Crochet Shell Edge Lace Doily
The Crochet Shell Edge Lace Doily is a charming and decorative piece that adds a touch of elegance to any home. The delicate shell pattern creates a beautiful lacy design that is perfect for dressing up tables or displaying as a decorative accent. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, this doily is a delightful and rewarding piece to create. With its intricate detailing and timeless appeal, it's sure to impress guests and bring a cozy, handmade feel to your space. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your home with the Crochet Shell Edge Lace Doily!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
htr. Half Treble Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
tr2tog. Treble Two Together
Leaving last loop of each tr on hook, work 2tr into next stitch, yrh, pull through all loops.
Group. Work 5tr into same stitch or space
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
3ch counts as first tr
5ch counts as first tr and 2ch
Approx Finished Size: 8.5 inch diameter
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
30 grams of Bernat Softee DK yarn
4.50mm crochet hook
Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in rounds without turning throughout.
Make a magic circle, (RS) Work 1ch, 16dc into circle, ss to first dc on beginning of round. (16dc)
2nd Round – 3ch, 1tr into next dc, * 2ch, work 1tr into each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, make 2ch, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of round. (8, 2tr groups)
3rd Round – ss to first 2ch space, make 2ch, work 1htr into same space * make 7ch, miss 2tr, tr2tog into next 2ch space, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr, make 7ch, miss 2tr, ss to first htr on beginning of round. (8, tr2tog)
4th Round – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * work 7dc into 7ch space, 1dc into tr2tog, * rpt * to * to last 7ch, work 7dc into 7ch space, ss to first dc on beginning of round. (64dc)
5th Round – 5ch, miss 1dc, 1tr into next dc. * make 2ch, miss 1dc, 1tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, make 2ch, miss dc, ss to 3rd of 5ch on beginning of round. (31tr + 3ch)
6th Round – 3ch, work 1tr into first 1ch space, * miss 1tr, 2tr into next 2ch space, * rpt * to * to end, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of round. (63tr + 3ch)
7th Round – 1ch, * work 2tr into next tr, 1tr into each of next 2tr, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first tr. (84tr + 3ch)
8th Round – 3ch, * miss 1tr, work 5tr into next tr, miss 1tr, 1tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 3tr, miss 1tr, 5tr into next tr, miss 1tr, ss to top of 3ch on beginning of round. (21 Groups)
9th Round – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of 1ch, miss 2tr, work 7tr into next tr, * miss 2tr, 1dc into next tr, miss 2tr, 7tr into next tr, * rpt from * to * to last 2tr, miss 2tr, ss to fist dc on beginning of round. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off loose ends of yarn.
USA FORMAT:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
hdc. Half Double Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
dc2tog. Double Crochet Two Together
Leaving last loop of each dc on hook, work 2dc in next stitch, yo, pull through all loops.
Group. Work 5dc in same stitch or space
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
ch5 counts as first dc and ch2
Approx Finished Size: 8.5 inch diameter
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:-
30 grams of Bernat Softee DK yarn
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.50mm crochet hook
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Worked in rounds without turning throughout.
Make a magic circle, (RS) ch1, work 16sc in circle, ss to first sc on beginning of round. (16sc)
2nd Round – ch3, 1dc in next sc, * ch2, work 1dc in each of next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, ch2, ss to top of ch3 on beginning of round. (8, 2dc groups)
3rd Round – ss to first ch2 space, ch2, work 1hdc in same space * ch7, skip 2dc, dc2tog in next ch2 space, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, ch7, skip 2dc, ss to first hdc on beginning of round. (8, dc2tog)
4th Round – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * work 7sc in 7ch space, 1sc in dc2tog, * rpt * to * to last 7ch, work 7sc in 7ch space, ss to first sc on beginning of round. (64sc)
5th Round – ch5, skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc. * ch2, skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last sc, ch2, skip sc, ss to 3rd of ch5 on beginning of round. (31dc + ch3)
6th Round – ch3, work 1dc in first ch1 space, * skip 1dc, 2dc in next ch2 space, * rpt * to * to end, ss to top of ch3 on beginning of round. (63dc + ch3)
7th Round – ch1, * work 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc. (84dc + ch3)
8th Round – ch3, * skip 1dc, work 5dc in next dc, skip 1dc, 1dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 3dc, skip 1dc, 5dc in next dc, skip 1dc, ss to top of ch3 on beginning of round. (21 Groups)
9th Round – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of ch1, skip 2dc, work 7dc in next dc, * skip 2dc, 1sc in next dc, skip 2dc, 7dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 2dc, skip 2dc, ss to fist sc on beginning of round. Fasten off.
Finishing – Weave in and trim off loose ends of yarn.
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