Crochet Tutorial: How to Make Circle Chain Stitch

The Circle chain stitch is one of the most fundamental and versatile stitches in crochet. It forms the foundation for almost every crochet project, serving as a starting point for creating intricate patterns and designs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, mastering the chain stitch is essential for advancing your crochet skills and exploring a wide range of crochet projects.

In this tutorial, I will dive into the world of circle chain crochet stitch, unraveling its simplicity and exploring its endless possibilities. I will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating perfect chains, sharing tips and techniques along the way to ensure your success.

The chain stitch is the building block of crochet, forming a series of interconnected loops that can be transformed into various stitches and patterns. From simple scarves and blankets to intricate lacework and detailed motifs, the chain stitch serves as the backbone of your crochet creations.

Whether you're embarking on your first crochet project or seeking to expand your stitch repertoire, this tutorial will provide you with a solid foundation in the chain stitch. You'll learn how to hold your hook and yarn, create consistent tension, and create chains of any desired length.

So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and get ready to unlock the endless possibilities of the chain stitch. Let's begin this crochet journey together and discover the joy of creating beautiful and unique projects with the humble yet essential circle chain stitch.

Instruction:

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term):

Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc / sc

The stitch pattern consist of strips connected to each other across sl.st.

First strip: work 15 ch, join chains to ring by sl/st.

* Work in ring next stitches: 2dc/sc, 4 ch, 2 dc/sc, 4ch, 4 dc/sc, 4 ch, 2 dc/sc.

Turn, work 10 ch and 1dc/sc in second dc/sc from group of 4 ch, turn. Rep from *, until you have reached your desired length.

For last ring work in space of 10 ch: 7 times - 2 dc/sc + 4ch and 1 time 2 dc/sc at the end.

Continue work in each space of 10 ch: 2 times - 2 dc/sc + 4ch and 1 time 2 dc/sc at the end.

Second strip: 19 ch, make ring working sl.st in fifteenth ch from hook.

* Work in ring next stitches: 2dc/sc, 2 ch, connection, 2 dc/sc, 4ch, 4 dc/sc, 4 ch, 2 dc/sc. Connection: release the hook from the loop, insert it in into space of 4 ch another strip then insert

hook again in the loop with 2 ch.

Pull the loop through then work 2 ch (the first of 2ch will look like slip stitch).

Turn, work 10 ch and 1dc/sc in second dc/sc from group of 4 ch, turn. Rep from *.

For last ring work in space of 10 ch: 2dc/sc, 2 ch, connection, 6 times - 2 dc/sc + 4ch and 1 time 2 dc/sc at the end.

Continue work in each space of 10 ch: 2 times - 2 dc/sc + 4ch and 1 time 2 dc/sc at the end.

Repeat second strip until you have reached your desired width.

Color and edge combination

Changing colors is very simple. Just work each strip in its color.

Look at the pictures given below. After first strip the color was changed to brawn.

You can manage the edge of the pattern making different strip length. As you can see from the picture below for first strip was crocheted 5 rings, for second - 6, for third – 7, for fourth – 8, for fifth – 7, for sixth - 6, for seventh – 5.