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19 Best Crochet Oval Doily Patterns

by strommercrafts / April 14, 2026

Hello everyone! Today I have a list of 19 Best Oval Doily Patterns You Need to Try Today!

This post is all about the best oval shaped doilies that I have found, and they’re all FREE!

Sometimes you get a little bored making circular doilies and you just need to change it up a bit.

Maybe you even feel like challenging yourself and want to learn how a doily shape is formed in crochet.

Either way, I got you covered! These are 19 of the best crochet oval doilies that I could find (mostly on Pinterest).

For some reason, most free doily patterns are just diagrams with limited written instructions. But with a little bit of practice and patience you will be able to make these yourself!

I personally crocheted ALL of these doilies, so trust me when I say these are some of the coolest and best oval doilies I could find!

What Do You Even Do With Doilies?

Honestly doilies don’t serve any sort of practical function. They’re used as vintage decoration pieces for tables and under special objects but I like to make these as art pieces.

You can frame your doilies if you can find a frame large enough, and they make really neat wall art.

I’ve also seen people take small doilies and patch holes in jeans or other articles of clothing with them.

Why Does My Doily Look So Bunched Up When I’m Done?

Ahh. The fallen nature of crochet thread. I’m just kidding, but almost ALL crochet thread projects need to be blocked.

Blocking your doily straightens them out and helps your beautiful piece lay flat so everyone can admire your work and say how cool you are.

Some people like them to be stiff, but you need a starch solution to do that.

I like to soak my doilies in a bowl of water, pat out the excess water with a towel, and with a foam blocking board, I stretch it out using pins.

Allow your doily to dry for 24-48 hours or until totally dry, remove the pins and the doily is yours to use!

Materials Needed for Your Doily:

Crochet thread size 10 (or smaller if you want)
1.65mm crochet hook (or one that matches your thread)
Tapestry Needle (to weave in ends)
Scissors
Foam Blocking Board and Pins

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Alright, let’s start our list of 19 Best Crochet Oval Doily Patterns!

#1 Oval Flower Doily Pattern

Click to learn the Oval Flower Doily Pattern here.

First on our list is the Oval Flower Doily from Kristine’s Crochets. This is a very unique oval shape, as it is more pointed on the ends! She has written instructions and a video so you can follow along. The doily has an eight petaled flower in the middle and then grows out into a mesh like pattern. She also has two size options that you can choose when making this doily. The one pictured above is the larger size.

#2 Simple Mesh Oval Doily

Click to learn the Simple Mesh Oval Doily here.

The Simple Mesh Oval Doily is a 13 round oval doily. You’ll be crocheting mesh like stitches in the body of the doily and then create a scalloped, treble crochet border.

This is from a Spanish crochet magazine, and there are some written instructions, but you’ll need Google to translate the picture for you. Start by chaining 54, turning and double crocheting in the 9th chain from your hook. You can then follow the diagram to complete the doily.

#3 Free Oval Doily Pattern

Click to learn the Free Oval Doily Pattern here.

The Free Oval Doily Pattern is a crochet diagram that I found on Pinterest. Start with a chain of 43, turn and double crochet into the 5th chain from your hook. This crochet oval doily is imbued with shell stitches throughout.

#4 Crochet Oval Hearts Doily

Click to learn the Crochet Oval Hearts Doily here.

The Crochet Oval Hearts Doily is from a German magazine, and similar to #2 on this list, you’ll need to use Google to translate the written instructions, but there is a diagram you can follow.

#5 Large Oval Leaves Doily

Click to learn the Large Oval Leaves Doily here.

This oval doily is a big one, I was fooled and thought, oh 17 rounds can’t be that bad! It’s all treble crochets, so that’s what makes this doily huge, quickly. It’s a really neat design, with leaves shooting out from the ovals center line, just make sure you have enough thread!

#6 Wispweave Oval Doily

Click to learn the Wispweave Oval Doily here.

Julia Hart of draiguna.com strikes again! Her doilies are so so beautiful. This doily is based off of her original Wispweave Doily, but she changed the pattern to create an oval shape. She has step by step instructions with pics to go by. You’ll need to be comfortable making textured stitches, especially in the beginning.

#7 Three Petaled Oval Doily

Click to learn the 3 Petaled Oval Doily here.

The 3 Petaled Oval Doily was a very relaxing doily to make. It’s a simple but lovely design with three petaled flowers crocheted throughout the mesh body of the doily. The trim is another Flower motif with 4 double crochet clusters and a picot chain.

#8 Lacy Oval Doily

Click to learn the Lacy Oval Doily here.

This doily has a simple pattern that looks absolutely stunning. You can adjust the length as needed, but I followed the pattern exactly as shown. Unfortunately the diagram doesn’t show the full starting chain, but if I did my math correctly, it should be a chain of 114! Just make sure to count your squares when you start the first row, you should have 37 squares total.

#9 Lighting Crochet Oval Doily

Click to learn the Lightning Crochet Oval Doily here.

I’m not actually sure what the name of this doily is, but I’m calling it the Lightning doily because the edging (and maybe my color choice) reminded me of fingers of lightning. You’ll have to cut your thread after the 3rd row and then start again on one of the oval points.

#10 Large Crochet Oval Doily

Click to learn the Large Crochet Oval Doily here.

This doily is massive! I had no idea how big it was going to be, but I just kept rolling with it because I’m no quitter. Not only is this a big doily, but you’re going to have to cut your thread in order to attach the large border to the center. It’s a breathtaking design for sure, just male sure you have enough boards to block it!

#11 Small Floral Design Crochet Doily

Click to learn the Small Floral Design Crochet Doily here.

The Small Floral Design Crochet Doily is such a fun design and doily to make. It’s only 17 rounds long and quickly completed. I think the floral design in this one is really cool and interesting.

#12 Polish Oval Napkin

Click to learn the Polish Oval Napkin here.

The Polish Oval Napkin is great because you can adjust the length at the beginning to make it as long as you’d like. The center is a floral cluster of 4 treble crochets. It then extends out into V stitches and a variety of other long stitches towards the edge.

#13 Another Polish Crochet Doily

Click to learn Another Polish Crochet Doily here.

I couldn’t think of another name for this doily, so many of them go unnamed! This one however is in Polish again. I think these are leaf motifs and a flower or heart like Motif on the edges of the doily. It’s an amazing design and I actually enjoyed doing this one.

#14 Star Flower Oval Doily

Click to learn the Star Flower Oval Doily here.

This doily is gorgeous but a little challenging towards the last two rounds, or at least I thought it was! Round 11 kind of reminds me of doing a star stitch, but it’s with treble crochets. So it’s a lot of loops on your hook to manage and pull through if you’re not used to doing that.

#15 Oval Pineapple Doily

Click to learn the Oval Pineapple Doily here.

If you like pineapple motifs then you’ll enjoy making this oval doily! This was a really fun doily to make. You’ll have to be ok with cutting your thread and restarting in different places in order for the motifs to work correctly.

#16 Elegant Diamond Oval Doily

Click to learn the Elegant Diamond Oval Doily here.

This doily has an elegant diamond design on both sides of the oval. I really loved this design, but I realized as I was working on the ends of the oval, the ends were not symmetrical, which I thought was strange! I think it would be ok to make them both a reflection of the other, but I just followed the diagram as shown and it still turned out amazing!

#17 Oval Mat Doily

Click to learn the Oval Mat Doily here.

This is a doily that’ll challenge your stitch making skills. It has a very beautiful flower motif throughout, but in order to make the petals, you have to do a more complicated stitch. Starting at round 5, you will make these complex petals, and honestly I was a little confused, but determined to figure the diagram out.

Count the yarn overs starting at the bottom and then up the side of the first petal. You should see 6 yarn overs (these look like diagonal lines in the stitches). You need to act like you’re making a double crochet and then make a 3 double treble cluster into the “top” of the double crochet (so the first yarn over spot on the body of the double crochet like leg thing). You’re going to have a whole bunch of loops on your hook while you’re doing this btw.

After your make your 3 double treble crochet clusters for the petal, you must pull through 2 loops twice to finish the treble crochet.

It’s tricky but you can do it!

#18 Oval Leaf Doily

Click to learn the Oval Leaf Doily here.

So this oval doily has a repeat count available so you can make this as long as you want. If you want to make yours exactly how mine is pictured, you should start with a ch 94 and then double crochet into the 7th ch away.

I love how the leaves work up in this pattern, or maybe they’re feathers? Either way, it’s a wonderful pattern with only 17 rounds. The little circles are also picots. I just made them ch 3 picots in mine.

#19 French Flower Oval Doily

Click to learn the French Flower Oval Doily here.

The last crochet oval doily is the French Flower Oval Doily. This beautiful doily has a floral center, surrounded by a sea of mesh stitches. The mesh stitches are then bordered by a series of 3 double treble crochet clusters. Finally, the edge of this doily consists of a repeated 6 pointed star.

That’s it for this list of 19 Best Crochet Oval Doilies!

I hope you found some that inspire you to make one of your own!

Until next time!

Wonderfully Festive Crochet Christmas Doily

by strommercrafts / November 28, 2025

Hello, everyone, today I have a new crochet doily pattern for you, the Crochet Christmas Doily!

With the Holidays coming up, I’ve been trying to come up with a few crochet Christmas gift ideas to give to family members and friends.

I enjoy crocheting with thread the most, so trying to think of gift ideas using that was kinda hard.

However, since I’ve been on a filet crochet doily kick, I thought how fun it would be to make a doily that simply says; Merry Christmas.

With doilies like this, the main function of it is to decorate tables, but I’ve seen people take it an extra step and frame this on a dark background, and then hang it on a wall.

Doilies don’t go with every interior decorating styles, but my own mom has a log cabin style home and they have a few of my doilies displayed that look absolutely fire 🔥.

I’ve decided to use a chart instead of writing out instructions for every row. With filet crochet, it’s a lot easier to just view a chart. I constantly get lost trying to read written instructions, so if you’re anything like me, you’ll like this way better.

