How To Work In Rounds (Basics for Beginners)

Want to learn how to crochet in rounds? You have come to the right place. Grab your crochet hook and follow through the written and video guide for beginners in this post. It will teach you all the basics of working in a circle. You can then use this technique to crochet amigurumi, coasters, flowers and many more items.

Materials List

Yarn of your choice.
Crochet hook matching your yarn weight.
Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
Scissors to cut your yarn.
Yarn needle to weave in ends.

How To Work In Continuous Rounds

To work in continuous rounds in crochet, begin by creating a magic circle. Another way to start is to make a slip knot and then crochet the number of chains needed for your project’s foundation round. Join the chains into a ring with a slip stitch, which is typical for amigurumi or seamless projects. For the first round, crochet the stitches as your pattern requires (single crochet is most common for this method) directly into the ring or the top of the previous stitches from the initial round without joining the end of each round with a slip stitch. Instead, continue crocheting into the top of the first stitch of the next round to maintain a seamless look. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round to keep track of your rounds.