🌸 Elegant Lacy Round Doily – Free Crochet Pattern
Looking for a delicate and elegant crochet project to elevate your home decor? This crocheted round doily, created from a beautiful lace chart, is the perfect accent for tabletops, dressers, or trays.
If you love chart-based patterns, this project will help you build confidence reading symbols and crafting with precision. Let’s dive in! 🧶✨
📏 Finished Size
- Approx. 10–12 inches in diameter (based on yarn and hook size)
- Size can vary depending on tension and materials
🧶 Materials
✔ Thread/Yarn: Size 10 cotton crochet thread (or fine-weight yarn)
✔ Hook: 1.75 mm or 2.00 mm steel crochet hook (or appropriate for your thread)
✔ Scissors
✔ Tapestry needle (for weaving ends)
✔ Blocking supplies (pins, mat, spray bottle)
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- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- dtr – Double Treble Crochet
- cl – Cluster
- sp – Space
- st – Stitch
🔍 How to Read This Chart
- Work in the round, beginning at the center
- Each round builds outward from the last
- Join each round with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated
- Pay attention to cluster/grouped stitches and picots
- Refer to the symbols key or stitch library if you’re unsure of any symbols
🪡 Crochet Pattern Instructions (Based on Chart)
Center Circle – Rounds 1–3
Round 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), make 15 dc into ring. Join. (16 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (32 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next, ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next. Repeat pattern around. Join.
Petal Expansion – Rounds 4–6
Round 4: Work groups of 3 dc clusters separated by ch-1 spaces around.
Round 5: Into each ch-space, work dc-cl, ch 1, dc-cl, and chain spaces between sets.
Round 6: Begin shaping outer petals by placing treble crochets (tr) and ch spaces.
Lace Fan & Shell Layer – Rounds 7–9
Round 7: Create tall shells with tr/dtr stitches (clusters of 4–5 tr into one st).
Round 8: Connect shells with ch-5 arches worked between shell peaks.
Round 9: Decorate edges of arches with picots or small sc-ch3-sc fans.
🌿 Blocking Tips
To make your doily perfectly flat and showcase the lace design:
✔ Spray lightly with water or use steam
✔ Gently pin each point onto a foam board
✔ Let it dry fully before unpinning
🎨 Customization Ideas
🌼 Color Play: Use ombré yarn or alternate rounds with soft pastels
✨ Metallic Thread: Try gold or silver thread for a festive or wedding look
📏 Mini or Maxi: Make with thicker yarn for a statement centerpiece
🧼 Care Instructions
- Hand wash in lukewarm water with mild soap
- Press flat while damp and re-block if needed
- Avoid machine drying
❓ FAQs
Q: Is this beginner-friendly?
A: If you’re familiar with chart reading and working in the round, it’s very doable! Intermediate crocheters will love it.
Q: Can I use yarn instead of thread?
A: Yes, just adjust your hook size accordingly. The final size will be larger.
Q: Can I frame this?
A: Absolutely! Starch and mount it inside an embroidery hoop or frame for wall decor.
❤️ Final Thoughts
This lacy doily is more than just a crochet pattern — it’s a piece of timeless decor that adds a handmade touch to any room. Whether you’re making one as a gift or for your own table, enjoy the meditative rhythm of the stitches and watch the beauty bloom round by round.
Tag your creations with #CozyYarnVibes – I’d love to see how your doily turns out! 💖
I just want to say that your chart/diagram does not match your written instructions. The doily is very pretty.
Thank you, crochetallday