Crochet Holly & Lace Doily Pattern
Creating a beautiful crochet doily can be a rewarding project for any crafting enthusiast. The Crochet Holly & Lace Doily Pattern is a stunning design that combines intricate stitches and vibrant colors, perfect for decorating your home or for gifting during the holiday season. You may also find Boho Lace Floral Crochet Bandana Pattern useful.
About the Crochet Project
This doily pattern features a lovely combination of white, green, and red yarn, reminiscent of the festive colors of the holiday season. It’s a wonderful project for those looking to practice their crochet skills while creating a beautiful home décor item. While following the rounds of this pattern, you’ll be working with a combination of single crochet, double crochet, and cluster stitches, allowing you to develop your crochet technique further.
Materials
Yarn
- AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10
- Color A: 1 ball White 001 or 453 Shaded Christmas A
- Color B: 1 ball 484 Myrtle Green B
- Color C: 1 ball 494 Victory Red C
Crochet Hook
- Steel Crochet Hook: 1.5 mm [US 7]
Other Materials
- Scissors for cutting yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Blocking board and pins (optional, for shaping)
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- dtr: double treble crochet
- st: stitch
- sp: space
- sl st: slip stitch
Understanding the Design
This doily is constructed in rounds, allowing for a seamless pattern that grows from the center outward. The combination of shells and clusters creates a textured, lace-like appearance that beautifully showcases the colors chosen. The use of green and red accents, paired with the white, adds a festive touch perfect for any holiday or special occasion.
Pattern Instructions
Doily (Work in rounds)
With Color B, ch 6; join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1
Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join with a slip stitch to first sc – 12 sc
Round 2
Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with slip st to first sc – 24 sc
Round 3
Ch 1, 2 sc in joining slip stitch, sc in next 2 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] 7 times; join with slip st to first sc – 32 sc
Round 4
Ch 1, 2 sc in joining slip stitch, sc in next 3 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] 7 times; join with slip st to first sc – 40 sc
Round 5
Ch 3, tr in joining slip stitch, ch 3, (tr, dc) all in next sc, * skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc **, (dc, tr) all in next sc, ch 3, (tr, dc) all in next sc; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with slip stitch to top of ch-3 – 8 shells
Round 6
Slip stitch in next tr, ch 1, * sc in next ch-3 space, ch 8; repeat from * around; join with slip stitch to first sc.
Round 7
Slip stitch in next 3 chs, ch 7, [dtr in next ch, ch 2] twice, * dtr in next ch, ch 5, skip next 2 ch, skip next sc, skip next 2 ch **, [dtr in next ch, ch 2] 3 times; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with slip stitch to 5th ch of ch-7.
Round 8
Ch 1, sc in joining slip stitch, * [2 sc in ch-2 space, sc in dtr] 3 times; 5 sc in ch-5 space **; sc in next dtr; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with slip stitch to first sc – 120 sc
Rounds 9 and 10
Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip stitch to first sc.
Round 11
Repeat Round 5 – 24 shells. Fasten off.
Round 12
With right side facing, join Color A to first ch-3 space, ch 3; work 2-dc cluster in joining ch-3 space; * ch 8, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 8 **; 3-dc cluster in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster – 12 clusters.
Round 13
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 3, (sc, ch 5, sc) all in next ch-8 space; ch 5, (sc, ch 5, sc) all in next ch-8 space; ch 3 **, 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 14
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 5, skip ch-3 space, [sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5] 3 times **; 3-dc cluster in top on next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 15
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space] 3 times; ch 3 **, 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 16
Repeat Round 14.
Round 17
Repeat Round 15, working ch 6 instead of ch 5.
Round 18
Repeat Round 14, working ch 6 instead of ch 5.
Round 19
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; ch 4, sc in next ch-6 space, [ch 7, sc in next ch-6 space] 3 times; ch 4 **, 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 20
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 7, skip ch-4 space, [sc in ch-7 space, ch 7] 3 times **; 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 21
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 4, sc in next ch-7 space, [ch 8, sc in next ch-7 space] 3 times; ch 4 **, 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 22
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 7, skip ch-4 space, sc in ch-8 space; [(dtr, trtr, ch 3, trtr, dtr) all in next sc, sc in next ch-8 space] twice; ch 7 **, 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 23
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 4, sc in ch-7 space, [ch 7, sc in next ch-3 space] twice; ch 7, sc in next ch-7 space, ch 4 **; 3-dc cluster in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; join with a slip stitch to top of 2-dc cluster.
