Crochet lacework has always been admired for its intricate beauty and timeless elegance. The doilies shown in the image are a perfect example of how fine thread and simple stitches can create a wonderfully detailed piece of art. The motif features flower-like centers that bloom outward into decorative arches and picot edges—ideal for decorating coffee tables, dressers, dining settings, or even for connecting into table runners or shawls.
Whether you’re a beginner wanting to try lacework or an experienced crocheter who loves intricate motifs, this pattern will guide you through each round with clear instructions.
🧵 Materials Needed
- Cotton crochet thread: Size 10 (or any fine lace thread)
- Hook: 1.25 mm – 1.75 mm steel crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Starch (optional) for blocking and stiffening
Finished size: approx. 12–14 cm (varies with thread and hook)
📚 Stitches Used (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- picot – ch 3, sl st into first ch
✨ Lace Doily Crochet Pattern
⭐ Round 1 – Center Ring
- Start with MR, ch 3 (counts as dc).
- Work 15 dc into the ring. (16 total)
- Pull ring tight and sl st to top of ch 3.
⭐ Round 2 – Small Inner Petals
- ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st.
- 2 dc in next st around. (32 dc)
- Sl st to join.
This creates a dense floral base.
⭐ Round 3 – Petal Spacing Round
- ch 1, sc in same st.
- ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st around.
- Sl st to first sc.
You now have 16 chain-spaces.
⭐ Round 4 – First Layer of Petals
In each ch-3 space:
- (sc, dc, 3 tr, dc, sc)
Repeat in each ch-3 space around (16 petals).
Sl st to finish.
⭐ Round 5 – Mesh Foundation
- ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2).
- Skip next petal, dc between petals.
- ch 2, dc between next petals around.
- Sl st to join.
Gives 16 mesh spaces.
⭐ Round 6 – Large Petals
In each mesh space:
- (sc, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2, sc)
Repeat around for 16 large petals.
Join with sl st.
⭐ Round 7 – Open Lace Expansion
- ch 5 (dc + ch 2), dc in next dc.
- ch 5, dc in next dc around.
- Sl st to join.
⭐ Round 8 – Decorative Webbing
In each ch-5 space:
- (sc, ch 4, dc, ch 4, sc)
Repeat around.
This forms pointed lace arches.
⭐ Round 9 – Final Edge With Picots
In each ch-4 space:
- (sc, ch 3 picot, sc, ch 3 picot, sc)
Continue around.
Sl st to finish.
Fasten off and weave ends.
🌼 Blocking the Doily
To achieve perfect openwork shape:
- Rinse lightly in water.
- Pin each point evenly on foam board.
- Spray with starch (optional).
- Allow to fully dry.
This enhances the lace definition dramatically.
💡 Ideas for Use
- Coasters
- Table centerpieces
- Doily wall art
- Sew several motifs together for a table runner
- Join motifs into a lace top or shawl
- Gift sets tied with ribbon
