Lace Crochet Doily

This delicate lace doily is a delightful project for beginners wishing to explore the art of crochet. With its intricate patterns and airy design, it's perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your home or giving as a thoughtful hand-made gift. Let's get started on crafting this beautiful piece!

Lace Crochet Doily

Materials:

Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread (approximately 100g)
Crochet Hook size 1.5 mm
Scissors
Tapestry Needle for weaving ends

Gauge:

To ensure your doily turns out the right size, measure your stitches: 10 double crochets (dc) should equal approximately 2 inches in width. Adjust your hook size if necessary to match gauge.

Abbreviations:

ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet
sp - space
tr - triple crochet

Instructions:

Round 1: Start with a magic ring or ch 5 and join with a sl st to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (12 dc total).
Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, then 2 dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (24 dc total).
Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (36 dc total).
Round 4: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (48 dc total).
Round 5: Ch 3, *dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (60 dc total).
Round 6: Ch 3, *dc in next 4 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (72 dc total).
Round 7: Ch 3, *dc in next 5 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (84 dc total).
Round 8: Ch 3, *dc in next 6 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (96 dc total).
Round 9: Ch 3, *dc in next 7 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3 (108 dc total).
Round 10: Ch 3, work 1 dc in each st around, join with a sl st (108 dc total).
Round 11: Ch 3, *tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 12: Ch 3, work 2 dc in each ch-1 sp all around, join with a sl st.
Final Round: Fasten off. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Finishing Tips:

To give your doily a beautiful finish, lightly block it by wetting it and laying it flat to dry on a clean surface or pinned to a foam board. This helps enhance the lace pattern.

Optional Variations:

Mix different thread colors to create a multicolored doily or experiment with varying hook sizes and thread weights for different textures!

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Lace Crochet Doily

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