Granny Stripe Circle - free pattern

The granny stripe circle is a lovely pattern to make mandalas, coasters, table(cloths) placemats, use for round cushions, and the list goes on if you have an adventurous and wild imagination. 

 

Here's how to make one.

Supplies:

* DK yarn in as many colors you'd like and a 4 mm hook 

* scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving ends

You may want to work ends/tails as you go. Learn how I do that here.

 

Stitches in US terms: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), chain space (ch-sp),  double crochet (dc).

Measurements of sample circle: 

 

Pattern

Foundation and round 1:  In color 1, ch4 (counts as 1dc+1 ch) and in last st from hook, d1, ch1 eleven times (12 dcs -we are going to retain this number in the next rounds as well). Sl st with first st to end round.

Round 2: Insert color 2 in ch-sp (any, I usually do it in the one before the last of round 1), ch3 (counts as the 1st dc) and dc1, ch1, and in next and all other ch-sps, dc2, ch1. Sl st with 1st st to end round. 

Round 3: Insert color 3 in ch-sp, ch3 (counts as the 1st dc) and dc2, ch1, and in next and all other ch-sps, dc3, ch1. Sl st with 1st st to end round. 

Round 4:  Insert color 4 and repeat round 3. (Repeat round 3 to increase the circle to your desired size.) Sl st with 1st st to end round.

Round 5: Insert color 5 in ch-sp, ch3, dc2, ch1, dc3. In next (and all other ch-sps) work this pattern: dc3, ch1, dc3. When last ch-sp is filled, sl st with 1st st to end round. 

Round 6: Insert color 6 in ch-sp, and repeat round 5. Work rest of tails. 

 

Hope you have fun!