Another one bites the dust!

Don't stop me now, I'm having a ball ........  
writing up my crochet patterns!

Don't stop me now, I don't want to stop at all!

Ok, for those who can't guess, it's a song by "Queen". And for those who don't give a fig about "Queen", here is my latest FREE crochet pattern called SEASIDE, may you enjoy.

SEASIDE Doily Crochet Pattern

Description: Simple crochet doily pattern – colourful and festive - to match the Crochet Coasters SEASIDE pattern.

PATTERN DETAILS

Stitches: single, double, treble crochet

Yarn: Patons 100% Cotton DK
Yarn Substitute:  Any mercerised cotton

Hook: 4.5mm
Gauge: not critical
Measurements: 11.5ins (29cms) diameter
Terminology: USA American crochet terms

Special Abbreviations: V-st = V-stitch = (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in same stitch

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
[ ] = work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
( ) = work instructions within parenthesis as directed, different sizes, total stitches
* = repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
** = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions
Ch = chain
ch-sp/s = chain space/s
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
rev sc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)		rev dc = reverse double crochet (crab stitch)
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS

With CC1

Rnd 1: Magic loop, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 11dc in the loop, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (12dc).

Rnd 2: Ch1, 2sc in same st, 2sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (24sts). 

Change to MC

Rnd 3: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st, *1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (36dc)

Rnd 4: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (36sts) 

Change to CC1

Rnd 5: Ch3, (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st *1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, rep from * around, ending with 1dc in last 2sts, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (48sts) 

Change to MC

Rnd 6: Ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, first V-st made, *skip next st, V-st in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch4. (24 V-sts)

Note: In Rnds 7 and 8, work all V-sts into the st between V-sts of Rnd 6.

Rnd 7: Ch4, (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, *2V-st in next st, V-st in next 3sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of Ch4. (30 V-sts)

Rnd 8: Ch4, (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, V-st in st between V-sts around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch4.

Rnd 9: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (90sts) 

Change to CC2

Rnd 10: Ch1, *2sc in same st, 1sc in next 8sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (100sts) 

Change to MC

Rnd 11: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc around, join with sl st in the top of ch3. 

Change to CC2

Rnd 12: Ch4, (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, ch1, *skip next 2sts, V-st in next st, ch1, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch4. (33 V-sts)

Rnd 13: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 3dc in ch1-sp of V-st, *4dc in next ch1-sp of V-st, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3.

Change to CC1

Rnd 14: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc around, join with sl st.

Rnd 15: *Ch4 (counts as 1tr), 3tr in same st, skip 3sts, sl st in next st, rep from * around, invisible join. 

Fasten off, hide ends.

You can change colour wherever you like, play and have fun with the colours. These doily/placemats would look great in festive colours for Christmas, or in colours to match your decor.

For matching SEASIDE Coasters check out the FREE Pattern HERE.

Enjoy your crochet doily fun and don't stop me now, I'm having a ball.

SEASIDE Doily FREE Crochet Pattern

is available from my online shops

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