Crochet Tulip Garden Doily

The Crochet Tulip Garden Doily is a charming and intricate piece that adds a touch of elegance to any space. The delicate tulip motifs that bloom across the doily create a beautiful garden-inspired design that is perfect for adding a pop of color to your home decor. This doily is not only a lovely decorative piece but also a fun and rewarding project for crochet enthusiasts. The detailed pattern allows you to showcase your crochet skills while creating a stunning floral masterpiece that will impress all who see it. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, the Crochet Tulip Garden Doily is a delightful project that is sure to bring joy and beauty to your home.

Materials:
Approx. 125 yds size 10 cotton crochet thread (Grandma's Best used for sample); size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook (I used a Boye hook) OR Size Needed for Gauge.
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Gauge:
Rnds 1 - 3 = about 1¾" across at widest points
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Finished Size:
About 11½" across at widest points after washing and blocking
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Special Stitches:
Beginning Cluster (beg cl) - ch 2, dc in next dc
Cluster (cl) - holding last loops of sts on hook, dc in each of the 2 sts indicated, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook
Picot (p) - ch 3, sc in front loop and front vertical bar of last tr made
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Note:
Doily may "ruffle" slightly until washed and blocked
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Begin with ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form ring.
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Rnd 1: ch 4 (counts as first dc and 1 ch), (dc in ring, ch 1) 14 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (15 dc, 15 ch-1 sps)
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Rnd 2: sl st into ch-1 sp, ch 5 (counts as first dc and 2 ch), (dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2) 14 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (15 dc, 15 ch-2 sps)
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Rnd 3: sl st into ch-2 sp, ch 5, dc in same sp, ch 2, (dc, ch 2) 2 times in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (30 dc, 30 ch-2 sps)
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Rnd 4: sl st into ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc) in same sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)
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Rnd 5: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)
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Rnd 6: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)
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Rnd 7: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (30 sc, 30 ch-3 lps)
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Rnd 8: sl st into ch-3 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, (ch 4, sc in next ch-3 lp) 2 times, *ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch-3 lp, sc in next ch-3 lp**, (ch 4, sc in next ch-3 lp) 4 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 lp, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (20 dc, 25 sc, 20 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in lp just made, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) 2 times, *ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 2 times in each of next 4 dc, sc in next ch-4 lp**, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) 3 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 4, join with sl st in top of first sc. (40 dc, 20 sc, 15 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 10: sl st in next ch and into ch-4 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp, *ch 1, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 lp**, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) 2 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (40 dc, 15 sc, 10 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 11: sl st in next ch and into ch-4 lp, (ch 1, sc) in same lp, ch 5, sc in next ch-4 lp, *(ch 5, sk next ch sp, sc in next ch sp) 4 times**, (ch 5, sc in next ch-4 lp) 2 times* rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, ch 1, tr in top of first sc to join and form last ch-5 lp. (30 sc, 30 ch-5 lps)
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Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in lp just made, ch 7 (sc and 7 chs counts as first dc and 5 ch), *tr in next ch-5 lp, ch 5, dc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5) 3 times**, dc in next ch-5 lp, ch 5*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-7. (15 sc, 10 dc, 5 tr, 30 ch-5 sps)
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Rnd 13: sl st into ch-5 sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 4, sc) in same sp, *ch 4, (sc, ch 4, sc) in next ch-5 sp*, rep from * to * around, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in lp just made, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) around, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 15: ch 1, sc in lp just made, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 lp) around, ch 1, dc in top of first sc to join and form last ch-4 lp. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in lp just made, ch 4, (sc in next ch-4 lp, ch 4) around, join with sl st in top of first sc. (60 sc, 60 ch-4 lps)
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Rnd 17: sl st in next ch-4 lp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 3 dc in same lp, *ch 3, (dc in next ch-4 lp, ch 3) 5 times**, 4 dc in next ch-4 lp*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (90 dc, 60 ch-3 sps)
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Rnd 18: ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1**, dc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (100 dc, 60 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)
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Rnd 19: ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp**, dc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (100 dc, 60 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)
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Rnd 20: ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp**, dc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (100 dc, 50 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)
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Rnd 21: beg cl, *ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, cl over next 2 dc, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp**, cl over next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (70 dc, 40 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-1 sps, 20 cl)
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Rnd 22: ch 6 (counts as first dc and 3 ch), *cl over next 2 dc, (ch 3, cl over last dc and next dc) 2 times, ch 3, dc in next cl, ch 3, sk ch-1 sp, (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, sk ch-1 sp**, dc in next cl, ch 3*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (70 ch-3 sps, 40 dc, 30 cl)
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Rnd 23: sl st in next 2 ch, ch 6 (counts as first dc and 3 ch), (dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (70 dc, 70 ch-3 sps)
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Rnd 24: sl st in next ch, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp, ch 3, (2 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (140 dc, 70 ch-3 sps)
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Rnd 25: ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next dc, *(ch 1, tr) 2 times in next dc, p, (tr, ch 1) 2 times in next dc**, sc in each of next 2 dc*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join with sl st in top of first sc. Fasten Off and weave in ends. (35 p, 70 sc, 140 tr, 140 ch-1 sps)