Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Size 10 crochet thread or lace-weight yarn.
- Hook: Size 1.5 mm or as recommended for your chosen yarn/thread.
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors: To cut thread/yarn after completing the project.
- Finished Measurements: Approximately 12 inches in diameter, depending on thread/yarn and tension.
Abbreviations(US Terms):
- Ch: Chain
- St: Stitch
- Sk: Skip
- Ch sp: Chain space
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Dtr: Double treble crochet
- Dc2tog: Double crochet 2 stitches together
- Dc3tog: Double crochet 3 stitches together
- Dc4tog: Double crochet 4 stitches together
Stitching Instructions for Making the Petals Flower Doily Pattern:
Round 1: Creating the Foundation Ring
- Ch10, sl st into the first ch to form a ring (this will be the center of your doily).
- Ch2 (counts as the first hdc), work 15 hdc into the ring, evenly spacing them around.
- Sl st into the 2nd ch of the starting ch2 to join the round.
- At the end of this round, you should have 16 hdc forming a small circle.
Round 2: Forming Petal Foundations
- Ch4 (counts as the first dtr), then begin the petal bases: (Ch6, dtr into the same ring).
- Repeat * 15 times around the circle to form 16 petals.
- To finish, ch3, dc into the 4th ch of the starting ch4.
- At the end of this round, you will have 16 large loops forming the base of each petal.
Round 3: Adding Petal Loops
- Ch1 (does not count as a stitch), then: (Ch6, sc in the next ch6 space).
- Repeat * 15 times, working into each petal loop from the previous round.
- To finish, ch2, tr into the first ch sp at the start of the round.
- This round creates another layer of loops that will support the next set of stitches.
Round 4: Filling Petal Bases with DC Clusters
- Ch3 (counts as the first dc), work 4dc into the tr from the previous round.
- (Ch2, 5dc into the next ch6 sp).
- Repeat * 15 times around the circle.
- Finish the round with ch2, sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3.
- This round adds depth and starts defining the petals.
Round 5: Expanding the Petals
- Ch3 (counts as dc), work 4dc, then 3dc in the next ch2 sp, and 5dc into the next section.
- (Ch3, 5dc into the next section, 3dc in the next ch2 sp, 5dc).
- Repeat * 7 times to complete the petals.
- Finish the round with ch3, sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3, and sl st into the next 2 dc to position your hook for the next round.
- This round gives the petals a fuller appearance.
Round 6: Adding Decorative Arches
- Ch3 (counts as dc), then work 8dc into the petal section.
- (Ch3, dc into the next ch3 sp, ch4, dc into the same ch3 sp, ch3, sk 2 dc, 9dc into the next section).
- Repeat * 7 times.
- To finish, work the last repeat, sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3, and sl st into the next 2 dc to position for the next round.
- This round creates decorative arches between the petals.
Round 7: Shaping the Petal Points
- Ch3 (counts as dc), work 4dc into the current section.
- (Ch3, 9dc into the next ch4 sp, ch3, sk 2 dc, 5dc in the next section).
- Repeat * 7 times around the doily.
- Finish by sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3.
- This round defines the points of each petal, giving them a sharp, detailed look.
Round 8: Adding Openwork Detailing
- Ch3, work 2dc in the first section.
- (Ch3, sk 1 dc, [dc in the next st, ch2] repeat ** 8 times, dc, ch3, sk 1 dc, 3dc in the next section).
- Repeat * 7 times.
- Finish by sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3.
- This round adds open spaces, enhancing the lace-like appearance.
Round 9: Creating Raised Textures
- Ch3, work dc2tog over the first two stitches.
- (Ch3, [dc in the next st, ch3] repeat ** 9 times, dc3tog in the next section).
- Repeat * 7 times.
- Finish by sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3.
- This round introduces texture to the open spaces, making the doily more intricate.
Round 10: Adding Final Picot Details
- Ch1, (Ch3, sk the first ch3 sp, [dc4tog in the next ch3 sp, ch1, p, ch1] repeat ** 7 times, dc4tog in the next ch3 sp, ch3, sc in the next section).
- Repeat * 7 times.
- Finish by sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3.
- This final round adds picots and decorative details to the petals for a refined, finished look.
Finishing Touches:
- After completing Round 10, fasten off your thread.
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends neatly.
- Block the doily to achieve a perfectly symmetrical shape and enhance the lace pattern.
Enjoy your beautiful Petals Flower Doily as a centerpiece or a cherished gift!
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