Crochet Torch Star Doily

The Crochet Torch Star Doily is a delightful addition to any home decor, bringing a touch of warmth and charm to your space. With its intricate star design and delicately crafted details, this doily is sure to impress your guests and brighten up any room. Whether you use it as a table centerpiece or as a lovely decoration for your shelves, the Crochet Torch Star Doily will add a cozy and inviting vibe to your living space. Its versatile design makes it a perfect accent piece for any season or occasion, making it a must-have for any crochet enthusiast looking to add a touch of handmade beauty to their home.

Materials:
Small (150 yd) ball size 10 cotton crochet thread (Knit-Cro-Sheen in White used for sample); size 5 (1.9mm) steel hook (I used a Boye hook) OR Size Needed for Gauge.
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Gauge:
RNDS 1 — 3 = 2½" at widest points
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Finished Size:
About 10½" from point to point after washing and blocking
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Special Stitches:
Beginning Shell (beg shl) — sl st in next tr and into ch-2 sp, (ch 4, tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in same sp
Shell (shl) — (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in sp indicated
Shell in Shell (shl in shl) — work Shell in ch-2 sp of next Shell
V-Stitch (V-st) — (tr, ch 1, tr) in st or sp indicated
4-Treble Cluster (4trcl) — holding last loops of sts on hook, tr in each of next 4 tr, yo, draw through all 5 loops on hook
Picot (P) — ch 3, sl st in front loop and front vertical bar of tr just made
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NOTES:
After RND 2, All Rnds will be joined the same unless otherwise stated
Doily may «ruffle» slightly until washed and blocked
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Begin with ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring.
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RND 1: ch 6 (counts as first tr and 2 ch), (tr in ring, ch 2) 7 times, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-6. (8 tr, 8 ch-2 sps)
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RND 2: beg shl, (shl in next ch sp) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch-4. (8 shls)
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RND 3: beg shl, ch 1, V-st in sp between shls, ch 1, *shl in shl, ch 1, V-st in sp between shls, ch 1*, rep from * to * around, join. (8 shls, 8 V-sts)
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RND 4: beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-1 sp, tr in next tr, V-st in V-st, tr in next tr, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 8 V-sts, 16 tr)
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RND 5: beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, tr in next 2 tr, V-st in V-st, tr in next 2 tr, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 8 V-sts, 32 tr)
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RND 6: beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, tr in next 3 tr, V-st in V-st, tr in next 3 tr, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 8 V-sts, 48 tr)
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RND 7: beg shl, *ch 2, sk ch-2 sp, tr in next 4 tr, V-st in V-st, tr in next 4 tr, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 8 V-sts, 64 tr)
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RND 8: beg shl, *ch 5, sk ch-2 sp, 4trcl, ch 3, tr in next tr, V-st in V-st, tr in next tr, ch 3, 4trcl, ch 5, sk ch-2 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 8 V-sts, 16 tr, 16 4trcls)
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RND 9: beg shl, *ch 6, sk ch-5 sp, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next st, ch 4, 4trcl (skipping ch-1 sp between 2nd & 3rd tr sts), ch 4, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next st, ch 6, sk ch-5 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 32 tr, 8 4trcls)
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RND 10: beg shl, *ch 6, tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in next tr, ch 4, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next st, ch 4, tr in next tr, ch 3, tr in next tr, ch 6**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 48 tr)
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RND 11: beg shl, *ch 6, tr in next tr, (ch 4, tr in next tr) 5 times, ch 6**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join. (8 shls, 48 tr)
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RND 12: sl st to ch sp, (ch 3, dc, 2 tr, P, 2 tr, 2 dc) in same sp, *sc in next ch sp, (ch 6, sc in next ch sp) 6 times**, (2 dc, 2 tr, P, 2 tr, 2 dc) in ch sp of next shl*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten Off. Weave in ends (8 P, 32 dc, 32 tr, 48 ch-6 sps, 56 sc)
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Wash and Block Doily, pinning to shape as needed or desired.
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