Crochet doily "Lilian"
Crochet a Beautiful Mandala Doily
This beautiful mandala doily is a lovely interior detail that works all year round. The pattern consists of basic stitches in different combinations, making the design easy to follow while still being fun and interesting to crochet. The mandala has a classic and timeless look that makes it easy to combine with different interior styles in your home. You will need Cotton Cloud (we have used the colour "Nature White"), a 3.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, and a needle for fastening the threads.
Yarn usage: Approx. 2 balls of Cotton Cloud, 100 g each, for a doily with a diameter of approximately 48-50 cm.
Please note that in these instructions, we use videos from our technique school together with images.
Here's how to do it
The doily is crocheted in the round, working from the center outwards. We mainly use the two techniques explained in Step 1. It can be helpful to practice these before you begin, or you can learn them as you go. Once you've finished crocheting your doily, we recommend blocking it to achieve the correct measurements and a beautiful, round shape. Happy crocheting! /Johan
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Relief single crochet front post = Insert the crochet hook from front to back around the indicated stitch, from right to left, yarn over and complete the stitch as a regular single crochet.
Three double crochets together = crochet three unfinished double crochets over three stitches (or into a chain-space), which means you wait with the final pull-through. Then yarn over and pull the yarn through all loops.
Pattern
Round 1: Crochet nine single crochets into a magic ring. You now have 9 stitches in total.
Round 2: Crochet two single crochets in each stitch. You now have 18 stitches in total.
Round 3: Crochet three double crochets together (two chain stitches replace the first unfinished double crochet) and crochet five chain stitches.
*Crochet three double crochets together and crochet five chain stitches*. Repeat from * to * four more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch into the first three double crochets together. You now have 36 stitches in total.
Round 4: Slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three double crochets together into the chain-space (two chain stitches replace the first unfinished double crochet). Crochet three chain stitches, three double crochets together in the same chain-space and three chain stitches.
*In the next chain-space: Crochet three double crochets together, three chain stitches and three double crochets together. Crochet three chain stitches*. Repeat from * to * four more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch into the first three double crochets together. You now have 48 stitches in total.
Round 5: Slip stitch to the second chain stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches and make a slip stitch in the next chain-space*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the second chain stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 96 stitches in total.
Round 6: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the last slip stitch you made on the previous round. You now have 96 stitches in total.
Round 7: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and crochet one single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 84 stitches in total.
Round 8: Make a slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet six double crochets in the same chain-space and crochet one chain stitch.
*Crochet seven double crochets in the next chain-space and crochet one chain stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 96 stitches in total.
Round 9: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the chain-space. Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the chain-space. Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 10: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 22 more times.
In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the last slip stitch you made on the previous round. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 11: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and crochet one single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 22 more times.
Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 168 stitches in total.
Round 12: Make a slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet four double crochets in the same chain-space and crochet one chain stitch.
*Crochet five double crochets in the next chain-space and crochet one chain stitch*. Repeat from * to * 22 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 144 stitches in total.
Round 13: Crochet two chain stitches (replacing the first half double crochet). Crochet one half double crochet in each remaining stitch and chain-space around. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first half double crochet. You now have 144 stitches in total.
Round 14: Slip stitch to the third stitch and crochet two chain stitches (replacing the first half double crochet).
*Crochet three chain stitches, skip two stitches and crochet one half double crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet three chain stitches, skip two stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the first half double crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 15: *Crochet three single crochets in the chain-space and crochet one front post single crochet around the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 47 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 16: Make a slip stitch in the next stitch and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet two double crochets in the same stitch, crochet one chain stitch and skip three stitches.
*Crochet three double crochets in the next stitch, crochet one chain stitch and skip three stitches*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 17: Crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet) and crochet two double crochets in the next stitch. Crochet one double crochet and one chain stitch, and skip the chain-space.
Crochet one double crochet and crochet two double crochets in the next stitch. Crochet one double crochet and one chain stitch, and skip the chain-space. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 240 stitches in total.
