Crochet Elegant Vintage Floral Doily Table Mat Free Pattern

This doily is designed to be a versatile addition to your home, perfect for use as a table mat, coaster, or decoration. By incorporating a variety of stitches, it creates a lovely textured design that showcases your crochet skills without being overly complicated.

Materials Needed:

• Sport weight mercerized yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Pattern Instructions:

Foundation Round:

1. Ch 5, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 1:

1. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the same space, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 2. Repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3.

Round 2:

1. Slip stitch to the ch 2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same space, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 2 space. Repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3.

Round 3:

1. Slip stitch to the ch 3 space. Ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, ch 4, 3 dc in next ch 3 space. Repeat around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of ch 3.

Flower Motifs:

1. For each flower, begin with a magic ring.
2. Ch 1, 5 sc in ring, pull tight. Join with slip stitch.
3. In each sc, work (ch 3, tr, ch 3, slip stitch) to create petals. Fasten off.
4. Attach flowers evenly within the doily to enhance the design.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends and block as desired.

Adjust the size by increasing or decreasing the number of rounds. Enjoy your beautiful new doily!