Hello, fellow crafters!
There’s something so classic and comforting about a beautifully crocheted doily. It brings a touch of handmade elegance and warmth to any space. This particular design, with its lovely fanned sections and a pretty scalloped border, is a fantastic project that’s both engaging to make and delightful to behold.
The vibrant pink color in the picture is absolutely cheerful, but imagine this doily in a soft cream for a vintage look, a sunny yellow for a pop of color, or even a deep blue to match your decor!
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Skill Level: Intermediate (familiarity with basic crochet stitches, working in the round, and understanding increases is helpful.)
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Dk (light worsted) or sport weight yarn in your favorite color. Cotton yarn is highly recommended for doilies as it holds its shape well and blocks beautifully, allowing the lace to open up.
- 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
Let’s Get Started!
This doily is worked in the round, from the center outwards. We’ll start with a solid center, then build the fanned sections, and finish with a pretty scalloped edge.
Part 1: Solid Center
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)
Part 2: Fanned Lace Sections
Round 4 (Foundation for Fans): Ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in next st. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to first sc. (12 sc, 12 ch-3 sps)
Round 5: 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 “Fan” or “Shell”). Sc in next sc. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around, ending with sc in last sc. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 Shells, 6 sc)
Round 6: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-3 sp of the first shell. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1, sk next 3 dc, sk next sc, sk next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of next shell. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 Shells, 6 ch-1 sps)
Round 7: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-3 sp of the first shell. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 2, sk next ch-1 sp, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of next shell. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 2, ch 2. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 Shells, 12 ch-2 sps)
Round 8: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-3 sp of the first shell. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp of next shell. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (6 Shells, 12 ch-3 sps, 6 sc)
Round 9: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-3 sp of the first shell. Ch 1, sc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 5, sc in next sc. Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc, 24 ch-5 sps)
Round 10: Sl st into first ch-5 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 6 dc in same ch-5 sp. 7 dc in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 groups of 7 dc = 168 dc total)
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same st. Sc in next 6 sts. Ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to first sc. (24 groups of 7 sc, 24 ch-3 sps)
Part 3: The Scalloped Edge
Round 12: Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1, sk 7 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)
Round 13: Sl st into next 2 dc to reach the ch-3 sp of the first shell. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same ch-3 sp. Sk next 3 dc, ch 1, sk next 3 dc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-3 sp of next shell. Rep from * to * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc, 24 ch-3 sps, 24 ch-1 sps)
Round 14 (Final Scallop): Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 5 dc in same ch-3 sp. In next ch-1 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc), then 5 dc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * to * around. Join with sl st to first dc of the round. This creates the beautiful, defined 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 circular shape, stretching the points and edges evenly. Let it dry completely.
Your beautiful fanned lace doily is now complete! It’s a truly rewarding project that results in a charming piece of art for your home.
Don’t forget to share your finished creations with me in the comments or by tagging me on social media! Happy crocheting!
