Lacy Crochet Doily

Lacy Crochet Doily Pattern

Create a beautifully intricate crochet doily with this step-by-step pattern. Featuring delicate lacework and elegant edging, this doily is perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any table. Ideal for beginners who are ready to explore more detailed patterns.

Materials

• Cotton crochet thread size 10 in natural or cream
• Crochet hook size 1.75 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but for reference: 5 rounds = 2 inches.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp: space
• beg: beginning

Instructions

Round 1:

1. Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Work 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2:

1. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3:

1. Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), *dc in next dc, ch 1*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Round 4:

1. Sl st into first ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.

Round 5:

1. Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc, ch 2), *dc between next two dc groups, ch 2*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-5.

Round 6:

1. Sl st into first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch-2 sp*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3.

Round 7:

1. Ch 4, dc in same st, ch 3, *skip next dc group, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sp*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Edging Round:

1. Sl st into first ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Your lacy crochet doily is complete! Block the doily to open up the lacework and lay it flat.