This intermediate level doily pattern is inspired by the beautiful designs of Grace Fearon. It features intricate lacework and delicate motifs that will add an elegant touch to any home decor. Grab your crochet hooks and get ready to create a stunning piece!
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own Grace Fearon inspired doily:
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 4 (counts as first tr), work 15 tr into the ring. Join with a sl st to the 4th ch of the beginning ch-4. (16 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Ch 5, skip the next tr, *sc in the next tr, ch 5, skip the next tr. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 ch-5 spaces)
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same ch-5 space. *Ch 5, 3 dc in the next ch-5 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (24 dc)
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as first tr), *sc in the next ch-5 space, ch 7, skip the next 3 dc, sc in the next ch-5 space, ch 6, skip the next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the 5th ch of the beginning ch-5. (8 ch-7 spaces and 8 ch-6 spaces)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the same ch-7 space. *Ch 5, sc in the next ch-6 space, ch 6, sc in the next ch-6 space, ch 5, sc in the next ch-7 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 ch-5 spaces and 8 ch-6 spaces)
Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 8 dc in the same ch-5 space. *Sc in the next ch-6 space, 9 dc in the next ch-6 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (72 dc)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in the same st as join. Sc in the next 4 dc. *Ch 5, skip the next 3 dc, sc in the next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 ch-5 spaces)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the same ch-5 space. Ch 7, skip the next 4 sc, sc in the next ch-5 space. *Ch 4, skip the next sc, sc in the next ch-5 space, ch 7, skip the next 4 sc, sc in the next ch-5 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 ch-4 spaces and 8 ch-7 spaces)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in the same ch-4 space. *Ch 5, sc in the next ch-7 space, ch 6, sc in the next ch-7 space, ch 5, sc in the next ch-4 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 ch-5 spaces and 8 ch-6 spaces)
Continue the pattern: Continue following the pattern provided by Grace Fearon, adding more rounds and intricate lacework motifs as desired. Feel free to play with different stitch combinations and colors to make it your own.
Once your doily reaches the desired size, fasten off and weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle. Block your doily to give it a nice shape and enhance its lacework details.
Congratulations! Your Grace Fearon inspired doily is complete and ready to be displayed. Enjoy your beautiful and intricate crochet creation!