Crochet Vintage Pastels Doily

Create a beautiful doily using a combination of vintage pastel colors with the art of crochet. This intricate and delicate piece will add a touch of elegance to any room in your home. The soft hues of the pastel colors will bring a sense of nostalgia and charm, while the intricate crochet work will showcase your skills and attention to detail. Handcrafting a crochet vintage pastels doily allows you to personalize your home decor with a unique and timeless piece. The combination of vintage pastel colors adds a soft and subtle pop of color to your space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether displayed on a coffee table, dresser, or side table, this doily will be a conversation starter and a cherished addition to your home.

Skill: Easy

Size: About 6½” diameter

Materials: Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread: Variegated Pastels

Crochet Hook: Steel No. 7 (1.65 mm)

DOILY

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, ch 4; join with sl st to first ch to form ring; ch 6 (counts as first tr and ch 2), [tr in ring, ch 2] 11 times; join with sl st to first tr. (12 tr and 12 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, [dc in next tr, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp] around; join with sl st to first dc. (36 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, [dc in next dc] around; join as before. (36 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 9 (counts as first dc and ch 5), skip next 2 dc, [dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next 2 dc] around; join as before. (12 dc and 12 ch-5 lps)

Rnd 5: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), 2 tr in same dc as joining, ch 6, [3 tr in next dc, ch 6] around; join with sl st to first tr. (36 tr and 12 ch-6 lps)

Rnd 6: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), tr in next 2 tr, ch 7, [tr in next 3 tr, ch 7] around; join as before. (36 tr and 12 ch-7 lps)

Rnd 7: Sl st to sp between 1st and 2nd tr, ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch 1), tr in sp between 2nd and 3rd tr, ch 1, tr in next ch, ch 7, skip next 5 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1, * [tr in sp between tr-sts, ch 1] twice, tr in next ch, ch 7, skip next 5 ch, tr in next ch, ch 1; rep from * around; join as before. (48 tr, 12 ch-7 lps and 36 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 8: Sl st in sp between 2nd and 3rd tr, ch 8 (counts as first tr and ch 4), tr in 4th tr, ch 4, skip ch-lp, [tr in first tr of next tr-group, ch 4, tr in center sp between tr-sts, ch 4, tr in last tr of tr-group, ch 4] 10 times, tr in first tr of next tr-group, ch 4; join as before. (36 tr and 36 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 9: Ch 4 (counts as first tr), 2 tr in same (center) tr as joining, * ch 4, [tr in next tr, ch 4] twice, 3 tr in next (center) tr; rep from * 10 times, ch 4, [tr in next tr, ch 4] twice; join as before. (60 tr and 36 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 10: Ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch 1), tr in next tr, ch 1, [tr in next tr, ch 4] 3 times, * [tr in next tr, ch 1] twice, [tr in next tr, ch 4] 3 times; rep from * around; join as before. (60 tr, 24 ch-1 sps and 36 ch-4 lps)

Rnd 11: Ch 5 (counts as first tr and ch 1), tr in next tr, ch 1, [tr in next tr, ch 5] 3 times, * [tr in next tr, ch 1] twice, [tr in next tr, ch 5] 3 times; rep from * around; join as before. (60 tr, 24 ch-1 sps and 36 ch-5 lps) Finish off and weave in ends.