Crochet a Gorgeous Doily
The Gorgeous Crochet Doily is a beautifully handmade, intricate piece of art, showcasing the artist's creativity and skill in the traditional craft of crocheting. Its delicate and elegant design adds a touch of charm and sophistication to any room, making it an ideal accessory for home decoration or as a thoughtful gift for someone special.
Measures
11" Diameter
MATERIALS:
Cotton Thread - 2 ply, 3/2 Merc GSD Thread by Mary Maxim
Steel Hook Size 0/3.25mm
Stitches: ch, dc, sc, sl st.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
NOTE: Stop at R6 for matching coaster.
R1: Ch5. In the fifth ch from the hook, (dc, ch1) 8 times.
Sl st to join in the 4th ch of the beg ch5. (9dc)
R2: Ch4, do not turn.
Dc in same st.
* Ch1, (Dc, ch1, dc) in the next dc.
Rep from * around.
Ch1, join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch4. (18dc)
R3: Do not turn. Ch3. Dc in same st.
(Ch1, 2dc in the next dc) around.
Ch1. Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3. (36dc)
R4: Do not turn. Ch4. (Dc in the next dc. Ch1) around.
Join with a sl st in the 3rd ch of the beg ch4. (36dc)
R5: Do not turn. Sc in the next ch1 sp.
* Ch5. Sk next ch1 sp.
Sc in next ch1 sp.
Rep from * around to last ch1 sp.
Ch5, sk last ch1 sp.
Join with a sl st in the first sc.
R6: Do not turn. Ch3. (Dc, ch2, 2dc) in same st.
Sc in center ch of next ch5 sp.
* (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next sc.
Sc in center ch of next ch5 sp.
Rep from * around.
Join with a sl st in top of beg ch3. (72dc)
R7: Do not turn. Sl st in the next dc.
Sl st in the next ch2 sp.
*Ch5. Sc in next sc.
Ch5. Sc in next ch2 sp.
Rep from * around until you have (2dc, sc, 2dc) left.
Ch5, sc in next sc.
Ch5. Sl st in same ch sp as beg ch to join.
R8: Do not turn. Sl st in 1st 2 chs of next ch5 sp.
Sc in center ch of same ch5 sp. (Place Marker in that sc)
* Ch5. Sc in center ch of next ch5 sp.
Rep from * around.
Ch5. Join with a sl st in the 1st sc (marked stitch).
Rs9-11: Rep R8.
R12: Do not turn. Sl st in next ch5 sp.
Ch3. 4dc in same sp.
Sc in next sc.
*5dc in next ch5 sp.
Sc in next sc.
Rep from * around.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3.
Fasten off.