Crochet Beautiful Doily

Crocheting a Beautiful Doily

Crocheting a beautiful doily is such a delightful and rewarding craft project! The intricate designs and delicate details come together to create a lovely piece that can instantly add a touch of charm to any space. With each stitch and loop, you're not just creating a doily, but a work of art that showcases your creativity and dedication. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, the process of making a doily is sure to bring joy and satisfaction as you see your creation come to life. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's craft something beautiful together!

Skill Level

Beginner

Size

18 inches in diameter

Materials

• South Maid crochet cotton size 10: 350 yds cardinal #496
• Size 7 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Spray starch

Gauge

Rnds 1-5 = 2 1/2 inches; 3 dc rnds = 7/8 inch

Check gauge to save time.

Pattern Notes

• Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
• Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Stitches

• V-st: [Dc, ch 3, dc] in indicated sp.
• Shell: [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in indicated sp.

Doily Pattern Instructions

Rounds

Rnd 1: Ch 6, join to form a ring, ch 1, 20 sc in ring, join. (20 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, ch 3, sk next sc, [sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next sc] rep around, join in beg sc. (10 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] rep around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 4: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), 4 dc in same sp, ch 1, [5 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (50 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 5, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 3, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 3] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in single dc, ch 3, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in single dc, ch 3] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 5, [dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 5] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (100 dc)

Rnd 12: Beg 5-dc cl over next 5 dc, ch 10, [5-dc cl over next 5 dc, ch 10] rep around, join in top of beg cl.

Rnd 13: Sl st into ch-10 sp, [ch 3, 4 dc, ch 3, 5 dc] in same sp, ch 1, [{5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc} in next ch-10 sp, ch 1] rep around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 14: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *V-st in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 5, sk next 2 dc, sk next ch-1 sp, sk next 2 dc **, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 15: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, *V-st in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk next 2 dc **, dc in each of next 2 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 16: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, *V-st in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] twice, ch 5, sk next 2 dc **, dc in next dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 17: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, [{sc, ch 3, sc} in ch-3 sp, {ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp} 3 times, ch 5] rep around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 18: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, [sc in ch-3 sp, {ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp} 4 times, ch 5] rep around, join in beg sc. (100 ch-5 sps)

Rnd 19: Sl st into ch-5 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-5 sp, ch 5, [sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5] rep around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 19.

Rnd 21: Sl st into ch-5 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in same ch-5 sp, *V-st in next ch-5 sp, 5 dc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp **, 5 dc in next ch-5 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (20 ch-3 sps)

Rnd 22: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc, *shell in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk next 3 dc **, dc in each of next 4 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 23: Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 3 dc, *shell in ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 4 dc, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] twice, ch 5, sk next 2 dc **, dc in each of next 4 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 24: Sl st in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *shell in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] 3 times, ch 5, sk next 3 dc **, dc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 25: Sl st in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, *shell in ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] 4 times, ch 5, sk next 3 dc **, dc in each of next 2 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd 26: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-3 sp, *[ch 3, sc] 3 times in same ch-3 sp, [ch 3, {sc, ch 3, sc} in next ch-5 sp] 5 times, ch 3 **, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.

Rnd 27: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 1, beg in same ch-3 sp, [5 sc in each of next 3 ch-3 sps, sc in next ch-3 sp, {5 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp} 5 times] rep around, join in beg sc, fasten off.

Steam press doily lightly and place on a flat surface. Keeping shells of Rnd 25 flat, raise the ch-5 sps between; spray with starch. Allow to dry completely.