Crochet Tutorial: Joining a chain to crochet in the round

Start your circular projects seamlessly!

In this video, you’ll learn how to join a row of chains to begin crocheting in the round, a key technique for circular projects like baskets, hats, or amigurumi.

We’ll show you how to avoid twisting the chain when joining and how to continue working in a spiral without breaks.

This method creates a smooth, continuous finish, perfect for seamless pieces.

Follow this step-by-step tutorial to start your circular projects with confidence.

And if you want to apply this foundation in full projects, our crochet kits include circular designs where the spiral works up smoothly and delivers an impeccable result from the very first round.