Crochet Galore

The skies are clearing after several days of clouds and drizzle and the sun is trying its best to pop through.  A Sunny Sunday to be had.



Just had to show you my latest doily treasure.  I love this sweet pattern and think I might like to make several (many) for a table cloth.  But the real reason I am so taken with this is because I did this from a chart!  This is my first charted crochet.  I have never been able to do charts before so I am thrilled.  Its not to say that I can now whiz through a chart, but it gives me the confidence to try another smaller crochet.  Then, hopefully, I can do some of the magnificent pieces I have seen over the years.

Good golly, do I love crochet!

April Showers Doily

Size 10 crochet thread
Size 5 steel hook

Chain 6, join.
1. Chain 3 (counts as 1st double crochet), 11 double crochet in ring, join to top of beginning chain 3. (12 double crochets).
2. Chain 5 (counts as double crochet and chain 2), *double crochet in next stitch, chain 2* around, join to 3rd chain of beg. chain.
3. Chain 1, single crochet in same stitch as join, *4 double crochet in same space, single crochet in double crochet* around, join in first single crochet.
4. Chain 1, single crochet in join, *chain 7, single crochet in next single crochet* around, join to 1st single crochet.
5. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 8 double crochet in same space, *7 single crochet in next space, 9 double crochet in next space* around, ending with the 7 single crochets. Join to top of beg. chain 3.
6. Chain 4 (counts as double crochet, chain 1), double crochet in next stitch, chain 1 double crochet in next stitch (7 times). *Single crochet in next 7 single crochets, double crochet chain 1 8 times, double crochet in next stitch* around, join to 3rd chain of beg. chain.
NOTE: Piece will start to ruffle at this point but will straighten out by the end.
7. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet, * chain 2, single crochet in next chain 1 space (7 times) chain 4, single crochet in the 4th single crochet, chain 4, single crochet in chain 1 space, * around, join to 1st single crochet.
8. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet, *chain 2 single crochet in next chain 2 space (6 times) *chain 4, single crochet in space twice, chain 4 single crochet in chain 2 space* around, join to 1st single crochet.
9. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet *chain 2, single crochet in next chain 2 space (5 times) chain 4, single crochet in chain space 3 times, chain 4 single crochet in chain 2 space* around, join to 1st single crochet.
10. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet,* chain 2 single crochet in next chain 2 space (4 times) *chain 4, single crochet in chain space (4 times), chain 4 single crochet in chain 2 space*, join
to 1st single crochet.
11. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet, * chain 2, single crochet in next chain 2 space (3 times) *chain 4, single crochet in next chain space (5 times), chain 4 single crochet in chain 2 space, * around, join.
12. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet, *chain 2, single crochet in next chain 2 space (2 times) *chain 4, single crochet in chain space (6 times), chain 4 single crochet in chain 2 space*, around, join.
13. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet,* chain 2, single crochet in next chain 2 space *chain 4, single crochet in chain space (7 times), chain 4 single crochet in chain 2 space* around, join.
14. Slip stitch in chain space, chain 1, single crochet, chain 4, single crochet in each 4 chain and 2 chain space around, join to first single crochet.
15. Slip stitch in chain, chain 1, single crochet, * chain 4, single crochet in next space* around, join to first single crochet.
16. Slip stitch into chain space, chain 1, single crochet chain 4, single crochet in same space, in next space single crochet, chain 4, single crochet, repeat in each space around. Fasten off and block.

I finally have designed a new doily.  I will have to crochet another one before I can post the pattern as I just got crocheting row after row without writing it down ... there's still a few more rows to add and then to recreate and document.  And oh yes, I'm looking for a name for this.  Any suggestions? 

Welcome to the weekend, have a good one.