In the chart, I’ve made the letters in a red color so they’re more visible, however, I’m crocheting with one color of thread today, but feel free to actually make the letters whatever color you wish(it’ll help them stand out more!)

I’ve made the border for the Crochet Christmas Doily in red and blue colors so you can see where the border starts more easily.

As with some of my other filet crochet doilies, you will start by chaining the length of the doily, and working back and forth in rows. Once the border is reached, you go around the outside of your rectangle, instead of back and forth.

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How Do I Make This Doily Lay Flat? It’s All Crinkled!

With most crochet thread projects, you need to block them to force them to lay nice and flat. This is an essential step, especially if you plan on your Merry Christmas Doily being displayed where others will see it.

To block a crochet doily, I simply soak it in water and pin it on a blocking board as symmetrically as possible to dry.

If you want it flat and crispy, you’ll need to use a starch solution to spray or soak it in.

Materials Needed:

1.65mm Crochet Hook
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in White Size 10
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Blocking Board (or cardboard box)
Pins

Crochet Christmas Doily Pattern:

Please consult the chart below, but you will start by chaining 170, turning and making a dc into the 6th chain away from the hook.

Once finished, cut thread with scissors, weave in any ends with tapestry needle to hide and secure them.

Blocking the Doily:

Grab your blocking board or a long enough piece of cardboard, pins, a bowl of water, and a towel.

Soak the doily in water (I use cool water but I don’t think it matters too much). Fully submerge it for 2-3 minutes, you may have to hold it down with her hand so it doesn’t float to the surface.

Pull it out and let it drip excess water back into your bowl. Place it on your towel and gently pat it dry. Do not wring the doily out.

Place the doily on your blocking board and pin it as evenly as possible on all sides.

This is where having a blocking board is king. The blocking board has grids so you can measure and pin on all sides evenly.

That’s all for this Crochet Merry Christmas Doily pattern. I hope the chart was helpful to you and that your doily brings you a little Christmas cheer this year.

Until next time.

Crochet Legend of Zelda Crest of the Sheikah Doily

by strommercrafts / November 14, 2025

Hello everyone, today I have another new crochet doily pattern for you, the Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily Crest of the Sheikah Doily.

I’ve been having too much fun making these doilies based off of my favorite video games, like this Crochet Legend of Zelda Triforce Doily, my Crochet Animal Crossing Doily, and my Crochet Stardew Valley Stardrop Doily.

Since I love the Legend of Zelda series, I wanted to do another tribute to one of the coolest parts of the Zelda lore.

This crochet doily features the iconic Sheikah eye that is seen throughout the history of the Legend of Zelda since Ocarina of Time. The symbol that represents the shadowy Sheikah people, is of an open eye with 3 eye lashes and a single teardrop dropping from the center of the pupil.

You’d see this symbol on stones scattered throughout Hyrule, on artifacts in certain temples, and on the Sheikah people’s clothing.

I’ve chosen a red crochet thread for the eye, but you can use any color thread you’d like, just make sure it matches the size of the background color.

I also highly suggest, like with many crochet thread projects, to block your doily so that it lays flat. I simply soak my doily in water, pat it dry with a towel and then pin it to a blocking board.

Blocking makes your doily look so much better and straighter. It’s an extra step, but it’s worth it and sometimes necessary for a clean looking final product.

How to Color Change in this Pattern

Color changing in this doily pattern can be a little tricky, but with mindfulness and practice, you can do it!

You need to put your new color thread on the hook, the stitch before the change.

Do not finish your stitch completely, place your new color thread, and THEN finish the stitch.

Here’s an example:

There may be times in the pattern that you need to change colors when you’re chaining. This one is tricky because you already have a chain/loop on the hook at all times.

Here’s an example where you need to change colors while chaining:

Materials Needed:

1.65mm Crochet Hook
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in White Size 10
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in Red Size 10
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Crochet Legend of Zelda – Crest of the Sheikah Doily Pattern:

Please consult the diagram below. You can click on the image to make it bigger.

To start you will chain 77.

Start with the black symbols first and then work the border around.

I hope you enjoyed this Crochet Legend of Zelda Crest of the Sheikah Doily. Now I just need to figure out which sort of doily I should do next! Another Zelda themed one? Or perhaps something entirely different?

Until next time!

Patterns

Crochet Stardew Valley Stardrop Doily

by strommercrafts / October 29, 2025

Hello everyone, today I have a new crochet doily pattern for you! It’s the Crochet Stardew Valley Stardrop Doily!

If you love playing Stardew Valley, then you’ll love making this doily with the iconic Stardrop displayed in the middle. Whenever you find one of these Stardrops in game, your character will eat it and instantly gain more energy to perform daily tasks. They’re pretty handy!

I’m including this doily in my series of video game inspired crochet patterns, this includes other doilies like, my Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily, Crochet Animal Crossing Doily, and Crochet Pokeball Doily.

You’ll need at least 4 thread colors for this pattern. I did try to make this in solid white, but I think you can tell that it’s a Stardrop in the middle much better with the colors.

Since we are color changing in this doily, there are some things you need to know before starting. Basically, you need to change your thread color the stitch prior to the actual color change. It’s tricky at first, but you’ll get the hang of it.

I’m also including a chart that I made so you can follow along better. I think written instructions can be somewhat tedious when it comes to these filet crochet doilies.

If you’re not used to reading charts, don’t worry, I have a symbol key on the side so you know what everything means!

Once finished, I highly suggest blocking your Crochet Stardew Valley Stardrop Doily. You can leave it unblocked, but crochet thread projects always look 1000% better if you do take the time to block it.

Let’s go ahead and see what we need to start this pattern below!

Materials Needed:

For Blocking:

Blocking Board (or cardboard box)
Pins
Bowl of water
Towel

Abbreviations Used:

Ch – chain
St – stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Dc2tog – double crochet two together

How do I color change in this pattern?

Color changing in this doily can be a little tricky, but with mindfulness and practice, you can do it!

You need to put your new color thread on the hook, the stitch before the change.

Do not finish your stitch completely, place your new color thread, and THEN finish the stitch.

Here’s an example:

There may be times in the pattern that you need to change colors when you’re chaining. This one is tricky because you already have a chain/loop on the hook at all times.

Here are a few examples where you need to change colors while chaining:

I suggest not carrying your yarn with you as you go. With the crochet thread, you can see the color you’re trying to hide by carrying it (especially the white thread). It just makes it unpleasant to the eye.

So you have two options to deal with your multiple threads:

1) cut and weave each one in with your tapestry needle
2) keep one side ugly and never show it to the world…

It’s up to you what you want to do. There’s no judgment here!

There will be some criss-crossing of threads as you switch colors. It’s just the nature of crochet color changing. I would just be careful and untwist as you go so you don’t get a huge mess.

Alright, that’s enough of the finer details, let’s go ahead and get started on this doily!

Crochet Stardew Valley Stardrop Doily Pattern

Ch 77

Please consult the diagram for the body of the doily below.

You will start with the black stitches first, and work your way up.

Then you will work the border in the blue and red by going around the square.

Border:

Double check and make sure that you are facing the correct way before beginning. If not, just turn your work and follow along.

Round 1: ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 1), skip a ch, and dc into the next ch (should be the middle ch). *Ch 1, skip a ch, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a ch, dc into next ch* Repeat from *to* all the way across until the first corner.

Dc into the 3rd ch of ch 6 from previous row, ch 1, dc into same ch, ch 1, dc again into same ch.

Turn down the side, ch 1, skip ch 3 and dc into the top of the last dc in row 35. Ch 1. Skip the length of the dc you just crocheted into and dc into the top of the next starting ch 3.

Continue in this fashion, placing (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) into the corner spaces. Sl st to 3rd ch in starting ch 4.

38 squares on each side

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc into same joining space. Sc into each dc and ch 1 space across.

In the middle dc of the corners, make (sc, ch 2, sc), turn and continue making sc into each dc and ch 1 space.

Sl st to first st.

Round 3: Sl st into next st, ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc into same st as joining, *ch 1, skip a st, sc into next st* Repeat from *to* across. Make sure to ch 1 right before the corner spaces.

In the next corner ch 2 corner space, (sc, ch 2, sc).

Repeat from *to* down the next side.

Sl st to first st

Round 4: Sl st into next ch 1 space, ch 5 (counts as a dc and ch 2). Dc2tog by making the first leg in the same ch 1 space as starting ch, skip next ch 1 space and place the second leg into the next ch 1 space. *Dc in same ch 1 space, ch 2, dctog with the first leg in the same ch space, skip a ch 1 space and place the second leg into the next ch 1 space.*

Repeat from *to.* until the next corner (should have 18 ch 2 spaces before the first corner).

Ch 2, dc2tog with first leg in the ch 1 space right before the ch 2 space from the previous round, place the second leg into the ch 2 corner space. Ch 3, dc into same ch 2 corner space.

Ch 2, dc2tog with first leg in ch 2 corner space, and the second leg in the next ch 1 space (it should be the one right after the ch 2 corner space)

Continue this way around.

You should have 21 ch 2 spaces on each side with ch 3s in the corners.

Sl st to 3rd ch in starting ch 5.

Round 5: Sl st into the next ch 2 space, ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc into same ch 2 space. Ch 3, sc into same ch 2 space again, *ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) into next ch 2 space.*

Repeat from *to.*

When you get to the ch 2 space right before the ch 3 corner spaces, complete your (sc, ch 3, sc) in the ch 2 space. Ch 3 and (sc, ch 3, sc) into the ch 3 corner space.

Ch 3 and (sc, ch 3, sc) into next ch 2 space.

Continue in this fashion all the way around.

Sl st to first sc.

Cut yarn with scissors and pull through. Weave in any loose ends

Blocking:

To block this doily, grab a large bowl and fill it with water. Soak the doily in the water for a few minutes (you may need to hold it down with your hand so it doesn’t float to the surface).

Once soaked, grab a towel. Pull the doily out of the bowl and place on the towel (do not wring or squeeze the doily with your hands).

Pat the doily with towel to soak up excess water.

Place the doily onto a blocking board or a piece of cardboard large enough. Pin the sides evenly with pins.

