Floral Mini Doily Pattern

This charming Floral Mini Doily is a beginner-friendly project that features a lovely flower design at its center. This small project is perfect for practicing your crochet skills while adding a decorative touch to your space. The simple stitches and easy increases make this pattern a great starting point for those new to crochet.

floral doily pattern

Finished Size

Approximately 6-7 inches in diameter (size may vary depending on yarn and hook).

Materials

Yarn: Lightweight cotton yarn (#2 fine or #3 light recommended).
Hook: 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Other Supplies: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers (optional for tracking rounds).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc: Single Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
dc2tog: Double Crochet 2 Together (decrease stitch)
st(s): Stitch(es)
sp: Space

How to Do These Stitches

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Chain (ch):

Make a slip knot on your hook.
Yarn over and pull the loop through the hook to create a chain.
Repeat until you have the required number of chains.

Common Mistake:
Be sure not to make your chains too tight, as it can make your foundation row difficult to work into.

Slip Stitch (sl st):

Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated.
Yarn over and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.

Common Mistake:
Make sure you’re joining correctly at the end of rounds. Failing to do so can leave gaps.

Single Crochet (sc):

Insert your hook into the stitch.
Yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on the hook).
Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.

Common Mistake:
Inconsistent tension can cause some stitches to be tighter than others, leading to an uneven doily.

Double Crochet (dc):

Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop (three loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (two loops remaining).
Yarn over again and pull through the last two loops.

Common Mistake:
If you’re not yarn-overing before inserting the hook, you will end up with a single crochet instead of a double.

Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog):

Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, and pull up a loop (three loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (two loops remaining).
Yarn over again, insert the hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop (four loops on the hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first two loops (three loops remaining).
Yarn over and pull through all three loops.

Common Mistake:
When decreasing, ensure both parts of the double crochet are completed before proceeding with the second stitch. Skipping the second part can cause uneven decreases.

Pain Points to Avoid

Maintaining Even Tension:
If your tension is too tight or too loose, your doily may look uneven. Keep your stitches even and consistent to ensure the final product is flat and symmetrical.
Working into Chains:
It can be tricky working into the chains at the beginning of rows or rounds. Be careful not to skip any chains or work into the wrong one.
Proper Joining:
When joining rounds, ensure you join with a slip stitch in the right place. Missing this step may create holes or uneven seams in your doily.
Counting Stitches and Rounds:
Pay attention to stitch counts and round progression. Missing a stitch or not following the increases correctly can affect the shape of your doily.

Pattern

Round 1 (Center Flower):

Start with a magic ring.
Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into the magic ring.
Tighten the ring and join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2 (Petals):

Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 1 dc into the same st.
Ch 2, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (6 petals, each consisting of 2 dc)

Round 3 (Petal Spaces):

Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), 2 dc in the next petal space, ch 2. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the third chain of the initial ch-5. (6 petal spaces)

Round 4 (Outer Edge):

Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the same space, ch 2, 2 dc in the next ch-2 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (12 dc, 6 ch-2 spaces)

Round 5 (Final Edging):

Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st. Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in ends using a yarn needle.
Block the doily to shape it and open up the petals for a delicate look.

floral doily

floral doilly

Optional Tassels or Fringe

For an added flair, consider attaching small tassels or fringe to the outer points of the doily:

Cut yarn into equal lengths (around 3-4 inches).
Fold each piece in half and attach them to the outer edges by pulling the loop through the stitch and securing with the tails.

This Floral Mini Doily is a great way to practice crochet stitches while creating a beautiful and functional piece for your home. It’s an easy project with a quick turnaround and is perfect for beginners to practice their skills.

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