Crochet Beautiful Doily
Crochet beautiful doilies are not just intricate creations but also pieces of art that can elevate the décor of any home. The delicate lace-like patterns, often made with a variety of colored threads, add a touch of elegance and charm to any room. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a beautiful doily can be a fun and rewarding project. From classic round designs to more modern geometric shapes, there are endless possibilities to explore. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some lovely yarn, and let your creativity flow as you craft your own stunning doily to be proudly displayed in your home.
Now for this doily I used sport weight yarns in fuchsia, green and aqua and size E/3.5 mm crochet hook and it measures 9.5 inches in diameter.
Abbreviations used
ch — chain
st/sts — stitch/stitches
sc — single crochet (UK — double crochet)
dc — double crochet (UK — treble)
cluster — double crochet 2 sts worked together in same space/stitch
dc2tog/dc3tog — double crochet worked together in 2/3 consecutive stitches (dc decrease)
Instruction
Using fuchsia, ch 6, join the last ch with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 11 dc into ring. Join the last st with a sl st to the 1st st (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), ** dc in next dc, ch 2** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join.
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, **2 dc in next st, (ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next ch-2 space** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join.
Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, **dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join.
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, **dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join.
Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1, **dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join.
Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, **dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join.
Round 8: Ch 2, dc in next st (counts as dc2tog), dc2tog twice, ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 4, **dc2tog thrice, ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 4** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to 1st dc2tog.
Round 9: Ch 2, dc2tog (counts as dc3tog), ch 4, dc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, dc in next ch-4 space, ch 4, **dc3tog, [ch 4, dc in next ch-4 space] twice, ch 4** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to 1st dc3tog.
Round 10: Join green in same st, ch 2, dc, ch 3, 2-dc cluster in same st, **[2-dc cluster, ch 3, 2-dc cluster] in next dc, [2-dc cluster, ch 3, 2-dc cluster] in next dc, [2-dc cluster, ch 3, 2-dc cluster] in next dc3tog** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to 1st 2-dc cluster.
Round 11: Join blue in next ch-3 space, [2 dc, ch 3, sc in dc, 2 dc, ch 1] in each ch-3 space around. Join, fasten off and weave in all the loose ends.