with.
2. To increase, you only put 2 stitches into one stitch. It’s the number of stitches between the increases that changes by +1 in every row.
3. I don’t have a tutorial on that, but I believe I carried the yarn under the opposite color stitches (meaning I crocheted on top of the opposite color yarn). When you change colors, switch to the next color when you do the last loop of the previous color stitch.
Thanks for your replies! They’re really helpful 🥰
Omg.. I need that crochet hook!! I have them, but they're bamboo and they snag so it ruins the yarn. Do u know what brand it is or who makes that style hook? It's they only one I can work with, the other ones slip too much. Thank u!!
I use Susan Bates aluminum hooks.
In the third row at 5:47 you said “so this next round I need to do two single crochet stitches and then increase”
I’m not really understanding that part.
First row: single crochet twice into each stitch (twice in each MEANS increase, right?)
Second: alternate twice then once
Third: I’m lost . Do you do; single, single, THEN increase. Single, single, THEN increase?
Round 1: 6 sc.
Round 2: Increase x 6 (or 2 sc in each st).
Round 3: Repeat (sc, increase) six times.
Round 4, which is the 5:47 spot you mentioned: Repeat (sc, sc, increase) six times.
thank you muchly @@changepathcrochet
But how do you make it flat??? Everytime i do the exact thing you do it ends up a perfectly round bowl. Why is yours flat? I cant find the answer to this anywhere and ive crocheted for years
Your stitches may be a different height/width ratio. Try starting with 8 stitches and follow the same pattern to increase 8 stitches per row instead of 6, and see if that flattens it out.
What im struggling to do is, im trying to make a flowerpot shape. You know, like it flares outward as you go up. How do i go from drink koozie to flowerpot.
I tried doing an increase row every other row but it makes it "groovy" ... Ideas?
You could try doing fewer increases in each row (like 2 or 3 instead of 6).
So to be clear....if I want a circle....each row will have the sc in the next 3 stitches....if its the 3rd round then 2 sc in one st. Start of new round will first have the increase then the singles? Round 10 will have 10 sc then 2 sc in one stitch and on and on. But to alternate placement of the increase (2 sc in a st) to avoid the hexagon shape (unless someine wants the hexagon).
Not exactly. R1 has 6 sc. R2 has 2 sc in each st (6 increases). R3 has 1 sc between the increases. R4 has 2 sc between the increases. R5 has 3 sc between the increases, and so on. (So R10 has 8, not 10 sc before the increase.) In the staggered rows, I'm splitting the "in between" stitches between the beginning and end of the row.
Working on a pattern that uses 5 stitches to begin instead of 6 so the shape is a pentagon. My shaping is good and my increases are good and I use stitch markers on every row so I get the right number but my pentagon looks like a bra cup rather than a flat piece. What am I doing wrong?
I don't think it's you, I suspect it's the pattern! I would expect increasing 5 per row to turn into a bowl instead of laying flat. I would ask the designer about it.
Wait so is it a round of singles then a row of stitch increases or am I miss understanding?
Yes, it’s 6 singles in the magic ring for the first row, and then the second row is 6 increases (2 singles in each stitch around).
i dont understand how but i followed what you said and the 2nd row was already a bowl
Try starting with 8 instead of 6 stitches.
My circle keep turning into a taco plz help :'3 I do 9sc in magic circle and Inc to 4sc 1inc and the circle keep curling
I start with 6 sc and increase by 6 sc in every row to keep it flat.
Wow!!! I wish I’d found you when I started crocheting during Covid lockdowns. You explain everything so clearly and make it easy for me to understand. A huge thanks for this tutorial.
Thank you so much!
What size hook would be good?
Any hook that is appropriate for the yarn you want to use. My go-to hook is H/5.0mm with worsted weight yarn.
Since you aren’t using a slip stitch to join each round, and then chaining one to start the new row… how can you see where your beginning stitch is on each round?
Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker or a piece of contrasting yarn.
