Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 Crochet Thread (or similar thread-weight yarn).
- Yardage: About 350 yards (320 meters) for a typical-sized doily.
- Crochet Hook: 1.75 mm hook.
- Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
- Blocking supplies (pins and mat)
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- rep: repeat
- beg: beginning
Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Square Lace Doily Pattern:
Foundation Round:
- Ch 8, join with a sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
- This ring will serve as the base for the doily.
- Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc).
- Work 15 dc into the ring.
- Sl st into the top loop of the starting ch-3 to finish the round.
- Stitch count: 16 dc.
- Round 2:
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc).
- Dc in the next st, ch 2.
- Dc in the next st, ch 2; rep from to around.
- Connect with a sl st to the peak of the initial ch-3.
- Stitch count: 16 dc and 16 ch-2 sps.
- Round 3:
- Sl st into the first ch-2 sp.
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 2 more dc into the same space, ch 2, and then make 3 dc in the same space to form the first corner.
- Skip the next dc, in the next ch-2 sp, work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] (corner); rep from to around.
- Complete the round by joining with a sl st to the first ch-3.
- Stitch count: 4 corners formed.
- Round 4:
- Sl st into the first corner ch-2 sp.
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 2 dc, ch 2, and then 3 dc in the same corner space.
- Ch 2, work 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp along the side. Ch 2.
- Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in the next corner space, ch 2, then make 3 dc in each ch-2 space along the side, ch 2.
- Rep from to for each side.
- Close the round by slip stitching into the top of the initial ch-3.
- Round 5 and Beyond:
- For each new round, work in the same format:
- For each corner, work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] into the corresponding ch-2 space.
- Sides: 3 dc in each side ch-2 sp, with ch 2 between clusters.
- As the doily grows, the number of side clusters (3 dc groups) will increase while corners remain consistent.
Final Round (Optional Edging):
- To finish, work a decorative edge:
- Sc in each dc, work 3 sc in each ch-2 sp.
- For a more intricate look, add picots: [Sc, ch 3, sl st into the sc] in every other sc for a scalloped edge.
Tips for Success
- Consistency: Keep your tension consistent for even stitches.
- Blocking: Once completed, block the doily to ensure it lays flat and displays the lace pattern beautifully. Stretch and shape the doily on a blocking mat using pins and a damp cloth.
- Customization: To make the doily larger, continue adding rounds following the same pattern structure.
Enjoy creating your elegant lace doily!
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