Allow the doily to air dry for 24-48 hours.

Thank you so much for trying out the Crochet Stardew Valley Stardrop Doily Pattern. I hope the diagram was helpful to you.

Until next time.

Breathtakingly Nostalgic Crochet Pokeball Doily

by strommercrafts / September 14, 2025

Hello everyone! Today I have made a Breathtakingly Nostalgic Crochet Pokeball Doily to share with you.

I’ve been inspired to make doilies based off of some of my favorite video games growing up. This includes my Crochet Legend of Zelda Triforce Doily and my Crochet Animal Crossing Doily!

I still remember the very first Pokemon game I played was Pokemon Ruby. I picked Mudkip as my starter and named him Bubbles. I loved that little game…but surprisingly with how many hours I put in, I never caught a dang shiny Pokemon :(.

Anyways…

This is one of my more complex designs, so I drew up a diagram to help you visualize the pattern better.

I am using a new filet crochet technique in this pattern, to make it appear a little more delicate and lacy. I think it also helps the Pokeball “pop” out more so you can see it better.

We will be coloring changing threads in this Crochet Pokeball Doily pattern. I highly suggest that you feel comfortable doing color changes with bigger yarn sizes before trying it with thread. But I understand if you want to just go for it and see what happens!

Color changing in crochet is kind of weird and I’ll explain a little better below…I hope. Essentially, you have to think ahead and attach your new color before the stitch that needs the new color.

It’s kind of like tapestry crochet, but we’re using double crochets instead of single crochets.

I also recommend blocking this doily and basically anything that you crochet with thread. It looks so much cleaner and less scrunched up. I use water to block mine, but I know other people like to use a starch solution to make it stiff.

Okay enough rambling, let’s start making your Crochet Pokeball Doily!

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Materials Used:

Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in White Size 10
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in Black Size 10 (the image displays the wrong size of thread, but this is the correct listing for size 10 thread…it’s confusing I know)
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread Size in Red 10
1.65mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Optional – blocking board (or cardboard), pins, bowl of water and a towel

Abbreviations

St – stitch
Sl st – slip st
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
S2W – switch to white
S2B – switch to black
S2R – switch to red

About Color Changes in This Pattern

Color changes can be a little weird in crochet. You must look ahead to color change and attach your new color before you finish the current you’re on.
Sometimes you will finish a dc and sometimes you will not! It depends on whether the next st is a ch or another dc.
I don’t recommend “carrying” your last color thread with you. Since we are using dc and contrasting colors, they stick out through the fabric.
I recommend cutting your thread when starting a new color OR dropping the yarn and picking it up when you need it again and giving yourself enough line (but one side of your doily will be ugly)
See pics below for info on when to attach the new colored thread.

I’ve also made a crochet chart to go with this pattern below.

I’m still learning how to make these charts, but I think you can see the pattern much better if you don’t like written instructions.

I made the border in a red and blue color in this chart so you can see each round more clearly.

Crochet Pokeball Doily Pattern:

Ch 46

Row 1: sc into 8th ch away from hook (counts as dc and ch 2), ch 2, skip a ch, dc into next ch, *ch 2, skip a ch, sc into next ch, ch 2, skip a ch, dc into next ch.* Repeat from *to* (10 sc, 11 dc, 20 ch 2s)

Row 2: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, skip ch 2, skip sc, and skip next ch 2, dc into next dc, *ch 3, skip ch 2, skip dc, and skip next ch 2, dc into next dc.* Repeat from *to* (11 dc, 10 ch 3s)

Row 3: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn sc into middle ch of previous row’s ch 3, ch 2, dc into next dc, *ch 2, sc into middle ch of previous row’s ch 3, ch 2, dc into next dc* Repeat from *to* twice more. Ch 3, skip ch 3 space, dc into next dc, ch 3, skip ch 3 space, dc into next dc (these two open squares should be aligned right in the middle of the fabric). Repeat from *to* 4 more times. (11 dc, 8 sc, 16 ch 2s, 2 ch 3s)

Row 4: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, skip ch 2, skip sc, skip ch 2, dc into next dc, *ch 3, skip ch 2, skip sc, skip ch 2, dc into next dc.* Repeat from *to* once more. Ch 2, S2B, dc into next dc (if done correctly, the white thread will have the appearance of a ch 3 not a ch 2). 3 dc into ch 3 space, dc in dc, 3 dc into ch 3 space, dc into next dc (don’t finish the final pull through, S2W). Repeat from *to* 4 more times (17 dc, 8 ch 3s)

Row 5: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc into middle ch of ch 3 space, *ch 2, dc into next dc, ch 2, dc into middle ch of ch 3 space, ch 2, dc into next dc,* ch 2, S2B dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch 3 space, dc in next dc (don’t finish last pull through and S2W), dc in next 7 dc S2B, dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch 3 space, dc in next dc S2W ch 3, dc in next dc. Repeat from *to* twice more. (23 dc, 4 sc, 8 ch 2s, 2 ch 3s)

Row 6: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, skip and dc into next dc, ch 3, skip and dc into next dc, (finish this last dc all the way and S2B, skip a ch, dc in 2nd and 3rd ch of ch 3 space, dc into next dc S2W, dc into next 15 dc, S2B, dc into next dc, dc into next ch and middle ch of ch 3 space (don’t finish dc all the way and S2W, ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 3, skip and dc into next dc, ch 3, skip and dc into next dc (27 dc, 4 ch 3s, 2 ch 1s)

Row 7: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc into middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc into next dc, ch 2, sc into middle ch, ch 1, S2B, dc into next dc, dc into ch 1 space, dc into next dc S2W dc into next 19 dc, S2B dc in next dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc into next dc S2W, ch 2, sc into middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc into next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc into next dc (29 dc, 4 sc, 8 ch 2s)

Row 8: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, skip and dc into next dc, ch 2 S2B, skip and dc into next 3 dc, S2W, dc in next 19 dc, S2B dc in next 3 dc, S2W, ch 3, skip and dc into next dc, ch 3, skip and dc into next dc (29 dc, 4 ch 3s)

Row 9: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in middle ch, ch 2, dc in next dc S2B, dc in middle and last ch of ch 3, dc in next dc, S2W, dc in next 9 dc, S2B, dc in next 5 dc, S2W, dc in next 9 dc, S2B, dc in next dc, dc in first ch of ch 3, dc in middle ch of ch 3, S2W, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc (29 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch 2s, 2 ch 1s)

Row 10: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, dc into next dc S2B, dc in next 12 dc, S2W, dc in next 5 dc, S2B, dc in next 12 dc, S2W, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 3 dc in next dc (33 dc, 2 ch 3s, w ch 1s)

Row 11: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2R, dc in next 6 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2W, dc in next 5 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2R, dc in next 5 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2W, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc (28 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch 2s, 2 ch 1s)

Row 12: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), dc in next dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2R, dc in next 9 dc, S2B dc in next 5 dc, S2R, dc in next 9 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2W, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc (28 dc, 2 sc, 2 ch 1s)

Row 13: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2 S2B, skip 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, S2R, dc in next 19 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2W, ch 3, skip 2 dc, skip ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc (29 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch 2s, 2 ch 3s)

Row 14: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 1 S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2R, dc in next 19 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2W, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc (29 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch 2s, 2 ch 3s)

Row 15: ch 5, (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3 dc in next dc, ch 1 S2B, skip a dc, dc in next 3 dc, S2R, dc in next 15 dc, S2B, dc in next 3 dc, S2W ch 1, skip a dc, dc in next dc, ch 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc (27 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch 2s, 2 ch 3s, 2 ch 1s)

Row 16: ch 6, (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, S2B, skip 2 dc, dc in next 5 dc, S2R, dc in next 7 dc, S2B, dc in next 5 dc, S2W, ch 3, skip 2 dc, skip ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc (23 dc, 2 sc, 4 ch 2s, 4 ch 3s)

Row 17: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, S2B, skip 3 dc, dc in next 9 dc, S2W, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc (17 dc, 4 sc, 8 ch 2s, 4 ch 3s)

Row 18: ch 6 (counts as dc and ch), turn, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc (11 dc, 4 sc, 8 ch 2s, 6 ch 3s)

Row 19: ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), turn, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in next ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, ch 2, dc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in middle ch of ch 3, dc in next dc (11 dc, 6 sc, 12 ch 2s, 4 ch 3s)

Row 20 ch 6 (counts as dc and ch 3), turn, dc in next dc, *ch 3, dc in next dc.* Repeat from *to* (11 dc, 10 ch 3s)

Border

Instead of going back and forth like we have with the main body of the crochet Pokeball doily, now we will crochet around our square.

Round 1: ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1) dc into the same st as the starting ch 4, ch 1, dc into same st again. This is our first corner made.

Ch 1, dc into middle ch of ch 3, *ch 1, dc into next dc.* Repeat from *to* until we reach the next corner. Your last dc should be placed in the 3rd ch of the previous row’s starting ch 6. From here, ch 1, dc into same ch, ch 1, dc into same ch again.

As you can see, our corners will be a combination of (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) all in the same corner st.

Turning down the first side of our doily, ch 1, skip the rest of the ch 3 you just made your corner in and dc into the top of row 19’s dc. Ch 1, skip the length of the rest of that dc and dc into the 3rd ch of row 18. Repeat dc and ch 1s down the side, see the chart as a reference. Sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch 4.

(22 “squares” on each side)

Round 2:

**Note: the ch 1 spaces before and after the middle corner dc from round 1 will have 2 sc in them, not 1. See diagram for details.

ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc into same st, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, (sc, ch 1, sc) into the next dc (this should be the middle dc of round 1s corner). If you need to, place st marker in the corner ch 1 space for later. 2 sc in next ch 1 space, sc into each dc and ch 1 space across until you get to the first dc of the next corner from round 1. Place a sc in this dc, 2 dc into next ch 1 space, (sc, ch 1, sc) into next dc, 2 sc into next ch 1 space.

Turn down the next side and sc into each dc and ch 1 space, make corners. Sl st to first sc.

