What comes to mind when you think of crochet doily free patterns? If you are imagining something your grandmother made, then you’re missing the mark. Lucky for you, there are plenty of modern designs out there for fabulous doilies that you won’t be able to take your eyes off of!
Ever wonder what to do with a doily anyway? I’ll tell you! They make great pot and plant holders because they add a pop of color and a touch of texture to any surface you put them on. You can also stiffen them or stretch them across a frame to hang them on the wall as the works of art they are. There’s really no wrong way to use these crochet doily free patterns!
Crochet doily patterns free for beginners can be difficult to find, because most designs are really quite complicated. We have made sure to include a couple for our new crochet readers, though, so rest assured that you don’t have to be a crochet wizard to make some of these fabulous doily designs.
If you’d like to have a go at a more complicated pattern, a lot of the time you can make it easier on yourself by crocheting it with a nice dk or worsted weight yarn instead of the traditional crochet thread (just note that it will turn out larger!).
Without further ado, let’s dig into the crochet doily free patterns!
1. Ray of Sunshine
You get the best of the both worlds of texture and lace when it comes to the Ray of Sunshine doily from Lost in Crochet. There’s also a smaller version that you can see on the edges of the photo that works well as a coaster.
Designer: Lost in Crochet
Click here for the free pattern!
2. Evocation
Some crochet doily free patterns are so intricate that the instructions need to be split into multiple parts. This design is just such a one, but the reward of this gorgeous doily is well worth the effort.
Designer: Draiguna
Click here for the free pattern!
3. Starlight
Can you see the pretty star shining out from the center of this mustard yellow doily? This would make a great project for your Christmas dinner table. Or you could do it up in red, white, and blue to make a 4th of July version.
Designer: Draiguna
Click here for the free pattern!
4. Citrus Blossoms
Here’s one of those crochet doily patterns free for beginners that I mentioned. There’s nothing too fancy about the stitchwork and the recommended yarn is a nice fingering weight (a welcome change of pace from fiddly crochet thread).
Designer: Consciously Crochet
Click here for the free pattern!
Andromeda Doily
Stare too long at the Andromeda doily from Blue Raindrops and you just might become mesmerized by the swirling vortex at the center. It looks like a star to me, or maybe a flower. What do you think?
Designer: Blue Raindrops
Click here for the free pattern!
6. Frozen Lotus
Turn up the drama with a crochet doily free pattern that makes use of negative space to create a doily that is larger than the average doily and filled with lots and lots of lovely lace. My favorite thing about this one is the purple and beige color scheme.
Designer: Mijo Crochet
Click here for the free pattern!
7. Peacock Feather Mandala
I can definitely see the resemblance to its namesake in this Peacock Feather Mandala from Tally’s Crafts. Have you noticed that some designers have started calling doilies mandalas instead? I guess they must be trending!
Designer: Tally’s Crafts
Click here for the free pattern!
8. Arya
Now, this is one crochet doily free pattern that you definitely won’t want to hide. Display it with pride on your wall or drape it over the back of a chair, and it is certain to become the focal point of the room.
Designer: Natalia Lapshina
Click here for the free pattern!
9. 7 Point Star Doily
It is so helpful when crochet doily patterns free that are made for beginners include a YouTube video tutorial. It’s the perfect way to learn how to crochet your own doily by following along with someone else step-by-step.
Designer: Kristine’s Crochet
Click here for the free pattern!
10. Early Morning Mandala
Talk about a conversation starter! The Early Morning Mandala from Virklust certainly has a lot going for it between the calming color scheme and the intricate lacework. If you are looking for crochet doily free patterns that are on the smaller side, you could always stop this one early.
Designer: Virklust
Click here for the free pattern!
Ok, now you have no excuses left. You simply must make one of these crochet doily free patterns! Which one are you going to choose? What fantastic yarn will you use? I know that I could always use a good excuse to visit the craft store! Tell me all about it in the comments below.
If you enjoyed these free doily crochet patterns, then check out these crochet flower granny squares HERE.
Happy Crocheting!
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