Crochet Elegant Lacy Round Doily Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Cotton light worsted #3 yarn
• Crochet hook size 4.5mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sp: space
• st: stitch

Instructions

Round 1:

Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc into ring, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (16 dc)

Round 2:

Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (32 dc)

Round 3:

Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *dc in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch 4. (32 dc, 32 ch sp)

Round 4:

Sl st into first ch sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch sp*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to top of ch 3. (96 dc)

Round 5:

Ch 5 (counts as tr, ch 1), *tr in middle dc of 3-dc group, ch 1*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to 4th ch of starting ch 5. (96 tr, 96 ch sp)

Round 6:

Sl st into first ch sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, *4 dc in next ch sp*, repeat from * to * around, sl st to top of ch 3. (128 dc)

Repeat pattern

Continue in this manner, increasing in similar fashion to form the lace pattern, adding decorative picots on final round for a scalloped edge as shown in the image.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Block your doily to ensure it lays flat and showcases the beautiful lace pattern.