Crochet a flat circle

Here is the full crochet pattern and tutorial for making a flat circle. 

The pattern includes step by step photographs to help you make your first flat circle. There is also some advice on how to address issues that may arise e,g, rounding, curling or frilling. 

This tutorial was designed to be beginner friendly and help you to advance your crochet skills. 

Basic skills required: 

How to slip stitch 

How to make a double crochet stitch

I used Cygnet 100% cotton DK for my samples and then put them to use as mats for my house plants! You could make yours smaller and use them as coasters or make them bigger and use them as place mats.