Crochet Handmade Doily

Crochet handmade doilies are not just charming additions to any décor, they are also pieces of art made with love and care. These intricate doilies, often passed down through generations, hold a special place in the hearts of many. The delicate patterns and fine craftsmanship showcase the creativity and skill of the creators.
Materials:
Sport weight cotton yarn - small ball
2.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Size
17 cm in diameter
Abbreviations/stitches used
ch - chain
[ ] - repeat instructions within parenthesis as many times as directed
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
tr4tog - treble crochet worked together in 4 consecutive stitches (tr decrease)
Instruction
Ch 8, join the last ch with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 16 dc into ring. Join the last dc with a sl st to the 1st dc.
Round 2: Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), dc in next st, ch 2, repeat [dc in next st, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, ch 2, repeat [2 dc in next st, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, repeat [2 dc in next 2 dc, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.
Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, repeat [dc in 4 dc, ch 2] around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.
Round 6: Ch 3, tr3tog (counts as tr4tog), ch 4, sc in next ch-2 space, repeat [ch 7, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook (picot), tr4tog, ch 4, sc in next ch-2 space] until the last ch-2 space, ch 7, make a picot. Join with a sl st to the top of tr3tog at the beginning of round. Cut off yarn. Weave in the ends and block the doily.