Small Daisy Doily Crochet Pattern.
This pattern creates a small, circular item, approximately 17 cm (6.7 inches) in diameter. It’s constructed from multiple small motifs joined to a central piece. The pattern uses a combination of basic crochet stitches and chain spaces to create a lacy effect.
Skill Level: Due to the small size, fine yarn/hook, and motif joining, this pattern is likely best suited for an intermediate crocheter. The required skills are:
- Chain (ch)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Treble crochet (tr) – Only one treble crochet is used in the entire pattern.
- Working in the round
- Working in rows
- Joining motifs with slip stitches
- Forming a ring
Sizing: Finished size: 17 cm (about 6.7 inches) in diameter.
Materials:
- Yarn: DMC art 980 COTON LUSTRE C.B. 10g pink (8739). This is a fine, lustrous cotton thread.
- Hook: Steel crochet hook D (2.0 mm)
Gauge: The pattern doesn’t provide a gauge. This is a significant omission, especially given the fine yarn and small hook.
Crochet Diagrams
Construction:
- Motif (Multiple):
- Each motif starts with a chain-6 ring.
- Row 1: Chain 1, work 12 single crochets into the ring.
- Row 2: Chain 1, repeat (1 sc, chain 5) around.
- Row 3: Repeat around (chain 2, 2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc, chain 2, 1 sl st). This creates a scalloped or petal-like edge.
- The motifs (except the first one) are joined to each other with slip stitches at two points on Row 3 as they are made. The exact placement of these joining points is not specified in this excerpt.
- Centerpiece:
- The centerpiece is worked similarly to the motifs for the first two rows.
- Row 3: Chain 1, repeat around (1 sc, chain 3, 1 sl st, chain 3). This row is different from the motif’s Row 3. The centerpiece is joined to six motifs during this round. The exact placement of these joining points isn’t specified in this excerpt.
- Edging:
- The edging is worked around the entire piece (joined motifs and centerpiece).
- Row 1: Chain 1, repeat (1 sc, chain 6, 1 sc, chain 6, 1 tr). This is the only use of treble crochet in the pattern.
- Rows 2-5: “Work net st increasing the number of ch.” This likely means working a series of chain spaces, increasing the number of chains in each space with each row to create a wider, flared edging. The exact stitch sequence and increase pattern are not specified in this excerpt.
Key Features:
- Motif-Based Construction: The piece is made from multiple small motifs joined to a central element.
- Lacy Texture: The combination of stitches and chain spaces creates an openwork design.
- Fine Yarn and Hook: Uses fine cotton thread and a 2.0mm hook.
- Incomplete Instructions: The provided excerpt is missing crucial details, such as:
- The number of motifs to make.
- The exact placement of the joining points for the motifs and centerpiece.
- The specific stitch sequence and increase pattern for the “net st” edging.
- Whether the pattern uses US or UK terminology.
- Very simple construction.
Written Pattern:
You’ll need: DMC art 980 COTON LUSTRE C.B. 10g pink (8739). Steel crochet hook D (2.0 mm).
Finished size: 17 cm in diameter.
Instructions:
Motif Work ch 6 to form ring.
Row 1: Ch 1 at the beginning and work 12 sc. Row 2: Ch 1 and repeat “1 sc, ch 5”. Row 3: Repeat around with “ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st”. Join other motifs with sl st at 2 points on row 3 except the first motif. Centerpiece Work in same manner on rows 1 and 2. Row 3: Ch 1 and repeat around with “1 sc, ch 3, 1 sl st, ch 3” joining with six motifs. Edging Row 1: Ch 1 and repeat “1 sc, ch 6, 1 sc, ch 6, 1 tr”. Rows 2-5: Work net st increasing the number of ch.