Round 18: Crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet two double crochets together over the next two stitches (following the same principle as three double crochets together, but you only make two unfinished double crochets before completing the stitch – see images below). Crochet one double crochet and one double crochet in the chain-space.
*Crochet one double crochet and crochet two double crochets together over the next two stitches. Crochet one double crochet and one double crochet in the chain-space*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 19: Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made at the beginning of the round. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Round 20: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the last slip stitch you made on the previous round. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Round 21: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 336 stitches in total.
Round 22: Make a slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet four double crochets in the same chain-space and crochet one chain stitch.
*Crochet five double crochets in the next chain-space and crochet one chain stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 288 stitches in total.
Round 23: Crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet), crochet four more double crochets and skip the chain-space.
*Crochet five double crochets and skip the chain-space*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 240 stitches in total.
Round 24: Slip stitch to the third stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches, skip four stitches and crochet one single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches, skip four stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the third stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Round 25: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 47 more times. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Fasten off all ends
There are many ways to block a doily, and here is one suggestion.
1. Soak the doily: Soak the doily in lukewarm water and let it sit for a while so that the fibres become thoroughly wet. Gently squeeze out the water — do not wring or twist it.
2. Remove excess water: Place the doily on a towel, roll the towel up with the doily inside and gently press. The doily should be damp, but not dripping wet.
3. Lay out and shape: Place the doily on your blocking mat/pillow/yoga mat. Start from the centre and work your way outwards. Gently shape each section and open up the details of the mandala pattern.
4. Pin in place: Pin the doily around the entire edge. For a round doily, it is a good idea to measure from the centre to the edge at several points to make sure it is perfectly round and does not pull in any direction.
5. Let it dry completely: Leave the doily in place until it is completely dry. This can take anywhere from a few hours to a day, depending on the size and humidity.
6. Remove the pins: Once it is completely dry, you can carefully remove all the pins. The mandala pattern should now be much more defined and the shape should hold nicely.
Tip: Cotton can usually be blocked quite firmly, but start gently. It is easier to stretch the doily a little more later than to try to restore a shape that has been stretched too much.
Description using crochet terms:
This part of the pattern consists of crochet terms. If you need extra help along the way, see the easier part of the pattern.
Abbreviations:
mr = magic ring
st = stitch/stitches
rnd = round
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
ch-sp = chain-space
(xx) = number of stitches in the round
fp sc = (front post single crochet), insert the crochet hook from front to back around the indicated stitch, from right to left, yarn over and complete the stitch as a regular single crochet.
3 dc tog = (3 double crochets together), crochet three unfinished double crochets over three stitches (or into a chain-space), which means you leave the final pull-through until the end. Then yarn over and pull the yarn through all loops.
Round 1: 9 sc in MR (9)
Round 2: *sc inc* x 9, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first sc (18)
Round 3: 3 dc tog (2 ch replaces the first unfinished dc), 5 ch, *3 dc tog, 5 ch* x 5, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first 3 dc tog (36)
Round 4: sl st in ch-sp, 3 dc tog in ch-sp (2 ch replaces the first unfinished dc), 3 ch, 3 dc tog in the same ch-sp, 3 ch, *(3 dc tog, 3 ch, 3 dc tog) in the next ch-sp, 3 ch* x 5, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first 3 dc tog (48)
Round 5: sl st to the second ch, *7 ch, sl st in the next ch-sp* x 11, 7 ch, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the second ch at the beginning of the rnd (96)
Round 6: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 11, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, finish the rnd with a sl st in the last sl st you made on the previous rnd (96)
Round 7: sl st to the fourth st, *6 ch, skip 7 sts, 1 sc in the next st* x 11, 6 ch, skip 7 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (84)
Round 8: sl st in ch-sp, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 6 dc in the same ch-sp, 1 ch, *7 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 ch* x 11, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (96)
Round 9: sl st to the fourth st, *7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in ch-sp, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in the next st *x 11, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in ch-sp, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (192)
Round 10: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 23, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, finish the rnd with a sl st in the last sl st you made on the previous rnd (192)
Round 11: sl st to the fourth st, *6 ch, skip 7 sts, 1 sc in the next st* x 23, 6 ch, skip 7 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (168)
Round 12: sl st in ch-sp, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 4 dc in the same ch-sp, 1 ch, *5 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 ch* x 23, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (144)
