Spring Day Doily, New Crochet Pattern

I felt so happy and proud of myself creating this doily. I thought it's going to be one of my best designs! 

Only after blocking and taking these pictures, I realized my doily is asymmetrical! 

I felt such disappointment with myself! 

Unlike most doilies, my doily has not an even, but an odd number of repeats (nine to be exact), so it's not perfectly symmetric. 

Oh well, I guess it makes it uniquely mine. 

Next time I'm working on a new doily design, I'll make sure I count those repeats! 

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry! 

Eight Pineapples New Doily Pattern

It already feels like spring here in Northern California. A lot of trees are blooming, and first spring flowers appear around. 

I have Bermuda Buttercups blooming in my backyard. They are actually weeds, but their bright yellow color is so cheerful and warm. They make lovely tiny bouquets! 

My new doily is just as simple and modest as these weed blooms. 

Made with size 1.5 mm steel hook and size 10 crochet cotton thread, it measures about 15 inches across (after blocking).

Creating doilies is so much fun. I already have a new one on my hook! 

The pattern is available in my Etsy, Crafty, and Ravelry shops. 

Simple Beginner's Doily, Free Crochet Pattern

Simple, easy, quick! 

That's the way I describe this new doily. Made with cotton crochet thread size 3 (Aunt Lydia's), and a size D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, it's worked very quickly.

Makes a good doily project for beginners!

Simple Beginner's Doily, Crochet Pattern

Olga Poltava © February, 2018

This pattern is my original design and it cannot be distributed in any form. You are welcome to make items for sale or personal use from this pattern.

This pattern is written using the US crochet terminology. 

Skill Level: Easy

Measurements: about 14 inches across 

Materials:

Hook size D/3 (3.25 mm) 

Crochet cotton thread size 3, about 140 yards 

Gauge: first 3 rounds = 3 inches 

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet 

dc: double crochet

dc2-tog: 2 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 2 decrease) 

dc3-tog: 3 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 3 decrease)

* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate.

{ } instructions within brackets should be repeated as many times as stated.

Ch 10, join in ring with sl st. 

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc),  23 dc in ring; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 2: ch 6 (counts as 1st dc and ch 3), skip next dc, *dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of begging ch-3.

Round 3: sl st in next ch-space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 3 dc in same ch-space, ch 1, *4 dc in next ch-space, ch 1* around; don’t make last ch 1, instead join with hdc to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (This brings thread and hook in position for next round). 

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 5, *sc in next ch-1 space, ch 5* around, join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 5: sl st in next ch-space, ch 2, dc2-tog in same space (counts as 1st dc3-tog), ch 3, dc3-tog in same ch-space, ch 3, *(dc3-tog, ch 3, dc3-tog) all in next ch-space, ch 3* around; don’t make last ch 3, instead make ch 1 and join with dc to top of 1st dc3-tog.

Round 6: ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 3, *sc in next ch-space, ch 3* around; join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 7: sl st to next ch-space, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 4 dc) all in same ch-space (beginning  shell made), skip next ch-space, *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in next ch-space (shell made), skip next ch-space* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 3.  

Round 8: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 2, *shell over next shell (it means work shell into ch-2 space of next shell), ch 2* around; join.  

Round 9: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3* around; join.

Round 10: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3* around; join.

Round 11: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc, ch 3* around; join.

Round 12: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 2, shell in ch-space between next 2 dc, ch 2, *shell over next shell, ch 2, shell in ch-space between next 2 dc, ch 2* around; join.

Round 13: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3* around; join. 

Round 14: sl st to next ch-space, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-space, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), 4 dc in same ch-space (beginning shell with picot made), ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), ch 3, *(4 dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 4 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3* around; join. 

Fasten off. 

Spring Leaves Doily, My New Design

Being sick for the past three weeks really slowed me down with doily making. But I am recovered now (thank you so much for all the get well wishes for me and my family), and I now finished a new doily. 

I named this doily Spring Leaves. Made with Aunt Lydia's size 10 cotton thread and a steel hook 1.5 mm, it measures about 17 inches (after blocking).

What's nice about this pattern is that it comes out perfectly flat even before blocking, which I think would make this patten a suitable for a rug if made with cotton yarn (but I haven't tried it).  

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry 

Spring Blooms Doily, Free Crochet Pattern

My children and I are recovering from another respiratory infection. Even though here in Northern California winters are mild, there are still lots of infections going around during the winter time.  

