Materials Needed & Measurement:
- Yarn: 15 grams each of King Cole Comfort Aran in two colors (Color 1 and Color 2).
- Hook: 5.00mm crochet hook.
- Finished Size: Approximately 8.5 inches (22 cm) in diameter when finished.
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 2 Together (work 2dc in the same stitch, but leave the last loop of each dc on the hook, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on the hook).
Important Note:
- ch3 counts as the first dc for this pattern in rounds where dc is used.
Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Star Doily Pattern:
Round 1: Starting the Base
- Make a Magic Circle: Create a loop with the yarn, leaving a tail. Insert your hook into the loop, ch1, and then work 16 sc into the loop. Pull the yarn tail to secure the loop, then slip stitch into the first single crochet to join the round. (16 single crochets)
- Tip: Consider using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round for easier tracking.
Round 2: Creating the Chain Spaces for the Star Points
- Ch6 (counts as the first dc + ch3).
- Skip 1 sc, 1 dc in the next sc, ch3. Repeat the instructions from to around the entire circle.
- Once you reach the end of the round, sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch6 (this closes the round).
Round 3: Forming the Star Points with Sc, Hdc, and Dc
- In each ch3 space (created in Round 2), work the following: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc). This creates a star point in each ch3 space.
- After completing the round, sl st to the first sc to join and fasten off the color.
Round 4: Adding More Chain Loops for the Next Round
- Join color 2 to the first ch1 space with a sl st.
- Make a chain 1, then work 1 single crochet into the same chain-1 space.
- Ch6, 1 sc in the next ch1 space. Repeat from to around the entire round.
- Once you reach the end, ch6 and sl st into the first sc to close the round.
Round 5: Increasing the Star’s Points with Double Crochet
- Ch3 (counts as the first dc).
- Work 7 dc in the next ch6 space (this creates a group of 8 dc in the space).
- 1 dc in the next sc, 7 dc in the next ch6 space. Repeat from to around.
- After completing the round, sl st into the top of the starting ch3 to close the round. (63 dc + ch3)
Round 6: Forming the Petals with Dc2tog
- Ch2, 1 dc in the base of ch2 (this counts as the first dc).
- Chain 2, skip 1 double crochet, then work a double crochet two together (dc2tog) in the next double crochet. Repeat from to around.
- After completing this round, ch2 and skip the next dc, then sl st into the first dc to close the round.
Round 7: Creating the Next Set of Star Points
- Ch6.
- Skip the ch2 space, work 1 dc in the next dc2tog, ch3. Repeat from to around the entire round.
- Once you reach the end, sl st into the 3rd chain of the starting ch6 to close the round.
- Fasten off.
Round 8: The Final Round with Color 1
- Attach color 1 to the first ch3 space by making a slip stitch.
- Ch3, work (2 dc, ch2, 3 dc) into the same ch3 space.
- Work 1 single crochet in the next ch3 space, then work (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets) in the next ch3 space. Repeat from to around the entire round.
- At the last ch3 space, work 1 sc, and sl st to the top of the starting ch3 to close the round.
Finishing Touches:
- Thread a yarn needle with the loose ends and weave them in securely to finish the project.
- Block the Doily: Gently block your doily by wetting it and pinning it to the desired shape on a flat surface to allow the stitches to relax and set into place. This will give the doily its final round shape and smooth appearance.
Now you have your Crochet Star Doily complete! Enjoy your beautiful creation!
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