Petal Patch Doily Crochet

Infuse your living space with the vibrant, refreshing energy of spring using the Petal Patch Doily. This exquisite crochet project features a blooming, layered flower petal motif that expands beautifully from the center outward.

Striking the perfect balance between vintage charm and modern geometry, this intermediate-level pattern is an excellent way to practice cluster stitches and color changes.

Whether draped over a coffee table, placed under a favorite vase, or gifted to a loved one, this eye-catching doily brings a handmade touch of elegance to any room.

Project Overview

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

• Finished Size: Approximately 10.5 inches in diameter

• Design Feature: Concentric rings of textured flower petals separated by delicate chain mesh.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Medium-weight cotton yarn (such as Mainstays 100% Cotton), approximately 75 yards total. Tip: Pick 2 or 3 contrasting spring colors for a vibrant look!

• Hook: Size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook

• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, sharp scissors

Stitch Abbreviations & Special Techniques

This pattern uses US Crochet Terms.

• CH: Chain

• SL: Slip Stitch

• ST / sts: Stitch / Stitches

• SC: Single Crochet

• DC: Double Crochet

• CH SP: Chain Space (the loop formed by chains in previous rounds)

Special Stitch: The Petal Cluster (CL)

Each “petal” is a unique cluster that incorporates a tiny decorative point (a picot) at its peak. To create a Cluster (CL):

1. Slip stitch into the designated chain space, then CH 2.

2. DC3Tog (Double Crochet 3 Together): Yarn over, insert hook into the same space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops left on hook). Repeat this two more times in the same space until you have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw through all 4 loops.

3. The Picot: CH 3, then SL directly into the very top of the 3 merged loops you just created. This forms a tiny decorative loop.

4. Close the Petal: CH 2, then SL right back down into the same chain space to secure the petal.

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

The Foundation

To begin, CH 6. Bring your hook around to the very first chain you made and SL into it to connect, creating a secure center ring.

Round 1: The Inner Bud

• Working directly into the center ring you just created, complete a total of 4 Clusters (CL).

• Do not fasten off. You will have 4 distinct petals pointing outward.

Round 2: Building the Base Mesh

• CH 6, then SL into the top picot of the first petal cluster.

• Repeat the following sequence 3 times: CH 6, insert your hook between the current petal and the next one to make a SL, then CH 6 and SL into the picot of the next petal.

• To finish the round, CH 6 and SL into the final space between the last two clusters.

• Fasten off your yarn.

Round 3: Expanding the Blooms (Color Change)

• Securely attach your second color of yarn to any of the CH 6 spaces from Round 2.

• Work 8 Clusters (CL) total around this row (distribute 2 clusters into each CH 6 space).

• Join the round by making a SL into the first chain of your very first CH 2 from the beginning of the round.

Round 4: Expanding the Mesh

• CH 6, then SL into the picot of the first cluster.

• Repeat the following sequence 7 times: CH 6, SL into the space between the current cluster and the next one, CH 6, then SL into the picot of the next cluster.

• To finish the round, CH 6 and SL into the final space between the clusters. Fasten off your yarn.

Round 5: Double the Petals (Color Change)

• Attach your third color (or revert to your first color) to any CH 6 space.

• Work a total of 16 Clusters (CL) around the perimeter (distribute 2 clusters per CH 6 space).

• Join the round by making a SL into the first chain of your beginning CH 2.

Round 6: The Large Mesh Ring

• CH 6, then SL into the first picot.

• Repeat the following sequence 15 times: CH 6, SL in the space between the clusters, CH 6, then SL into the next picot.

• To finish the round, CH 6 and SL into the final space between the clusters. Fasten off your yarn.

Round 7: The Grand Bloom (Color Change)

• Attach your chosen yarn color to any CH 6 space.

• Work a total of 32 Clusters (CL) around the entire circle (distribute 2 clusters per CH 6 space).

• Join the round with a SL into the first chain of your beginning CH 2. Fasten off your yarn.

Round 8: The Finishing Lace Border (Color Change)

• Attach your final yarn color directly to the picot loop of any cluster from the previous round.

• Repeat this sequence 32 times: CH 5, then SL into the picot loop of the very next cluster. This creates a delicate, wavy frame around the doily.

Round 9: The Final Edge

• SL into the first CH 5 space of the border.

• Work 32 Clusters (CL) total, placing exactly 1 cluster into each CH 5 space all the way around.

• Join with a SL into the very first picot loop of the round to perfectly close the circle.

Finishing Touches

1. Cut your yarn, leaving a 4-inch tail, and pull it securely through the loop to tie off.

2. Thread your tapestry needle and carefully weave all loose yarn tails into the back of the stitches to hide them.

3. Optional but Recommended: Gently wet-block your finished doily by dampening it with water, pinning the outer picots down in a perfect circle on a foam mat, and letting it air dry. This will make your flower petals lay completely flat and showcase the intricate openwork lace!