Absolutely! Let’s break down how to crochet a round template with two distinct lines worked into each round. This technique creates a visually interesting texture and is great for things like placemats, coasters, or even the base of a bag.
Materials:
- Yarn (Choose a yarn with good stitch definition)
- Crochet Hook (Size appropriate for your yarn)
- Stitch Markers (Optional, but helpful)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch 1
- inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rep: repeat
Pattern:
Foundation:
- Magic Ring (or ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring): Start with a magic ring or a chain 4, slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1:
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc 8 into the ring. (8 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
Round 2:
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), inc in each st around. (16 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
Round 3:
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), *sc in the next st, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (24 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
Round 4 (Introducing the First Line):
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), *sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (32 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), working in the BACK LOOPS ONLY, sc in each st around. (32 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
Round 5 (Introducing the Second Line):
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), *sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around. (40 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), working in BOTH LOOPS, sc in each st around. (40 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), working in the BACK LOOPS ONLY, sc in each st around. (40 sc)
- Sl st to the first sc to join.
Continuing the Pattern (General Guidelines):
- Increase Rounds: In each subsequent round, increase the number of single crochets between increases by one. For example:
- Round 6: *sc in the next 4 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around.
- Round 7: *sc in the next 5 sts, inc in the next st; rep from * around.
- First Line: After the increase round, always work one round of single crochet in the BACK LOOPS ONLY.
- Second Line: The Second line is made of two rounds. The first of the two rounds is a standard single crochet round. The second, is a single crochet round worked in the back loops only.
- Maintain the Lines: By consistently working the back loop only rounds, you will create the two distinct lines that spiral around your circle.
- Ending: To finish, continue increasing and adding lines until you reach your desired size. Then, sl st in each st around, fasten off, and weave in your ends.
Tips and Variations:
- Stitch Variations: You can use other stitches like hdc or dc instead of sc for a different texture. Just remember to adjust your increase pattern accordingly.
- Color Changes: Introduce color changes in the back loop only rounds to make the lines stand out even more.
- Stitch Markers: Use stitch markers to mark the first stitch of each round or the increase stitches to help you keep track of your place.
- Tension: Keep your tension consistent throughout the project for an even and neat finish.
- Size Adjustments: To make your circle larger or smaller, simply add or subtract rounds.
Visualizing the Lines:
- The back loop only rounds create a ridge or line because the front loop is left unworked.
- The placement of the two back loop only rounds in respect to one another, creates the two lines.
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