Hello, crochet enthusiasts!
There’s something incredibly satisfying about creating a beautiful piece of home decor with your own hands. Doilies, with their intricate patterns and delicate charm, are perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any room.
Today, I’m excited to share a free crochet pattern for this charming two-tone doily, featuring a bold central color and a striking contrasting edge. This design is perfect for beginners looking to try a more involved project, or for experienced crocheters wanting a quick and satisfying make. The one pictured uses a beautiful hot pink and a deep green – what colors will you choose?
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Skill Level: Intermediate (familiarity with basic crochet stitches and working in the round, including color changes, is helpful)
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Dk (light worsted) or sport weight yarn in two contrasting colors. Cotton yarn is ideal for doilies as it blocks well and provides good stitch definition.
- Color A (Main Color): E.g., Bright Pink
- Color B (Contrast Color): E.g., Dark Green
- Crochet Hook: A hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn. For DK yarn, a 3.5mm (E) or 4.0mm (G) hook is usually a good starting point. Adjust as needed to achieve your desired drape and stitch density.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors
- (Optional) Stitch Marker: Helpful for marking the beginning of rounds.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
- ch-sp: chain space
- rep: repeat
- FO: fasten off
- MC: Main Color (Color A)
- CC: Contrast Color (Color B)
Let’s Get Started!
This doily is worked in the round, from the center outwards, with several color changes. When changing colors, remember to complete the last yarn over of the last stitch of the old color with the new color.
Using Color A (Pink) for Rounds 1-3
Round 1: Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with dc in last st. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (36 dc) At the end of Round 3, change to Color B in the last sl st. FO Color A.
Using Color B (Green) for Rounds 4-5
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. Dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with dc in last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (48 dc)
Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. Dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with dc in last 3 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (60 dc) At the end of Round 5, change to Color A in the last sl st. FO Color B.
Using Color A (Pink) for Rounds 6-8
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. Dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with dc in last 4 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (72 dc)
Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. Dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with dc in last 5 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (84 dc)
Round 8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st. Dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with dc in last 6 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (96 dc) At the end of Round 8, change to Color B in the last sl st. FO Color A.
Using Color B (Green) for Rounds 9-10
Round 9 (Lacy Mesh): Ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 3, skip 3 sts, sc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to first sc. (24 ch-3 sps)
Round 10: Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 1, sc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 4, sl st to first sc. (24 ch-4 sps) At the end of Round 10, change to Color A in the last sl st. FO Color B.
Using Color A (Pink) for Rounds 11-13
Round 11: Sl st into first ch-4 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same ch-4 sp. 5 dc in next ch-4 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 groups of 5 dc = 120 dc total)
Round 12 (Creating Points): Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in next 4 sts. Ch 3, skip next 5 sts (from the next group), sc in next 5 sts. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to first sc. (24 groups of 5 sc, 24 ch-3 sps)
Round 13: Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp (this forms your first shell). Ch 1, skip 5 sc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 shells, 24 ch-1 sps) At the end of Round 13, change to Color B in the last sl st. FO Color A.
Using Color B (Green) for Round 14 (Scalloped Edge)
Round 14: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the first ch-3 sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same ch-3 sp. Skip next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to first sc. This creates the lovely scalloped edge!
Video tutorial
Finishing:
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends securely.
- Blocking is essential! To open up the lace pattern and give your doily a professional, crisp finish, wet your doily thoroughly (you can gently wash it or spray it with water). Gently squeeze out excess water, then pin it to a foam blocking mat or a clean towel in the desired shape, stretching the points and edges evenly. Let it dry completely.
I hope you enjoy making this beautiful two-tone doily! It’s a truly rewarding project that results in a charming piece of art for your home.
Don’t forget to share your finished doilies with me in the comments or by tagging me on social media! Happy crocheting!
