Joy of Creation Crochet

I was making some solid granny squares. And then I realised that the last chain from the hook can be used as 'a magic circle'. I made few more squares and this method really worked. 😁🤗 I used it in my  granny square table runner . I shared it on a facebook crochet community. Most of the crocheters were unaware of this method. And they thought this is a cool idea. So today I am sharing it with you. 😊 I will explain 1st round of dc flat circle, but you can use this method anywhere when working in rounds. Round 1: ch 3, make 12 dc in the 3rd (i.e. last) ch from the hook. Join to the 1st actual dc with sl st. Pull the yarn end tightly, so that the ch will close completely without any hole. (Same as you do with magic circle).  (12 dc) Close up: ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from the hook, sl st. Pull the yarn end tighthy to close the ch. Notes: 1. Crochet the ch little loosely, so you can make 12 stitches easily in it. 2. In the above pattern, ch 3 does NOT count a...

Easy colour block crochet rug pattern This pattern is begginers friendly. You just need to know how to double crochet. Also it works up quickly as bulky yarn is used. This rug is just repeating rows of double crochet stitches, with colour changes at regular intervals.  You will need: 1. Bulky yarn- Colour A (White): 100 gm Colour B (Magenta): 200 gm Colour C (Pink): 200 gm Colour D (Blue): 100 gm 2. Crochet hook (8mm) 3. A pair of scissors  4. Needle (for weaving in the ends) Guage: 8 dc and 5 rows in 10" square Finished size: Approx 33" by 25" Difficulty level: Easy Abbreviations Notes:  1. US terms are used in this post. 2. Turning chain counts as a first dc Pattern: With colour A, Ch 52 Row 1: dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Dc in all the next ch {50 dc including 3 ch}. Fasten of. Row 2: Join colour B. Ch 2 (this is your first dc). Dc in each of next st. {50 dc including turing ch} Row 3-41: Ch 2. Dc in each...