Crochet Whimsical Pastel Spiral Rug Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Pastel Spiral Rug Free Pattern

Bring a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming spiral rug! This pattern is designed for beginners and utilizes simple crochet stitches. With its soft, pastel color palette, it’s perfect for nurseries and playrooms.

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn (such as 100% acrylic): 2 skeins in #001 Soft White (MC), and 1 skein each in #002 Baby Pink (CA), #003 Soft Lavender (CB), #004 Mint Green (CC), and #005 Lemon Yellow (CD).
• US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle

Gauge:

1 round = 5” (12.7 cm) in pattern. Gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase

Instructions:

1. Start with a magic ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Pull tight to close the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3 (12 dc).
2. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join (24 dc).
3. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st, *(dc in next st, 2 dc in next st)* repeat from * to * around. Join (36 dc).
4. Round 4: Change to CA. Ch 3, dc in the same st, *(dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st)* repeat from * to * around. Join (48 dc).
5. Continue changing colors as desired, repeating the increase pattern until the rug reaches approximately 30” (76 cm) in diameter.
6. Finishing: Switch to the MC, work 1 round of sc around the edge for a finished look. For a decorative edge, add a scalloped border: *[sc, ch 3, sl st in the first ch]* repeat from * to * around.

Weave in all ends and enjoy your beautiful new rug!