Round 13: 2 ch (replaces the first hdc), 1 hdc in each remaining st and ch-sp around, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first hdc (144)
Round 14: sl st to the third st, 2 ch (replaces the first hdc), *3 ch, skip 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st* x 47, 3 ch, skip 2 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first hdc (192)
Round 15: *3 sc in ch-sp, 1 fp sc around the next st* x 48, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first sc (192)
Round 16: sl st in the next st, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 2 dc in the same st, 1 ch, skip 3 sts, *3 dc in the next st, 1 ch, skip 3 sts* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (192)
Round 17: 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc, 1 ch, skip ch-sp, *1 dc, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc, 1 ch, skip ch-sp* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (240)
Round 18: 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 2 dc tog over the next 2 sts (following the same principle as 3 dc tog, but you only make two unfinished dc before completing the st – see images below), 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-sp, *1 dc, 2 dc tog over the next 2 sts, 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-sp* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (192)
Round 19: sl st in the next st, *7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in the next st* x 47, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made at the beginning of the rnd (384)
Round 20: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 47, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, finish the rnd with a sl st in the last sl st you made on the previous rnd (384)
Round 21: sl st to the fourth st, *6 ch, skip 7 sts, sl st in the next st* x 47, 6 ch, skip 7 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (336)
Round 22: sl st in ch-sp, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 4 dc in the same ch-sp, 1 ch, *5 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 ch* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (288)
Round 23: 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 4 dc, skip ch-sp, *5 dc, skip ch-sp* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (240)
Round 24: sl st to the third st, *7 ch, skip 4 sts, 1 sc in the next st* x 47, 7 ch, skip 4 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the third st at the beginning of the rnd (384)
Round 25: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 48, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first sc (384)
Fasten off all ends and block the doily. The doily is finished!
Happy crocheting!
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Relief single crochet front post = Insert the crochet hook from front to back around the indicated stitch, from right to left, yarn over and complete the stitch as a regular single crochet.
Three double crochets together = crochet three unfinished double crochets over three stitches (or into a chain-space), which means you wait with the final pull-through. Then yarn over and pull the yarn through all loops.
Pattern
Round 1: Crochet nine single crochets into a magic ring. You now have 9 stitches in total.
Round 2: Crochet two single crochets in each stitch. You now have 18 stitches in total.
Round 3: Crochet three double crochets together (two chain stitches replace the first unfinished double crochet) and crochet five chain stitches.
*Crochet three double crochets together and crochet five chain stitches*. Repeat from * to * four more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch into the first three double crochets together. You now have 36 stitches in total.
Round 4: Slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three double crochets together into the chain-space (two chain stitches replace the first unfinished double crochet). Crochet three chain stitches, three double crochets together in the same chain-space and three chain stitches.
*In the next chain-space: Crochet three double crochets together, three chain stitches and three double crochets together. Crochet three chain stitches*. Repeat from * to * four more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch into the first three double crochets together. You now have 48 stitches in total.
Round 5: Slip stitch to the second chain stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches and make a slip stitch in the next chain-space*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the second chain stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 96 stitches in total.
Round 6: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the last slip stitch you made on the previous round. You now have 96 stitches in total.
Round 7: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and crochet one single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 84 stitches in total.
Round 8: Make a slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet six double crochets in the same chain-space and crochet one chain stitch.
*Crochet seven double crochets in the next chain-space and crochet one chain stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 96 stitches in total.
Round 9: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the chain-space. Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * ten more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the chain-space. Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 10: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 22 more times.
In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the last slip stitch you made on the previous round. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 11: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and crochet one single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 22 more times.
Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 168 stitches in total.
Round 12: Make a slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet four double crochets in the same chain-space and crochet one chain stitch.
*Crochet five double crochets in the next chain-space and crochet one chain stitch*. Repeat from * to * 22 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 144 stitches in total.