I'm really ready for spring! You can clearly see that in my crochet creations.

Here is another spring doily. I couldn't decide what the flowers in my doily look like - crocuses, tulips? No, not exactly. Just some spring flowers! So I named this pattern Spring Blooms.

I hope you'll enjoy this pattern! 

Stay healthy and warm wherever you are!

Spring Blooms Doily Crochet Pattern

Olga Poltava © January, 2018

This pattern is my original design and it cannot be distributed in any form. You are welcome to make items for sale or personal use from this pattern. 

Before your begin working on this pattern, please note that your doily in progress will bowl/cup up a lot. And I mean A LOT!

When I was working on this design, I reworked it many, many times to get a perfectly flat doily, but I couldn't. I just couldn't achieve it! I almost gave up, but decided to finish and block it anyway. And blocking made a huge difference. And I mean HUGE!

Just keep that in mind! :) 

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology. 

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner 

Measurements: about 15 inches across 

Materials:

Steel hook 1.5 mm

Crochet cotton thread size 10 (about 260 yards)

Gauge: first 4 rounds = 3 inches 

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet 

dc: double crochet

dc2-tog: 2 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 2 decrease) 

dc3-tog: 3 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 3 decrease)

tr4-tog: 4 trebles finished together (also known as tr 4 decrease)

Special Stitches:

Shell w/picot: (3 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 dc) all made in same ch-space

* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate.

{ } instructions within brackets should be repeated as many times as stated.

Ch 6, join in ring with sl st. 

Round 1: ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 1), *dc in ring, ch 1* eleven times; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-4. (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), *dc in next dc, ch 2* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5. 

Round 3: sl st in next ch-2 space, ch 2, dc3-tog in same ch-2 space (counts as 1st dc4-tog), ch 6, *dc4-tog in next ch-2 space, ch 6* around; end with ch 2, tr in top of first dc4-tog instead of last ch 6 (this brings thread and hook in position for the next round). 

Round 4: ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-space (beginning shell made), *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-6 space (shell made)* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. 

Round 5: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 4, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space, ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 4* around; join. 

Round 6: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, ch 5* around; join.

Round 7: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 6, dc in next 2 dc, ch 6, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 6, dc in next 2 dc, ch 6* around; join.

Round 8: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, 3 dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, 3 dc in next 2 dc, ch 5* around; join.

Round 9: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5* around; join.

Round 10: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 6, dc in next 8 dc, ch 6, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 6, dc in next 8 dc, ch 6* around; join.

Round 11: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space (first double shell made), ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, *(3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell (double shell made), ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5* around; join.

Round 12: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space of the same double shell, ch 3, tr4-tog over next 4 dc, {ch 7, tr4-tog over dc in which last tr was made and next 3 dc} twice, ch 3, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next double shell, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in next ch-2 space of the same double shell, ch 3, tr4-tog over next 4 dc, {ch 7, tr4-tog over dc in which last tr was made and next 3 dc} twice, ch 3* around; join.

Round 13: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 7, skip next ch-3 space, {sc in 4th ch of next ch-7, ch 7} twice, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of the next shell, ch 7, skip next ch-3 space, {sc in 4th ch of next ch-7, ch 7} twice* around; join. 

Round 14: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 3, 3 dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, {sc in 4th ch of next ch-7, ch 5} three times, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of the next shell, ch 3, 3 dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, {sc in 4th ch of next ch-7, ch 5} three times* around; join. 

Round 15: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, 2 dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, {sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5, ch 3} four times, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of the next shell, ch 5, 2 dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, {sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5, ch 3} four times* around; join. 

Round 16: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3, {sc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3} three times, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of the next shell, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3, {sc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3} three times* around; join. 

Round 17: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3, {sc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3} twice, skip next ch-3, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3, {sc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3} twice, skip next ch-3* around; join. 

Round 18: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3, sc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, skip next ch-3, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3, sc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, skip next ch-3* around; join. (Note: at this point your doily may not be perfectly flat, but don’t worry, once it’s finished and blocked, it will be!)

Round 19: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 spaces, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 spaces* around; join.

Round 20: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, 3 dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, skip next ch-3, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, 3 dc in next 2 dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, skip next ch-3* around; join.

Round 21: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell* around; join.

Round 22: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, dc in next 8 dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, dc in next 8 dc, ch 5, dc in next 5 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3* around; join.

Round 23: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 5, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5* around; join.

