Crochet a Stunning Shell Doily with This Step-by-Step Tutorial

by Amy | October 16, 2023 8:19 am

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How to Crochet a Shell Doily!

Intro­duc­ing our cap­ti­vat­ing Cro­chet Shell Doily pat­tern! Dive into the cro­chet world with this enchant­i­ng project that com­bines intri­cate shell stitch­es to cre­ate a stun­ning cen­ter­piece for your home decor. Whether you’re a sea­soned crafter or new to cro­chet, this pat­tern promis­es a reward­ing expe­ri­ence as you craft a time­less piece of ele­gance. Let your cre­ativ­i­ty flour­ish as you bring beau­ty and charm to your table­tops with this exquis­ite doily. Let’s embark on this cro­chet jour­ney togeth­er!

Wel­come to our cro­chet blog! We’ll bring you a delight­ful tuto­r­i­al on cro­chet­ing a Shell Doily today. We’ll explore the intri­cate art of cre­at­ing lace cro­chet doilies, pro­vid­ing step-by-step guid­ance for begin­ners and sea­soned cro­cheters. With easy-to-fol­low instruc­tions, you’ll soon craft stun­ning doilies to adorn your home or share as cher­ished gifts. Join us as we dive into the world of cro­chet and explore the beau­ty of this del­i­cate, time­less craft.

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Cro­chet doilies have been a clas­sic choice for adding a touch of ele­gance to homes for gen­er­a­tions. Their del­i­cate look, intri­cate pat­terns, and ver­sa­til­i­ty make them delight­ful projects for cro­cheters of all skill lev­els. Whether you’re a begin­ner look­ing for your next cro­chet project or an expe­ri­enced crafter search­ing for new and gor­geous free cro­chet doily pat­terns, this tuto­r­i­al caters to your cre­ative aspi­ra­tions.

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This cro­chet shell doily can be used for a coast­er or you can make it big­ger with a big­ger hook.

Abbre­vi­a­tions:
sc=single cro­chet
dc=double cro­chet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
beg=beginning
 
Mate­ri­als:
Blue Thread yarn[3] or what­ev­er yarn you pre­fer
3.25 mm size hook[4]

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- Cro­chet hook 
- Tapes­try nee­dle
- Stitch mark­er

Start with chain 6, and slip stitch to form a ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), Work 15 dc in the ring, sl st on top of the dc ‑16 dc
Rnd 2. Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 2), dc in the same dc, *skip the next dc, Ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next dc, ch 1, *Repeat around, sl st in beg ch 2, ‑8 total
 
Rnd 3. sl st into the pre­vi­ous chain 2 space, ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the first ch 2 space, *skip the ch 1, ch 2, work 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the next ch 2 space, *Repeat around, sl st  in beg stitch, ‑8 total
Rnd 4. sl st your way into the begin­ning pre­vi­ous ch 3 space, ch 2 (counts as first dc),  2 dc, ch 4, 3 dc, in the first pre­vi­ous ch 3 space, *skip the ch 2, ch 3, work 3 dc, ch 4, 3 dc in the next ch 3 space, *Repeat around st, sl st in beg. stitch — 8 total
 
Rnd 5. sl st your way into the begin­ning pre­vi­ous ch 4 space, ch 2 (counts as first dc), 3 dc, ch 5, 4 dc into the pre­vi­ous ch 4 space, *skip ch 3, ch 4, work 4 dc, ch 5, 4 dc, in the ch 4 space, *Repeat around, sl st in beg. stitch ‑8 total
 
Rnd 6. sl st your way into the ch 5 space, ch 2, work 11 dc into the pre­vi­ous ch 5 space, *ch 2, dc around the pre­vi­ous ch 4 space, ch 2, work 12 dc in the pre­vi­ous ch 5 space, *Repeat around, sl st in beg. stitch, 8  shells made in total.
 
Rnd 7. ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in the same dc, dc in each dc across the pre­vi­ous shell, work 2 dc in the last dc in the shell, ‑14 dc, sc in the dc of the cen­ter, *work 2 dc in the next shell, dc in each dc across the shell, 2 dc in the last dc in the shell, sc in the dc of the cen­ter, *Repeat around, sl st in ch 2, ‑14 dc in each shell across.
 
