How to Crochet In Spiral Rounds

In this post, we shall learn what the Blossom Crochet teaches about how to crochet in spiral rounds. This technique is commonly used in amigurumi and other projects where a seamless fabric is desired.

According to the tutor, working in spirals means that instead of joining each round with a slip stitch and then chaining up to the height of the new round, you simply continue crocheting in the rounds without joining.

This creates a smooth, continuous outer surface. It will be without the noticeable seam or step that can occur when rounds are joined and chained.

Written Instructions

Here’s how to start crocheting in spirals:

1. Make a slip knot and crochet the number of chains required for your project's foundation round.
2. Join the chain in a ring with a slip stitch if necessary, or work into a magic ring if your pattern calls for it.
3. Start the first round by crocheting the required stitches into the ring, being careful not to twist your chain.
4. Instead of joining the first round with a slip stitch, continue directly to the first stitch of the new round.
5. The key to working in spirals is to keep a good count of your stitches, as you won't have a slip stitch to mark the end of each round. It’s helpful to use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round to keep your place.
6. Move the marker up as you complete each round so you always know where you started.

Keep repeating the pattern instructions for each round, moving in a spiral and always working into the next stitch without joining. Depending on your pattern, you might be increasing, decreasing, or working straight rounds.

Tips For Working Spiral Rounds

Here are some tips for working in spirals:

• Stitch markers are essential for keeping track of the beginning of the round.
• Maintain even tension throughout your work to avoid an irregular seam.
• Every few rounds, pause and count your stitches to ensure you haven’t missed any or added extras.
• If you need to step away from your project, insert your hook into the last stitch you worked, on and secure it with a rubber band or a piece of yarn to prevent the stitch from unraveling.
• Finalizing your crochet piece in a spiral is just as important as the process itself.

Written Instructions For Finalizing the Work

Here is a general way to finalize working in spiral rounds:

• Simply continue to crochet until you complete the last round according to your pattern.
• Cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in later.
• Pull the yarn tail through the last stitch entirely to secure it.
• Using a yarn needle, weave in the end through the backside of the stitches to hide it.

Hope you have learned crocheting in spiral rounds!

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