How To Use Stitch Marker In Continuous Round Crochet

Today we are going to talk about crocheting in continuous rounds (aka spiral crochet) and the importance of and how to use a stitch marker.  

What is continuous rounds crochet / spiral crochet?

Continuous round crochet or spiral crochet is a technique of working in rounds in a continuous manner with no closing slip stitch or starting chain.  After working the last crochet stitch in a round, you simply work in the next stitch for the first stitch of the next round. 

One advantage of continuous crochet is there is no visible seam since there are no slip stitches and no chains.

Why use a stitch marker when crocheting continuous rounds? 

A disadvantage of crocheting continuous rounds is it can be difficult to determine where one round ends and the next round begins.  It’s easy to lose track.  That is why for this crochet method you should use a stitch marker.  The stitch marker lets you know when you have completed a round.

What is a crochet stitch marker?

Crochet stitch markers are small useful tools used to mark someplace or something of importance when crocheting.   

Unlike knitting stitch markers, which are closed bands, crochet markers are small plastic or metal rings or clips with open slots so that they can be attached, removed and repositioned at a new location as one crochets.

Learn how to use a stitch marker for continuous rounds crocheting by watching our video Or keep reading this post.

Plus you'll discover in this article how to use crochet stitch markers in many other handy ways. 

When is continuous round or spiral crochet used?

• Coasters
• Potholders
• Baskets
• Amigurumi
• Rugs
• Hats
• Blankets
• And More

HOW TO USE A STITCH MARKER WITH CONTINUOUS ROUND CROCHET

Ordinary crochet stitch markers are available online and in brick-and-mortar craft and hobby stores but you can find beautiful stitch markers on Etsy.  These would make excellent gifts!

If you don't have a stitch marker handy some alternatives are a safety pin, bobby pin or paper clip.

When working in continuous rounds (spiral crochet), it’s important to mark either the first stitch or last stitch in the round moving the marker each time you start a new round.  Marking the first or last stitch is a matter of preference but just make sure you pick a way and stick with it.

I prefer to use the stitch marker in the very first stitch of each round.

After I crochet the last stitch of a round and at the beginning of the next round, I remove the stitch marker,

crochet the first stitch of the next round, pause, and insert the stitch marker under the two top loops of the new stitch. 

Then, I continue crocheting the rest of the round as the pattern indicates.  

Once back to the stitch marker, it's the end of the round and time to start the next round.  Repeat the process. Remove the marker, crochet into the next stitch to begin the next round, pause, place the marker under the loops of the new stitch and continue working.

Other Ways to Use crochet Stitch Markers!

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Annette

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