Crochet Soft Gradient Circular Rug Free Pattern

Materials

• Bulky weight yarn in five colors: cream, light grey, dark grey, soft pink, and mauve
• Crochet hook size N/13 (9mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern

Center Circle

1. With cream yarn, create a magic circle. Work 8 dc into the circle, sl st to first dc to join. (8 sts)
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to top of ch-3. (16 sts)

Inner Rounds

3. Join light grey yarn. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat around, sl st to top of ch-3. (24 sts)
4. Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* repeat around, sl st to top of ch-3. (32 sts)
5. Join dark grey yarn. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st* repeat around, sl st to top of ch-3. (40 sts)

Middle Rounds

6. Continue pattern, increasing by 8 sts each round, alternating between soft pink and cream yarn every two rounds, until you have completed 12 rounds or desired size, finishing with the soft pink yarn. (final stitch count: 96 sts)

Outer Rounds

12. Join mauve yarn for final rounds. Ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, sl st to top of ch-3. Repeat this round twice more for a total of 3 rounds.
13. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Your beautiful soft gradient circular rug is complete! Enjoy the comfort and style it adds to your home.