correct way

Round 1: 6 single crochet in a magic ring (6).

Round 2: [Increase] x6 (12).

Round 3: [Single crochet, increase] x6 (18).

Round 4: 1 single crochet, increase, [2 single crochet, increase] x5, single crochet (24).

Round 5: [3 single crochet, increase] x6 (30).

Round 6: single crochet 2, increase, [single crochet 4, increase] x5, single crochet 2 (36).

Round 7: [5 single crochet, increase] x6 (42).

Round 8: single crochet 3, increase, [single crochet 6, increase] x5, single crochet 3 (48).

Continue working the pattern in this way until you have finished all the increasing rounds.

When it comes to decreases, the hex effect is even more apparent, especially if you don’t use the invisible decrease. It is also more noticeable depending on the color of wool you use. Decreases are done exactly the same way as increases following the previous pattern.

And this is how a perfect circle is woven. Once you understand the formula, it’s very easy to apply to any circular project.