How to Crochet a Flat Circle- FREE Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Have you ever wondered how to crochet a circle for beginners? Are you looking for a tutorial on how to crochet a circle step by step? Many crochet patterns start by crocheting a magic circle, so understanding how to crochet a FLAT circle with the single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc) stitches can help you improve your crochet skills. Creating these little circles make great embellishments for almost any crochet project, including: hats, toys, rugs, baskets, earrings, coasters, and one of my favorites: dots on my Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern.

I’ve included a YouTube video showing each of the free patterns below to create a perfect circle.

Easy Crochet Circle YouTube Tutorial

I also have a LEFT HANDED Tutorial available on my Sweet Creek Patterns YouTube Channel

What yarn weight should I use to crochet a flat circle?

Any yarn weight and hook combination will work, it is best if you use the corresponding crochet hook size as stated on the yarn package. If you desire a smaller sized circle, consider using a smaller yarn weight and smaller sized hook; if you want a larger circle, use a larger yarn weight and larger sized hook. It’s important to choose the right yarn and hook size so your final project turns out the size you envision it.

Supplies I used to crochet a circle

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6 mm Crochet Hook • US size J

WeCrochet Swish Worsted Estuary Heather

How to crochet a flat circle step by step

XXS Crochet Circle

Using TWO strands of Swish Estuary Heather and 4.5 mm hook:

Row 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6, sl st to join. (6)

Tie off on circle #1 leaving long tail to sew onto body.

Using color D and 6 mm hook:

Row 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6, sl st to join. (6)

Tie off on circle #2 leaving a long tail to sew onto body.

Using color D and 4.5 mm hook:

Row 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6, sl st to join. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc-inc in each st around, sl st to join. (12)

Tie off on circle #3 leaving a long tail to sew onto body.

Sewing on circles to the Top Shell:

Take a piece of yarn and whip stitch circles onto front right side of top shell.

XS Crochet Circle

Using color D and 6 mm hook:

Row 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6, sl st to join. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc-inc in ea st across, sl st to join. (12)

Tie off on circle.

Small Crochet Circle

Using color D and 6 mm hook:

Row 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6 into ring, sl st to join. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc-inc in ea st across, sl st to join. (12)

Row 3: Ch 1, *sc-inc in first st, sc in next st repeat from* to end of round, sl st to join. (18)

Tie off on circle.

Medium Crochet Circles

Using color D and 6 mm hook:

Row 1: Make a magic circle, sc 6, sl st to join. (6)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc-inc in ea st across, sl st to join. (12)

Row 3: Ch 1, *sc-inc in first st, sc in next st repeat from* to end of round, sl st to join. (18)

Row 4: Ch 1, *sc-inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts repeat from* to end of round, sl st to join. (24)

Tie off on circle.

Sweet Creek Patterns that use crochet circles

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XXS Crochet Turtle
XS Crochet Turtle
Small Crochet Turtle
Medium Crochet Turtle

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