How to Crochet in the Round Without Losing Your Place

Crochet in the round can grow as a flat circle, tube or shaped form. The first decision is whether the rounds are joined or continuous.

Mark the first stitch

Place a locking marker in the first completed stitch of every round. Do not clip it merely into the gap nearby. When you reach it again, move it to the first stitch of the new round.

Know the construction

Joined rounds usually end with a slip stitch and begin with a chain or alternative start. Continuous rounds move directly into the next round and form a spiral. Follow the pattern because changing methods can alter seams and stitch counts.

Count before the next round

Increases and decreases are easier to repair before another round covers them. Count at the marker and compare with the stated total.

Keep the starting centre secure

Whether the project begins with a magic ring or chain ring, leave a tail long enough to weave securely. A closed-looking centre still needs the tail anchored through the fabric.

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