1. Chain 6, join.
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2. Chain 2 (counts as 1st double crochet), 11 double crochet in ring (12 double crochet), join to top of beginning chain.
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4. Slip stitch to chain 2 space, work corner,2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet, *double crochet in each stitch to next chain 2 space, work corner* around, join to top of beginning chain.
Repeat Row 4 for rows 5, 6, 7, 8.
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9. Slip stitch into chain 2 space, chain 5 (counts as lst double crochet and chain 3), skip 2 stitches, double crochet in next stitch around with the double crochet in each chain 2 corner. Join to the 2nd chain of beginning chain.
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10. Slip stitch to 2nd chain, chain 5 (counts as 1st single crochet and chain 4), chain 4, single crochet in next space around … join to 1st single crochet.
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11. Repeat row 10.
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12. Slip stitch into space, chain 1, 5 single crochet in space and in each space around, join to 1st single crochet.
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13. Slip stitch to 3rd stitch, chain 2, 4 double crochet in same stitch, (shell made) 5 double crochet in 3rd stitch of next group and each group around, join to top of beginning chain.
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14. Slip stitch to 3 stitch, chain 2, 4 double crochet in same stitch, 5 double crochet in center stitch of next shell and in each shell around, join.
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15. Repeat row 14.
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16. Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, join.
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17. Chain 6, (counts as 1st double crochet and 4 chain), *skip 3 stitches, double crochet in next 2 stitches,chain 4* around to last double crochet, join to 2nd chain of beginning chain. (NOTE: doily will cup at this row but will straighten out with the next row.)
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18. Slip stitch into space, chain 2, 5 double crochet in space, 6 double crochet in each space around, join to top of beginning chain.
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19. Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, join.
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20. Chain 1, single crochet in same as stitch as join, *chain 3, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in next stitch*, around, join to lst single crochet. Fasten off.

The pastel colors remind me of sugar spun cotton candy and just right for a Spring and Easter accessory.  Hope you enjoy this little doily.

Size 4 steel hook
Crochet Thread Size 10
Doily Size - 6 inches





 Chain 6, join to 1st chain.
1. Chain 2, counts as 1st double crochet, 11 double crochet in ring (12 dc).
2. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch as join, 2 double crochet in each stitch around, (24 dc).
3. Chain 2, *2 double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next stitch* around, join. (36 dc).
4. Chain 2, double crochet in next stitch, *2 double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in next 2 stitches*
around, join. (48 dc)
5. Chain 3, double crochet in each of next 2 stitches, *2 double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in each of next 3 stitches* around, join. (60 dc)
6. Chain 1, single crochet in same chain as join, chain 5, *skip 2 stitches, 5 double crochet in next stitch (shell made), chain 5, skip 2 stitches, single crochet in next stitch, chain 5* around, join. (10 shells)
7. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 4 double crochet in same space, *single crochet in 3rd stitch of shell, 5 double crochet in next space, chain 2, 5 double crochet in next space*
8. Chain 2, double crochet in each of next 10 stitches, *2 single crochet in space, double crochet in each of next 11 stitches* around, join.
9. Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, join.
10. Chain 5 (could as 1st single crochet and chain 4), *skip 2 stitches single crochet in next stitch, chain 4*
around, join.
11. Chain 5, single crochet in single crochet, *chain 4, single crochet in single crochet* around, join.
12. Chain 5, single crochet in single crochet, *chain 5, single crochet in single crochet* around, join.
Fasten Off. Block.



The doily will ruffle but will straighten out when blocked. 

for the Crochet Along and oh so beautiful.  These are a few of the participants.  Just look at the colors and  the combo.  Aren't these magnificent.  I really do like this pattern and in each color I see I want one just like it.  The first is Alujala of  Aluajala's Cockroaches  Can't you just picture a vase of sunflowers?  Talk about bright and sunshine.


Scotty's Place with this chocolate and ecru combo.  I've looked for the chocolate thread locally without success and now will have to look on line as I love this combo and have to have this!


As for me ... I was almost done last night when I discovered a mistake ... blahhhh! ... so ripped out the last two rows and on a redo hopefully today.  I want to get the last four rows posted this weekend as I will be away for most of next week.

Crochet Along - Rising Sun Doily

Germans from Russia Heritage Collection = Pattern Link

Stitches used:
Chain (ch) - yarn over and pull through loop.
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Single Crochet (sc) - Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
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Double Crochet (dc) - Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops.
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Treble Crochet (tc) - Yarn over 2 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through next 2 loops, yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops.
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Quadruple Crochet (qc) - Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through next 2 loops, yarn over and draw through next 2 loops,  yarn over and draw through remaining 2 loops.

3-Quadruple Crochet cluster (worked over 3 Quadruple Crochets): With one loop on hook, yarn over three times, pull thread through first quadruple crochet. Work ( yarn over thread and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times – retain loop on hook. Yarn over three times, pull thread through 2nd quadruple crochet, work (yarn over thread and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times – retain loop on hook. Yarn over three times, pull thread through 3rd quadruple crochet, work (yarn over thread and pull through 2 loops on hook) 3 times – retain loop on hook.  Four loops will remain on hook. Yarn over thread and pull through all 4 loops now on hook [3-Quadrule Cluster made].

