The Crochet Puff Stitch Round Doily is a stunning project that combines texture, softness, and classic elegance. With its raised, puffy stitches and circular symmetry, this doily is perfect for decorating tables, trays, or even framing as wall art.
Materials Needed
- Size 10 cotton crochet thread or fine yarn
- 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Blocking board and pins
About the Puff Stitch
The puff stitch is made by yarn-over-and-pulling-up-a-loop multiple times into the same stitch before finishing them all together. This creates a raised, “puffy” texture that adds depth and dimension to your crochet piece.
Basic Puff Stitch:
- Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop — repeat 3 to 5 times.
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
- Chain 1 to close.
Practice a few puff stitches before starting the doily.
Instructions
Round 1:
- Make a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as first DC).
- Work 11 DC into ring. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Round 2:
- Chain 2, make 1 puff stitch in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch.
Round 3:
- Chain 1, SC in each stitch to smooth out the texture.
Round 4–10:
- Alternate rounds of puff stitches and SC.
- Increase puff stitches every few stitches (e.g., 2 puff stitches in 1 stitch every 3rd stitch) to keep the circle flat.
Final Edging
- Add a round of shells, picots, or reverse single crochet to finish the border.
Blocking Your Doily
- Block your work by wetting and pinning into a circle to enhance the shape and stitch definition.
Design Tips
- Use gradient or ombré yarn for added color depth.
- Make larger versions with extra rounds.
- Add beads between puff stitches for sparkle.
Conclusion
The Crochet Puff Stitch Round Doily is an eye-catching accessory that brings handmade charm to any surface. Whether you use it functionally or decoratively, this doily is a wonderful way to showcase the beauty of textured crochet.
Enjoy creating your puff-perfect masterpiece!
Tutorial and photos of this doily by: my knitting way.
