Crochet Ruffled Diamond Doily: A Charming Elegance for Your Home

The Crochet Ruffled Diamond Doily is a charming and intricate piece that adds a touch of elegance to any room. With its delicate ruffles and intricate diamond pattern, this doily is both functional and aesthetic. Whether used as a decoration for a special occasion or as a pretty accent for everyday use, this doily is sure to impress.

The intricate crochet work gives it a handmade, vintage vibe that brings warmth and coziness to your space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a rewarding project, creating your own Crochet Ruffled Diamond Doily is a delightful way to showcase your skills and add a lovely touch to your home decor.

Materials

• No. 10 thread
• Size 5 hook
• Chain 42 (Ch 42)

First Half

Row Instructions

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, *ch 3, skip next 3 chs, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 chs, sc in next ch; rep from * across (6 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in first sc, *ch 3, dc in next dc, 5 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch in next dc, ch 3, sc in next sc; rep from * across (5 groups of 7 dc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Skip first sc, sl st in next 3 chs and in next 4 dc, ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, sk next 2 ch 3 sps, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * across to last 3 dc, leave remaining sts unworked (8 dc).

Row 4: Sc in first sc, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next sc, *ch 3, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across.

Row 5: Repeat row 2 (4 groups of 8 dc).

Rows 6-14: Repeat rows 3-4-5 until 1 group of 7 dc remains. Finish off.

Second Half

Row Instructions

Row 1: Attach thread to first sc of the first row, repeat row 1 from *. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-14: Repeat rows 2 through 5 from the first half.

Final Rounds

Rnd 1: Ch 4, work dc with ch 1 between, in each sc at end of each row and 3 dc in each ch 3 space, around. Join to 3rd st of first ch 4.

Rnd 2: Sl st to first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same space. (ch 3, sc in next ch 1 sp) around, ending with ch 1, hdc in first sc.

Rnd 3: Repeat round 2. Finish off.