(47 sc on each side, 4 ch 1 corner spaces)

Round 3: ch 3 (counts as a dc), (dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the same st as ch 3. Ch 1, skip 3 sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch 1 corner space. *Ch 1, skip 3 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 1, skip 3 sc, sc in next sc* Repeat from *to* until next corner.

You should have 3 sc left before the next ch 1 corner space after the last (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) shell. Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch 1 corner space. Repeat from *to* until next corner again. Corner spaces will be (sc, ch 1, sc). Sl st to top if starting ch 3

(6 shells on each side)

Round 4: sl st into next dc, sl st into ch 1 space. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc in same ch 1 space, ch 3, skip 2 dc and sc into next ch 1 space, ch , skip 2 dc, skip next ch 1 space, skip next sc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in ch 1 corner space.

Ch 2, sc into first ch 1 space of next shell, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc into next ch 1 space of shell, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the sc between the shells, *ch 1, sc into first ch 1 space of next shell, ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc into next ch 1 space of shell, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in sc between shells* Repeat from *to* until next corner, finish last shell with sc into first ch 1 space, ch 3, skip 2 dc, and sc in next ch 1 space of shell.

Ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc) into ch 1 corner space. Repeat on sides and corners in this fashion. Sl st to starting sc

Round 5: sl st into next 2 chs, ch 1 (does not count as a st) sc into ch 3 space. Ch 1, ([dc, ch 1 x7 times], dc) in ch 3 corner space. (This corner shell should have 8 dc separated by ch 1s)

*Ch 1, sc into next ch 3 space on top of next shell, ch 1, skip next sc, skip ch 1 space, skip dc, ([dc, ch 1 x5 times], dc) into ch 1 space between the 2 dc.* Repeat from *to* until next corner, ch 1, sc into ch 3 space in last shell, ch 1, ([dc, ch 1 x7 times], dc) in next ch 3 corner space. Repeat from *to* on sides.

Sl st to starting sc. (5 smaller shells on sides, 1 larger shell in each corner).

Cut thread with scissors and pull through.

Weave in any ends with tapestry needle.

Blocking:

Soak doily in cool water for a minute, gently pat dry on a towel. Using a blocking board (or piece of cardboard large enough), pin edges straight with pins. Allow to dry for about 24-48 hours.

That’s it for this Crochet Pokeball Doily Pattern! If you made it this far, thank you, I hope you enjoyed this pattern.

Until next time.

Incredibly Gorgeous Crochet Animal Crossing Doily

by strommercrafts / July 30, 2025

Hi everyone, today we will be learning how to crochet this beautiful Crochet Animal Crossing Doily!

Who can forget the iconic leaf logo from Animal Crossing? Not me!

I have loved Animal Crossing for a long time. My first game was actually Animal Crossing Wild World on the DS back in the day, but I quickly fell in love and grabbed the original game on the GameCube too.

Since I’ve enjoyed Animal Crossing so much, I thought I’d give it a fun little tribute and make a doily from the leaf that appears when you grab items.

I’m making this doily in a very similar way as my Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily as well, so you should totally check it out!

The center piece of the doily is actually just filet crochet, and then I’ve added a cute little border around it.

If you don’t know what filet crochet is, boy you are missing out! You can make almost any image you want doing this technique, it just takes a little time to get the dimensions right.

If you know how to read a crochet chart, I have one provided below.

It’s honestly super tedious to write out patterns for filet crochet and it’s a lot easier just to look at a chart. However, I am writing how to get you started on the doily and how to do the border.

I have also learned that making crochet charts/diagrams is still super hard, this time I tried my best to free hand the pattern in Procreate, but sheesh it was still hard! So I apologize in advance, my double crochets sort of run together, but I think you can get the gist of it!

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Blocking

I definitely recommend blocking this doily and literally all doilies you ever crochet. They tend to look scrunched up and don’t sit very flat after you’re done making them.

If you’re going to make these beauties, I strongly suggest soaking them in water, patting them gently with a towel, stretching it on a blocking board and anchoring it down with pins.

Okay let’s go ahead and get started! 👇

Materials Needed:

1.65mm Crochet Hook
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in White Size 10
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Board and Pins (optional but recommended)

Abbreviations Used:

Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet

Special Stitches:

3dc Cluster – (YO (yarn over), insert hook into st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops x3 times), should have 4 loops left on hook, YO, pull through all 4 loops.
X Stitch – skip 2 sts, dc into next st, going behind the st just made, skip a st, dc into the next
Ch 3 Picot – ch 3, sl st into the top of last st made

Special Instructions:

The starting ch 4s all count as a dc and ch 1 for the leaf pattern in the center.
I will be referring to open squares and closed squares throughout this pattern. An open square consists of a block of: (dc, ch 1, dc) and a closed squares consists of a block of (3dc). These are filet crochet terms that make it easier to count rather than counting each individual stitch.

Crochet Animal Crossing Doily Pattern

I have two charts to look at as a reference. The first one has the border included and the second one is just the leaf in a simple grid chart.

I thought maybe the top chart with the border might be hard to read in the middle, so I wanted to provided a second option.

For the green leaf chart, each white square is an open square and each green square is a closed square.

Row 1: Start by making 69 chains.

Dc into 7th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip a ch, dc into next ch.* Repeat from *to* until end. You should have 32 “open” squares in this row.

Row 2-4: Ch 4, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a ch and dc into next dc all the way across. 32 open squares.

Row 5: We will start to make the bottom of the leaf in this row. I am starting by reading the chart from the right side to the left, you can do either way, but make sure the leaf is facing the correct way when you get to the border.

Ch 4, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a ch, dc into next dc…do this for a total of 14 squares. Dc into next ch 1 space, dc into next dc (this is one closed square made) make 6 more closed squares for a total of 7 closed squares in this row. Make 11 more open squares for the remainder of row.

Row 6-32: Follow the chart(s) until you reach the border.

Border:

Round 1: Ch 4, make open squares until first corner (you should have a dc in the top of the 3rd ch from previous row here). (Ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in the same ch. This makes a corner of 3 dc separated by ch 1s. Turn down the side of the doily, ch 1, skip length of ch 3, dc in dc from row 31, ch 1, skip length of dc, dc into top of ch 3. Continue making open squares down the side. The second corner should be in the last ch of row 1. (Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in this ch. Refer to chart for details. Sl st to top of starting ch 1. (34 open squares on each side)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same ch, sc into each dc and ch 1 space across. When you get to the center dc of the first corner (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in center dc. Continue this way around. Sl st to starting sc. (71 sc on each side with ch 2 space in corners)

Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), instead of going forward, go behind and dc into the sc st away from starting ch. Going forward, skip 2 sts, dc into next st, ch 1, turn behind, skip a st, dc into next st. This is an X stitch. Continue X stitches across, (dc, ch 2, dc) into ch 2 corner space. Sl st into 3rd ch of starting ch 4. (23 X stitches on each side with (dc, ch 2, dc) corners)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc into same ch. Ch 1, *skip ch 1 space, sc into next 2 dc.* Repeat from *to.* in corners make ch 3 over ch 2 space. Sl st into first sc.

Round 5: Sl st again into ch 1 space. Ch 1, sc into ch 1 space. *(Ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc into next ch 1 space x2 times). Skip 2 sc, in next ch 1 space make 7 dc (first shell made). Skip 2 sc, sc in next ch 1 space.* Repeat from *to* until corner. Make 9 dc in ch 3 corner space. Skip 2 sc, sc into next ch 1 space. Continue this way around. Sl st into starting sc. (5 7dc shells on each side with 9dc shells in corner).

Round 6: Sl st again into ch 2 space. Ch 2, sc into next ch 2 space. *In shell from previous row, make dc in first dc, ch 1, dc into next dc (make total of 7dc and 6 ch 1s). Sc into next ch 2 space, ch 2, sc into next ch 2 space.* Repeat from *to.* until corner. Make corner in similar fashion to other shells (8 dc and 8 ch 1s). Continue around. Sl st into starting sc.

Round 7: Ch 1, sl st again into ch 2 space. In first ch 1 space of next shell make 3 dc cluster. Ch 3, sl st into top of 3 dc cluster (ch 3 picot made). (Ch 2, 3dc cluster, ch 3 picot in top of cluster in each ch 1 space of shell, should have 6 3dc clusters with 6 ch 3 picots separated by ch 2s). Sc into next ch 2 space. Continue across make corners in similar fashion to previous shells. Sl st to starting sc.

Cut thread with scissors, pull through. Weave in any ends with tapestry needle.

Blocking, Optional But Recommended:

I suggest blocking your Crochet Animal Crossing Doily. I used just water, but if you want it stiff, use a starch solution.

You will need a bowl of water, a towel, pins, and something to block it on. I use this blocking board, but you can use a pizza box or a cardboard box that is large enough.

Soak the doily in the bowl of water for a minute. Gently press it down to get all the air out of the thread.

Pick the doily up out of the water and pat it gently with the towel. Do not wring the water out.

Place the doily on your blocking board or Cardboard box and pin as evenly as possible. Allow to dry for 1-2 days.

That’s it for the Crochet Animal Crossing Doily! I hope that you enjoyed this pattern and that the chars were helpful.

Until next time.

37 Crochet Lace Square Patterns

by strommercrafts / April 26, 2025

Hello everyone, today I have a list of 37 Crochet Lace Square Patterns that I think you’ll enjoy!

These patterns are the best crochet lace square ideas I could find from Pinterest.

Almost all of these are crochet diagrams/charts, if you don’t know how to read charts, there are many tutorials online for how to do so. A quick Google search will help you get started!

I find that a lot of these pretty doily patterns are just diagrams, which in my opinion is almost easier to read than written step by step instructions.

You can use these crochet square doilies as framed artwork, table centerpieces, some are smaller squares so you could use multiple ones to create blankets or curtains. The possibilities are really endless!

For the following patterns, you’re going to want to use small crochet thread and a corresponding hook. I’m using size 10 crochet thread and a 1.65mm crochet hook, but feel free to use whatever you like. If you use a bigger size yarn and hook, your finished square will be bigger and vice versa, so just keep that in mind!

