Today, I will provide instructions on how to crochet a perfect circle using the single crochet stitch.
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It’s fascinating that as we progress on our crochet journey, we discover various methods for creating the same stitches or techniques. When I first learned to crochet Amigurumi, I was captivated by the process. Since then, I’ve found many new ways to refine my skills.
The Amigurumi circle technique I’m demonstrating in this article is a game-changer for achieving a neat finish on Amigurumi dolls and animals, crochet coasters, hot pads, or any other round project.
Essentially, this technique will help you crochet a perfect circle, avoiding the accidental issue of ending up with a hexagon shape.
How to Crochet a Perfect Circle
These instructions use US Crochet Terminology.
Round #1: sc 6 in a magic circle.
Round #2: inc 6x. [12]
Round #3: (inc, sc) 6x. [18]
Round #4: sc, (inc, sc 2) 5x, inc, sc. [24]
Round #5: (inc, sc 3) 6x. [30]
Round #6: sc 2, (inc, sc 4) 5x, inc, sc 2. [36]
Round #7: (inc, sc 5) 6x. [42]
Round #8: sc 3, (inc, sc 6) 5x, inc, sc 3. [48]
Round #9: (inc, sc 7) 6x. [54]
Round #10: sc 4, (inc, sc 8) 5x, inc, sc 4. [60]
Round #11: (inc, sc 9) 6x. [66]
Round #12: sc 5, (inc, sc 10) 5x, inc, sc 5. [72]
Round #13: (inc, sc 11) 6x. [78]
Round #14: sc 6, (inc, sc 12) 5x, inc, sc 6. [84]
Round #15: (inc, sc 13) 6x. [90]
Round #16: sc 7, (inc, sc 14) 5x, inc, sc 7. [96]
Round #17: (inc, sc 15) 6x. [102]
Round #18: sc 8, (inc, sc 16) 5x, inc, sc 8. [108]
Round #19: (inc, sc 17) 6x. [114]
Round #20: sc 9, (inc, sc 18) 5x, inc, sc 9. [120]
Understand the Perfect Circle Method
I am including photos of the Traditional Circle and the Perfect Circle below to help you visualize the difference. Technically, to crochet a perfect circle, you place the increases staggered in every other round instead of stacking them on top of the others.
The traditional crochet circle:
Rnd1: sc 6 in a magic circle
Rnd2: (inc) x 6. [12]
Rnd3: (inc, sc) x 6. [18]
Rnd4: (inc, sc 2) x 6. [24]
Rnd5: (inc, sc 3) x 6. [30]
Rnd6: (inc, sc 4) x 6. [36]
Rnd7: (inc, sc 5) x 6. [42]
Rnd8: (inc, sc 6) x 6. [48]
Rnd9: (inc, sc 7) x 6. [54]
Rnd10: (inc, sc 8) x 6. [60]
The perfect crochet circle:
Rnd1: sc 6 in a magic circle.
Rnd2: inc 6x. [12]
Rnd3: (inc, sc) 6x. [18]
Rnd4: sc, (inc, sc 2) 5x, inc, sc. [24]
Rnd5: (inc, sc 3) 6x. [30]
Rnd6: sc 2, (inc, sc 4) 5x, inc, sc 2. [36]
Rnd7: (inc, sc 5) 6x. [42]
Rnd8: sc 3, (inc, sc 6) 5x, inc, sc 3. [48]
Rnd9: (inc, sc 7) 6x. [54]
Rnd10: sc 4, (inc, sc 8) 5x, inc, sc 4. [60]
I’ve provided instructions on how to crochet a perfect circle of twenty rounds above. However, if you require guidance for larger projects, calculating the math will be straightforward once you grasp the logic. If you pay attention to every staggered increasing round, you’ll notice a sequence to follow.
Another thing I learned about making Amigurumi was the invisible decrease. Although this technique lets me obtain a neat finish for my crochet toys, I can still see some subtle seam-like lines.
If you’re in the same situation and wondering how to resolve it, simply reverse the steps you took in the previous increasing process. See below how it works.
Traditional decrease
- (dec, sc 9) x 6. [60]
- (dec, sc 8) x 6. [54]
- (dec, sc 7) x 6. [48]
- (dec, sc 6) x 6. [42]
- (dec, sc 5) x 6 [36]
- (dec, sc 4) x 6. [30]
- (dec, sc 3) x 6. [24]
- (dec, sc 2) x 6. [18]
- (dec, sc) x 6. [12]
- dec x 6. [6]
Staggered decrease
- sc 4, (dec, sc 9) 5x, dec, sc 5. [60]
- (dec, sc 8) 6x. [54]
- sc 3, (dec, sc 7) 5x, dec, sc 4. [48]
- (dec, sc 6) 6x. [42]
- sc 2, (dec, sc 5) 5x, dec, sc 3. [36]
- (dec, sc 4) 6x. [30]
- sc, (dec, sc 3) 5x, dec, sc 2. [24]
- (dec, sc 2) 6x. [18]
- (dec, sc) 6x. [12]
- dec 6x. [6]
There you have the instructions on how to crochet a perfect circle. I hope you found this blog post useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my crochet circle look like a hexagon?
The reason lies in the way the increases are placed in the same spot in each round. Stacking those two stitches on top of each other creates points, hence the hexagon shape.
Why isn’t my crochet circle flat?
The most common factors that prevent a crochet circle from being flat are the tension of the stitches, the size of the hook, and if the circle is created with stacked increases. If you’re facing this problem, always try different hook sizes and learn the perfect circle technique taught in this article.
Why does my crochet circle have holes?
You’re most likely not working with the proper stitch tension. This happens often with beginners, but remember that it takes practice. To avoid holes in a circle, especially when marking Amigurumi, try to use the “yarn under” technique instead of the “yarn over.”
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How to Crochet a Perfect Circle
Here is a printable card with the perfect circle instructions.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn
- Stitch Marker
Tools
- 4 mm/G crochet hook
Instructions
- Rnd #1: sc 6 in a magic circle.
- Rnd #2: inc 6x. [12]
- Rnd #3: (inc, sc) 6x. [18]
- Rnd #4: sc, (inc, sc 2) 5x, inc, sc. [24]
- Rnd #5: (inc, sc 3) 6x. [30]
- Rnd #6: sc 2, (inc, sc 4) 5x, inc, sc 2. [36]
- Rnd #7: (inc, sc 5) 6x. [42]
- Rnd #8: sc 3, (inc, sc 6) 5x, inc, sc 3. [48]
- Rnd #9: (inc, sc 7) 6x. [54]
- Rnd #10: sc 4, (inc, sc 8) 5x, inc, sc 4. [60]
- Rnd #11: (inc, sc 9) 6x. [66]
- Rnd #12: sc 5, (inc, sc 10) 5x, inc, sc 5. [72]
- Rnd #13: (inc, sc 11) 6x. [78]
- Rnd #14: sc 6, (inc, sc 12) 5x, inc, sc 6. [84]
- Rnd #15: (inc, sc 13) 6x. [90]
- Rnd #16: sc 7, (inc, sc 14) 5x, inc, sc 7. [96]
- Rnd #17: (inc, sc 15) 6x. [102]
- Rnd #18: sc 8, (inc, sc 16) 5x, inc, sc 8. [108]
- Rnd #19: (inc, sc 17) 6x. [114]
- Rnd #20: sc 9, (inc, sc 18) 5x, inc, sc 9. [120]
Notes
- These instructions use US Crochet Terms.
- The pictured samples were created with Worsted Weight (4) cotton yarn.
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