Crochet Beautiful Doily

Crocheting beautiful doilies can be such a rewarding and enjoyable craft! The intricate patterns, delicate lacework, and vibrant colors all come together to create a stunning piece that adds a touch of elegance to any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, the process of creating a doily provides a wonderful creative outlet to express yourself. From choosing the perfect yarn to mastering different stitches, each step brings a sense of accomplishment and joy. So grab your crochet hook and let your creativity flow as you craft your own beautiful doily that will surely become a cherished piece for years to come!

Doily is 8 ½ in diameter

MATERIALS:

• J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T.
• BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Size 30.
• SMALL BALL:
• J. & P. COATS -1 ball of White or Ecru, or 2 balls of
• OR any color,
• CLARK'S O.N.T.-2 balls of White, Ecru or any color.
• Steel Crochet Hook No.5.

Completed Doily measures 8 1/2 inches.

This can be made with size 10 thread and an size 7 hook.

Starting at center, ch 8 and join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 4 (to count as tr), 19 tr in ring (20 tr in all). Join with sl st to 4th st of ch-4 first made.

2nd rnd: Ch 4 (to count as dc and ch-l ), * dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-4 first made (20 dc with ch-l between).

3rd rnd: Ch 4 (to count as dc and ch-1), * dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join as before (40 dc with ch-l between).

4th rnd: Ch 5 (to count as tr and ch-l), * skip next dc, tr in next dc, ch 1, tr in same dc, ch 1. Repeat from * around, ending with tr in same st as ch- 5 started. Ch 1 and join with sl st to 4th st of ch-5 first made (20 groups of 2 tr).

5th rnd: Ch 5 (to count as dc and ch-2), * skip ch-l sp, dc in 1st tr of 2-tr group, dc in ch-l sp, dc in next tr of same 2-tr group (3-dc group made). Ch 2 and repeat from * around, ending with 2 dc, thus completing last 3-dc group. Join with sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made.

6th rnd: Ch 6 (to count as dc and ch-3), * dc in each dc of next 3-dc group, ch 3. Repeat from * around, ending with 2 dc and sl st in 3rd st of ch-6 first made.

7th rnd: Ch 5 (to count as tr and ch-l), * tr in center ch of ch-3, ch 1, tr in 1st dc of 3-dc group, ch 3, skip center dc of same group, tr in next dc of same group. Ch 1 and repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to 4th st of ch-5 first made.

8th rnd: Ch 4 (to count as tr), * tr in ch-l sp, tr in tr, tr in next ch-l sp, tr in next tr (5-tr group made), ch 3, tr in next tr. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to 4th st of ch-4 first made (20 groups of 5 tr).

9th rnd: Ch 3 (to count as dc), dc in remaining 4 tr of 5-tr group, * ch 4, dc in each tr of next 5-tr group. Repeat from * around, ending with eh 4, sl st to 3rd st of ch-3 first made (20 groups of 5 dc).

10th rnd: Ch 3 (to count as dc), dc in each of next 4 dc, * ch 4, dc in each dc of next 5dc group. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, sl st to 3rd st of ch- 3 first made (20 groups of 5 dc).

11 th rnd: Ch 6 (to count as tr and ch 2), * skip next dc of 5-dc group, tr in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc, tr in last dc of same group, ch 2, tr in ch-4 sp, ch 2, tr in 1st dc of next 5-dc group. Repeat from * around, ending with eh 2, sl st to 5th st of ch-6 first made.

12th rnd: Ch 5 (to count as dc and ch 2), * dc in next tr, ch 2, dc in next tr, ch 1, dc under next ch-2, ch 1, dc in tr, eh 1, dc under next ch-2, ch 1, dc in tr, ch 2. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st to 3rd st of ch-5 first made.

13th rnd: Ch 6 (to count as dc and ch 3), * * dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 1, dc in next dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 3, and repeat from * * around, ending with ch 1, sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made.

14th rnd: Same as 13th round.

15th rnd: Ch 6 (to count as dc and ch 3), * * dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, * ch 1, dc in next dc. Repeat from * 3 more times. Ch 5, and repeat from * * around, ending with ch 1, sl st to 3rd st of ch-6 first made. Join and break off.

Starch lightly and press.