You’ll also want to block your crochet lace squares when you’re finished. It will look so much neater and less curly if you do this step. I like to soak mine in water and then pin it to a blocking board, but you can use a cardboard or pizza box in a pinch!

Alright let’s go ahead and get started on this list of 37 Crochet Lace Square Patterns!

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Materials Needed:

#1 Gemstone Lace Blanket

Click to learn the Gemstone Lace Blanket here.

The Gemstone Lace Blanket by The Lavender Chair, is a gorgeous lace square that can be made any size. To start, you’ll be working in the round, and then create a solid, circular center. Once that is complete, you’ll make a few lacy rounds and then crochet shells into the corner spaces. You’ll repeat the last 3 rows in order to keep growing your lace square.

#2 Sylvanweave Square

Click to learn the Sylvanweave Square here.

The Sylvanweave Square, created by Draiguna, is a beautiful lace square pattern. This square takes a little bit of time to complete as it has 20 rounds, but it is so worth it! Draiguna also has two different borders you can choose to finish the square. I decided to go with the last border with the picot shells.

#3 Floral Crochet Lace Square

Click to learn the Floral Crochet Lace Square here.

This is a very pretty crochet lace square diagram that will have you crocheting a series of leaves in each corner. This pattern will require you to double crochet 4 stitches together (to create the tips of the leaves) and you’ll need to be comfortable making 3 double crochet clusters for the second to last round.

#4 Pineapples and Leaves Crochet Square

Click to learn the Pineapples and Leaves Crochet Square here.

You’ll be crocheting a series of Pineapples and Leaves in this lace square diagram. There’s a label in the top right corner which hides some of the pattern (annoying I know), but if you look on the bottom you can tell what the pattern is asking you to do. This is a stunning crochet square and would be great to use as a little place mat or table decoration.

#5 Celtic Square Doily

Click to learn the Celtic Square Doily here.

The Celtic Square Doily pattern is brought to you by Handmade by Raine. This is a very unique piece, as you’ll be crocheting the middle part first, cutting your thread and then restarting on a different point. You’ll do that a few times in this project, even if you’re using one color like I did here. This is a very large square doily, and would be a wonderful centerpiece for a table.

#6 Crochet X Lace Square

Click to learn the Crochet X Lace Square here.

This crochet lace square has a giant X in the middle of it, surrounded by a shell stitch border. Start with a ch 8 and close it with a slip stitch. You’ll notice that you grow the middle of the X out and then start to taper as you get closer to the end.

#7 Lacy Square Diamonds

Click to learn the Lacy Square Diamonds here.

The Lacy Square Diamonds pattern is unique in this list. Instead of starting from the center, you’ll chain 43, turn and make mesh stitches across. At the end of the part in black, you’ll turn and crochet down and across all the sides to finish the border. The Lacy Square Diamonds pattern looks very pretty and rustic.

#8 Pretty Crochet Square Pattern

Click to learn the Pretty Crochet Square Pattern here.

The Pretty Crochet Square Pattern is a short and simple 10 round doily. Use this pattern to make multiple squares and stitch them together to create tablecloths, lacy sweaters, or curtains.

#9 Square Lace Doily

Click to learn the Square Lace Doily here.

This square doily is simple, yet elegant. After round 5, you could easily adjust the size to suit your needs. Each of the opposite two sides mirror each other, so keep that in mind. I did find that if you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to repeat sides instead of switching. Half of the square is a mesh stitch and the other half is chains and picots.

#10 Delicate Lace Crochet Square

Click to learn the Delicate Lace Crochet Square here.

The Delicate Lace Crochet Square is probably one of the more “solid” of the lace squares in this list. It starts off as a circle and then transforms itself into a square shape. There’s also a diagram for how to connect multiple squares of this pattern together in order to get a seamless look.

#11 Small Crochet Lace Square Pattern

Click to learn the Small Crochet Lace Square Pattern here.

In this pattern, you’ll be creating many crochet clusters, giving your work a floral/feminine feel. You can work until round 12, join other squares together, and then create the border. Or you can simply do what I did and create one square (I just continued after round 12 without cutting). The little triangle shapes in the diagram indicate a 3 chain picot.

#12 Japanese Crochet Square

Click to learn the Japanese Crochet Square here.

In this square doily diagram, you will start by making a circular shape and then adding the four corners with double treble crochets (that’s a yarn over three times!). The small square is then framed with a double crochet mesh stitch pattern, followed by a floral looking lace stitch, with the final frame of the crochet square being 4 rounds of a ch4 mesh stitch.

This was a fun one to make, I sort of enjoy longer crochet doily patterns, as this one is a total of 20 rounds.

#13 Flowers and Leaves Square Pattern

Click to learn the Flowers and Leaves Square Pattern here.

The Flowers and Leaves Square Pattern is another floral doily. I do love the doilies that have mesh borders, I think the lace effect is beautiful. This pattern reminds me of two different flowers, one looked like tulips and the other in the corners looks like a dandelion to me. Very cool!

#14 Big X Square Doily

Click to learn the Big X Square Doily here.

The Big X Square Doily is a large pattern that shows off the shape of an X in the middle. Make sure to pay close attention to the beginning center, as I got thrown off by the corners in rounds 2 and 3, but after that it works up beautifully and it looks so intricate and gorgeous.

#15 Crochet Square with Flowers Motif 1

Click to learn the Crochet Square with Flowers Motif 1 here.

This motif is a lace square with cute, six petaled flowers throughout. Unfortunately this pattern does not indicate a starting point or where to join. I found it easiest to start my starting chain near a corner. You’ll definitely need to block this square when you’re finished.

#16 Alternating Leaves Square

Click to learn the Alternating Leaves Square here.

This is a neat square where you will be crocheting alternating leaves throughout. What’s cool about this pattern is that you could technically make it as big as you want.

#17 Crochet Clusters Square

Click to learn the Crochet Clusters Square here.

You’ll crochet 5 double crochet clusters in a heart shaped pattern or maybe it’s a four leaf clover, I guess it could be seen either way! You’ll start with 8 single crochets separated by ch 1s inside a magic ring.

#18 Simple Crochet Flower Square Pattern

Click to learn the Simple Crochet Flower Square here.

This simple crochet flower square shows off an eight petaled flower with leaves in each corner. There are 16 single crochets in a magic ring. Unfortunately this diagram doesn’t show starting chains or joins. I would just chain 1 for single crochets and do a chain 3 if I needed to start with a double crochet. All of the chain mesh stitches surrounding the flower should all be mostly ch 7s.

#19 Easy Lace Square

Click to learn the Easy Lace Square here.

This easy lace square is short, sweet and simple. The chain 3s and single crochets break up the double crochets to form a cute diamond shape. This would be a great square pattern to use in order to sew many of them together to create a larger piece.

#20 Sunshine Square

Click to learn the Sunshine Square here.

I’m calling this one the Sunshine Square as the circular center reminds me of the sun’s rays! You’ll create the center of the sun by creating 3 double crochet clusters, followed by a few rows of chains, fans, and 5 treble crochets made together. The rest is a series of clusters, fans, and chains. I suggest blocking this piece after finishing as well.

#21 JP Crochet Square Doily

Click to learn the JP Crochet Square Doily here.

This free crochet doily is brought to you by JPCrochet. This square will have you crocheting 3 double crochets together, sprinkled throughout with most of the chains being a series of chain 5s. Make sure you pay attention to the number of chains you have as it’s easy to skip a chain or accidentally add an extra.

#22 Pineapple Flower Square

Click to learn the Pineapple Flower Square here.

The Pineapple Flower Square displays a beautiful 8 petaled flower motif using a pineapple effect. This is a fairly large square, maxing out at 22 rounds.

#23 Daisy Lace Square

Click to learn the Daisy Lace Square here.

The Daisy Lace Square is a whopping 28 rounds long. This pattern shows off a total of 8 flowers in the corners of the square, with a mesh border. You’ll need to be able to crochet clusters as well as decreasing up to 6 stitches at a time for the tips of the petals. It’s a little hard to see the beginning center, but start with a chain 8, join to form a circle and then there are a total of 16 single crochets inside the circle for round 2. After that, it’s easier to see what is happening.

#24 Sun’s Rays Crochet Square

Click to learn the Sun’s Rays Crochet Square here.

This is a very unique way to crochet a lacy square. You’ll have to cut your thread twice, but the diagonal mesh stitches remind me of the sun’s rays. You’ll definitely want to block with square when you’re done.

#25 Lunar Blossom Square Lace Motif

Click to learn the Lunar Blossom Square Lace Motif here.

Another unique crochet square, the Lunar Blossom Square Lace Motif is a pattern by Ellej.org. It’s a tiny square that displays a flower in the bottom corner and then grows outward. She has a few examples of how you can use multiple squares for crochet clothing.

#26 Crochet Four Square Pineapples

Click to learn the Crochet Four Square Pineapples here.

Okay so this was a tricky pattern, not going to lie. You start from the middle and work your way out, and then after you finish the 7th round, you’ll cut your thread and work on each corner individually, this creates a pineapple effect with a 4 double crochet border surrounding each square.

#27 Circular Lace Square

Click to learn the Circular Lace Square here.

This square has a lacy circle motif right in the center, surrounded by V stitches, and finished with a V stitch and picot combo border.

#28 Artistic Crochet Square

Click to learn the Artistic Crochet Square here.

I thought the two lacy corners in this square gave it a very artsy look. It works up quickly and you can make multiple squares to create fabric for anything you’d like!

#29 Cross Square

Click to learn the Cross Square here.

This pattern has another cross motif in it. Start with a magic ring, ch 3, and make 15 double crochet. Place 2 double crochet in each stitch to grow the center and then the chart is clear from there. You’ll need to be able to double crochet 2 and 3 together, as this helps create the tips of the cross.

#30 Diamond Pineapple Square

Click to learn the Diamond Pineapple Square here.

This was a great pineapple doily to make. The pineapples are surrounded by a double crochet border, and that border creates a diamond effect. You’ll need to make a magic ring to start this pattern.

