Crochet Small Hexagon Doily
The Crochet Small Hexagon Doily is such a delightful project to work on! The intricate design of the hexagon shape adds a charming touch to any home decor. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this doily pattern is a great way to practice your skills while creating something beautiful. You can play around with different colors and yarn textures to customize it to your liking. Once finished, this doily will make a lovely addition to your table settings or hung up as wall art. So grab your crochet hook and yarn and get ready to dive into this fun and rewarding project!
Materials:
Approx. 70 yds size 10 cotton crochet thread (DMC Traditions color #5745 Yellow used for sample); size 6 (1.8mm) steel hook (I used a Boye hook) OR Size Needed for Gauge.
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Gauge:
RNDS 1 & 2 = 1½" from "corner" to "corner"
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Finished Size:
About 6" from straight edge to straight edge and 7¼" from corner to corner, after washing and blocking
Special Stitches:
Beginning Shell (beg shl) - sl st in next dc and into ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp
Shell (shl) - (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or sp indicated
Shell in Shell (shl in shl) - work Shell in ch-2 sp of next Shell
Cluster (cl) - holding last loops of sts on hook, work (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next ch-1 sp), yo, draw through all 5 loops on hook
Picot (P) - ch 3, sl st in front loop and front vertical bar of st just made
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NOTE:
Doily may "ruffle" slightly until washed and blocked
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Begin with ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring.
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RND 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in ring, ch 2, (2 dc in ring, ch 2) 5 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-2 lps)
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Note: All Rnds will be joined the same as RND 1 unless otherwise stated.
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RND 2: beg shl, ch 1, (shl in next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 5 times, join. (6 shls, 6 ch-1 sps)
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RND 3: beg shl, *ch 1, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 12 ch-1 sps, 12 dc)
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RND 4: beg shl, *ch 4, cl, ch 4**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 6 cl, 12 ch-4 sps)
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RND 5: beg shl, *ch 4, (dc in next ch-4 sp) 2 times, ch 4**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 12 ch-4 sps, 12 dc)
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RND 6: beg shl, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4**, shl in shl, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 6 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-4 sps, 24 dc)
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RND 7: beg shl, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 12 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-4 sps, 42 dc)
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RND 8: beg shl, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc and next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next dc, dc in next ch, sk next ch and next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 12 ch-3 sps, 12 ch-4 sps, 54 dc)
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RND 9: beg shl, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc, ch 4, sk next 2 dc and next 2 ch, dc in next ch, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch, ch 4, sk next 2 ch and next 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4**, shl in shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. (6 shls, 24 ch-4 sps, 66 dc)
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RND 10: sl st in next dc and into ch-2 sp, (ch 1, sc, ch 5, sc) in same sp, *ch 5, (sc in ch-4 sp, ch 5) 2 times, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, (sc in ch-4 sp, ch 5) 2 times**, (sc, ch 5, sc) in ch-2 sp of next shl*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at ** with ch 2 instead of ch 5, dc in top of beg sc to join and form last loop. (42 sc, 42 ch-5 lps)
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RND 11: ch 3, 2 dc in same lp, *ch 1, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner ch-5 lp, ch 1, (5 dc in next ch-5 lp) 6 times*, rep from * to * around ending last rep with 2 dc in last lp, join. (192 dc, 6 ch-3 sps)
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RND 12: ch 3, 2 dc in same st as joining, *ch 1, (3 dc, P, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in center st of next 5-dc group, ch 2) 5 times**, 3 dc in center st of next 5-dc group*, rep from * to * around ending last rep at **, join. Fasten Off. Weave in ends. (6 P, 12 ch-1 sps, 30 ch-2 sps, 144 dc)
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Wash and Block Doily, pinning to shape as needed or desired.