Crocheting in the Round | Lesson 2

Hello, everyone! In this video we look at the basics of the second row of my cute snake pattern and how to do increases. If you missed the first video, go back to lesson one and then come back to this one once you have the first row accomplished.

I wanted to make these videos to share with some of my students so that they can continue practicing what they’re learning in crochet club. It’s great for beginners of all ages who want to learn the easiest way to start crocheting in the round. If you are left-handed, watch up until I start crocheting with my right hand (in yellow yarn) and then skip to 06:20 to see how that looks left-handed.

The pattern I’m referencing is a cute snake pattern that I wrote. These are the instructions. I will be making more videos on how to continue, so if these instructions don’t make sense, check back for the next video in this series! Comment below if you have questions. 😊

Stitches Used:
MR = magic ring
Sc = single crochet
Inc = increase
Dec = decrease

Note: You will stuff this snake as you go.

1. MR(6) [6]
2. Sc, 2inc, sc, 2inc [10]
3. 10sc [10]
4. Sc, inc, sc, inc, 2sc, inc, sc, inc, sc [14]
5. 14sc [14]
6. 2sc, inc, sc, inc, 4sc, inc, sc, inc, 2sc [18]
7. 18sc [18]
8. 6sc, 2inc, 2sc, 2inc, 6sc [22]
9. 7sc, 2inc, 4sc, 2inc, 7sc [26]
10. 26sc [26]
11. Dec, 11sc, dec, 11sc [24]
12. 24sc [24]
13. 8sc, 5dec, 6sc [19] Add 12mm safety eyes around where row 8.
14. 3sc, dec, 14sc [18]

Continue doing 18sc around until the snake is long enough. Then to finish the snake, do:
15. 4sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 4sc, dec [15]
16. 15sc [15]
17. Dec, 3sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 3sc [12]
18. 12sc [12]
19. 2sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 2sc, dec [9]
20. 9sc [9]
21. Dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, sc [6] Finish off.