Heart-Shaped Crochet Doily
This charming heart-shaped crochet doily serves as a beautiful centerpiece for any table, adding a touch of warmth and love to your home. Perfect for holding a cup of coffee or displaying a vase of flowers, this project is great for beginners looking to enhance their crochet skills. With its vibrant red and delicate white scalloped edges, it’s not only functional but also decorative.
Heart-Shaped Crochet Doily
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn in red (approx. 200 yards) and white (approx. 50 yards)
- Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
Gauge: 4” x 4” = 14 double crochets x 8 rows in double crochet. To check your gauge, make a gauge swatch by crocheting a small square and measuring it.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
- sp = space
Instructions:
Round 1: Begin with a slip knot. Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in the ring. Sl st to top of ch 3 to close.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to top of ch 3 to close. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to top of ch 3 to close. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. End with a sl st to ch 3. (48 dc)
Forming the Heart Shape:
Round 5: Ch 3, 4 dc in first st, *sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st; repeat from * around. End with sk 2 and sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Sl st to first sc.
Scalloped Edge:
Round 7: Sl st into first ch space, ch 3, 5 dc in same sp, *sc in next ch space, 5 dc in next space; repeat from * around. Sl st to first st to close.
Finishing:
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave in all ends with a yarn needle. To block, gently wet the doily and shape it to size on a flat surface. Allow it to dry completely before using.
Optional Variation: Use different colors to match your home decor or add decorative beads between the scallops for an extra touch.
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