Welcome! It’s clear you have a wonderful eye for beautiful crochet lace, and I’m delighted to provide another original pattern for you. This pattern is inspired by the delicate, round doily you’ve shared, with its lovely openwork center and a charming scalloped edge. I’ve named it the Filigree Blossom Doily for its intricate, filigree-like center and its blossom-shaped points.
This pattern is a perfect project for an intermediate crocheter who enjoys working with chains and open, lacy stitches. The result is a piece that’s both lightweight and elegant, ideal for decorating a coffee table or adding a touch of handmade beauty to any space.
Materials
- Yarn: Fine or fingering weight cotton yarn or crochet thread (approximately 75-100 yards). A solid, light color will beautifully show off the stitch definition.
- Hook: A crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight. A 1.5 mm to 2.25 mm hook is a good choice.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
Special Stitches
- V-Stitch (V-st): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch or space.
- Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same stitch or space.
- Picot: Chain 3, slip stitch into the first chain.
Part 1: The Laced Center
We’ll begin with a series of openwork rounds to create the delicate core of the doily.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as a dc), then make 15 dc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (16 dc)
Round 2: Chain 5 (counts as a dc and ch 2). Skip the next dc. Dc in the next dc, ch 2, skip the next dc. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Join with a sl st to the 3rd chain of the beginning ch-5. (8 dc, 8 ch-2 spaces)
Round 3: Slip stitch into the first ch-2 space. Chain 3 (counts as a dc). (Dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the same space. Dc in the next dc. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next ch-2 space. Repeat from * to * 6 more times, omitting the last dc group. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (8 “shells”)
Part 2: The Expanding Star
Now, we’ll expand the doily, forming the eight main points of the star.
Round 4: Slip stitch into the next 2 dc and into the ch-2 space of the shell. Chain 3. (Dc, ch 1, dc) in the same space (a V-st). Chain 1, sc in the ch-2 space between the shells. Chain 1. V-st in the next ch-2 space of the shell. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Round 5: Slip stitch into the ch-1 space of the V-st. Chain 3. (Dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same space. Chain 1, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1. In the next ch-1 space of the V-st, make (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc). Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Chain 1, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Round 6: Slip stitch into the next dc and into the ch-1 space of the shell. Chain 3. (Dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same space. Chain 1, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1, sc in the next sc. Chain 1, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1. In the next ch-1 space of the shell, make (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc). Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Chain 1, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1, sc in the next sc. Chain 1, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Part 3: The Scalloped Border
This is the final section, adding a beautiful, scalloped edge to complete the doily.
Round 7: Slip stitch into the next dc and into the ch-1 space of the shell. Chain 3. (2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the same space. Chain 1. Sc in each of the next 3 ch-1 spaces. Chain 1. In the next ch-1 space of the shell, make (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc). Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Chain 1, sc in each of the next 3 ch-1 spaces. Chain 1, join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
Round 8: Slip stitch into the next 2 dc and into the ch-1 space of the shell. Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). In the same space, make (sc, Picot, sc). Chain 3, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 3, sc in the next sc. Chain 3, sc in the next sc. Chain 3, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 3. In the next ch-1 space of the shell, make (sc, Picot, sc). Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Chain 3, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 3, sc in the next sc. Chain 3, sc in the next sc. Chain 3, sc in the next ch-1 space. Chain 3, join with a sl st to the first sc.
Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.
Video Tutorial:
Finishing Your Doily: Blocking for Perfection
Blocking is a crucial step for a lacy project like this. It helps the stitches relax and open up the beautiful pattern, giving your doily a professional, crisp finish.
- Dampen it: Gently soak your doily in cool water, or use a spray bottle to get it thoroughly damp.
- Shape and pin: Lay the doily on a foam blocking mat or a thick towel. Gently stretch it into a perfect circle, making sure all the points and scallops are evenly spaced. Use rust-proof pins to secure it in place.
- Dry: Leave the doily pinned until it is completely dry, which may take a day or two.
- Unpin: Once totally dry, carefully remove the pins. You’ll be left with a beautiful doily that holds its shape.
Enjoy your new Filigree Blossom Doily!
