How to crochet a cylinder

The sculptural qualities of crochet are amazing! With crochet, any shape is possible - you can take off in any direction, add or subtract any stitches you like, go wild! That said, there are several basic shapes most crocheters will eventually use, beyond the straight line. These shapes are the building blocks of hats, bags, toys, amigurumi, finger puppets, and so much more. So let's round five of them up today and pin them all down in one place! 1. CIRCLES: Circles are how you start a hat…

There are many different ways to crochet, and one of them is called “closed tube crochet.” This method is worked by crocheting around a central core, typically made of yarn…

Understanding Round and Oval Shapes (in order to create head) There is no animal or doll toy without head. Understanding and learning how to make one is essential when creating your toy. This simpl…

A cylinder is a tube that has two circles at either end. To crochet one, begin by crocheting a flat circle and then continue working in the round to create the sides of the cylinder. #CylinderCrochet You Can Check it Out to https://craftow.com/?p=14218

The sculptural qualities of crochet are amazing! With crochet, any shape is possible - you can take off in any direction, add or subtract any stitches you like, go wild! That said, there are several basic shapes most crocheters will eventually use, beyond the straight line. These shapes are the building blocks of hats, bags, toys, amigurumi, finger puppets, and so much more. So let's round five of them up today and pin them all down in one place! 1. CIRCLES: Circles are how you start a hat…

Learn how to crochet a cone with this easy tutorial that shows you how to make cones in multiple ways so you can make the exact cone that you need for your project. This post also includes the free crochet pattern for each type of cone so that you make your own! Click to view this free crochet tutorial or save it to your crochet board for later.

Here I will be talking about crocheting cylinders and tubes and many different way to vary it or experiment with it - closed tubes, hollow tubes, skinny tubes, large tubes and a crochet cord as well. Then at the end, I will briefly talk about different ways to bend crochet tubes without using wires!

Crochet color changes can be difficult for beginner crocheters to understand. While the basic premise is the same between how to switch colors, the technique and timing is different between rows and rounds. Rows are easy to transition with just a simple pull through, but rounds are all about the timing of that pull through. Once you understand the timing, you can change colors in the round with little difficulty, even as a beginner crocheter.

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