#31 Pinwheel Lace Square

Click to learn the Pinwheel Lace Square here.

The Pinwheel Lace Square is a whimsical little doily. It’s only 13 rounds long and the pinwheel effect is really cool! I definitely recommend blocking this doily once it’s finished.

#32 Stained Glass Square

Click to learn the Stained Glass Square here.

This is a large crochet square doily at 33 rounds long. The center design reminds me a lot of how a stained glass window in a church looks. Ch 7, join to form a ring, make 12 single crochets in the ring and then you can go from there.

#33 Pretty Shell Corners Square

Click to learn the Pretty Shell Corners Square here.

The Pretty Shell Corners Square is a simple, yet elegant doily pattern. In the corners of the square, you’ll be making a sort of shell or fan effect with a mesh on the sides. The border is also an intricate shell pattern built around a triangular mesh.

Ch 6. Sl st to form a circle, ch 3 and place 2 more double crochet. Make 3 more groups of 3 double crochets separated by ch 2s and then join.

Sometimes it’s hard to see the center of the crochet diagrams! Hopefully that helps.

#34 Simple Filet Crochet Square

Click to learn the Simple Filet Crochet Square here.

I really liked this square doily because you’re using Filet crochet to make the center until round 6. At that round you’ll start going around the square instead of back and forth, this might be tricky for some, but the diagram does a really good job showing where to place your stitches.

It’s also a sort of mindless piece until you get to the border (which is great for me!). The border is a fan composed of 3 double crochet clusters and chains.

#35 Lacy Hearts Square Doily

Click to learn the Lacy Hearts Square Doily here.

The Lacy Hearts Square Doily shows off 4 heart shapes in the center and then a variety of different stitch combinations with a cute picot border to finish. I noticed that on round 7 the joins don’t seem to line up, so you can either cut your yarn and place it where the diagram is showing to start or you can be like me and wing it and continue from the original joins.

#36 Wheat Square Motif

Click to learn the Wheat Square Motif here.

This square doily is pretty neat. You start in the corner and go back and forth instead of around. You’ll start to see a design that reminds me of Wheat growing. Starting at round 13, you’ll need to slip stitch to get to the starting point or you can simply cut your yarn and move.

To start, you’ll ch 4 and place a double crochet into the first ch made, ch 3, and place 2 more double crochet into the same space.

This is a smaller square, so making multiples of these and sewing them together would make a lovely table cloth or even a curtain.

#37 Little Crowns Square

Click to learn the Little Crowns Square here.

This crochet square doily is embedded with little crown shapes throughout. The Crowns are made by single crocheting into a space, ch 3, 4 treble crochets, ch 3 and then placing another single crochet, all in the same space.

And that’s it for this list of 37 Crochet Lace Square Patterns! I hope you were able to find a pattern that is beautiful and you enjoyed making. I enjoyed crocheting all of these myself and I hope you do too!

Until next time!

Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily

by strommercrafts / February 22, 2025

Hello everyone, today I have a new crochet pattern I would like to share with you, a Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily!

I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately and although I don’t play as much as I used to, I’m still a big fan of The Legend of Zelda series. So I thought I would combine my hobby of crocheting, with my love for one of my favorite video games and created this pattern.

This pattern displays the iconic Triforce symbol inside a mesh, surrounded by a more solid border and then finished with a shell picot combo.

This doily is a small square, measuring about 7” x 7” after blocking. Perfect for displaying in a picture frame or placing under decorative pieces.

I decided to play around with this pattern using three different yarn colors. I thought a gold and a dark green would best represent the Zelda franchise, along with a classic white thread. The gold reminds me of the actual Triforce and the dark green, of the forest Link comes from (or his traditional clothes!)

Filet Crochet Technique

I am using a technique called filet crocheting. It’s a way of crocheting where you use “open” or “solid” squares to make a picture or design.

If you know how to do this technique, you can skip down to the pattern, however if you do not, no worries! I went ahead and wrote out instructions for those who are not familiar with filet crocheting. After a few rows, you will understand how this is performed easily.

You will either use a series of (dc, ch 1, skip a st, dc into the next st) to create a open square OR 3 dc in the next 3 sts to make a solid square.

That’s it, it seems easy enough, but if you are making a picture, a chart is very helpful to use to keep you on track.

I am using the free version of StitchFiddle to create a chart that has the Triforce design I want. I will have the chart below if written instructions make your head hurt (I know they hurt mine sometimes!).

What Do You Use Doilies For?

I use my doilies as decorations in the house. I typically use them underneath candles, or small centerpieces to make them feel more complete.

Placing this Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily in a picture frame and hanging it on the wall would add some cool and unique decor to your home.

You could also gift this to a family member, significant other, or friend that enjoys the game series.

Do I Need to Block This?

Yes, it is preferred to block this doily.

When you are crocheting doilies, it’s recommended to block your work when finished so it lays totally flat. Some people like to spray a starch solution on them so they are more stiff.

Here is how I block my doilies:

Get blocking board(s), pins, a bowl of water and a towel.
Place the doily in the water bowl and let it soak for a minute or two.
Take the doily out, let the water drip back in the bowl (do not wring it out), place on towel and pat it dry.
Place on blocking board and pin to size that you desire.
Let it dry for a day or two.

If you don’t have a blocking board, that is totally okay, this doily isn’t super big, so if you have a large enough piece of cardboard or even a pizza box, you can pin it on there. I’ve pinned many doilies that way and all have come out great.

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Materials Needed:

1.65mm Crochet Hook
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread size 10 in White
OR Artiste Cotton Crochet Thread size 10 in Gold Dust
OR Artiste Cotton Crochet Thread size 10 in Emerald
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Board or Cardboard
Pins

Abbreviations Used:

Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Ch 3 Picot – (ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook)

Special Instructions:

Starting Ch 4s count as a dc and ch 1 unless specified otherwise.
Solid square = 3 dc in a row
Open square = dc, ch 1, skip a st, dc in next st
Instead of a stitch count for each row, I am using the number of open or solid squares you should have in ().
Some of these rows will mirror the row before it, meaning that solid squares are placed on solid squares and open squares are placed on open squares.

Here is a crochet diagram of this pattern. I made this myself in Canva and I have discovered that making diagrams/charts is extremely difficult! It’s not perfect, but those who like to see a picture of the pattern will appreciate this. The border is included as well.

Here is a chart that I used to help me make the inside of this pattern. Info for the border is found below. Yellow squares indicate a solid square and the white squares indicate an open square.

Crochet Legend of Zelda Doily Pattern

Ch 47

Row 1: Turn, dc into 7th ch from hook. Ch1, skip 1 ch, *dc into next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc into next* Repeat from *to*. The last ch should end with a dc. (21 open squares)

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), turn, skip ch 1, *dc into next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc* Repeat from *to* (21 open squares)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, *dc into ch 1 space, dc into next dc* Repeat from *to* for a total of 17 squares, you will have 2 more squares from row 2, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next, ch 1 skip ch 1, dc into last dc. (17 closed squares, 4 open squares)

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as a dc and ch 1), turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next 35 sts, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc into next ch. (17 closed squares, 4 open squares)

Row 5: Ch 4, (counts as dc and ch 1), turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st for a total of 3 open squares, *(dc into next 14 sts for 7 solid squares)*, ch 1, skip a st, dc into next dc. Repeat from *to.*

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a ch, dc into next ch (14 solid squares, 7 open squares)

Row 6: Ch 4, (counts as dc and ch 1), turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x2), dc into next 14 sts, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc into next 15 sts, (ch 1 skip ch 1, dc into next dc x3 times). (14 solid squares, 7 open squares)

Row 7: Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x2), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next (4 open squares made). Dc into next 10 sts, ch 1 skip a st, dc into next st, ch 1, skip ch 1 space, dc into next st, ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (3 open squares made)

Dc into next 10 sts, ch 1 skip a st, dc into next st, (ch 1, skip a st, dc into next dc x3 times) (4 open squares made)

Row 8: This row will mirror Row 7, place open squares on top of open squares and solid squares on top of solid squares.

Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st x3) (4 open squares made)

Dc into next 10 sts, (ch 1 skip ch 1, dc into next dc x3) (3 open squares made)

Dc into next 10 sts, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x4) (4 open squares made)

Row 9: Ch 4, turn, skip a ch, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x3), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (5 open squares made)

dc into next 6 sts, ch 1, skip a st, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x3), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (5 open squares made),

dc into next 6 sts, ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x4 times) (5 open squares made). (15 open squares, 6 solid squares).

Row 10: This row will mirror Row 9. Place open squares on top of open squares and solid squares on top of solid squares.

Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x4) (5 open squares made)

Dc into next 6 sts

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x5) (5 open squares made)

Dc into next 6 sts

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x5) (5 open squares made) (15 open squares, 6 solid squares)

Row 11: Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x4), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (6 open squares made)

Dc into next 4 sts, (dc into ch 1 space, dc into next dc x5) dc into next 4 sts

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x5) (6 open squares made) (12 open squares, 9 solid squares)

Row 12: This row will mirror Row 11.

Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x5) (6 open squares made)

Dc into next 18 sts

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x6) (6 open squares made) (12 open squares, 9 solid squares)

Row 13: Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x5), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (7 open squares made)

Dc into next 14 sts

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x6) (7 open squares made) (14 open squares, 7 solid squares)

Row 14: This row will mirror Row 13.

Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x6) (7 open squares made)

Dc into next 14 sts

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x7) (7 open squares made) (14 open squares, 7 solid squares)

Row 15: Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x6), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (8 open squares made)

Dc in next 10 sts

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc) (8 open squares made) (16 open squares, 5 solid squares)

Row 16: This row will mirror Row 15.

Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x7) (8 open squares made)

Dc into next 10 sts

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x8) (16 open squares, 5 solid squares)

Row 17: Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x7), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (9 open squares)

Dc into next 6 sts

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x8) (9 open squares made) (18 open squares, 3 solid squares)

Row 18: This row will mirror Row 17

Ch 4, turn, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x8) (9 open squares)

Dc into next 6 sts

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x9) (9 open squares)

Row 19: Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x8), ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st (10 open squares)

Dc into next 2 sts

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x9) (10 open squares) (21 open squares, 1 solid square)

Row 20: This row will mirror Row 19.

