Lace Doily Centerpiece
This elegant lace doily adds a touch of charm to any space, perfect for showcasing on a coffee table or as a decorative accent in your home. Ideal for both beginners and experienced crocheters, this project will help you practice lacework and enhance your skills while creating a beautiful piece for yourself or a loved one.
Lace Doily Centerpiece
Materials:
- Sport weight cotton yarn (approximately 200-250 yards)
- Size 2.5 mm (C-2) crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
18 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in double crochet (dc). To measure gauge, create a small swatch (approximately 4" x 4") in dc, then count the stitches in 4 inches.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- st = stitch
Pattern Instructions:
Round 1: Begin with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 15 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (16 dc total)
Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (24 dc total)
Round 3: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (32 dc total)
Round 4: Ch 3, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (40 dc total)
Round 5: Ch 3, *dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc total)
Round 6: Ch 3, *dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (56 dc total)
Round 7: Ch 3, *dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (64 dc total)
Round 8: Ch 3, *dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (72 dc total)
Round 9: Ch 3, *dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (80 dc total)
Round 10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (80 dc total)
Rounds 11-14: Repeat Round 10 (4 times). (80 dc total)
Round 15: Ch 3, *dc in next 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (88 dc total)
Round 16: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (88 dc total)
Round 17: Ch 3, *dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (96 dc total)
Round 18: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (96 dc total)
Finishing: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the tapestry needle to weave in ends. Optionally, block your doily for a more defined shape by dampening it lightly and pinning it to a flat surface until dry.
Variations: For a larger doily, continue adding rounds as described, adjusting the number of dc between increases as necessary. You could also experiment with different yarn colors or textures for a unique flair.
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