Elegant Crocheted Lace Doily

Elegant Crocheted Lace Doily Pattern

Materials

• Cotton crochet thread, size 10 in natural beige
• Crochet hook size 1.75mm (US size 6)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project. Ensure your stitches are consistent.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sp: space
• rep: repeat

Instructions

1. Starting Ring: Ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), *1 dc in ring, ch 1*; rep from * to * 11 more times; join with sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch-4. (12 dc and 12 ch-1 spaces)
3. Round 2: Sl st into next ch-1 sp, ch 4, 1 dc in same sp, ch 3, *1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in same sp, ch 3*; rep from * to * around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch-4.
4. Round 3: Sl st to first ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc in same sp, *5 dc in next ch-3 sp*; rep from * to * around; join with sl st to top of starting ch-3.
5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 5, *skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5*; rep from * to * around; join with sl st to first sc.
6. Round 5: Sl st in first ch-5 sp, ch 6 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr in same sp, ch 5, 2 tr in same sp, *2 tr in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, 2 tr in same sp*; rep from * to * around; join with sl st to top of starting ch-6.
7. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 7, *sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 7*; rep from * to * around; join with sl st to first sc.
8. Round 7: Sl st into first ch-7 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, *ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-7 sp*; rep from * to * around; join with sl st to top of starting ch-3.
9. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
10. Block the doily to open up the lace pattern and achieve the desired shape.

Enjoy your new Elegant Crocheted Lace Doily. It makes a perfect centerpiece or an accent piece for any room.