How to Crochet a Half Circle
In this post you’ll learn how to crochet a half circle. A half circle, or semi circle is so useful in our crochet projects.
You can turn these little half moons into ears for bear hats, or other features in your crochet project.
The shaping is simple to crochet a half circle. If you already know how to crochet full circles (like for a hat) then this semi circle pattern will be easy to do!
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The free crochet pattern for the Tulare Bear Hat includes how to crochet semi circle ears, just like these. These little bear hats are an easy relaxing pattern that makes a great gift!
If you like working with chunky yarn, then the Chunky Bear Beanie will work. There is also a tutorial for those ears, in #6 yarn using the half double crochet stitch.
To crochet a half circle we’ll use the same method as crochet circles, but we’ll use fewer stitches and turn at the end of the row.
On the next row, we’ll use increase, where we place more than one stitch, to keep the half circle growing and laying flat.
More Crochet Patterns
If you want to crochet a half circle shawl, then likely you’ll want a variety of open lace stitches as well. Annie Designs has a gorgeous semi-circle crochet shawl pattern and she includes step by step picture tutorial in the written pattern to get you started.
Materials
- #4 medium weight yarn, pictured in Red Heart With Love in Tan (MC) + Aran (CC)
- 5 mm hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape
Notes
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch, I highly recommend using a ch 3 alternative, here’s my favorite.
- The stitch count is at the end of a row of instructions in parenthesis ( ).
Stitches/Abbreviations (US Terms)
This crochet half circle is made with basic stitches. Click over to any of these for an in depth tutorial.
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
mc – magic circle
rep-repeat
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Scroll down for the free pattern to crochet these half circles!
How to Crochet a Half Circle Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to crochet a half circle in this easy tutorial with step by step instructions and pictures.
Materials
- #4 medium weight yarn, pictured in Red Heart With Love in Tan (MC) + Aran (CC)
Tools
- 5 mm crochet hook (US Size H-8), or hook needed to meet gauge.
- yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Instructions
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
- Row 1. Place 6 dc in the magic ring, then pull the tail to close it in semi circle, turn.
- Row 2. Ch 1, in first dc place a sc, in the next dc place a dc, 3 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, sc in last st at end of row, and turn. (10 sts)
- Row 3. Ch 1, in same sc, in next stitch dc, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, in next sc. (16 sts)
- Cut yarn leave a long tail.
You can make a smaller half circle in a differnt color, and sew them together for a pair of bear ears!
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
- Row 1. 6 dc in mc, pull to close in semi circle, turn.
- Row 2. Ch 1, in same sc, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, sc in last st, turn. (10 sts)
- Cut yarn leave a long tail.
If you want to add these little circles to a hat:
- Sew smaller half circle to larger.
- Lay hat flat in front of you, sew on ears, along the fold.
Finishing
- Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.
Notes
You can adjust these half circles by using a smaller hook, or by repeating more increase rows.
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