by 🧶 Materials
- Yarn of your choice (light to medium weight recommended for a delicate spiral; you could also work with two colors for visual effect)
- Crochet hook suited to your yarn (e.g., 3.5 mm for light yarn, 5.0 mm for medium)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Optional: stitch marker to mark rounds or spiral turns
✏️ Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half-double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rep = repeat
- ( … ) = work all instructions in same stitch or space
🌪 Pattern Overview
The spiral pattern works by continuously increasing in a circular/spiral fashion without turning between rounds, forming a swirling design. It’s used as a decorative motif that can become a coaster, placemat, bag front, or part of fashion accessory. The video highlights how simple the increases and spiral method are — labelled “delicado y muy fácil” (delicate and very easy).
âś… Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Start the Spiral
- Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st into the first chain to form a ring).
- Round 1: ch 2 (counts as first hdc), then work 5 hdc into the ring (or 6 hdc depending on desired tightness). Pull ring tight to close.
- For example, 6 hdc in ring gives a good start.
- Do not join or turn; you will work in the round continuously to form spiral.
Step 2 – Spiral Round 2 – Increase Start
- From here, keep working hdc (or dc depending on your preference) continuously around.
- To begin spiral increase: after the initial 6 hdc, work 2 hdc in each stitch around.
- If you started with 6, you will have 12 hdc after this round.
- Continue without joining.
Step 3 – Spiral Round 3 – Continue Increases
- After Round 2, move to next round: hdc in next stitch; 2 hdc in the next stitch — repeat around.
- This increases evenly and keeps the spiral flat.
- Continue in this pattern for a few rounds until you have a diameter you like (for example ~10-15 cm).
- If you use dc instead of hdc, adjust accordingly.
Step 4 – Changing Yarn or Color (Optional)
- If you’d like a two-color spiral, change color when you like: when you come to the end of a round, sl st into the next stitch, join new color and continue with same increase pattern (hdc or dc) in new color.
- The spiral will naturally show the color change swirling outwards.
Step 5 – Extending the Spiral for Fashion Use
- If you want to use the spiral as part of a bag, or a decorative panel: keep increasing rounds until you reach the diameter or size you need (for example 30 cm for bag front).
- To stop increasing so you get a flat panel without further widening, simply work even rounds (one hdc in each st) without increases.
- This creates a filled circle rather than further growth.
Step 6 – Finish the Spiral
- Once you reach your defined size or have enough for your project, work one round of sc evenly around to give a neat edge.
- Sl st to join, cut yarn, and pull through the last loop.
- Use tapestry needle to weave in all ends securely.
đź“‹ Quick Reference Table
| Round | Action |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Magic ring → ch 2 + 5 (or 6) hdc → tight ring |
| Round 2 | 2 hdc in each st around (increase every stitch) |
| Round 3 | hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st repeat around |
| Rounds 4+ | Continue increases until desired diameter |
| Then | Work even rounds (hdc in each st) to stop growth |
| Finish | 1 round sc around edge → sl st join → weave in ends |
✨ Tips & Variations
- To make a longer panel rather than circle: once you stop increasing, you can continue working in rows instead of rounds by folding the spiral and working back and forth.
- To create a bag front, after achieving your desired size, reverse hook size (go down hook size) and work 1–2 rows of sc for a firm border.
- For fashion use, attach the spiral to a backing (fabric or another panel) if you need structure.
- Use cotton or acrylic yarn for durability if it’s going to be a bag or table accessory; for a delicate piece choose lace-weight and smaller hook.
- If the spiral begins to cup or curl, the tension is too tight or you’re accidentally increasing too much; loosen tension or skip an increase round.
- If the spiral begins to ruffle, you’re increasing too much; reduce the frequency of 2-hdc rounds (maybe increase every other round) to flatten it.
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