Crochet Nine Patch Doily

Discover the captivating artistry of the Crochet Nine Patch Doily, a stunning piece that combines traditional crochet techniques with a modern twist. This exquisite doily showcases the intricate beauty of the nine patch design, where nine individual squares are seamlessly joined together to create a harmonious whole. Each square is meticulously crocheted with delicate stitches, resulting in a mesmerizing pattern that is both elegant and timeless. The nine patch design adds a touch of sophistication to any space, making it a perfect centerpiece for your dining table or a decorative accent for your living room. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to explore new techniques, the Crochet Nine Patch Doily is sure to captivate your imagination and bring a touch of handmade beauty into your home.

MATERIALS:

#10 Bedspread Cotton Thread (two colors, I used white and mauve)
Steel Hook Size 1Stitches: ch, sc, dc, tr.

Difficulty: DIFFICULT

NOTE: Entire pattern is worked from the Right Side

MOTIF (MAKE 4 White and 5 Mauve)

R1: Ch6, join to form a ring. Ch5, (dc, ch2) in ring 7 times.
Join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch5. (8ch2 sps)

R2: Do not turn. Sl st in the next ch2 sp. Ch3, 4dc in same sp. 5dc in next ch2 sp. Ch2.
(5dc in next two ch2 sps, ch2) 3 times. Join with sl st in top of beg ch3.

R3: Ch3, do not turn. *Dc in ea dc across to ch2 sp. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner ch2 sp.
Rep from * around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch3.

Fasten Off and mark the side facing you as the right side for later reference.

Repeat R1-3 for other 8 motifs.

JOINING

With right sides facing and motifs laying as shown

using white to join, sl st corresponding sts tog through the Back Loops Only.

BORDER:

R1: With Right Sides facing, using White, join with sl st in any corner.
Ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same corner.
Dc in ea dc around entire Nine Patch working (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ea corner.NOTE: Place 1 dc in the unworked corner ch on each motif and place 1dc in ea join seam between motifs.
Join with sl st in to pof beg ch3.

R2: Do not turn, sl st to next corner ch2 sp. Ch3, (dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp.
Dc bet posts of all dcs along sides. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ea rem corner ch sp.
Join with sl st in top of beg ch3.

R3: Changing to Mauve, join with sl st in any corner ch sp.
(Sc, ch2, sc, ch2) in corner sp. Dc in next dc.

(Sk next dc, ch2, dc in next dc) across.

* [CORNER] (Ch2, sc, ch2, sc, ch2) in corner sp.
Dc in next dc
(Sk next dc, ch2, dc in next dc) across.
Rep from * twice more.
Ch2, join with sl st in 1st sc made.

R4: Do not turn. Sl st in next ch2 sp. Ch4, (tr, ch2, 2tr) in same ch sp.
Ch2
* (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in next ch2 sp. Ch2
Rep from * around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch4.

Fasten Off.

Blocking and/or stiffening optional with this pattern.