Delicate Spiral Design Pattern Crochet & Fashion

 

🧶 Materials

• Yarn of your choice (light to medium weight recommended for a delicate spiral; you could also work with two colors for visual effect)

• Crochet hook suited to your yarn (e.g., 3.5 mm for light yarn, 5.0 mm for medium)

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

• Optional: stitch marker to mark rounds or spiral turns

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✏️ Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch = chain

• sc = single crochet

• dc = double crochet

• hdc = half-double crochet

• sl st = slip stitch

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• rep = repeat

• ( … ) = work all instructions in same stitch or space

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🌪 Pattern Overview

The spiral pattern works by continuously increasing in a circular/spiral fashion without turning between rounds, forming a swirling design. It’s used as a decorative motif that can become a coaster, placemat, bag front, or part of fashion accessory. The video highlights how simple the increases and spiral method are — labelled “delicado y muy fácil” (delicate and very easy).

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Start the Spiral

1. Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st into the first chain to form a ring).

2. Round 1: ch 2 (counts as first hdc), then work 5 hdc into the ring (or 6 hdc depending on desired tightness). Pull ring tight to close.

   • For example, 6 hdc in ring gives a good start.

3. Do not join or turn; you will work in the round continuously to form spiral.

Step 2 – Spiral Round 2 – Increase Start

1. From here, keep working hdc (or dc depending on your preference) continuously around.

2. To begin spiral increase: after the initial 6 hdc, work 2 hdc in each stitch around.

   • If you started with 6, you will have 12 hdc after this round.

3. Continue without joining.

Step 3 – Spiral Round 3 – Continue Increases

1. After Round 2, move to next round: hdc in next stitch; 2 hdc in the next stitch — repeat around.

   • This increases evenly and keeps the spiral flat.

2. Continue in this pattern for a few rounds until you have a diameter you like (for example ~10-15 cm).

   • If you use dc instead of hdc, adjust accordingly.

Step 4 – Changing Yarn or Color (Optional)

1. If you'd like a two-color spiral, change color when you like: when you come to the end of a round, sl st into the next stitch, join new color and continue with same increase pattern (hdc or dc) in new color.

2. The spiral will naturally show the color change swirling outwards.

Step 5 – Extending the Spiral for Fashion Use

1. If you want to use the spiral as part of a bag, or a decorative panel: keep increasing rounds until you reach the diameter or size you need (for example 30 cm for bag front).

2. To stop increasing so you get a flat panel without further widening, simply work even rounds (one hdc in each st) without increases.

   • This creates a filled circle rather than further growth.

Step 6 – Finish the Spiral

1. Once you reach your defined size or have enough for your project, work one round of sc evenly around to give a neat edge.

2. Sl st to join, cut yarn, and pull through the last loop.

3. Use tapestry needle to weave in all ends securely.

📋 Quick Reference Table

Round	Action
Round 1	Magic ring → ch 2 + 5 (or 6) hdc → tight ring
Round 2	2 hdc in each st around (increase every stitch)
Round 3	hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st repeat around
Rounds 4+	Continue increases until desired diameter
Then	Work even rounds (hdc in each st) to stop growth
Finish	1 round sc around edge → sl st join → weave in ends

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✨ Tips & Variations

• To make a longer panel rather than circle: once you stop increasing, you can continue working in rows instead of rounds by folding the spiral and working back and forth.

• To create a bag front, after achieving your desired size, reverse hook size (go down hook size) and work 1–2 rows of sc for a firm border.

• For fashion use, attach the spiral to a backing (fabric or another panel) if you need structure.

• Use cotton or acrylic yarn for durability if it’s going to be a bag or table accessory; for a delicate piece choose lace-weight and smaller hook.

• If the spiral begins to cup or curl, the tension is too tight or you’re accidentally increasing too much; loosen tension or skip an increase round.

• If the spiral begins to ruffle, you’re increasing too much; reduce the frequency of 2-hdc rounds (maybe increase every other round) to flatten it.

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