Round 24: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 7, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 7, tr4-tog over next 4 dc, {ch 7, tr4-tog over dc in which last tr was made and next 3 dc} twice,  ch 7, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 7, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 7, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 7, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 7, tr4-tog over next 4 dc, {ch 7, tr4-tog over dc in which last tr was made and next 3 dc} twice,  ch 7, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 7, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 7* around; join.

Round 25: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 9, skip next ch-7, {sc in 4th ch of next ch-7, ch 9} four times, skip next ch-7, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 9, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 9, skip next ch-7, {sc in 4th ch of next ch-7, ch 9} four times, skip next ch-7, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 9* around; join.

Round 26: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space, ch 5, {(dc, ch 2, dc) all in 5th ch of next ch-9, ch 5} five times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in 5th ch of next ch-9, ch 5, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, {(dc, ch 2, dc) all in 5th ch of next ch-9, ch 5} five times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in 5th ch of next ch-9, ch 5* around; join.

Round 27: sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, 3 dc) all in same ch-2 space (beginning shell w/picot made), ch 2, skip next ch-5, {shell w/picot in next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next ch-5} five times, shell w/picot in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 2,  skip next ch-5, shell w/picot in next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next ch-5, *shell w/picot in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-5, {shell w/picot in next ch-2, ch 2, skip next ch-5} five times, shell w/picot in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-5, shell w/picot in next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next ch-5 space* around; join.

Fasten off. Block (you will definitely need to block it). 

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Aunt Lydia's Thread Size 3 Small Doily, Free Crochet Pattern by Olga Poltava

Today I have a new doily pattern to share! 

This is a doily that would be very suitable for beginners. First of all, it's a very simple design and there are only 14 rounds in the pattern. 

It is made with a bigger size hook (D/3, 3.25 mm) and crochet cotton thread size 3, which should be more comfortable to work with for beginners (rather than the traditional thread size 10). 

I love the way my doily turned out. Simple, but lovely. 

It fits my fruit basket perfectly! 

Thread Size 3, Red Doily, Crochet Pattern

Olga Poltava © January, 2018

This pattern is my original design and it cannot be distributed in any form. You are welcome to make items for sale or personal use from this pattern. This pattern is written using US crochet terminology. 

Skill Level: Easy

Measurements: about 14 inches across 

Materials:

Hook size D/3 (3.25 mm) 

Crochet cotton thread size 3, about 140 yards 

Gauge: first 3 rounds = 3 inches 

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet 

dc: double crochet

dc2-tog: 2 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 2 decrease) 

dc3-tog: 3 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 3 decrease)

dc4-tog: 4 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 4 decrease)

* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate.

{ } instructions within brackets should be repeated as many times as stated.

Ch 10, join in ring with sl st. 

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc here and throughout),  23 dc in ring; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 2: ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 3, *dc in next 4 dc, ch 3* around; join. 

Round 3: ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 1, *dc in next 4 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 1* around; join. 

Round 4: ch 3, 2 dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc,  ch 2, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 5: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 6: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 7: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 6 dc, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 6 dc, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 8: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc2-tog over next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc2-tog over next 2 dc, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc2-tog over next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc2-tog over next 2 dc, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 9: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, 9 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc2-tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc2-tog, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, 9 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc2-tog, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next dc2-tog, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 10: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, {ch 1, dc in next dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, {dc2-tog over next dc} twice, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next dc, {ch 1, dc in next dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, {dc2-tog over next dc} twice, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 11: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, {ch 1, 2 dc in next dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc2-tog over next 2 dc2-tog, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, {ch 1, 2 dc in next dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc2-tog over next 2 dc2-tog, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 12: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, {ch 1, dc in next 2 dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, {ch 1, dc in next 2 dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2* around; join. 

Round 13: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, {ch 1, dc in next 2 dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, skip next ch-2 space, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, {ch 1, dc in next 2 dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next 3 dc, skip next ch-2 space* around; join. 

Round 14: sl st in next 2 dc, ch 5 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2), dc2-tog over next 2 dc, {ch 7, sl st in 4th ch from hook (picot made), ch 3, dc2-tog over next 2 dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next dc, dc4-tog over next 4 dc, *dc in next dc, ch 2, dc2-tog over next 2 dc, {ch 7, sl st in 4th ch from hook (picot made), ch 3, dc2-tog over next 2 dc} eight times, ch 2, dc in next dc, dc4-tog over next 4 dc* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5. 

Fasten off. Block.