Calling all crochet enthusiasts! Get ready to fall in love with the Sweet Stitch Doily – a beginner-friendly pattern that’s as easy as pie and cuter than a button. This little gem is the perfect project for crocheters of all skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out.
With its airy, lightweight construction, the Sweet Stitch Doily comes together in no time, allowing you to whip up these precious little doilies with ease. And the best part? The pattern is totally free, so you can indulge in your crafty cravings without breaking the bank.
In no time, you’ll be creating a kaleidoscope of handmade happiness, filling your home with these vibrant, charming doilies. Use them as coasters, appliques or even hang them as delightful ornaments – the possibilities are endless!
Experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes to create the perfect size for you. This tiny doily measures almost 16 cm (6.3 inches) across when crocheted with crochet thread size 10 and a 1.75 mm hook, but you can easily adjust it to suit your needs.
Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is sure to deliver a satisfying and enjoyable crafting experience. You’ll end up with an adorable final piece that’s bursting with charming, girly flair! Grab your hook and get ready to create something beautiful with the super simple, totally free Sweet Stitch Doily pattern!
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Instructions
Make a magic ring.
- Round 1:Ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in the ring, pull the yarn tail to tighten the ring as much as needed, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (16 dc)
- Round 2:Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), * dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch5. (16 dc, 16 ch-2 spaces)
- Round 3:Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (48 dc)
- Round 4:Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), * skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch5. (24 dc, 24 ch-2 spaces)
- Round 5:Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, * dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (72 dc)
- Round 6:Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch-2 sp), * skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch5. (36 dc, 36 ch-2 spaces)
- Round 7:Ch 1, sc in each dc around, 2 sc in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. (108 sc)
- Round 8:Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-3 sp), dc in same stitch as ch 6, * ch 1, skip next 3 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 1 **, skip next 3 sc, in next sc work (dc, ch 3, dc); repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch6. (48 dc, 12 ch-3 spaces, 36 ch-1 spaces)
- Round 9:Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), 7 dc in same sp, * ch 2, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2 **, skip next ch-1 sp, 8 dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch3. (96 dc, 24 ch-2 spaces, 12 sc)
- Round 10:Ch 2 (counts as hdc), dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc, ch 1, * hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch2. (24 hdc, 96 dc, 12 ch-3 spaces, 36 ch-1 spaces)
- Round 11:Sl st in next dc and in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 4, in next ch-3 sp work (sc, ch 5, sc), ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around omitting the very last sc, join with sl st in first sc.
Fasten off your work securely and carefully weave in all loose ends.
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc |
half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sp | space |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| beg | beginning |
| * | 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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