How to Crochet a Lacy Doily: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Crochet a Doily

Wel­come to our cro­chet doily pat­tern tuto­r­i­al, where we’ll guide you through cre­at­ing a stun­ning and del­i­cate lace cro­chet doily. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or just start­ing, this pat­tern is designed for skill lev­el 2, mak­ing it acces­si­ble to begin­ners and expe­ri­enced crafters alike. In this tuto­r­i­al, we’ll use the clas­sic cro­chet tech­niques of slip stitch­es, dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, chain stitch­es, and more to cre­ate a small, ele­gant doily. Best of all, it’s a free pat­tern so you can get start­ed imme­di­ate­ly. So grab your cro­chet thread and 2mm cro­chet hook, and let’s begin this beau­ti­ful cro­chet project.

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Cro­chet doilies, cher­ished through gen­er­a­tions, have remained a time­less choice for infus­ing homes with ele­gance. With their del­i­cate aes­thet­ics, intri­cate designs, and adapt­abil­i­ty, doilies offer a delight­ful cre­ative endeav­or suit­able for cro­cheters of every pro­fi­cien­cy lev­el. Whether you’re a novice seek­ing your next cro­chet project or a sea­soned crafter hunt­ing for fresh and beau­ti­ful free cro­chet doily pat­terns, this tuto­r­i­al is tai­lored to inspire your artis­tic ambi­tions.

If you want to learn how to cro­chet, this is the per­fect tuto­r­i­al! We’ll go through the entire process, from start­ing the cro­chet project to fin­ish­ing it. This doily is a great way to prac­tice your cro­chet skills and a fun project to work on!

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch mark­er

— Cro­chet thread 
— Yarn nee­dle
— Scis­sors

2.1 Size hook, for a big­ger Doily, use a big­ger hook

Abbre­vi­a­tions:

ch=chain

sl st=slip stitch

sc=single cro­chet

dc=double cro­chet

ch=chain

beg=beginning

Ch 6, sl t to form a ring

Rnd 1: ch 2 (counts as dc), work 17 dc in the ring, sl st ‑18 dc

Rnd 2: ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in the next dc, ch 4, *dc in the next 2 dc, ch 4, *Repeat around, sl st in the ch 2, ‑18 dc

Rnd 3:  *Work 6 sc around each ch 4 space, skip the 2 dc, *Repeat around, sl st in the begin­ning sc ‑8 (9 sc rings)

Rnd 4: sl st in the next sc, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in the same sc space, *ch 3, skip 2 sc, dc in the next sc, ch 2, dc in the same space, ch 3, sk 4 sc, dc next sc, ch 2, dc in the same sc space, ch 3, sk 2 sc, dc in the next sc, ch 2, dc in the same sc space, *Repeat, end with, ch 3, sk 3 sc, dc in the next sc, ch 2, dc same space, ch 3, sl st on top ch 2, ‑30 dc

Rnd 5: sl st into the ch 3 space, ch 2 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in the ch 3 space, ch 3, skip the 2 pre­vi­ous dc, *work 3 dc in the ch‑3 space, ch 3, skip the two pre­vi­ous dc, *Repeat around, sl st in beg st. ‑42 dc

Rnd 6: sl st in the next dc, *ch 6, sc in ch‑3 space, ch 6, sc in the 2nd pre­vi­ous dc, *Repeat around, sl st beg st.

Rnd 7: sl st twice in the ch‑6 space, ch 6, *sc in next ch‑6 space, ch 6 *Repeat, sl st in beg st

Rnd 8: sl st twice in the ch‑6 space, ch 6, * sc in the next ch ‑6 space, ch 6 *Repeat, sl st beg st.

Rnd 9: sl st twice into the ch‑6 space, ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 2) in the ch‑6 space and dc in same ch‑6 space, ch 2, *(dc, ch2,dc) in the next ch‑6 space, ch 2, sl st in the beg ch 2.

Rnd 10: sl st once into the ch‑2 space, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 2), *dc in the next ch‑2 space, ch 2,  sl st in the beg ch 2.

Rnd 11: ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in the next ch‑2 space, ch 6, *dc in the next ch‑2 space, dc in next ch‑2 space, ch 6, sl st in the beg ch 2.

Rnd 12: sl st in the ch‑6 space, ch 2 (counts a dc) work 7 dc in the ch‑6 space, sc in between the two dc, *work 8 dc in the next ch‑6 space, sc in between the two dc, *Repeat, sl st in beg st. Fas­ten off.

There you have it, your very own cro­chet doily! This pat­tern is per­fect for adding a touch of clas­sic ele­gance to your home and a great way to prac­tice dif­fer­ent stitch­es and tech­niques. You can choose a thin­ner yarn or cro­chet thread for a more del­i­cate look and exper­i­ment with var­i­ous col­or schemes to match your decor. If you’re new to cro­chet, don’t for­get to check out our video tuto­ri­als for easy-to-fol­low instruc­tions.

The skill lev­el need­ed for this pat­tern is ver­sa­tile, mak­ing it an excel­lent choice for both cro­chet new­com­ers and sea­soned crafters. You’ll gain pro­fi­cien­cy in basic cro­chet tech­niques such as slip stitch (sl st), dou­ble cro­chet stitch, sin­gle cro­chet stitch, chain stitch, tre­ble cro­chet, and more. More­over, we’ll delve into the art of select­ing the right yarn weight and col­or scheme to ensure your doilies exude a delight­ful and dain­ty charm.

