Create Little Bitty Round Doilies – Free Crochet Pattern

ByEmila Lorein

Add texture and a splash of color to your home decor with these adorable Little Bitty Round Doilies! This quick and easy project is a perfect way to use your scrap yarn. The doily in the photo is crocheted with a 2.5 mm hook and thread size 5, measuring 15 cm (5.9 inches) in diameter. You can change the look and size of your motif by using different yarn weights and hook sizes.

Materials Needed

  • Chosen yarn (different weights can alter size and look)
  • Crochet hook (2.5 mm used in the example)
  • Needle (to weave in loose ends)
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

  • ch – Chain
  • sc – Single crochet
  • dc – Double crochet
  • sp – Space
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • (*) – Work instructions following * as many times as indicated
  • () – Work instructions the number of times specified or work instructions in the stitch or space indicated

Instructions

Make a Magic Ring.

  • Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in the ring, pull the thread end to close the ring (as much as needed), join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc, ch 3, * sc in next sc, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, * sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 4: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, * skip next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 5: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, * skip next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 6: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, * skip next sc, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same sc and in next 5 sc, ch 3, * sc in next 6 sc, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 8: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, * skip next sc, sc in next 4 sc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 9: Sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next sc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch 3, * skip next sc, sc in next 2 sc, (ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) twice, ch 3; repeat from * 7 times, join with sl st in first sc.
  • Round 10: Sl st in next sc and in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * 23 times, ch 2 and join with sl st in first sc to create last ch-5 sp of the round.
  • Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same sp, in next ch-5 sp work (dc, ch 1) 5 times, dc in same sp, sc in next ch-5 sp**, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * 7 times and from ** to ** once more, ch 2 and join with sl st in first sc to create last ch-5 sp of the round.
  • Round 12: Ch 1, sc in same sp, * 2 dc in next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc in next dc) 5 times, sc in next ch-5 sp; repeat from * around, omitting the very last sc, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Now, you have a beautifully textured doily that adds a handmade touch to your home decor! Try different yarns and colors to personalize your design. Happy crocheting!

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