Crochet Valentine Doily
Fall in love with the art of crochet this Valentine's Day by creating a stunning Valentine Doily. This intricate and delicate piece will add a touch of romance to any room or table setting. With its intricate patterns and lacy design, the crochet Valentine Doily is the perfect way to showcase your love for both crochet and the holiday of love. With its intricate stitches and delicate details, it will surely capture the hearts of anyone who lays eyes on it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project will allow you to showcase your skills and create a timeless piece that can be cherished for years to come. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and let your creativity soar as you bring this crochet Valentine Doily to life.
Size: About 9” across
Materials:
Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread(models were made with Aunt Lydia's Victory Red, White and Aqua): 150 yards Red
100 yards White (or color of your choice)
Size 7 (1.65 mm) steel crochet hook
Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet
Special Stitches:
For 2 tr cluster (2 tr cl): (yo 2 times, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, work off 2 lps, yo, work off next 2 lps) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook
For 3 tr cluster (3 tr cl): (yo 2 times, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, work off 2 lps, yo, work off next 2 lps) 3 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook
Doily
Rnd 1: With red, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 2) 8 times, join with sl st in first sc.(8 ch-2 sps made)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-2 sp around, join. (8 petals made)
Rnd 3: Working behind petals, ch 3, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 3) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 5: Working behind petals, ch 4, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 7 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 7: Working behind petals, ch 5, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-5.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 9 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-5 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 9: Working behind petals, ch 6, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 6) around, join with sl st in first ch 0f beg ch-6.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 11 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 11: Join white with sl st in 4th dc of first petal, (ch 3, 2 tr cl—see Special Stitches—ch 3, 3 tr cl—see Special Stitches) in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, (3 tr cl, ch 3, 3 tr cl)in next dc, ch 3, *(3 tr cl, ch 3, 3 tr cl) in 4th dc of next petal, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, (3 tr cl, ch 3, 3 tr cl) in next dc of same petal, ch 3; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of 2 tr cl. Fasten off. (1 2-tr cl, 31 3-tr cl, 32 ch-3 sps made)
Rnd 12: Join red with sl st in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp as joining, sc in next ch-3 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 13: Join white with sl st in first ch-2 sp, (ch 3, 2 tr cl, ch 3, 3 tr cl, ch 3, 3 tr cl) in same sp as joining, ch 3, *(3 tr cl, ch 3) 3 times in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of 2 tr cl. Fasten off.
Rnd 14: Join red with sl st in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp as joining, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 15: Join white with sl st in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp as joining, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 16: Join red with sl st in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp as joining, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 17: Sl st across into first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 18: Join white with sc in first ch-5 sp, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in next ch-5 sp, *sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (24 scallops made)
Rnd 19: Join red with sc in first ch-1 sp of first scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times, *sc in first ch-1 sp on next scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.