Crochet Old Pink Doily

Oh, the Crochet Old Pink Doily is simply charming! Its delicate intricacies and vintage appeal bring a touch of nostalgia to any room. The soft hue of pink adds a subtle pop of color, while the handcrafted details showcase the time and care put into creating this lovely piece. Whether placed under a vase of fresh flowers or displayed on a side table, this doily adds a sweet touch of elegance to any home decor. Its timeless beauty is sure to evoke warm memories and create a cozy atmosphere in any space.

Size :8" (20 cm.) diameter

Material :Pearl cotton # 8, hook 1.15 mm (Boye steel #11), color ancient pink; you can substitute with Cebelia #10 or equivalent cordonnet thread (but the gauge can slightly vary)

Stitches :ch, sl st, sc, dc,tr, tcl = 3 tr-clusters = 3 tr worked in same st/sp and closed together

Difficulty:medium/difficult

Directions

Start with 6 ch, join with sl st

1. *dc in sp, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

2. *tr in next dc, 4 ch, 2-tr cluster in tr just done, (tcl in tr just done, 3 ch) 3 times, tcl in same tr, tr in next dc, 4 ch, *; Repeat * to * 6 times, join with sl st to first st. => 6 flowers

3. *(tr, 3 ch, tr) on next tr, 3 ch, (dc, ch, dc) on tcl corresp to 3rd petal of next flower, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 6 times, join with sl st to first st.

4. *(dc, ch) 3 times in 3-ch sp, 4 dc in next sp, ch*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

5. *(dc in next 1-ch sp, 1 ch,) twice, 2 dc on next dc, (dc on next dc) twice, 2 dc on next dc, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

6.*tr in next sp, 4 ch, 2-tr cluster in tr just done, (tcl in tr just done, 4 ch) 3 times, tcl in same tr, tr in between 3rd and 4rd dc of next grp, 4 ch, *; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st => 12 flowers

7. *(tr, 3 ch, tr) on next tr, 3 ch, (dc, 2 ch, dc) on 3rd petal of next flower, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 12 times, join with sl st to first st.

8. *(dc, 1 ch) 3 times in next sp, 4 dc in next sp, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

9. *(dc in next sp, 1 ch)twice, 2 dc on next dc, (dc on next dc) twice, 2 dc on next dc, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

10. *dc in next sp, 2 ch, 2 dc on next dc, (dc on next dc) 4 times, 2 dc on next dc, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

11.*dc in next sp, 2 ch, dc decrement (= 2 dc closed tog) on next two dc, (dc on next dc) 4 times, dc dec on next 2 dc, 2 ch, dc in next sp, 2 ch; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

12.*dc in next sp, 2 ch, dc decrement on next two dc, (dc on next dc) 2 times, dc dec on next 2 dc, (2 ch, dc in next sp)twice, 2 ch; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

13.*dc in next sp, 2 ch, (dc dec on next two dc)twice, (2 ch, dc in next sp)3 times, 2 ch; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

14.*dc in next sp, 2 ch, dc dec on next two dc, (2 ch, dc in next sp)4 times, 2 ch; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st.

15. *(tr, 2 ch) 4 times in dc dec, tr in same cluster, sk 2 dc, (dc, 1 ch) twice in next dc, dc in same dc**dc in next sp, 2 ch, (dc dec on next two dc)twice, (2 ch, dc in next sp)3 times, 2 ch; Repeat * to * all around, join with sl st to first st. Cut, weave in ends.

N.B.

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read «sl st to <location>», where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course «an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>».
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.