Why won't my crochet circle lay flat?

You might be adding too many stitches at the end of the round, or not properly increasing as you go . It's very important to use stitch markers. We have a few stitch markers in our shop that are insanely adorable!

Why is my crochet circle cupping?

Cupping in your crochet circle means the rounds are narrowing and you are crocheting a cylinder instead of a flat circle . This occurs when the increases in the pattern repeats are not spaced far apart enough or the increases are not sufficient for the piece to stay flat.

How do you flatten a crochet circle?

Crocheting a flat circle using the Pi circle method For example, you might start with 6 sts, work 1 non-increase round, double the next round to 12 sts, work 2 non-increase rounds, then double again to 24 sts, work 4 non-increase rounds, double the next round to 48 sts. And so on and so forth.

Why is my crochet not sitting flat?

It depends on the stitches you're using and the pattern. However, as a general rule of thumb, it's curling because your tension is too tight . Use a hook one size larger, and practice loosening up your tension.

Why is my crochet blanket not laying flat?

If you add too many stitches you may find that your blanket will begin to pucker, if you add too few stitches , then you'll notice your blanket will pull together and won't lay flat.

Why is my crochet coming out curved?

One common reason for crochet curving is inconsistent tension . This could be due to how you hold your hook, how you hold your yarn, or both. When the tension changes in a project, it causes the fabric to curve.

Crochet a Crossbody Circle Purse (2024)

Show off your crochet skills and stay on trend when you make a crocheted circle bag. This free pattern for a crossbody purse uses thick rope as a base to form coiled sides covered with single crochet. The edges and strap stretch just enough to make this comfortable to wear while also holding all your essentials.

If you've never crocheted around rope before, it feels different than standard crochet, and you'll need to get used to the tension. To keep the stitches close (so nothing slips out of the bag), the suggested hook is smaller than usual. These factors do mean that at times, the crochet is a workout. But it's still easy enough for crocheters who know the basics of crochet.

What You'll Need

Equipment / Tools

Size I/9 5.5mm crochet hook
Sewing needle
Large tapestry needle

Materials

10 yards 9mm braided cotton rope
2 skeins Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn in Cafe Au Lait (or approx. 300 yards of medium-weight cotton yarn)
Shank-back button
Thread

Instructions

Prepare the Rope
Cut the rope in half so you have two five-yard pieces. Curl one end of a piece of rope to make a small ring. Use a sewing needle and matching thread to sew the rope ring in place.
Attach the Yarn to the Rope
Hold the rope so it coils toward the left. Tie the yarn to the rope and draw up a loop through the center of the rope.
Begin Crocheting Around the Rope
Round 1: Starting at the joined point of the rope ring, single crochet 9 stitches around the rope.
Round 2: Working around the rope, single crochet 3 stitches into the first stitch from round 1. Single crochet 2 stitches in each remaining stitch.
Attach a small safety pin as a marker for the end of the round. Move the marker up with each new round.
See Also
Easy Market Tote - Free Crochet Pattern
Continue Crocheting the Coiled Piece
Round 3: Single crochet 2 stitches in every stitch.
Round 4: *Single crochet 2 in the space between the groupings of 2 stitches from the previous round, chain 1 and skip a stitch. Repeat from *.
Round 5: Single crochet 3 in every chain-space.
Round 6: *Skip 1 stitch, single crochet 2 in the next stitch, single crochet 2 in the space between the groupings of stitches from the previous round. Repeat from *.
Rounds 7 & 8: Single crochet 2 in every space between the groupings of stitches from the previous round.
Round 9: Single crochet 3 in every space between the groupings of stitches from the previous round.
Round 10: Skip 1 stitch, single crochet 2 in the space between the groupings of stitches from the previous round, single crochet 2 in the next stitch. Repeat from *.
Round 11: Single crochet 2 in every space between the groupings of stitches from the previous round. Repeat to the end of the rope.
Finish the Crochet on the Rope
When the rope ends, work stitches over the end of the rope as much as possible, pushing the very end to the back of your crochet.
Work 10 single crochet stitches into the stitches from the previous round. End off the yarn.
Weave in all the ends. Make a second coiled piece to match the first.
Make the Strap and Purse Sides
Chain 3s at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch. Make the first double crochet in the first stitch of the row.
Chain 15.
Row 1: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, work 12 double crochets.
Row 2: Chain 3, double crochet 12 stitches. Turn.
Repeat row 2 a total of 42 times.
Row 3: Chain 3, double crochet 2 together, double crochet 8, double crochet 2 together. Turn.
Row 4: Chain 3, double crochet 2 together, double crochet 6, double crochet 2 together. Turn.
Row 5: Chain 3, double crochet 8 stitches. Turn.
Repeat row 5 a total of 75 times.
Row 6: Chain 3, double crochet 2 stitches into the first stitch, double crochet 6, double crochet 2 stitches into the last stitch. Turn.
Row 7: Chain 3, double crochet 2 stitches into the first stitch, double crochet 8, double crochet 2 stitches into the last stitch. Turn.
End off the yarn.
Slip stitch the two ends together and weave in all the ends.
Attach the Strap and Sides
With the wrong sides together, hold a coiled piece with the side/strap piece. Align the point where the strap goes from wide to narrow with the last 10 single crochet stitches on the coiled side.
Use slip stitch to join the wide part of the crocheted band to the coiled side. Stop when the band narrows again.
Repeat on the other side of the bag. Weave in all the yarn ends.
Make the Button Closure
Use yarn to sew a shank-style button centered on the top of one side of the purse. Stitch the button in place through the stitches in the coils.
Join yarn to the back of the purse in the same position as the button. Chain 20, then end off the yarn. Attach the end of the chain to the purse at the starting position to form a loop.
This loop needs to be able to fit over the button to hold the bag closed, If you are using a large button, you may need to add more chains to the loop. Before securing the end, hold or pin the end to ensure that the loop is long enough.
Weave in the yarn ends.

Tips as You're Working

Avoid the need for changing yarn mid-coil by starting a new skein for the second half of the bag. It's easier to attach more yarn when making the strap piece.
Although this is written with specific stitch patterns, you may find that you need to adjust the clusters of stitches as you work around the coils depending on your rope and yarn. The goal is to make circles that lie flat.
Want a bigger or smaller purse? Start with more or less rope and follow the pattern as closely as possible, adjusting as needed.
For a fun pop of color, use a contrasting yarn color when you attach the strap/sides to the coiled pieces. It will look like piping.
If you use variegated yarn, you'll get a fun effect on the coils.

Crochet a Crossbody Circle Purse (2024)

What You'll Need

Equipment / Tools

Materials

Instructions

Prepare the Rope

Attach the Yarn to the Rope

Begin Crocheting Around the Rope

Continue Crocheting the Coiled Piece

Finish the Crochet on the Rope

Make the Strap and Purse Sides

Attach the Strap and Sides

Make the Button Closure

Tips as You're Working

FAQs

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References