Crochet Adorable Doily

Jul 18, 2025 08:08 AM

Crocheting adorable doilies is a wonderful way to add a touch of charm and beauty to any space. These delicate creations are not only fun to make but also bring a sense of nostalgia and coziness to your home. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, there's something special about seeing a handmade doily brightening up a room with its intricate patterns and soft texture. So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crafting these lovely little pieces that are sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees them!

Skill Level

Intermediate

Size

9 inches square

Materials:

South Maid crochet cotton size 10: 350 yds dusty rose #475

Size 5 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Starch

Gauge

Rnds 1 and 2 = 1 inch

Check gauge to save time.

Pattern Notes

Weave in loose ends as work progresses.

Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

Doily

Rnd 1: (RS): Ch 10, join to form a ring, ch 4 (counts as first tr), 31 tr in ring, join in 4th ch of beg ch-4. (32 tr)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each hdc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 3: [Ch 15, sl st in same st, 12 sc over ch-10 sp, sl st in next trtr] rep around.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc in each ch of ch-15, sk 1 sc, sc in each of next 10 sc, sk 1 sc] rep around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sc, *[2 dc in next sc, dc in next sc] 4 times, dc in each of next 3 sc, sk next 2 sc, sc in each of next 6 sc, sk next 2 sc **, dc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 6: Sl st in next 3 dc, ch 1, *sc in each of next 11 dc, ch 4, sk next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, sk next 4 dc, rep from * around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, *[ch 2, sc in next sc] 10 times, ch 3, sk next ch sp, next 2 sc and next ch sp **, sc in next sc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 8: Sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 9 times, ch 1, dc over next ch-3 sp, ch 1 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 9: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] 8 times, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 10: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 7 times, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 11: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 6 times, ch 2, dc in dc, ch 2 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 12: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 5 times, ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, ch 3 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 13: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 4 times, ch 5, sc over next ch-3 sp, sc in each of next 3 dc, sc in next ch sp, ch 5 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 14: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] 3 times, ch 5, sc over next ch-5 sp, sc in each of next 5 sc, sc over ch-5 sp **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 15: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch sp] twice, ch 6, sc over next ch-5 sp, sc in each of next 7 sc, sc over next ch-5 sp, ch 6 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 16: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 7, sc over next ch-6 sp, sc in each of next 9 sc, sc over next ch-6 sp, ch 7 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 17: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 11 (counts as first dc, ch-3), *sc over next ch-7 sp, sc in each of next 11 sc, sc over next ch-7 sp, ch 8 **, dc over next ch-3 sp, ch 8, rep from * around, ending last rep at ** join in 3rd ch of beg ch-11.

Rnd 18: Ch 6 (counts as first dc, ch-3), dc in same st, [ch 3, dc in same st] twice, *ch 7, sk 1 sc, sc in each of next 11 sc, ch 7, sk 1 sc **, dc in next dc, [ch 3, dc in same dc] 3 times, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 19 (RS): Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, *[ch 3, {dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 6, sk next sc, sc in each of next 9 sc, ch 6, sk next sc **, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 20: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, [{dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] 4 times, *ch 5, sk 1 sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, ch 5, sk 1 sc **, [{dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] 5 times, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 21: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, *[ch 3, {dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] 4 times, ch 4, sk next sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, ch 4, sk next sc **, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 22: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, *[{dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] 8 times, ch 3, sk next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, ch 3 **, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 23: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, *[ch 3, {dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] 8 times, ch 2, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2 **, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 24: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, *[ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, {dc, ch 3, dc} in next ch-3 sp] 8 times, dc in next sc **, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6.

Rnd 25: Sl st into 3rd ch, ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in next dc, sc in next sc, [{3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc} in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc] 7 times, sc in next dc, sc in first ch of next ch-3, ch 2 **, sk 2 chs of next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc, fasten off. Starch lightly and press.

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