This bright yellow doily has six pointed petals with lacy ladder windows and a golden metallic edge. It makes a stunning centerpiece under a candle or vase and adds a pop of sunshine to any table.
Materials
Sport weight cotton yarn in yellow, about 120 g
Metallic gold thread, about 20 g
Crochet hook 3.0 mm
Finished Size
About 50 cm (20 inches) across
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet
Center
Chain 6 and join.
Round 1: Chain 3 and work 17 double crochet in the ring.
Round 2: Work 2 double crochet in each stitch. You have 36 stitches.
Round 3: Chain 3, double crochet in the next 5 stitches, and chain 3. Repeat for 6 sections.
Petals
Rounds 4 to 10: In each section, work double crochet in each stitch and add 2 stitches, one at each side, each round.
Ladder windows: In the middle of each petal, work chain 3 and skip 3 stitches every round from Round 5 to Round 9 to create the open bars.
Rounds 11 to 16: Work each petal separately in rows, decreasing 1 stitch at each end of every row until 1 stitch remains. Add small chain 1 eyelets on both sides every other row.
Gold Edge
With yellow and gold thread held together, work single crochet all around, with 3 stitches at each tip. Work a second round of slip stitch for a rope effect.
Final Thoughts
This doily adds elegance to any table. Try it in white with silver for winter.