Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Sport weight, size 2 (fine), approximately 40g (120m)
- Crochet Hook: 3mm
- Other Tools: Scissors, yarn needle, or latch hook
- Finished Size: Approx. 33 cm (13 inches) in diameter
Abbreviations:
- st./sts: stitch/stitches
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- (): Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses the indicated number of times.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Vintage Pink Doily Placemat Pattern:
Round 1: Create the Center Ring
Ch5 and join with a sl st to form a ring. Ch3 (this counts as the first dc), then work 15 dc into the ring. Join the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting ch3. (16 sts)
Round 2: Build the First Set of Petals
Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch2), then repeat (1 dc into the next st, ch2) 15 times. Close the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch5.
Round 3: Increase in Ch2 Spaces
Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 2 dc into the next ch2 space. Repeat (1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the next ch2 space) 15 times. Join the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3. (48 sts)
Round 4: Skip Stitches for a Lace Effect
Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch2), then (skip the next st, 1 dc into the next st, ch2) around, repeating 23 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch5.
Round 5: Continue Increasing
Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 2 dc into the next ch2 space. Repeat (1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the next ch2 space) 23 times. Join the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3. (72 sts)
Round 6: Skip Stitches Again for Lace Effect
Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch2), then (skip the next st, 1 dc into the next st, ch2) around, repeating 35 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch5.
Round 7: Final Increase in Ch2 Spaces
Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 2 dc into the next ch2 space. Repeat (1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the next ch2 space) 35 times. Join the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3. (108 sts)
Round 8: Skip and Work in Ch2 Spaces
Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch2), then (skip the next st, 1 dc into the next st, ch2) around, repeating 53 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch5.
Round 9: Increase One Last Time in Ch2 Spaces
Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 2 dc into the next ch2 space. Repeat (1 dc into the next st, 2 dc into the next ch2 space) 53 times. Join the round with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3. (162 sts)
Round 10: Skip and Work Ch2 Spaces
Ch5 (counts as 1 dc + ch2), then (skip the next 2 sts, 1 dc into the next st, ch2) around, repeating 53 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch5.
Round 11: Skip and Work in Ch3 Spaces
Ch6 (counts as 1 dc + ch3), then (skip the next ch2, 1 dc into the next st, ch3) around, repeating 53 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch6.
Round 12: Work Into Ch3 Spaces
Sl st into the next ch3 space, then ch3 (counts as 1 dc). Work (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) into the same ch3 space.
Then, (skip the next st, skip the next ch3, skip the next st, and work (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) into the next ch3 space) around, repeating 26 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3.
Round 13: Add Sc Between Stitches
Sl st into the next 2 sts, then sl st into the next ch3 space. Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work (2 dc, ch3, 3 dc) into the same ch3 space.
Ch2, work 1 sc between the 3rd and 4th sts, ch2, then continue working ((3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) into the next ch3 space, ch2, 1 sc between the 3rd and 4th sts, ch2) around, repeating 26 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3.
Round 14: Final Round with Dc and Sc
Sl st into the next st, ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 1 dc into the next st. Work (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) into the next ch3 space, then 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts.
Continue with (skip the next st, skip the next ch2, skip the next st, skip the next ch2, skip the next st, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch3, 3 dc) into the next ch3 space, 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts) around, repeating 26 times. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch3.
Final Step:
Ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Enjoy crocheting your beautiful Vintage Pink Doily Placemat!
