Whirling Carousel Crochet Rug Free Pattern – A Spinning Top Circle Rug
Whirling Carousel Crochet Rug Free Pattern – A Spinning Top Circle Rug
Bring the nostalgic charm of a merry-go-round to your floor with this vibrant, textured crochet rug. The spiral design and playful color blocks create a whimsical yet sophisticated centerpiece for any room. This free pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to create a stunning statement piece for their home.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
This circular rug features a mesmerizing spiral pattern that radiates from the center, reminiscent of a carousel canopy. The dense single crochet fabric creates a soft, plush surface that's both durable and comfortable underfoot. With five coordinating colors, this rug adds warmth and whimsy to any modern interior.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies:
- Yarn: Bulky weight (#5) cotton or cotton-blend yarn in 5 colors:
- Color A: Cream (approx. 300-400 yards)
- Color B: Coral (approx. 250-350 yards)
- Color C: Teal (approx. 250-350 yards)
- Color D: Mustard (approx. 250-350 yards)
- Color E: Dusty Blue (approx. 250-350 yards)
- Crochet Hook: 8.0 mm (L/11) crochet hook
- Other Tools: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional)
Gauge Information
4 rounds of single crochet = 4 inches in diameter. Gauge is not critical for this project, but consistency is key for creating a flat, even rug. Keep your tension steady throughout.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd = round
- sl st = slip stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions
This rug is worked in continuous spiral rounds, using single crochet stitches to create a flat, dense fabric. The spiral pattern is achieved by changing colors in a specific sequence and increasing evenly. Do not join rounds with slip stitches unless specified – work continuously in a spiral.
Getting Started
Rnd 1: With Color A (Cream), make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (24 sts)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (32 sts)
Introducing Color Changes
Rnd 5: Change to Color B (Coral). *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (40 sts)
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (56 sts)
Rnd 8: Change to Color C (Teal). *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (64 sts)
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (72 sts)
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (80 sts)
Rnd 11: Change to Color D (Mustard). *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (88 sts)
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (96 sts)
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (104 sts)
Rnd 14: Change to Color E (Dusty Blue). *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (112 sts)
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (120 sts)
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (128 sts)
Continuing the Spiral Pattern
Rnd 17: Change to Color A (Cream). *Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (136 sts)
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (144 sts)
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (152 sts)
Rnd 20: Change to Color B (Coral). *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (160 sts)
Rnd 21: *Sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (168 sts)
Rnd 22: *Sc in next 20 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (176 sts)
Rnd 23: Change to Color C (Teal). *Sc in next 21 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (184 sts)
Rnd 24: *Sc in next 22 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (192 sts)
Rnd 25: *Sc in next 23 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (200 sts)
Rnd 26: Change to Color D (Mustard). *Sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (208 sts)
Rnd 27: *Sc in next 25 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (216 sts)
Rnd 28: *Sc in next 26 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (224 sts)
Rnd 29: Change to Color E (Dusty Blue). *Sc in next 27 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (232 sts)
Rnd 30: *Sc in next 28 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (240 sts)
Rnd 31: *Sc in next 29 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (248 sts)
Expanding the Rug
Rnd 32: Change to Color A (Cream). *Sc in next 30 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (256 sts)
Rnd 33: *Sc in next 31 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (264 sts)
Rnd 34: *Sc in next 32 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (272 sts)
Rnd 35: Change to Color B (Coral). *Sc in next 33 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (280 sts)
Rnd 36: *Sc in next 34 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (288 sts)
Rnd 37: *Sc in next 35 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (296 sts)
Rnd 38: Change to Color C (Teal). *Sc in next 36 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (304 sts)
Rnd 39: *Sc in next 37 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (312 sts)
Rnd 40: *Sc in next 38 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (320 sts)
Rnd 41: Change to Color D (Mustard). *Sc in next 39 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (328 sts)
Rnd 42: *Sc in next 40 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (336 sts)
Rnd 43: *Sc in next 41 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (344 sts)
Rnd 44: Change to Color E (Dusty Blue). *Sc in next 42 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (352 sts)
Rnd 45: *Sc in next 43 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (360 sts)
Rnd 46: *Sc in next 44 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (368 sts)
Continuing the Growth
Rnd 47: Change to Color A (Cream). *Sc in next 45 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (376 sts)
Rnd 48: *Sc in next 46 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (384 sts)
Rnd 49: *Sc in next 47 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (392 sts)
Rnd 50: Change to Color B (Coral). *Sc in next 48 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (400 sts)
Rnd 51: *Sc in next 49 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (408 sts)
Rnd 52: *Sc in next 50 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (416 sts)
Rnd 53: Change to Color C (Teal). *Sc in next 51 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (424 sts)
Rnd 54: *Sc in next 52 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (432 sts)
Rnd 55: *Sc in next 53 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (440 sts)
Rnd 56: Change to Color D (Mustard). *Sc in next 54 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (448 sts)
Rnd 57: *Sc in next 55 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (456 sts)
Rnd 58: *Sc in next 56 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (464 sts)
Rnd 59: Change to Color E (Dusty Blue). *Sc in next 57 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (472 sts)
Rnd 60: *Sc in next 58 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (480 sts)
Rnd 61: *Sc in next 59 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (488 sts)
Reaching the Outer Rounds
Rnd 62: Change to Color A (Cream). *Sc in next 60 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (496 sts)
Rnd 63: *Sc in next 61 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (504 sts)
Rnd 64: *Sc in next 62 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (512 sts)
Rnd 65: Change to Color B (Coral). *Sc in next 63 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (520 sts)
Rnd 66: *Sc in next 64 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (528 sts)
Rnd 67: *Sc in next 65 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (536 sts)
Rnd 68: Change to Color C (Teal). *Sc in next 66 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (544 sts)
Rnd 69: *Sc in next 67 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (552 sts)
Rnd 70: *Sc in next 68 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (560 sts)
Rnd 71: Change to Color D (Mustard). *Sc in next 69 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (568 sts)
Rnd 72: *Sc in next 70 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (576 sts)
Rnd 73: *Sc in next 71 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (584 sts)
Rnd 74: Change to Color E (Dusty Blue). *Sc in next 72 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (592 sts)
Rnd 75: *Sc in next 73 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (600 sts)
Rnd 76: *Sc in next 74 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (608 sts)
Final Rounds
Rnd 77: Change to Color A (Cream). *Sc in next 75 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (616 sts)
Rnd 78: *Sc in next 76 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (624 sts)
Rnd 79: *Sc in next 77 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (632 sts)
Rnd 80: Change to Color B (Coral). *Sc in next 78 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (640 sts)
Rnd 81: *Sc in next 79 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (648 sts)
Rnd 82: *Sc in next 80 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (656 sts)
Rnd 83: Change to Color C (Teal). *Sc in next 81 sts, 2