Ch 4, turn, skip ch 1, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x9)

Ch 1, skip a st, dc into next st

(Ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x10) (21 open squares)

Row 21: This row will mirror row 20

Ch 4, turn, dc into next dc, (ch 1, skip ch 1, dc into next dc x20) (21 open squares

Border

Row 1: We will be crocheting down the first side of the square

Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc into top of last dc crocheted in row 21. Ch 1, skip the length of the last dc in row 21, and dc into the top of the ch 3 in row 20, ch 1, skip the rest of the ch 3 from row 20 and dc into the last dc from row 19. Continue with ch 1, skipping the length of dc/ch 3, and dc into top of dc/ch3. See pic below for details.

Place last dc for this side in first ch in row 1. (Ch 1, dc into same ch x2 more times)

Ch 1, turn down the bottom side of square, skip ch, dc into same ch as next dc from row 2, ch 1, skip next ch, dc into same ch as next dc from row 2. Continue until next corner (dc ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc in next corner). Continue this way until you reach the beginning corner, place (dc, ch 1) into same space as starting ch 4, sl st to 3rd ch. (23 open squares on each side)

Row 2: ch 1, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in same st as joining st, *sc into next ch 1 space, sc into next dc* Repeat from *to* until next corner (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc), continue placing sc into each dc and ch 1 space, and making corners in the same fashion. Sl st to first sc. (49 sc down each side with ch 2 in each corner)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip a st, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2 corner space, ch 1, skip a st (you might need to scoot your last dc over to see where the first st is), dc into next 3 sts, *ch 1, skip a st, dc into next 3 sts.* Repeat from *to* until next corner. You should have 1 st left before the next corner. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch 2 corner space.

Continue this way around, repeating from *to,* and making corners in same fashion. Place last 2 dc in the 2 sts before the starting ch, sl st into 3rd ch. (14 groups of 3 dc on each side with ch 2s in each corner)

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc into ch 1 space, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a st, [dc into next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 corner space, dc into next dc], *ch 1, skip a st, dc into next dc, dc into ch 1 space, dc into next dc.* Repeat from *to* until next corner Repeat from [ to ] for the next corner spaces. Repeat from *to* for sides.

On last side, finish with ch 1 and sl st to top of starting ch 3 (15 groups of 3 dc on each side with ch 2s in each corner)

Row 5: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), skip a st, dc into next dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc into next dc, ch 1, skip a st, [dc into next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 corner space, dc into next dc], *ch 1, skip a st, dc into next dc, dc into ch 1 space, dc into next dc.* Repeat from *to* down the sides.

Repeat from [ to ] for ch 2 corner spaces. Sl st to top of starting ch 3 (16 groups of 3 dc down each side with ch 2 corner spaces)

Row 6: Sl st into next ch 1 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), (2 dc, ch 3 picot, 3 dc) in same ch 1 space, skip next 3 dc, sc into next ch 1 space, skip next 3 dc, in ch 2 corner space make (5 dc, ch 3 picot 5 dc), *skip next 3 dc, sc into next ch 1 space, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3 picot, 3 dc) in next ch 1 space.* Repeat from *to* down the sides.

Place (5 dc, ch 3 picot, 5 dc) in ch 2 corner spaces. Sl st to first st.

Cut with scissors, weave in any ends with tapestry needle.

Block with pins on blocking board.

And that’s it! I hope you enjoyed this beautiful Crochet Legend of Zelda pattern. Until next time!

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15 Small Crochet Doily Patterns

by strommercrafts / April 10, 2024

Hey everyone! Today, I’ve got a fantastic lineup of 15 Small Crochet Doily Patterns for you, and guess what? They’re all absolutely free! If you’ve been honing your crochet skills and are ready to tackle some doilies, this list is perfect for you.

Now, let me tell you, these small crochet doilies are some of the coolest finds I’ve stumbled upon on Pinterest. They’re all presented as crochet doily diagrams or charts, so if you’re not familiar with reading crochet charts, a quick Google search for a key will definitely be your friend to help you along the way.

Here’s the thing about doily patterns on Pinterest: there are tons of them out there, but surprisingly few come with written instructions! But don’t let that discourage you. Trust me when I say that you’ve got this! Even if you look at a crochet doily diagram and think, “OMG, this looks nuts,” just believe in yourself. If I can do it, you can too!

The great thing about these diagrams is that they transcend language barriers. So regardless of where someone comes from or what language they speak, everyone can understand the pattern.

What do I mean by “small” crochet doilies?

All the doilies listed below are 12 rounds or fewer (with most of them being about 9 rounds), and with a diameter ranging from 5-9.5.” I obtained those measurements by using a 1.65mm crochet hook and crochet thread.

These small crochet doily patterns would be perfect for placing under a vase of your favorite flowers or used as coasters with a refreshing cup of tea.

Should small crochet doilies be blocked?

I definitely recommend crochet doilies (of any size) to be blocked if you want them to be displayed for people to see.

I like to use just plain water to block my doilies, but if you want to have them stiff, you’ll need to use a starch solution.

I block my doilies on a blocking mat with pins, but if you don’t have one, a cardboard box or a pizza box will do the trick.

What kind of yarn should you use?

You can use whatever size or type of yarn you prefer for these crochet doily patterns, however I recommend using crochet thread size 10 yarn, which is what I used for all the doilies below.

Crochet doilies are usually made to look like lace and this type of yarn will do just the trick.

Plus if you use a yarn that is a bigger size, your crochet doilies probably won’t end up being so small!

What size hook should you use?

Size 10 crochet thread is pretty tiny, so you’ll need a tiny crochet hook to go with it. I am using a 1.65mm crochet hook, however I believe that on the roll of Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread, it suggests using a 1.5mm crochet hook.

I like to use the 1.65mm crochet hook because it’s just a little bit bigger than the recommended 1.5mm. I found that I could yarn over more easily with that size, but you might not have the same problem I do!

Okay, so now that we have some of that in mind, let’s go ahead and jump into this awesome list of 15 Small Crochet Doily Patterns!

Materials Used:

1.65mm Crochet Hook
Red Heart Classic Crochet Thread in White 1000 Yards
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Board (optional)
Pins (optional)

#1 Small Crochet Doily Simple Pattern

Click to learn the Small Crochet Doily Simple Pattern here.

This wonderful, lacy crochet coaster pattern works up quickly in just 7 rounds. While the link provides a chart-only pattern, rest assured it’s easy to follow. I love how simple, but delicate this doily is. Once completed, the coaster will have a ruffled edge, so I highly recommend blocking it to ensure it lays flat.

#2 Easy Round Small Crochet Doily

Click to learn the Easy Round Small Crochet Doily here.

Another small crochet doily pattern from JPCrochet, this one is completed in just 11 short rounds. Like the previous pattern, this one is presented as a crochet chart without a written pattern available (at least not that I found). However, fear not, as it’s easily readable. The Easy Round Small Crochet Doily is constructed by single crocheting into the chains of the previous rows, and as you progress through the pattern, you’ll add chain 3 picots for added flair.

#3 Circular Crochet Motif

Click to learn the Circular Crochet Motif here.

This lacy, circular crochet motif is completed in just 7 rounds. I adore how this cute little crochet doily resembles a delicate flower. While I struggled to identify the original creator of this doily, I’m keen to credit them appropriately, so if anyone knows, please reach out! To create this doily, you’ll need to feel confident working with treble crochets and decreasing through treble crochets, as this is how you’ll finish the tips of the flower petals.

#4 Beautiful Small Crochet Doily

Click to learn the Beautiful Small Crochet Doily here.

This beautiful small crochet doily is yet another pattern I stumbled upon on Pinterest, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find the original creator! While there are no written instructions available, the chart is included in the image. To begin, you’ll chain 8 and join to form a circle, then work 24 double crochets into that circle and build from there. My only gripe with this chart is that it doesn’t specify how the starting chains should be worked up, and I wasn’t quite sure what the circles at the very last row were meant to be, so I improvised with chain 3 picots—turned out pretty cute, though! Despite these minor hiccups, this doily is undeniably beautiful!

#5 Doily Lace by Anabelia

Click to learn the Doily Lace by Anabelia here.

The Doily Lace crochet pattern by Anabelia is a 12-round doily that begins with a captivating starburst shape and concludes with beautifully intricate lacy shells. This doily would be ideal for placing under a lovely vase filled with your favorite flowers! Once more, this pattern is presented as a chart-only format, and unfortunately, the original post for this small crochet doily pattern by Anabelia is unavailable. However, the provided link offers a clear picture of the chart to guide you through the creation process.

#6 Crochet Circular Doily Design 51D

Click to learn the Crochet Circular Doily Design 51D here.

This crochet doily is completed in just 7 rounds! Throughout this pattern, you’ll be crocheting double and treble clusters of three. These clusters emanate from the center, resembling delicate flower petals or leaves towards the end of the doily. To finish, this tiny crochet doily is adorned with a row of single crochets and chain three picots.

#7 Small Flower Doily

Click to learn the Small Flower Doily here.

This crochet doily pattern features a charming 6-petaled flower motif, completed in just 8 rounds. Throughout this pattern, you’ll expand your petals using double crochet increases and conclude with double crochet decreases to shape the tips. In the final round, you’ll adorn your doily with three double crochet clusters encircled by chains and a cute little picot at the top.

#8 Delicate Round Crochet Motif

Click to learn the Delicate Round Crochet Motif here.

The Delicate Round Crochet Motif is a beautiful small crochet doily. This chart guides you through creating a series of double crochets to start, which then evolves into clusters, shells, and a mesh border, similar to the last round of pattern #7 in this list. With only 9 rounds, this crochet doily pattern would be perfect as a coaster or accessory.

#9 Crochet Doily Diagram Pattern

Click to learn the Crochet Doily Diagram Pattern here.

