Enchanted Garden Square Doily Free Pattern

Enchanted Garden Square Doily Free Pattern

Introduction

Delve into the enchanting world of crochet with this intricate square doily pattern, featuring floral motifs and delicate lacework. This doily is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any table setting, making it a wonderful addition to your home decor or a thoughtful handmade gift for loved ones. With clear instructions and a beautiful design, even beginners can create this stunning piece with ease.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Lightweight cotton yarn (soft ivory color recommended)
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 22 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches in double crochet

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your Enchanted Garden Square Doily:

Round 1:

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
3. Work 15 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring.
4. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the initial chain 3. You should have 16 dc.

Round 2:

1. Chain 3, and make 1 dc in the same stitch.
2. In each stitch around, make 2 dc. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. You should have 32 dc.

Round 3:

1. Chain 4 (this counts as a dc and a chain 1).
2. *Make 1 dc in the next stitch, chain 1.* Repeat from * to * around.
3. Join with a sl st to the 3rd chain of the beginning chain 4. You should have 32 dc and 32 chain-1 spaces.

Round 4:

1. Slip stitch into the first chain-1 space.
2. Chain 3, then work (1 dc, chain 2, 2 dc) in the same space.
3. *Skip the next dc, then work (2 dc, chain 2, 2 dc) in the next chain-1 space.* Repeat from * to * around.
4. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. You should have 64 dc.

Round 5:

1. Chain 3, and dc in the next dc.
2. *In the chain-2 space, work (dc, chain 2, dc), then dc in the next 2 dc.* Repeat from * to * around.
3. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. You should have 80 dc.

Round 6:

1. Chain 1, sc in the same stitch.
2. Work 1 sc in each dc and chain-2 space around.
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 80 sc.

Round 7:

1. Chain 3, and dc in each sc around.
2. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. You should have 80 dc.

Round 8:

1. Chain 1, sc in the same stitch.
2. *Chain 5, skip 3 stitches, sc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around.
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 20 chain-5 loops.

Round 9:

1. Slip stitch into the first chain-5 loop.
2. Chain 3, then work 9 dc in the same loop.
3. *Work 10 dc in the next chain-5 loop.* Repeat from * to * around.
4. Join with a sl st to the top of the chain 3. You should have 200 dc.

Round 10:

1. Chain 1, sc in the same stitch.
2. Work 1 sc in each dc around.
3. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 200 sc.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off your yarn and weave in any loose ends.

Your Enchanted Garden Square Doily is now complete! Enjoy the beauty and elegance it brings to your home.