For your con­ve­nience, we’ve thought­ful­ly includ­ed com­pre­hen­sive pho­to tuto­ri­als and video guides to make your cro­chet jour­ney a breeze. Our step-by-step instruc­tions will assist you in fash­ion­ing small doilies with sim­ple yet ele­gant designs that lend a del­i­cate touch to your cro­chet projects.

Ven­tur­ing into the world of free cro­chet pat­terns and com­pli­men­ta­ry doily designs allows you to immerse your­self in the cap­ti­vat­ing realm of lace cro­chet doilies with­out con­straints. These pat­terns cater to cro­chet enthu­si­asts across all pro­fi­cien­cy lev­els and are par­tic­u­lar­ly wel­com­ing to those embark­ing on their cro­chet doily jour­ney. With crys­tal-clear direc­tions and metic­u­lous video tuto­ri­als, you’ll mas­ter essen­tial tech­niques like the slip stitch (sl st), dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, and chain stitch. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or a novice seek­ing to expand your reper­toire, these pat­terns offer the ide­al oppor­tu­ni­ty to hone your skills while craft­ing exquis­ite doilies for your home.

The time­less allure of lace cro­chet doilies nev­er wanes, mak­ing them the per­fect adorn­ment for any occa­sion. These pat­terns open the gate­way to a mes­mer­iz­ing world of cro­chet doilies brim­ming with charm and grace. As you explore these pat­terns, you’ll encounter an array of sizes and intri­cate designs. From petite doilies, per­fect for coast­ers or can­dle mats, to larg­er, eye-catch­ing doilies, there’s some­thing for every­one.

Cre­at­ing cro­chet doilies is a delight­ful craft acces­si­ble to many skill lev­els, mak­ing it per­fect for begin­ners and expe­ri­enced arti­sans. These intri­cate lace designs are well-suit­ed to those who enjoy free cro­chet pat­terns, and we’ve got just the right free pat­tern for you. With essen­tial stitch­es like sl st, dc, and sc, you’ll eas­i­ly craft your cro­chet doily. Our step-by-step pho­to tuto­ri­als and video guides offer an easy way to cre­ate beau­ti­ful doilies, per­fect for achiev­ing a del­i­cate and clas­sic look in your home decor.

For this charm­ing project, you’ll need a 2mm cro­chet hook, and you can explore var­i­ous yarn weights and col­ors to match your pre­ferred aes­thet­ic. Whether after small doilies with sim­ple designs or ready to tack­le more com­plex lace cro­chet doily pat­terns, you’re in for a reward­ing cro­chet jour­ney. Dis­cov­er the mag­ic of dif­fer­ent stitch­es and explore var­i­ous yarn types to make your cro­chet doilies stand out. Our delight­ful cro­chet doily pat­terns are your gate­way to cre­at­ing gor­geous pieces that will sure­ly become cher­ished fin­ished prod­ucts in your home.

In the cro­chet world, doilies are a clas­sic choice that exudes ele­gance, and mas­ter­ing them will bring you a sense of accom­plish­ment. As you com­plete each row, you’ll see your doily take shape, with the most com­mon doily shape and shell stitch adding to its charm. If you’re new to the craft, our begin­ner’s tuto­r­i­al briefly intro­duces this cro­chet jew­el. Feel free to explore dif­fer­ent types of yarn and unleash your cre­ativ­i­ty while work­ing on these adorable cro­chet doily pat­terns. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, from your first CH to your last DC, and we can’t wait for you to cre­ate these beau­ti­ful doilies for your home. Hap­py cro­chet­ing!

In this easy cro­chet doily tuto­r­i­al, we’ll walk you through cre­at­ing beau­ti­ful cro­chet doilies. Whether you’re a sea­soned cro­cheter or a begin­ner, the skill lev­el need­ed for this project is ver­sa­tile, cater­ing to all. We under­stand the impor­tance of pro­vid­ing free pat­terns with a del­i­cate look and sim­ple designs, mak­ing them acces­si­ble to many cro­chet enthu­si­asts. You’ll be intro­duced to fun­da­men­tal cro­chet tech­niques, includ­ing slip stitch, dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, and chain stitch­es, essen­tial for cre­at­ing charm­ing lace cro­chet doily pat­terns. Addi­tion­al­ly, our video tuto­ri­als are designed for easy learn­ing, ensur­ing a delight­ful cro­chet project. Join our sub­scribers, and you’ll have access to a trea­sure trove of cro­chet resources, from select­ing the right yarn weight and col­or scheme to mas­ter­ing dif­fer­ent stitch­es.

Dis­cov­er the beau­ty of cro­chet doilies as we delve into the art of craft­ing intri­cate pat­terns. Cre­at­ing these gor­geous cro­chet doilies involves mas­ter­ing var­i­ous cro­chet tech­niques, such as sin­gle cro­chet stitch­es, half shells, and tre­ble cro­chet, with spe­cial atten­tion giv­en to dif­fer­ent stitch­es that make each doily unique. With our step-by-step pho­to tuto­ri­als and video guides, you’ll find an easy way to cre­ate small doilies with stun­ning designs, adding a del­i­cate look to your home decor. Whether you pre­fer dou­ble-knit or sport-weight yarn, we pro­vide infor­ma­tion on the best yarns, hook sizes, and yarn col­ors to help you choose the right mate­ri­als for your cro­chet project. From the first chain to the last dou­ble cro­chet, you’ll be guid­ed through each step with clar­i­ty and exper­tise.

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