Round 24
Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in slip stitch; * ch 6, skip ch-4 space, sc in ch-7 space, [ch 6, sc in next ch-7 space] twice; ch 6 **, (2-dc cluster, ch 3, sl st, ch 3, 2-dc cluster) all in top of next 3-dc cluster; repeat from * around, ending at **; 3-dc cluster in same st first 2-dc cluster made; do not join; mark right side of work; turn – 24 clusters.
Points (Work after Round 24)
With right side facing, skip next cluster on Round 24, join A to next cluster; turn. Work Rows 1-6 for point. Repeat until all 12 points are completed. Weave in ends. Block doily before sewing on leaves.
Row 1 (Wrong Side)
Ch 3, 2-dc cluster in top of next cluster; ch 3, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 4, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 6, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 4, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 3; 3-dc cluster in top of next cluster; turn.
Row 2
Ch 3, 2-dc cluster in top of next cluster; ch 4, skip next ch-3 space, [sc in next ch-4 space, ch 4] 3 times; skip next ch-3 space; 3-dc cluster in top of next cluster; turn.
Row 3
Ch 3, 2-dc cluster in top of next cluster; ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, [ch 4, sc in next ch-4 space] 3 times; ch 3, 3-dc cluster in top of next cluster; turn.
Row 4
Ch 3, 2-dc cluster in top of next cluster; ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, [sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3] 3 times; skip next ch-3 space, 3-dc cluster in top of next cluster; turn.
Row 5
Ch 3, 2-dc cluster in top of next cluster; ch 3, skip next ch-3 space, [sc in next ch-3 space, ch 3] twice; skip next ch-3 space, 3-dc cluster in top of next cluster; turn.
Row 6
Ch 3, 2-dc cluster in top of next cluster; 3-dc cluster in top of next cluster. Fasten off.
Leaves (Make 12 sets)
First Leaf
With Color B, ch 12.
- Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook – tip made; sc in next 9 ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) all in last ch; working along opposite side of chain, sc in next 8 ch; turn.
- Row 2: Ch 3, sc in next 9 sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) all in ch-3 space, sc in next 8 sc; turn.
- Rows 3–12: Working in back loops only, repeat Row 2. At end of Row 12, slip stitch in last sc. Fasten off.
Second Leaf
- Rows 1–11: Work same as for First Leaf.
- Row 12 (Joining Row): With right sides of each leaf facing and working through both thicknesses, ch 3; slip stitch in next 9 sts and next ch-3 space; working on 2nd Leaf only, sc in back loop of next 8 sc; slip stitch in last sc worked. Fasten off.
Berries (Make 12)
With Color C, ch 12; join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1: [Slip stitch into next ch, ch 3; work 5-tr cluster into same ch; ch 3, slip stitch in same ch, skip next ch] 6 times; turn; keeping right side facing, work 5-tr cluster in same ch as last cluster. Fasten off.
Finishing
- Sew tip of last cluster to 6th ch of ring.
- Sew berries to leaves.
- Sew leaves between points of doily with the joining of the 2 leaves just touching the 2 clusters of Round 24.
- Weave in ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What crochet hook is used for this pattern?
The pattern calls for a steel crochet hook size of 1.5 mm [US 7].
Is this project worked in rows or rounds?
This doily pattern is worked in rounds, beginning from a simple ring and building outward.
How many leaves are included in the pattern?
You will make 12 sets of leaves to complete this project.
What colors are suggested for this doily?
The doily is designed with white, green, and red yarn, perfect for the holiday theme.
Does this crochet project require assembly?
Yes, assembly is required to attach the leaves and berries to the doily after completing the rounds.
In conclusion, the Crochet Holly & Lace Doily Pattern serves as a beautiful and intricate project, showcasing your crochet skills while providing a lovely addition to your home décor. If you’re interested in exploring additional crochet patterns, consider checking out other festive designs, such as the best Halloween crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!