Stitch your way to sweetness and charm with the Picot Play: A Beginner-Friendly Crochet Doily Pattern!
Whether you are looking for a cute coaster that will bring a smile to your face every time you set your cup down or a dainty decoration, this beginner-friendly crochet pattern is perfect for newbies and seasoned yarn enthusiasts alike. With just a few basic crochet skills, you can easily personalize your home decor or create thoughtful handmade gifts for loved ones. Enjoy the relaxing process of crocheting while adding a touch of handmade beauty to your space with this versatile pattern.
The center of the doily looks neat and compact due to using only double crochet stitches in the first few rounds. The delightful openwork curvy border and charmingly playful picots add an extra sweet touch and bring a sense of joyful whimsy that perfectly balances the overall design.
Working in the round, you’ll breeze through 10 rounds to create this charming piece. It’s a quick and easy project that you can whip up in no time, using leftover yarn from your stash. And best of all, this incredibly adorable doily pattern is free!
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From whites and pastels to dark and bold colors, this pattern allows endless possibilities when it comes to expressing your creativity. You can even use multiple colors for a fun and playful look. So go ahead, embrace color and get ready to enjoy a fun crochet project that will bring joy and transform your environment into an energetic display of your unique personality!
The doily in the picture is crafted with white lace weight yarn and a 1.5 mm hook. This small yet stunning item spans 16 cm or 6.3 inches across. Remember, you have the power to customize the size of your doily simply by experimenting with different yarn weights and hook sizes.
If you are inspired to make your own work of art, gather up some quality yarn of your choice, a dependable crochet hook, a needle for tidying up any loose ends and don’t forget – a sharp pair of scissors! To pull off this beginner-friendly doily pattern successfully, you’ll need to be familiar with crochet lingo, have some experience working in rounds and know how to execute basic crochet stitches.
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Instructions
Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in the ring, pull the thread tail to tighten the ring as much as needed, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (16 dc)
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (32 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch, dc in next dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc; repeat from * 15 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (48 dc)
- Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch, dc in next 2 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * 15 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (64 dc)
- Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch, dc in next 3 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * 15 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (80 dc)
- Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch, dc in next 4 dc, * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc; repeat from * 15 times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (96 dc)
- Round 7:Â Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), skip next dc, * dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch5. (48 dc, 48 ch-2 spaces)
- Round 8: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1 sp), dc in same sp, in each ch-2 sp around work (dc, ch 1, dc), join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch4. (96 dc, 48 ch-1 spaces)
- Round 9: Sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 5 (counts as tr and ch-1 sp), in same sp work (tr, ch 1) 5 times, tr in same sp, * ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2 **, skip next ch-1 sp, in next ch-1 sp work (tr, ch 1) 6 times, tr in same sp; repeat from * 11 times and from * to ** once more, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch5. (84 tr, 72 ch-1 spaces, 12 sc, 24 ch-2 spaces)
- Round 10:Â Ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from the hook, (dc in next tr, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from the hook-picot made) 5 times, dc in next tr, * (dc in next tr, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from the hook-picot made) 6 times, dc in next tr; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch6. (84 dc, 72 picots)
Fasten off and neatly weave in any loose ends.
| ch | chain stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| sp | space |
| beg | beginning |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| * | work instructions following * as many times as indicated |
| ( ) | work instructions the number of times specified or work instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks |
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