by That’s a great request! Crocheting a simple Beige Round is a fundamental skill, perfect for beginners, as it introduces working in the round and increasing stitches to keep the piece flat. This method is the basis for coasters, placemats, hat crowns, and amigurumi.
Here is a detailed, step-by-step tutorial on how to crochet a flat circle using a versatile stitch like the Double Crochet (dc), which builds size quickly. We’ll stick to a classic beige color to emphasize the stitches.
🧶 Beige Round Crochet: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (worsted/size 4) in Beige (or a similar light, neutral color).
- Crochet Hook: The size recommended for your chosen yarn (e.g., 5.0 mm).
- Stitch Marker (Optional): Helpful for marking the start of each round, especially when working in continuous spirals.
- Scissors
Key Crochet Terms
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip Stitch (used to join rounds) |
| dc | Double Crochet |
| inc | Increase (working 2 dc in one stitch) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
The Flat Circle Formula (Using DC)
To keep a circle perfectly flat, you must increase the total number of stitches by the number you started with in every single round. Since double crochet is a taller stitch, we typically start with 12 stitches.
| Round | Start Stitches | Increase Rule | Total Stitches |
| 1 | 12 | N/A | 12 |
| 2 | 12 | Inc in every st | 24 |
| 3 | 12 | Dc 1, Inc | 36 |
| 4 | 12 | Dc 2, Inc | 48 |
| 5 | 12 | Dc 3, Inc | 60 |
| … | 12 | Dc (N-2), Inc | N x 12 |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1: Creating the Center
- Start the Ring: Make a Magic Ring (also called a Magic Circle). Alternative: ch 4, sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- Base Stitches: ch 3 (This counts as your first dc). Work 11 dc into the center ring. (12 sts total)
- Finish: Pull the yarn tail tight to close the center hole. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 2: Doubling the Stitches
- ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 1 dc (inc) into the same stitch where you joined.
- Increase: Work 2 dc (inc) in every stitch around the circle. (24 sts total)
- Finish: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
Round 3: Dc 1, Increase
- ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- Pattern: Work inc (2 dc) in the next stitch. Then, work [dc in the next st, inc in the following st] around the circle.
- Finish: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (36 sts total)
Round 4: Dc 2, Increase
- ch 3 (counts as first dc). dc in the next stitch.
- Pattern: Work inc in the following stitch. Then, work [dc in the next 2 sts, inc in the following st] around the circle.
- Finish: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (48 sts total)
Round 5: Dc 3, Increase
- ch 3 (counts as first dc). dc in the next 2 stitches.
- Pattern: Work inc in the following stitch. Then, work [dc in the next 3 sts, inc in the following st] around the circle.
- Finish: Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (60 sts total)
Continuing the Pattern
To make your beige round larger, simply continue the pattern, always adding one more double crochet between the increases in each subsequent round (e.g., Round 6 would be dc 4, inc).
Finishing the Round
- When you reach the desired size, work your final sl st to join the round.
- Cut your yarn, leaving a tail. Fasten off.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave the tail into the back of your work for a clean finish.
Your flat beige round is now complete! What are you planning to turn this round into—a coaster, a dishcloth, or maybe the start of a basket?
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