Description: A Crochet Irish Doily is a delicate and intricate piece of handmade artistry that combines the traditional charm of Irish crochet with the classic beauty of a doily. The doily is typically worked using fine crochet thread and a small crochet hook to create a lacy, openwork design that is reminiscent of Irish lace. The doily often features intricate motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers, leaves, and vines, all interconnected with delicate mesh spaces. The finished piece exudes elegance and is often used as a decorative element on tables, dressers, or as a display piece on walls.

Free Crochet Irish Doily Pattern:

Materials:

  • Size 10 crochet thread in desired color
  • 1.75 mm crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • tr: treble crochet
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch

Pattern:

Round 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc into the ring, pull the ring tight, sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to join. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 7 (counts as 1 dc and ch 4), (dc in next st, ch 4) repeat around, sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-7 to join. (12 dc, 12 ch-4 spaces)

Round 3: Sl st into the ch-4 space, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), (sc, ch 6, sc) in the same ch-4 space, ch 4, skip the next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 4, skip the next dc repeat around, sl st to the first sc to join. (12 ch-6 spaces)

Round 4: (Sl st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st) in the next ch-6 space repeat around, sl st to the first sl st to join. (12 clusters)

Round 5: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch-3 space, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), (sc, ch 4, sc) in the same ch-3 space, ch 2, skip the next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 2, skip the next dc repeat around, sl st to the first sc to join. (12 ch-4 spaces)

Round 6: (Sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in the next ch-4 space repeat around, sl st to the first sl st to join. (12 clusters)

Round 7: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch-3 space, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), (sc, ch 3, sc) in the same ch-3 space, ch 1, skip the next dc, sc in the next dc, ch 1, skip the next dc repeat around, sl st to the first sc to join. (12 ch-3 spaces)

Round 8: (Sl st, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 3, sl st) in the next ch-3 space repeat around, sl st to the first sl st to join. (12 clusters)

Round 9: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch-3 space, ch 1 (doesn’t count as a stitch), (sc, ch 2, sc) in the same ch-3 space, skip the next dc, sc in the next dc, skip the next dc repeat around, sl st to the first sc to join. (12 ch-2 spaces)

Round 10: (Sl st, ch 3, ch 4, sl st) in the next ch-2 space repeat around, sl st to the first sl st to join. (12 picots)

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Your Crochet Irish Doily is now complete! This pattern is just a basic guideline. You can modify the rounds and stitches to create your desired size and design complexity. Enjoy the process of creating this intricate and beautiful piece of crochet art!