Crocheting in a spiral means working rounds continuously with no slip-stitch join, flowing directly from one round into the next, tracked only with a stitch marker. Spirals work well for nearly every amigurumi piece, since the lack of a seam suits a rounded 3D shape. This guide covers the technique.
How Spirals Work
Instead of joining each round with a slip stitch, simply continue stitching directly into the next stitch of the following round, moving your stitch marker up one stitch each time you complete a round. This avoids the small visible seam a joined round creates, which matters more on a 3D shape than a flat motif.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a stitch marker to crochet in a spiral?
Yes, a stitch marker is essential for tracking spirals, since there is no slip-stitch join to visually mark where each round starts and ends.
Want the joined round comparison too?
See when a joined round suits a project better than a spiral.
Compare joined and spiral rounds
