A Study In Color Joins: Crocheting In Rounds Part 3

This week we will study yet another method for you to try when you are crocheting concentric circles (like a bulls-eye) and changing to a new color for each new round. Here is your pattern as in Parts 1 and 2:


Chain 2 and crochet in 2nd chain from hook or use the Magic Ring to begin a new circle:

Rnd 1: 6sc in 2nd chain or ring, join with sl st to first sc (6 sts)

Change to new color

Rnd 2: ch 1, 2sc in each sc around, join with sl st to first sc (12 sts)

Change to new color

Rnd 3: ch 1, (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around, join with sl st to first sc (18 sts)

Fasten off.


Color Change: Method 3


Step 1: Crochet Rnd 1 complete with sl st join.


Step 2: Before ch 1 of next Rnd, grab new color yarn.


Step 3: Draw new color yarn through to complet ch 1.

Continue Rnd 2 using new color yarn and change color for Rnd 3 in the same manner.

Here is what the completed color joins of Rnds1-3 look like.

As you can see, this time left of the white lines are rather large diagonal gaps in the color join. It is, in my opinion, the least polished of all methods. However, for those who like to join the color right at the beginning of the next round, this is an ideal option.