Discover the enchanting beauty of the Crochet Radiant Rose Mandala Doily, a true masterpiece that will captivate your senses. This exquisite doily is meticulously crafted using the art of crochet, showcasing the intricate details and delicate stitches that make it a true work of art. The radiant rose design at the center of the doily is a stunning focal point, with its petals gracefully unfurling and creating a sense of elegance and sophistication. This enchanting creation combines the timeless beauty of roses with the intricate artistry of crochet, resulting in a doily that is both visually stunning and a joy to create. The delicate stitches and meticulous attention to detail bring the radiant rose design to life, making it a true centerpiece for any room. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this doily will provide you with a rewarding and fulfilling project that will leave you in awe of your own creativity.
Size: About 11” across
Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet
Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:
25 yds. light pink
35 yds. each lavender and rose
50 yds. each yellow and shaded purple
75 yds. each shaded rose and aqua
Heavy Spray Starch
Size 5 (1.90mm) steel hook
Special Stitches
For Vst: (dc, ch 2, dc) in st or ch sp indicated
For Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated
Doily
Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring; ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 2) 8 times, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (8 ch-2 sps made)
Rnd 2: Join light pink with sc in first ch-2 sp (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in same ch-2 sp as joining, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each remaining ch-2 sp around, join. (8 petals made)
Rnd 3: Working behind petals, ch 3, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 3) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join rose with sc in first ch-3 sp, (ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in same ch-3 sp as joining, (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each remaining ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 5: Working behind petals, ch 4, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-4.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 7 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 7: Working behind petals, ch 5, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch-5. Fasten off.
Rnd 8: Join shaded rose with sc in first ch-5 sp, (ch 1, 9 dc, ch 1, sc) in same ch-5 sp as joining, (sc, ch 1, 9 dc, ch 1, sc) in each remaining ch-5 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 9: Working behind petals, ch 6, (sl st between next 2 petals, ch 6) around, join with sl st in first ch 0f beg ch-6.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 11 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 11: Join yellow with sc in 4th dc of first petal, ch 6, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 6, *sc in 4th dc of next petal, ch 6, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 6; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 12: Join aqua with sl st in first ch-6 sp, (ch 3, 7 dc) in same ch-6 sp as joining, 8 dc in each remaining ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 13: Join yellow with sc in first st, ch 4, skip next 3 dc, *sc in next dc, ch 4, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 14: Join shaded purple with sl st in first ch-4 sp, (ch 3, 4 dc, ch 1) in same ch-4 sp as joining, (5 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 15: Join yellow with sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 16: Join lavender with sl st in first ch-5 sp, (ch 3, 4 dc, ch 1) in same sp as joining, (5 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-5 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 17: Join yellow with sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 6, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 6) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 18: Join shaded purple with sl st in first ch-6 sp, (ch 3, 6 dc, ch 1) in same sp as joining, (7 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-6 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 19: Join yellow with sl st in first ch-1 sp, (ch 5, dc) in same ch-1 sp as joining, skip next 3 dc, Vst (see Special Stitches) in next dc, skip next 3 dc, *Vst in next ch-1 sp, skip next 3 dc, Vst in next dc, skip next 3 dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-5. Fasten off.
Rnd 20: Join aqua with sc in ch-2 sp of first Vst, ch 1, shell (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of next Vst, ch 1, *sc in ch-2 sp of next Vst, ch 1, shell in ch-2 sp of next Vst, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 21: Join shaded rose with sc in ch-2 sp at center of first shell, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in ch-2 sp of next shell, *sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in ch-2 sp of next shell; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. (16 scallops made)
Rnd 22: Join yellow with sc in first ch-1 sp of first scallop, (ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times, *sc in first ch-1 sp of next scallop, (ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 23: Join aqua with sc in first ch-2 sp, (ch 2, dc) in same ch-2 sp as joining, (sc, ch 2, dc) in each of next 7 ch-2 sps, sc in next ch-2 sp, *(sc, ch 2, dc) in each of next 8 ch-2 sps, sc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
