How to Crochet Spirals

Co-authored by Jessica Gibson

Last Updated: March 7, 2023 References Tested

To create embellishments or unique designs for your projects, learn how to crochet spirals. Make double crochet stitches into a foundation chain so they coil into corkscrew spirals. You can attach these to blankets and toys or use them to make jewelry. If you'd like to make washcloths, hand towels, or blanket pieces with a spiral design, crochet a flat spiral. Just work in the round without joining the rounds so you get a neat effect.

Method 1

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Making Corkscrew Curls

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Make a foundation chain of any number of stitches and add 3. To start your corkscrew curl, crochet a foundation chain as long as you want and then add 3 more foundation chain stitches. You can use any size crochet hook you like.^{[1]
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- Keep in mind that the corkscrew curl won't be as long as the foundation chain because it will coil and become shorter.
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Make 1 double crochet stitch (dc) into the 4th chain from the hook. Count 4 stitches from your hook and insert the tip of the hook into the foundation stitch. To make a dc stitch:^{[2]
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- Wrap the yarn over and pull it through the stitch. Wrap the yarn over and pull it through the first 2 loops. Then wrap the yarn over and pull it through the remaining 2 loops to make 1 double crochet stitch.
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Double crochet 1 more stitch into the same stitch. Make 1 more double crochet stitch into the stitch that you just finished double crocheting into.^{[3]
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Make 3 dc stitches into the next chain stitch. Wrap the yarn over your hook and insert it into the next chain stitch. Work 3 double crochet stitches into this stitch.^{[4]
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- The work should begin to curve.
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Continue to dc 3 into each chain stitch on the foundation chain. Wrap the yarn over the hook and insert it into the next chain stitch. Make 3 dc stitches into this stitch before moving to the next chain stitch. Keep making 3 dc stitches into every chain stitch on the foundation row.^{[5]
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- The work will begin to spiral as you dc stitch into the foundation chains.

Method 2

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Crocheting a Flat Spiral

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Make a magic ring. Twist the end of your yarn into a loop and hold it together with your thumb and index finger. Insert the hook from front to back and wrap the yarn over. Pull the loop through and yarn over again. Pull through the loop tightly.
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Single crochet (sc) 6 stitches around the magic ring. Insert your hook from front to back through the starting loop. Pull up a loop and yarn over before you pull through both loops. This will make 1 sc stitch. Make 5 more stitches around the magic ring and then pull the tail of the yarn tightly.^{[6]
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- The center of the magic ring should close once you've pulled the yarn enough.
- To make a larger spiral, make as many sc stitches or double crochet stitches as you like.
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Avoid joining the rounds with a slip stitch. If you use the slip stitch or start with a chain, you'll actually crochet a flat circle instead of a spiral. Instead, continue to crochet in the round.
- To make the spiral, slide a stitch marker at the end of each row so you can keep track of how many rounds you've made.
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Increase the stitches of every row by 6 sc. Keep single crocheting into the stitches around the magic ring and add 6 stitches to each round. Remember to divide the 6 stitches evenly across the round.
- For example, for your third round, add 2 single crochet stitches in every other stitch.
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Continue to increase stitches and work the spiral. You can keep crocheting the spiral and adding stitches until the flat spiral is as large as you want it.
- To finish the spiral, cut a 2 in (10 cm) tail and remove the crochet hook. Tie the tail through the last loop and pull it tightly. Then weave in the yarn tail.