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!)

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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.