Crochet a Beautiful Doily Pattern: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Crochet a Doily! 

Wel­come to our cro­chet doily pat­tern tuto­r­i­al, where we will lead you through craft­ing a breath­tak­ing and del­i­cate lace cro­chet doily. Whether you are an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter or embark­ing on your cro­chet jour­ney, this pat­tern is tai­lored to accom­mo­date skill lev­el 2, ensur­ing acces­si­bil­i­ty for begin­ners and sea­soned crafters alike. This tuto­r­i­al will employ tra­di­tion­al cro­chet tech­niques like slip stitch­es, dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, chain stitch­es, and more to fash­ion a small, refined doily. Even bet­ter, this pat­tern is free, allow­ing you to begin your cro­chet project imme­di­ate­ly. So, gath­er your cro­chet thread and hook and com­mence this exquis­ite cro­chet endeav­or.

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This doily pat­tern can be done in any yarn or hook size. It mea­sures 8 inch­es by 8 inch­es. It was done in cot­ton yarn and an I hook. It looks so pret­ty when fin­ished and is excel­lent for any planter or table! This free cro­chet coast­er pat­tern turned out so nice­ly! In this video, we’ll show you the eas­i­est way to cro­chet a doily in the sim­plest way pos­si­ble. This sim­ple doily is great for begin­ners who want to learn how to cro­chet, and it’s per­fect for using up scraps of yarn!

If you’re look­ing for a quick and easy project to try your hand at cro­chet, this doily is the per­fect thing for you! In just a few min­utes, you’ll have a beau­ti­ful doily that you can proud­ly dis­play on your wall!

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
ch=chain
sl st=slip stitch
dc=double cro­chet

Round 1:
Chain 4, sl st to join to cre­ate a ring. 
Rnd 2: Ch 3, counts as a dc, work 11 dc in the ring. sl st in the begin­ning of the ch 3.
Rnd 3: Ch 4, dc in the same stitch as the ch 3, ch 2, *dc in the next stitch, ch 1, dc, ch 2, *Repeat in around, sl st in the beg of the ch 3.
Rnd 4: sl st into the chain 1, ch 3, work 2 dc in the chain 1, *ch 2, work 3 dc in the next ch 1 space, *Repeat around, sl st in the beg of the ch 3. 
Rnd 5: ch 3, 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc, ch 2, *dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next, dc in the next dc, ch 2, *Repeat, end with ch 2, sl st in the beg of the ch 3. 
Rnd 6: ch 3, dc in the next dc, ch 2, dc in the next dc twice, ch 2, *dc in the next dc twice, ch 2, dc in the next twice, *Repeat around, end with ch 2, sl st on top of the ch 3. 

Rnd 7: sl st into the chain 2, ch 3, work 2 dc, ch 2, work 3 dc, *ch 1, dc, ch 1, work 3, ch 2, 3 dc in the ch 2 space, *Repeat around,  sl st in the beg of the chain 3, Fas­ten off and Weave in ends. I hope you enjoyed this free cro­chet coast­er pat­tern! 

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. Our video tuto­ri­als are also 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.

At the heart of our cro­chet com­mu­ni­ty is a ded­i­ca­tion to pro­vid­ing var­i­ous cro­chet resources. As you embark on your cro­chet jour­ney, you’ll find many free pat­terns that allow you to explore delight­ful cro­chet doily pat­terns. These adorable doilies come with the sim­plest stitch­es and exquis­ite cro­chet projects. Whether you’re work­ing on a small doily or a larg­er shell pat­tern, our detailed instruc­tions and video tuto­ri­als ensure each cro­chet project becomes a mas­ter­piece. As you explore these gor­geous free cro­chet doily pat­terns, we aim to offer the best deals, includ­ing free ship­ping and speedy deliv­ery times.
You can expect noth­ing less than delight­ful cro­chet doily pat­terns that breathe life into your home decor. We’re here to guide you through each step of your cro­chet project, whether your first dou­ble or your fifti­eth. Our cro­chet jew­el tuto­ri­als for begin­ners offer a friend­ly intro­duc­tion to the craft while our com­pre­hen­sive con­tent keeps you informed and engaged. Hap­py cro­chet­ing!