CROCHET IN THE ROUND
O
nce you have a foundation ring, you
can make your first round of
stitches. We’ll show you how to
work the first round in double crochet below
(see overleaf for treble crochet).
The rules for working in the round are
simple, although some patterns differ, so
always follow the instructions in the patternyou’re using. Whether you’re using doubles,
trebles, or other stitches, you’ll need to
make a turning chain at the start of each
round (see page 46 for more about turning
chains). Then you can work the stitches of
that round. At the end of every round, join
the last stitch to the first stitch using a slip
stitch (we’ll show you how below).On the first round of a long foundation
ring, work each stitch into each chain as
usual. On the first round of a small ring,
insert the hook into the gap at the centre of
the ring and work stitches here instead of
into each chain. This makes it much easier
to see what you’re doing and provides a
firmer foundation for the ring.DOUBLE CROCHET
ROUNDS
How to work the first round in double crochet
RIGHT-HAND
3
Work more double crochet stitches in the
same way (inserting hook into the centre of
the ring), as instructed in your pattern, pushing
the stitches closer if you need to.4
After the last stitch, insert hook under the
top two loops of the first double crochet
stitch (not the turning chain). Work a slip stitch
(yrh, pull through both loops).1
Make a basic foundation ring and don’t turn
the work. Make one turning chain for double
crochet (does not count as stitch). To start your
first double crochet stitch, insert the hook into
the centre of the ring.2
Work yarn round hook and pull yarn through
the centre of the foundation ring (two loops
on hook). Finish the stitch as usual (yarn round
hook again, pull yarn through remaining two
loops on hook).If you’re right-handed, follow these steps to work the first round of double crochet...