Hello, passionate crocheters!
There’s something uniquely enchanting about a doily that blends a classic round shape with intricate floral motifs. This particular green doily is a perfect example, featuring a charming central flower design that blossoms outwards into a delicate lace pattern, culminating in a beautiful scalloped edge.
Its elegant and airy design makes it a wonderful accent piece for any table, a thoughtful handmade gift, or even an exquisite embellishment for other projects. The vibrant green in the picture is captivating, but imagine this beauty in cream, a soft yellow, or even a deep jewel tone!
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Skill Level: Advanced Intermediate (This pattern involves intricate lace work, precise stitch placement, and careful counting. Experience with various stitches and reading detailed patterns is recommended.)
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Fine (Size 2) or Sport (Size 3) weight cotton yarn. Cotton is highly recommended for doilies as it provides excellent stitch definition and blocks beautifully, allowing the lace to truly shine.
- Crochet Hook: A hook size appropriate for your chosen yarn. For fine/sport weight, a 2.0mm (B/1) to 3.0mm (C/2) hook is often suitable. Adjust as needed to achieve your desired drape and stitch density.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers (highly recommended!): To mark the beginning of rounds and specific points if needed.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet (or triple crochet)
- dtr: double treble crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
- ch-sp: chain space
- rep: repeat
- sk: skip
- Picot: Ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook.
- V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated stitch/space
- Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in indicated stitch/space (or specific variations as indicated)
Let’s Get Started!
This doily is worked in the round, beginning with a central floral motif and then expanding outwards with intricate lace. Precision in counting and placing stitches is crucial for the pattern to emerge correctly.
Part 1: The Central Flower
Round 1: Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. (Alternatively, use 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 1, sc in same st. Ch 4, sk next dc, sc in next dc. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 4, sl st to first sc. (6 sc, 6 ch-4 sps)
Round 3 (Petals): Sl st into first ch-4 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-4 sp (this forms your first petal). Sc in next sc. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-4 sp. Rep from * to * around, ending with sc in last sc. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 petals, 6 sc)
Round 4: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-2 sp of the first petal. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same ch-2 sp. Ch 5, sk next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp of next petal. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 5, sl st to first sc. (12 sc, 6 ch-3 sps on petals, 6 ch-5 sps between petals)
Part 2: Expanding Lace & Spokes
Round 5: Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 2, sc in next ch-5 sp. Ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 Shells, 12 ch-2 sps, 6 sc)
Round 6: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-2 sp of the first shell. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp. Ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp of shell. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 Shells, 12 ch-3 sps, 6 sc)
Round 7: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-2 sp of the first shell. Ch 1, (sc, Picot, sc) in same ch-2 sp. [Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice. Ch 5, (sc, Picot, sc) in ch-2 sp of next shell. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sc, 6 Picots, 18 ch-5 sps)
Round 8: Sl st into first Picot ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same Picot ch-3 sp (this is a 5-dc fan). [Ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp] three times. Ch 3, 5 dc in next Picot ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 x 5-dc fans, 18 ch-3 sps, 12 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in next 4 dc. [Ch 4, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice. Ch 4, sc in next 5-dc fan (sc in 3rd dc of the 5-dc group). Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Part 3: The Intricate Outer Edge
Round 10: Sl st into first ch-4 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-4 sp. Ch 3, sc in next sc. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-4 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.
Round 11: Sl st into next dc to reach the ch-2 sp of the 4-dc group. Ch 1, (sc, Picot, sc) in same ch-2 sp. Ch 5, sc in next sc. Ch 5, (sc, Picot, sc) in ch-2 sp of next 4-dc group. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 12 (Final Scallops): Sl st into first Picot ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (4 dc, Picot, 5 dc) in same Picot ch-3 sp (this forms a large shell with a picot point). Sc in next ch-5 sp. Ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp. (5 dc, Picot, 5 dc) in next Picot ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. This creates the beautiful, defined final scalloped edge!
Video tutorial
Finishing:
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends securely. With this much detail, take your time for a neat finish!
- Blocking is absolutely crucial for this design! To properly open up the lace pattern and define the intricate motifs, wet your doily thoroughly (you can gently wash it or spray it with water). Gently squeeze out excess water.
- Carefully pin the doily to a foam blocking mat or a clean towel, stretching out the points and petals evenly. Ensure all the lace work is open and the doily lays flat.
- Let it dry completely.
Your exquisite floral lace doily is now complete! This is a truly stunning piece that showcases the artistry of crochet.
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