@@changepathcrochet yes, I do that on certain projects. I’m just marveling at your ability to tell so easily without the marker. ✌🏼
@@changepathcrochet I’m using #10 crochet thread, but also have a 10x magnifying light and still have to mark the round. Good on you! ❤️ ✌🏼
I need it in slow motion. Not all sped up! 😂
Thanks for the feedback. If you want to change the playback speed, you can also do so by clicking on the gear icon (settings) at the bottom of the video.
Is there a loom to do that?
No, this is crochet, so there’s no loom option.
I still end up with a curly circle, never flat 😊
The shape of your single crochet may be different than mine, so you'll need to experiment a little to see what works for you.
If it curls up into a bowl shape, that means you need more stitches. Occasionally you may want to add 7 or 8 stitches to a row instead of 6.
If it's wavy, then that means you have too many stitches, and want to add fewer than 6 in some rows.
I get it with the staggering…but I lost ya……how many do you begin with on every other row in order to get the amount of stitches you’re supposed to have in that row……….I’m confused………can you make it a little clearer? Appreciate the video though…….. ty😊
Ok I just read your response to another viewer and after looking at the pattern rows, I get it!!!!!!! Ty so much……..
Now I’m wondering if I’ll have a “Straight Seam”….and if I want to change color, I want the row to match and be even!!!!!!!!!! I guess I’m asking to much 😂😂
Yea that would be a whole other video. 😊 I think the cleanest way to change colors is to end the row with an invisible join and then start the new color in the same spot.
@@changepathcrochet tks for responding….I’ll have to review the Invisible Join and try that if I want to change color….
Yes I'm confused on this too I think? Like how many stitches to begin with.. I got up to 42 stitches from the written out pattern on another comment but am planning a way bigger circle and trying to figure out how to go from here
Is a magic Circle and magic ring the same thing?
Yes they are the same.
If you join on, and then start a new row at each ending you also won't have the hexagon.
This would create a seam, wouldn’t it?Also, the hexagon shape will still happen if the increases are in the same spot in every row. Perhaps I’m misunderstanding. Can you explain further what you mean?
I meant join at the top of your first SC that you made from the row that you're on, being the end of this row. Chain one and start a new row. I have seen this cause a seam in some cases. If not done correctly. This is the way I've always seen it done. Your way is new to me, but it looks really nice! ❤️
I tried this with velvet yarn. It did not stay fat.
Chunkier yarn may change the height/width ratio. Was it curling up into a bowl? You could try starting with 8 sc in the first row and increasing in the same way (+8 in each row) to see if that helps.
@@changepathcrochet It did. Thanks 😊
Yaaaaasss❤😂
Thanks!
π is 3.14 so each row needs to increase by 6.28...?! Seriously, the directions to make a ball are exactly the same. But I'm just figuring this out and what would a 1/4 stitch look like?
If we’re being precise, each row needs to increase by 6.28318… but crochet is not that precise. 😆 Fortunately single crochet tends to be slightly wider than it is tall, so it seems to work out ok to add 6 stitches in every row.
I’m not sure what you mean by 1/4 stitch?
Arnt you supposed to do a slip stitch when starting a new round or am i mistaken
Im trying to know how to start a new row and every video is different and its really confusing 😭😭
You don’t have to do the slip stitch to join single crochet. If you do the slip stitch, you will have a seam where the join is.
@@changepathcrochet Thank you for this. I was struggling with the slip stitch then chain one method and then I looked for the alternative, and it was just more complex join ways. But with this way, I'm hopeful it'll be better. You have an amazing way of explaining things.
Your going to fast. What’s an increase? The one stitch or two stitches
An increase is 2 stitches done into 1 stitch.
Why no explanation?
Of what?
GOOd bye wavy potato chips
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THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE!!!!!! >:(
what's the matter, friend? what's troubling you?
Please elaborate.
This chick moves way to fast
Thanks for watching.
You can change the speed of the video through the settings and playback speed. It's been helpful for me
Train your eyes to catch up then bruh it's that simple
Too fast! Did not like this tutorial.
Thanks for the feedback.