Round 13: Crochet two chain stitches (replacing the first half double crochet). Crochet one half double crochet in each remaining stitch and chain-space around. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first half double crochet. You now have 144 stitches in total.
Round 14: Slip stitch to the third stitch and crochet two chain stitches (replacing the first half double crochet).
*Crochet three chain stitches, skip two stitches and crochet one half double crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet three chain stitches, skip two stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the first half double crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 15: *Crochet three single crochets in the chain-space and crochet one front post single crochet around the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 47 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 16: Make a slip stitch in the next stitch and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet two double crochets in the same stitch, crochet one chain stitch and skip three stitches.
*Crochet three double crochets in the next stitch, crochet one chain stitch and skip three stitches*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 17: Crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet) and crochet two double crochets in the next stitch. Crochet one double crochet and one chain stitch, and skip the chain-space.
Crochet one double crochet and crochet two double crochets in the next stitch. Crochet one double crochet and one chain stitch, and skip the chain-space. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 240 stitches in total.
Round 18: Crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet two double crochets together over the next two stitches (following the same principle as three double crochets together, but you only make two unfinished double crochets before completing the stitch – see images below). Crochet one double crochet and one double crochet in the chain-space.
*Crochet one double crochet and crochet two double crochets together over the next two stitches. Crochet one double crochet and one double crochet in the chain-space*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 192 stitches in total.
Round 19: Make a slip stitch in the next stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches, skip three stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made at the beginning of the round. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Round 20: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the last slip stitch you made on the previous round. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Round 21: Slip stitch to the fourth stitch.
*Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet six chain stitches, skip seven stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the fourth stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 336 stitches in total.
Round 22: Make a slip stitch into the chain-space and crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet). Crochet four double crochets in the same chain-space and crochet one chain stitch.
*Crochet five double crochets in the next chain-space and crochet one chain stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 288 stitches in total.
Round 23: Crochet three chain stitches (replacing the first double crochet), crochet four more double crochets and skip the chain-space.
*Crochet five double crochets and skip the chain-space*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first double crochet. You now have 240 stitches in total.
Round 24: Slip stitch to the third stitch.
*Crochet seven chain stitches, skip four stitches and crochet one single crochet in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 46 more times.
Crochet seven chain stitches, skip four stitches and finish the round with a slip stitch in the slip stitch you made in the third stitch at the beginning of the round. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Round 25: *In the chain-space: crochet one single crochet, one half double crochet, three double crochets, one half double crochet and one single crochet. Make a slip stitch in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * 47 more times. Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. You now have 384 stitches in total.
Fasten off all ends
There are many ways to block a doily, and here is one suggestion.
1. Soak the doily: Soak the doily in lukewarm water and let it sit for a while so that the fibres become thoroughly wet. Gently squeeze out the water — do not wring or twist it.
2. Remove excess water: Place the doily on a towel, roll the towel up with the doily inside and gently press. The doily should be damp, but not dripping wet.
3. Lay out and shape: Place the doily on your blocking mat/pillow/yoga mat. Start from the centre and work your way outwards. Gently shape each section and open up the details of the mandala pattern.
4. Pin in place: Pin the doily around the entire edge. For a round doily, it is a good idea to measure from the centre to the edge at several points to make sure it is perfectly round and does not pull in any direction.
5. Let it dry completely: Leave the doily in place until it is completely dry. This can take anywhere from a few hours to a day, depending on the size and humidity.
6. Remove the pins: Once it is completely dry, you can carefully remove all the pins. The mandala pattern should now be much more defined and the shape should hold nicely.
Tip: Cotton can usually be blocked quite firmly, but start gently. It is easier to stretch the doily a little more later than to try to restore a shape that has been stretched too much.
Description using crochet terms:
This part of the pattern consists of crochet terms. If you need extra help along the way, see the easier part of the pattern.
Abbreviations:
mr = magic ring
st = stitch/stitches
rnd = round
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
ch-sp = chain-space
(xx) = number of stitches in the round
fp sc = (front post single crochet), insert the crochet hook from front to back around the indicated stitch, from right to left, yarn over and complete the stitch as a regular single crochet.