4-Quadruple Crochet cluster (worked over 4 Quadruple Crochets) - same as above but work over 4 stitches, pulling thread through 2 loops each time, (do 4 times) for each,   you will end up with 5 loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through all five.
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3 Chain Picot - Chain 3, slip stitch in first chain.
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3 Chain Back Picot - Chain 3, slip stitch into top of last stitch made

Start: Chain 8, Slip stitch in first chain to form beginning ring.

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1. Chain 5, (counts as 1st treble crochet and 1 chain), work treble crochet, chain 1 -15 times, Join with slip stitch in 4th chain of beginning chain 5. (16 treble crochets)
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2. Slip stitch into chain 1 space. Chain 5, work 2 quadruple crochets in same space, chain 1. Work [3 quadruple crochets, chain 1] in every chain one space around. Join to top of beginning chain 5.
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3. Slip stitch into each of next 2 quadruple crochets and into chain 1 space, chain 4, work treble crochet in same space, chain 3. *Skip next 3 quadruple crochets, work 2 treble crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 3*.  Repeat * to * last space. Make 2 treble crochet in that last space (omit chain 3), instead do a treble crochet in the top of beginning chain 4. Note: What this does is position the thread in the center of the space for where the next row should start.
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The piece may cup a bit but will lay flat again with next round.
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4. Chain 5. Work 3 quadruple crochets in same space, chain 3. Work 4 quadruple crochets, chain 3 in each chain 3 space around, join to top of beginning chain.

 

5. Chain 5. Work quadruple crochet in same stitch as join. Quadruple crochet in each of new 2 stitches, work 2 quadruple crochets in next stitch, chain 2. *Skip space, *2 quadruple crochet in next stitch, quadruple crochet in each of next 2 stitches, 2 quadruples in next stitch, chain 2,* Repeat from * to * around to join at top of beginning chain.
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6. Chain 5, quadruple crochet in same stitch. Quadruple crochet in each of next 4 stitches, work 2 quadruple crochets in next stitch, chain 2. *Skip space, 2 quadruple crochets in next stitch, quadruple crochet in each of next 4 stitches, work 2 quadruple crochets in next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around, join to top of beginning chain.
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7. Chain 5, quadruple crochet in same stitch. Quadruple rochet in each of next 6 quadruple crochets. Ork 2 quadruples in the next stitch, chain 2, *skip space, 2 quadruples in next stitch, quadruples in next 6 stitches, 2 quadruples in last stitch* repeating from * to * around to end, join to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch into each of next 2 quadruple crochets to position thread for row 8.
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8. Chain 5, quadruple crochet in each of next 5 stitches. *Chain 3, skip next stitch, in chain 2 space work [treble crochet, chain 2, treble crochet], chain 3, skip first two stitches, work quadruple crochet in each of next 6 stitches* repeat from * to * around join to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch into next quadruple crochet to position thread for row 9.













9. Chain 5, work 3 quadruple cluster of next 3 quadruple crochets. Chain 6, skip next quadruple crochet and next chain 3 space. Work [treble crochet, chain 3, treble crochet] in next chain 2 space. Chain 6. *Skip next chain 3 space and next quadruple crochet. Work 4 quadruple cluster over next 4 quadruple crochets. Chain 6. Skip next quadruple crochet and next chain 3 space, work [treble crochet, chain 3, treble crochet] in next chain 2 space, chain 6* repeat from * to * around, join with a slip stitch into top of beginning cluster.
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10. Chain 6, (counts are 1st double crochet and chain 3) *double crochet in next chain 6 space, work [chain 3, double crochet in next treble crochet] twice, chain 3, double crochet in next chain 6 space, chain 3, double crochet in top of quadruple crochet cluster chain 3*. Repeat from * to * 7 more times end with the chain 3. The next group is going to skip a chain 3 space … [work, double crochet in next chain 6 space, chain 3, double crochet in next treble crochet, chain 3, skip chain 3 space and next treble crochet, double crochet in next chain 6 space, chain 3, double crochet in top of quadruple crochet cluster]. Repeat again from * to * 7 mores times, again ending with chain 3, work from [ to ] and join to third chain of beginning chain. You need to have 78 chain 3 spaces. Slipstitch into next chain 3 space to position thread for Row 11.
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11. Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in same space, chain 1. Work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in next 9 spaces, work an additional chain 2 (total 3 chains at this point). *Skip next chain 3 space, work 9 quadruple crochet in next chain 3 space. Chain 3. Skip next chain 3 space, work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in next 10 chain 3 spaces, chain 2 (again have 3 chains at this point)*, repeat from * to * around joining to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch into each of next 2 stitches and into chain 1 space to position thread for row 12.
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12. Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in same chain 1 space. Chain 1. [Skip next 3 double crochet, work 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1] eight times. Chain additional 2 chains (you‘ll have three chains here). Work quadruple crochet, chain 1 in each of next nine quadruple crochets, chain 2 (again 3 chains altogether). *Skip next 3 stitches, work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in each of the next 9 chain 1 spaces, chain 2 (you should have 3 chains altogether), quadruple crochet, chain 1 in each of next 9 quadruple crochets, chain 2 (3 chains altogether)*. Repeat from * to * around. Join to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch into each of next 2 double crochet and into chain 1 space to position thread for Row 13.











13. Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in same space, chain 1. [Skip next 3 double crochet, work 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1] seven times. Work additional 2 chains (you‘ll have three chains here). *Work quadruple crochet, chain 2 in each of next 9 quadruple crochet, chain 1 (you should have 3 chains altogether here). Skip chain 3 space and 3 double crochets, [work 3 double crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 1] ( nine times), chain 2, skip 3 double crochet and chain 3 space.* Repeat from * to * around, join to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch into each of next 2 double crochet and into chain 1 space to position thread for Row 14.
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14. Chain 3, 2 double crochet in same space, chain 1. Three double crochet, chain 1 in each of next 6 spaces. * Chain 3 (total 4 chains here). Skip next 3 double crochet and next chain 3 space and next quadruple crochet, work 4 quadruple crochets, chain 1 in each of next 8 chain 2 spaces, chain 3 (total 4 chains here), skip next quadruple crochet, chain 3 space and next 3 double crochet. Three double crochet, chain 1 in each of next 7 spaces,* repeat from * to * around, join in top of beginning chain. Slip over to chain 1 space to position thread for Row 15.
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15. Chain 3 2 double crochet in same space, chain 1. Three double crochet, chain 1 in each of next
5 spaces. Chain 3 (total of 4 chains here). *Skip next 3 double crochet and next chain 4 space, work quadruple crochet, chain 5 in next quadruple crochet, skip next 3 quadruple crochet, work quadruple crochet, chain 5 in next chain 1 space and in each of the next 6 chain 1 spaces. Skip 3 quadruple crochet, quadruple crochet, in next quadruple crochet. Chain 4. Skip chain 4 space and 3 double crochets, work 3 double crochets, chain 1 in each of next 6 chain 1 space, chain 3 (total 4 chains here), *. Repeat from * to * around, join in top of beginning chain. Slip over to chain 1 space to position thread for Row 16.
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16. Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in same chain 1 space, chain 1. Work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in next four chain 1 spaces, chain 3 (4 chains here). *Work 5 quadruple rochet, chain 1 in each of next eight chain 5 spaces, chain 3 (4 chains here), *work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in next five chain 1 spaces, * repeat from * to * around, join to top of beginning chain. Slip to chain 1 space to position thread for Row 17.







*quadruple crochet in next quadruple crochet, chain 3, skip next quadruple crochet, quadruple crochet in next chain one space, chain 3, quadruple crochet in next chain 1 space.
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[Skip next 2 quadruple crochets, quadruple crochet in next stitch, chain 3, quadruple crochet in next chain 1 space, chain 3] do this 6 times
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Quadruple crochet in third stitch, chain 3, quadruple in last stitch, chain 4. Work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in each of next 4 chain 1 spaces,* repeat * to * around, join to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch to chain 1 space to position thread for Row 18.
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18. Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in same chain 1 space. Chain 1, skip next 3 double crochet, work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in each of next two chain 1 spaces. *Chain 3, (total of 4 here), skip 3 double crochet and chain 4 space, work 4 quadruple crochet, chain 1 in each of next sixteen chain 3 spaces, chain 3, chain 3 ( 4 chains altogether), skip chain 4 space and 3 double crochet, work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in each of next 3 chain 1 spaces* repeat from * to * around, join to top of beginning chain. Slip stitch to chain 1 space to position thread for row 19.
19. Chain 3, work 2 double crochet in same chain 1 space, chain 1. Skip next 3 double crochet, work 3 double crochet in net chain 1 space, chain 4.
*Skip 3 double crochet and chain 4 space, quadruple crochet in next stitch, chain 5, work quadruple crochet, chain 5 in each of next 15 chain 1 spaces, skip next 3 quadruple crochets, quadruple crochet in next quadruple crochet, chain 4. Work 3 double crochet, chain 1 in each of next 2 chain 1 spaces, chain 4*

Repeat from * to * around, join. Slip stitch into chain 1 space to position thread for Row 20.
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20. Chain 2, work 2 double crochet cluster in same space.
*Chain 3, skip next 3 double crochets, work 3 double crochet cluster in chain 1 space, chain 3, single crochet in next chain 4 space, chain 4. [Work 3 treble crochet in next chain 5 space, chain 3, slip stitch into top of last treble crochet (picot made) work 2 more treble crochet in same space., chain 4, single crochet in next chain 5 space, chain 4].