This small crochet doily, crafted by NoitkaLand, features an elegant design completed in just 6 rounds. It incorporates a variety of mesh stitches, utilizes treble crochets, clusters, and showcases a unique shell stitch in the final row.

#10 Unknown Small Doily Pattern

Click to learn the Unknown Small Doily Pattern here.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t trace the original creator of this crochet diagram or locate a clear picture of it. However, I can still offer some insight. If you’re drawn to this 6-round crochet pattern, it seems that the center begins with 8, 3-treble clusters separated by chain 6 spaces. While it’s challenging to discern whether the clusters in later rounds are made with double or treble crochets, I opted for double crochets in the image above for my doily. Despite the difficulty in interpreting parts of the diagram, I’m really fond of the unique appearance of this doily.

#11 Crochet Motif with Clovers

Click to learn the Crochet Motif with Clovers here.

The Crochet Motif with Clovers is a fun, 9-round doily adorned with eight cute, three-leaf clovers. If you reach the clovers and aren’t quite sure how to create them, here’s a written guide from me to you (you’re welcome!): Start by chaining 6, then work a 2 double crochet cluster into the 3rd chain from the hook. Chain 3, slip stitch into the same chain you clustered into, repeating this sequence 3 times. Finally, chain 3 and single crochet into the chain space to complete the stem. I find this small crochet doily really captivating; I’ve never seen one with clovers quite like this before.

#12 Doily 1 Pattern

Click to learn the Doily 1 Pattern here.

The Doily 1 Pattern is completed in just 9 short rounds. This doily guides you through crocheting long chains to form the 12-petaled flower in the center, followed by a cluster border, a few rounds of mesh stitches, and finished with treble crochet shells.

#13 Small Flower Crochet Doily

Click to learn the Small Flower Crochet Doily here.

Making this floral crochet doily was an absolute delight. Completed in just 9 rounds, it blossomed into a beautiful, lacy creation. At its center lies pretty 8-petal flower, while the final round features 4 petals separated by long chains and picots, adding a delicate finishing touch.

#14 Easy Small Crochet Doily Pattern

Click to learn the Easy Small Crochet Doily here.

The Easy Small Crochet Doily Pattern is a lovely little doily. The diagram for this doily is available in the link above. Completed in 9 rounds, it evolves in an interesting manner. The center of the doily showcases a unique ribbing design that gradually transitions towards the ends, which reminds me of a snowflake. Unfortunately, the creator of this pattern remains a mystery, and the diagram provided may be a bit blurry. In the last round, those dark teardrop icons are likely picots. Although the exact number of chains within them is unclear, I opted for chain 3 picots in my sample.

#15 Mesh Star Doily

Click to learn the Mesh Flower Star Doily here.

The Mesh Star Doily is an amazing doily design! I love how the 8-pointed star is delicately surrounded by a mesh border. This small crochet doily pattern is completed in just 9 rounds. For those who may be new to reading crochet diagrams, fear not! This pattern utilizes little black rectangles to represent single crochets, while the numbers indicate the number of chains required. To begin this doily, start by chaining 15, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle. From there, work 28 single crochets into the circle. With this solid foundation, the rest of the pattern should be a breeze to follow!

I hope you enjoyed this list of 15 Small Crochet Doily Patterns and that they get you inspired for your next project!

15 Crochet Spring Doily Patterns

by strommercrafts / February 13, 2024

Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to share with you a carefully curated collection of 15 Crochet Spring Doilies!

As we say goodbye to the chilly winter months and welcome the warmth of spring, I’ve been thinking of ways to add a little spring decor into my home.

In my search for the perfect spring-inspired crochet pattern, I stumbled upon a variety of doilies that remind me a lot of spring. These doilies are made to help accent vases of blooming flowers, plates, saucers, or even grace your walls as crochet doily art!

Each doily in this collection has, what I believe, is a floral or feminine theme. Some feature an adorable shelled edge that adds a perfect touch of cuteness, which I think is ideal for the springtime aesthetic.

For these crochet spring doilies, I’ve chosen a variety of colors from Hobby Lobby’s Artiste Crochet Thread line. While I’m not affiliated with Hobby Lobby, I really like this particular thread line for its affordability per yard and the wide selection of beautiful colors it offers.

Anyways, if you’re on the lookout for a crochet doily pattern to welcome the spring season, you’re in the right place! This list is tailor-made for those seeking inspiration for their next crochet spring project. I hope it inspires you to make your own beautiful doily!

1. Flower Wheel Doily

Learn how to crochet the Flower Wheel Doily here.

The Flower Wheel Doily is a short and sweet doily pattern that is embedded with three petaled flowers. It’s a cute little doily that would be perfect to place underneath plates or saucers during afternoon tea time!

2. Simple Doily

Learn how to crochet the Simple Doily here.

The Simple Doily by Nancy Hearne is a small, elegant doily, perfect to place under your favorite flower vase. It’s a short 15 round doily that utilizes a combination of double crochet clusters, popcorn stitches, and chains.

3. Spring Leaf Doily

Learn how to crochet the Spring Leaf Doily here.

The Spring Leaf Doily is a beautiful 24 round crochet doily that displays cute, 3 pronged leaves in a circular fashion. The way that you create a mesh around the center and then fill in with the leaf motif, gives it an elegant look. This doily is quite large when finished, and would be perfect underneath a flower vase or under a large serving plate.

4. Tulip Mandala

Learn how to crochet the Tulip Mandala here.

The Tulip Mandala is a fun, spring time doily pattern embedded with tulip motifs. This pattern is created for free by Ella Laitila. She uses a larger yarn and hook size, but I think it looks so beautiful in crochet thread, which I have used in the picture above. I think this floral doily is great to use as a decoration during the spring months!

5. Tea Rose Doily

Learn how to crochet the Tea Rose Doily here.

The Tea Rose Doily is a simple floral doily by KristinesCrochets. This doily starts out by making a cute flower in the middle, surrounded by a thick line of double crochets, then a middle of mesh squares, and finally a pretty scalloped border. She is using a larger sized yarn and hook in her pattern than crochet thread, but I think it looks really pretty with the smaller thread!

6. Easy Round Doily Pattern

Learn how to crochet the Easy Round Doily Pattern here.

The Easy Round Doily Pattern is a beautiful crochet doily. I honestly wish it had a prettier name, but unfortunately I cannot find who made this pattern. This is a chart only pattern, meaning there are no written instructions, but the chart is well done and easy to follow. This would be a perfect doily to use as a centerpiece for your table during the springtime!

7. Springs Arrival Crochet Doily

Learn how to crochet the Springs Arrival Crochet Doily here.

The Springs Arrival crochet doily is created by Gemma Owen and has a wonderful floral and leaf theme to the pattern. I love her use of color throughout her doily pattern, however I decided to use a monocolor. If you want to use one color throughout, you’ll have to slip stitch around to different spots in the next round, as the pattern requires you to cut your yarn and attach a new color in a place other than the joining stitch.

8. Nosegay Doily

Learn how to crochet the Nosegay Doily here.

The Nosegay Doily is a vintage crochet doily that was published in Women’s Day magazine in 1951. This is a perfect springtime crochet doily, as the whole thing looks just like a spring flower. I will warn you however, as pretty as this crochet doily is, it’s a very large and long pattern. It has a total of 26 rounds, with most of it being a combination of double crochets or chains. As a matter of fact, don’t be like me and try to get away with using one 350 yard roll of crochet thread! I wasn’t able to totally finish the doily, and I didn’t like the look of using a different color to finish it, so here is how far I could make it!

9. Blue Rose Doily

Learn how to crochet the Blue Rose Doily here.

The Blue Rose Doily is a gorgeous, delicate crochet doily designed by Rosanne Kropp and published in Crochet! magazine in March 2003. This was a really interesting doily to make, as you’ll have to crochet individual roses separately, attach them to the previous round, and then crochet around. Her pattern uses one color, but I love using a green and blue colored thread to make the leaves and roses pop.

10. Model 14 Doily

Learn how to crochet the Model 14 Doily here.

The Model 14 Doily is a pretty, 22 round crochet doily. I love how simple, yet elegant this crochet doily is. I am unable to find written instructions for this pattern, but the link to this pattern takes you to the chart for this doily. The chart has information in French, but it’s not needed if you know how to read crochet charts. Otherwise, you can use Google lens to translate the photo for you.

11. Mine Rosinha Towel Doily

Learn how to crochet the Mine Rosinha Towel Doily here.

The Mine Rosinha Towel Doily is a short, 9 round doily that is perfect for placing under an afternoon cup of tea. It’s a cute little doily that is surrounded by a shell of picots. This is another chart-only pattern, but it is easy to read.

12. Crochet Pear Blossoms Doily

Learn how to crochet the Crochet Pear Blossoms Doily here.

The Crochet Pear Blossoms Doily, from the Crochet For You Blog, is a cute, feminine crochet doily with only 15 rounds. I love how the little clusters look like blossoms and the last row adds a nice, elegant touch to the doily.

13. Heavenly Flower Doily

Learn how to crochet the Heavenly Flower Doily here.

The Heavenly Flower Doily by Ramalakshmi Pasumarthy, is a crochet doily that will remind you of exactly that, a heavenly flower! This free doily pattern is a great accent in the home to use during those spring months.

14. Tulip Doily

Learn how to crochet the Tulip Doily here.

The Tulip Doily is a wonderful spring doily pattern, and would be perfect for putting underneath your own vase of tulips! This doily starts with a large, 8 petaled flower in the middle and then splits off into little tulip flowers at the edges.

15. Doily No. 1

Learn how to crochet the Doily No. 1 here.

This is another sweet and simple doily with a Japanese designer. This is a chart only pattern, but again, is easy to follow along. I love how this doily has big shells around the edges, especially since it gives it the appearance of being a flower.

I hope you enjoyed this list of 15 Crochet Spring Doilies and that they bring a refreshing breath of springtime goodness into your home!

Are you envisioning it under a vase of freshly picked flowers or gracing your table during a delightful afternoon tea? However you make your doilies, I’m sure they will be lovely!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

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