Rnd 8.  Edg­ing, *chain 3, sc in between dc of the shell,  sc at the begin­ning of the next dc of the next shell, *Repeat around, Fas­ten off.

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The skill lev­el required for this pat­tern is ver­sa­tile, mak­ing it an excel­lent choice for both new­com­ers to cro­chet and those well-versed in the craft. You’ll learn about fun­da­men­tal cro­chet tech­niques such as slip stitch (sl st), dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, sin­gle cro­chet stitch, chain stitch, tre­ble cro­chet, and more. Addi­tion­al­ly, we’ll delve into choos­ing the right yarn weight and col­or scheme to ensure your doilies have a delight­ful, dain­ty appear­ance.

For your con­ve­nience, we’ve includ­ed detailed pho­to tuto­ri­als and video tuto­ri­als for an easy cro­chet expe­ri­ence. Our step-by-step guid­ance will help you cre­ate small doilies with sim­ple designs that look del­i­cate to your cro­chet projects.

Explor­ing free cro­chet pat­terns and free pat­terns for doilies allows you to dive into the enchant­i­ng world of lace cro­chet doilies with­out any lim­i­ta­tions. These pat­terns cater to cro­chet enthu­si­asts at every skill lev­el, and they are ide­al for those just begin­ning their jour­ney into the realm of cro­chet doilies. With clear instruc­tions and detailed video tuto­ri­als, you’ll mas­ter essen­tial tech­niques like the slip stitch (sl st), dou­ble cro­chet stitch­es, and chain stitch. Whether you’re an expe­ri­enced cro­cheter or a begin­ner look­ing to expand your reper­toire, these pat­terns pro­vide the per­fect oppor­tu­ni­ty to chal­lenge your skills while craft­ing exquis­ite doilies for your home.

The del­i­cate beau­ty of lace cro­chet doilies nev­er goes out of style, mak­ing them the per­fect decor for any occa­sion. These pat­terns are a gate­way to a mes­mer­iz­ing world of cro­chet doilies filled with charm and ele­gance. As you explore these pat­terns, you’ll find a vari­ety of sizes and intri­cate designs. From small doilies that make per­fect coast­ers or can­dle mats to larg­er, eye-catch­ing doilies, these pat­terns have some­thing for every­one.

**Whether you’re look­ing to cre­ate lace cro­chet doilies for every­day use or spe­cial occa­sions, these pat­terns offer a per­fect blend of sim­plic­i­ty and sophis­ti­ca­tion. You can eas­i­ly nav­i­gate each pat­tern with video tuto­ri­als and detailed pho­to guides. Get ready to ele­vate your cro­chet skills and add a touch of time­less beau­ty to your home with these exquis­ite lace cro­chet doilies. Craft your very own cro­chet doily mas­ter­piece and embrace the delight­ful jour­ney of cro­chet doily mak­ing.

Cre­at­ing lace cro­chet doilies is a cap­ti­vat­ing process, and choos­ing the right yarn is para­mount to achiev­ing the del­i­cate look that char­ac­ter­izes these works of art. While cot­ton yarn is a fre­quent choice, these pat­terns encour­age you to explore var­i­ous yarn weights and types to craft unique doilies. Dis­cov­er­ing the har­mo­nious com­bi­na­tions of col­ors and the per­fect yarn weight is the key to cre­at­ing that beau­ti­ful, dain­ty look asso­ci­at­ed with lace doilies. The result is an easy and ele­gant cro­chet doily that adds a time­less and clas­sic touch to your home decor. These pat­terns cater to all tastes and exper­tise lev­els with var­i­ous beau­ti­ful doilies. Embrace the jour­ney, and may your cro­chet endeav­ors be as delight­ful as the doilies you cre­ate.
In con­clu­sion, cro­chet doilies remain a cher­ished and time­less craft, per­fect for adding an ele­gant touch to your home décor. By mas­ter­ing the art of cre­at­ing lace cro­chet doilies with our tuto­r­i­al, you’ll have the skills to pro­duce stun­ning and unique pieces, ide­al for shar­ing as gifts or beau­ti­fy­ing your liv­ing space. Whether you’re a cro­chet enthu­si­ast or just start­ing, we invite you to immerse your­self in the cro­chet world and explore the art of cre­at­ing intri­cate, del­i­cate, and beau­ti­ful doilies. Hap­py cro­chet­ing! 

 

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