Repeat from [ to ] seven more times except chain 3 at end of last shell (this will be the 8th shell), single crochet in next quadruple crochet, chain 3, work 3 treble crochet, picot, 2 treble crochet in next chain 5 space. Chain 3, skip next quadruple crochet, single crochet in next chain space … go to * and repeat around to join and finish off.

Weave in and trim all loose ends. Hand wash in mild soap and cool water, rinse well. Blot by rolling in a towel, then lay flat on dry towel, smoothing and stretching to original size and shape.  Allow to air dry.

 (NOTE:  I have found sometimes when I have used red thread along with another color that when it has been wet it bleeds into the other color.  As I used red here I just pressed the doily. )

Just eleven rows that make up quickly and adds sweetness to your decor, packages or clothing.
A six inch doily, a coaster or don't forget my ever favorite ... an embellishment, be it a package or sweater.     Small enough to use up those leftover crochet threads.





Size 10 Thread
Size 4 Hook

1. Chain 8, join. Chain 3 (counts as 1st double crochet), 7 double crochet in ring, join to top of beginning chain 3.

2. Chain 12 (counts as 1st double crochet and 9 chain) *double crochet in next stitch, chain 9* around, join to 3rd chain of beginning chain.

3. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 6 double crochet in same space, 7 double crochet in each space around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

4. Slip stitch to middle stitch of double crochet group, chain 1, single crochet in same stitch, *chain 7, sc in space between groups, chain 7, single crochet in middle stitch*, to join, for the last instead of chain 7, chain 3 and treble crochet in 1st single crochet to join.

5. Chain 1, single crochet in space, *chain 7, single in next space*, around to joining, again, here chain 3 and treble crochet in 1st single crochet to join.

6. Chain 1, single crochet in space, *chain 9, single in next space around*, join to 1st single crochet.

7. Slip stitch in space, chain 3, 6 double crochet in space, 7 double crochet in each space, around, join.

8. Slip stitch to center of double crochet group, chain 3, double crochet in each of next 7 double crochets, *chain 6, skip 6 double crochets, double crochet in each of next 8 double crochet* around to join.

9. Slip stitch in next 2 stitches, chain 3, double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, *[chain 7, single crochet in space] twice, chain 7, skip 2 stitches, double crochet in each of next 4 stitchest* around, join.

NOTE: There will be cupping but will flatten out by end row.

10. Slip stitch to next stitch, chain 3, double crochet in next stitch, *[chain 7, single crochet in sp] twice, chain 7, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in next 2 stitches* around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

11. Slip stitch in space, chain 3, 6 double crochet in space, 7 double crochet in each space around, join to top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off.

Measures 11 1/2 inches

November Doily of The Month
Birthday Doily

Size 10 Crochet Thread; Size 4 steel crochet hook; 9 Inch Doily


2. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch as join, 2 double crochet in each stitch around (24 double crochets), join in top of beginning chain 3.

3. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch as join, *double crochet in next stitch, 2 double crochet in next stitch* around, join to top of beginning chain 3. (36 double crochets)

4. Chain 6, (counts as 1st double crochet and chain 3) *skip next stitch, double crochet in next stitch, chain 3* around, join to 3rd chain of beginning chain. (18 spaces.)


7. Repeat row 6.

8. Chain 3, double crochet in each of next 2 double crochet, *4 double crochet in space, double crochet in each of next 3 double crochet * around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

9. Chain 3, double crochet in next 4 stitches, *2 double crochet in next stitch, double crochet in each of next 5 stitches* around, join to top of beginning chain 3.
10. Chain 3, double crochet in next stitch and each stitch around to last two stitches, work these together to do a decrease of one stitch, join to top of beginning chain.

11. Chain 6 (counts as chain 3 and 1 double crochet), *skip 1 stitch, double crochet in next stitch, chain 3*
around, join to 3rd chain of beginning chain.

Two more gorgeous doilies from the Crochet-Along ...

Anita of ASE Knits'n'Crochet (http://aseknc.blogspot.com/) completed hers in this fabulous red. This was her first full size doily and came out just perfect.

and Tina from Beansie Babbles (http://beansiebabbles.blogspot.com/)




did hers in white. Just stunning!

Thanks ladies, so enjoyed your company.