Crocheting in the round is a very useful technique when you want to make bags, hats and other round objects. In this tutorial I will show you how you can crochet around a foundation chain. This method is used a lot in my crochet patterns to prevent having to sew your project together.

This tutorial is for both right and left handed people. For left handed pictures, roll your mouse over the image and it will change for you.

Start by crocheting a foundation chain. If you are working with a pattern, it will tell you how long to make this chain.

I love the holidays, the time of the year for family, food, and giving! No matter what you celebrate you are bound to be crocheting something for the holidays. Maybe you are making gifts for the family and friends, new table cloths for the special dinner, or extra hats and scarfs to donate. If you are having trouble think up great gifts for your family and friends, check out the list of Fast Crochet Gift Ideas for the Holidays. Or if you are still on the fence about giving crocheted gifts, see what others have answered to the infamous questions “Do You Give Crocheted Gifts?”

So what are you crocheting for the holidays?