Beginner's Guide to Crochet - UK (2019-10)

CROCHET IN THE ROUND

M

ost patterns worked in the round

use the basic foundation ring

method. But the chain loop

method is a good alternative that you might

prefer – we’ll show you how to do it below.

You might find it a little fiddly to start with,

but once you get the hang of it, you’ll find

that it can be a quicker method to use than

the basic ring.

The chain loop ring involves making just

two chains and then working the first round

of stitches into the first chain. Remember

not to count the loop on the hook and don’t

mistake the slipknot for the first chain.

When you work the first stitch into the chain

loop, be careful not to twist the chain.

The finished chain loop ring has a much

smaller hole at the centre than the basic

ring, but the chain loop method is best used

when you’re only working a small number of

stitches into the ring on the first round.

CHAIN LOOP

Another method to start working in the round

RIGHT-HAND

3

...finish your first double crochet stitch by

working yarn round hook, then pull a loop

through. Yrh and pull the yarn loop through

both loops on the hook.

4

Work more stitches into the chain loop,

although only 4-6 stitches will fit. Work a slip

stitch to join the first and last double crochet

stitches and finish the first round.

1

Make a slipknot and place it on your hook.

Make one chain and tighten the slipknot. This

first chain will be your foundation ring.

2

Make the turning chain for the stitches

you want to work (above, we worked 1ch

for double crochet). Now you can work your

stitches into the first chain you made. For

double crochet, insert hook, then...

If you’re right-handed, follow these steps to master the chain loop ring...