Crochet Octavia Doily

The Crochet Octavia Doily is a delightful and intricate piece of art that adds both elegance and charm to any room. This doily is meticulously crafted with an enchanting octagonal design that showcases the beauty of crochet work. Its delicate details and carefully chosen yarn create a lovely texture that is sure to impress anyone who sees it. Whether you are a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a beginner looking to try something new, the Crochet Octavia Doily is a fun and rewarding project that will bring a touch of handmade loveliness to your home decor. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn colors, and get ready to create a stunning centerpiece that will be the envy of all your guests!

Materials Needed
Size 10 Crochet cotton in any color
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 8dc=1"
Finished Size: 7" diameter
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch16. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3, dc in same st as slst. Dc in next ch. *2dc in next ch. Dc in next ch. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. (24dc)

RND 2: Ch3, 2dc in same st as slst. Ch2. Sk 2 sts. *3dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next ch2 sp. Ch2. Sk next dc.) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Slst in to the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc, ch2, dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk next dc.) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next dc, ch2, twice. Sk next dc.) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 6: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc, ch2, dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Sk next dc. ) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 7: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next dc, ch2, 4 times. Sk next dc. ) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 8: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc, ch2, dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2, dc in next dc. Ch2. Sk next dc. ) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 9: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next dc, ch2, 6 times. Sk next dc.) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 10: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next dc, ch2, 2 times. Dc, ch2, dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2, dc in enxt dc, twice. Ch2, Sk next dc.) *3dc in next dc. Sk next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 11: Slst into the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. (Ch2. Sk next dc. Dc in next dc, ch2, 8 times. Sk next dc.) *3dc in next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 12: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. (2dc in next ch2 sp, dc in next dc, 4 times. Dc, ch2, dc in next ch2 sp. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch2 sp, 4 times.) *Dc in each of the next 3 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 13: Ch4. Slst in 3rd ch from hook. (Sk next dc. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. Ch3, slst in 3rd ch from hook. (picot made) Sk next dc, sc in each of the next 2 dc, 3 times. Work the following in the next ch2 sp. [Picot, 3dc, ch4, slst in 4th ch from hook, 3dc, picot.] Sk next 2dc. Sc in each of the next 2dc, picot, sk next 2dc, 3 times. Sc in each of the next 2 dc.) *Sc in next dc. Picot. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first ch of ch4. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.