Crochet Tulip Garden Doily

The Crochet Tulip Garden Doily is a charming and intricate piece that adds a touch of elegance to any space. The delicate tulip motifs that bloom across the doily create a beautiful garden-inspired design that is perfect for adding a pop of color to your home decor. This doily is not only a lovely decorative piece but also a fun and rewarding project for crochet enthusiasts.

The detailed pattern allows you to showcase your crochet skills while creating a stunning floral masterpiece that will impress all who see it. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, the Crochet Tulip Garden Doily is a delightful project that is sure to bring joy and beauty to your home.

Materials

Approx. 125 yds size 10 cotton crochet thread (Grandma's Best used for sample); size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook (I used a Boye hook) OR Size Needed for Gauge.

Gauge

Rnd 1 - 3 = about 1¾" across at widest points

Finished Size

About 11½" across at widest points after washing and blocking

Special Stitches

Beginning Cluster (beg cl)

ch 2, dc in next dc

Cluster (cl)

holding last loops of sts on hook, dc in each of the 2 sts indicated, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook

Picot (p)

ch 3, sc in front loop and front vertical bar of last tr made

Note

Doily may "ruffle" slightly until washed and blocked

Instructions

Begin with ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form ring.

Round Instructions

Rnd 1: ch 4 (counts as first dc and 1 ch), (dc in ring, ch 1) 14 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (15 dc, 15 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 2: sl st into ch-1 sp, ch 5 (counts as first dc and 2 ch), (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2) 14 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (15 dc, 15 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 3: sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 2) 2 times in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (30 dc, 30 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 4: sl st into ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc) in same sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)

Rnd 5: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)

Rnd 6: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)

Rnd 7: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)

Rnd 8: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, (ch 4, sc in next ch-3 lp) 2 times, *ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-3 lp, sc in next ch-3 lp**, (ch 4, sc in next ch-3 lp) 4 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (20 dc, 25 sc, 20 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in lp just made, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) 2 times, *ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 2 times in each of next 4 dc, sc in next ch-4 lp**, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) 3 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 4, join with sl st in top of first sc. (40 dc, 20 sc, 15 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 10: sl st in next ch and into ch-4 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp, *ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 lp**, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) 2 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (40 dc, 15 sc, 10 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 11: sl st in next ch and into ch-4 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 5, sc in next ch-4 lp, *(ch 5, sk next ch sp, sc in next ch sp) 4 times**, (ch 5, sc in next ch-4 lp) 2 times* rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 1, tr in top of first sc to join and form last ch-5 lp. (30 sc, 30 ch-5 lps)

Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in lp just made, ch 7 (sc and 7 chs counts as first dc and 5 ch), *tr in next ch-5 lp, ch 5, dc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5) 3 times**, dc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-7. (15 sc, 10 dc, 5 tr, 30 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 13: sl st into ch-5 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 4, sc) in same sp, *ch 4, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next ch-5 sp*, rep from * to * around, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in lp just made, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) around, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 15: ch 1, sc in lp just made, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) around, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in lp just made, ch 4, (sc in next ch-4 lp, ch 4) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 17: sl st in next ch-4 lp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 3 dc in same lp, *ch 3, (dc in next ch-4 lp, ch 3) 5 times**, 4 dc in next ch-4 lp*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (90 dc, 60 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 18: ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1**, dc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (100 dc, 60 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 19: ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp**, dc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (100 dc, 60 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 20: ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp**, dc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (100 dc, 50 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 21: beg cl, *ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, cl over next 2 dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp**, cl over next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (70 dc, 40 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps, 20 cl)

Rnd 22: ch 6 (counts as first dc and 3 ch), *cl over next 2 dc, (ch 3, cl over last dc and next dc) 2 times, ch 3, dc in next cl, ch 3, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, sk ch-1 sp**, dc in next cl, ch 3*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (70 ch-3 sps, 40 dc, 30 cl)

Rnd 23: sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6 (counts as first dc and 3 ch), (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (70 dc, 70 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 24: sl st in next ch, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp, ch 3, (2 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (140 dc, 70 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 25: ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next dc, *(ch 1, tr) 2 times in next dc, p, (tr, ch 1) 2 times in next dc**, sc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of first sc. Fasten Off and weave in ends. (35 p, 70 sc, 140 tr, 140 ch-1 sps)