3 dc tog = (3 double crochets together), crochet three unfinished double crochets over three stitches (or into a chain-space), which means you leave the final pull-through until the end. Then yarn over and pull the yarn through all loops.
Round 1: 9 sc in MR (9)
Round 2: *sc inc* x 9, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first sc (18)
Round 3: 3 dc tog (2 ch replaces the first unfinished dc), 5 ch, *3 dc tog, 5 ch* x 5, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first 3 dc tog (36)
Round 4: sl st in ch-sp, 3 dc tog in ch-sp (2 ch replaces the first unfinished dc), 3 ch, 3 dc tog in the same ch-sp, 3 ch, *(3 dc tog, 3 ch, 3 dc tog) in the next ch-sp, 3 ch* x 5, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first 3 dc tog (48)
Round 5: sl st to the second ch, *7 ch, sl st in the next ch-sp* x 11, 7 ch, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the second ch at the beginning of the rnd (96)
Round 6: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 11, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, finish the rnd with a sl st in the last sl st you made on the previous rnd (96)
Round 7: sl st to the fourth st, *6 ch, skip 7 sts, 1 sc in the next st* x 11, 6 ch, skip 7 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (84)
Round 8: sl st in ch-sp, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 6 dc in the same ch-sp, 1 ch, *7 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 ch* x 11, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (96)
Round 9: sl st to the fourth st, *7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in ch-sp, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in the next st *x 11, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in ch-sp, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (192)
Round 10: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 23, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, finish the rnd with a sl st in the last sl st you made on the previous rnd (192)
Round 11: sl st to the fourth st, *6 ch, skip 7 sts, 1 sc in the next st* x 23, 6 ch, skip 7 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (168)
Round 12: sl st in ch-sp, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 4 dc in the same ch-sp, 1 ch, *5 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 ch* x 23, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (144)
Round 13: 2 ch (replaces the first hdc), 1 hdc in each remaining st and ch-sp around, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first hdc (144)
Round 14: sl st to the third st, 2 ch (replaces the first hdc), *3 ch, skip 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st* x 47, 3 ch, skip 2 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first hdc (192)
Round 15: *3 sc in ch-sp, 1 fp sc around the next st* x 48, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first sc (192)
Round 16: sl st in the next st, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 2 dc in the same st, 1 ch, skip 3 sts, *3 dc in the next st, 1 ch, skip 3 sts* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (192)
Round 17: 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc, 1 ch, skip ch-sp, *1 dc, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc, 1 ch, skip ch-sp* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (240)
Round 18: 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 2 dc tog over the next 2 sts (following the same principle as 3 dc tog, but you only make two unfinished dc before completing the st – see images below), 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-sp, *1 dc, 2 dc tog over the next 2 sts, 1 dc, 1 dc in ch-sp* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (192)
Round 19: sl st in the next st, *7 ch, skip 3 sts, sl st in the next st* x 47, 7 ch, skip 3 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made at the beginning of the rnd (384)
Round 20: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 47, (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, finish the rnd with a sl st in the last sl st you made on the previous rnd (384)
Round 21: sl st to the fourth st, *6 ch, skip 7 sts, sl st in the next st* x 47, 6 ch, skip 7 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the fourth st at the beginning of the rnd (336)
Round 22: sl st in ch-sp, 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 4 dc in the same ch-sp, 1 ch, *5 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 ch* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (288)
Round 23: 3 ch (replaces the first dc), 4 dc, skip ch-sp, *5 dc, skip ch-sp* x 47, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first dc (240)
Round 24: sl st to the third st, *7 ch, skip 4 sts, 1 sc in the next st* x 47, 7 ch, skip 4 sts, finish the rnd with a sl st in the sl st you made in the third st at the beginning of the rnd (384)
Round 25: *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in ch-sp, sl st in the next st* x 48, finish the rnd with a sl st in the first sc (384)
Fasten off all ends and block the doily. The doily is finished!
Happy crocheting!
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