Today I have a fun little pattern for you. The Pretty Pinwheel Doily is small and works up quickly, but the pinwheel gives it an unusual and whimsical style all its own. I think it is a great design for experimenting with different color combinations. I hope you will enjoy it!
Pretty Pinwheel Doily
By Elizabeth Ann White
For BellaCrochet
Size: About 8 ½” across
Skill Level: Intermediate—for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet
Special Stitches:
For 2 tr cluster: (yo 2 times, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, work off 2 lps, yo, work off next 2 lps) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook
For 2 tr cluster: (yo 2 times, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, work off 2 lps, yo, work off next 2 lps) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook
For
3 tr cluster: (yo 2 times, insert
hook in st or sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, work off 2 lps, yo, work
off next 2 lps) 3 times, yo, pull through
all 4 lps on hook
Materials:
Size 10 Cotton Thread:
150 yards Color A
100 yards Color B
Heavy
spray starch
Size
7 (1.65mm) Steel hook
Doily
Rnd 1: With color A, ch 8, sl
st in first ch to form ring, ch 3, 23 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of
ch-3. Fasten off. (First ch-3 counts as
first dc; 24 dc made)
Rnd 2: Join color B with sc in
first st, sc in each dc around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each of
first 2 sts, ch 20, (sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 20) around, join.
Rnd 4: Sl st in second sc, (sl
st, ch 3, 11 dc, ch 2, 12 dc) in first ch-20 sp, (12 dc, ch 2, 12 dc) in each
remaining ch-20 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.
Rnd 5: Join color A with sl st
in first st, ch 3, dc in each dc around with (dc, ch 2, dc) in each ch-2 sp,
join. Fasten off.
Rnd 6: Join color B with sc in
first st, sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch-2 sp, join with
sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You will
notice that the 12 ‘points’ of the
Pinwheel have a natural tendency to twist. In the following round, you will
twist each point and work into the ch-3
sp at the center top of the point. The wrong
side of the stitches on the previous 2 rounds will be facing you as you
work Rnd 7. Make sure that you twist
each point in the same direction!
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| Twist each point as shown in photo when working Rnd 7 |
Rnd 7: Join color A with sl st
in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 tr cluster—see Special Stitches—ch 5, 3 tr cluster—see Special Stitches—ch 5, 3 tr cluster, ch 5) in same sp as
joining, (3 tr cluster, ch 5) 3 times in each remaining ch-3 sp around, join
with sl st in top of 2 tr cluster. Fasten off.
Rnd 8: Join color B with sc in
first ch-5 sp, (2 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in same sp as joining, (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in
each remaining ch-5 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 9: Join color A with sc in
first ch-3 sp, ch 10, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5) 2 times, *sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 10, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5) 2 times; repeat from * 9 more times, sc in
next ch-3 sp, ch 10, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, join
with dc in first sc for joining sp.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in joining sp,
*(ch 3, 3 tr cluster) 6 times in next ch-10 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp) 2
times; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 11: Join color B with sc in
first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp as joining, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in each of
next 5 ch-3 sps, sc in each of next 2 ch-3 sps, *(sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in each of
next 6 ch-3 sps, sc in each of next 2 ch-3 sps; repeat from * around, join.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Place
doily on blocking surface. Spray with starch, shape and allow to dry.
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| Rosina Smith made her doily in yellow and shaded purples; I think it is just stunning! Thank you, Rosina! |
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| Jolene Ortiz created a gorgeous variation on this pattern by not twisting the points before working Rnd 7. I love it when folks get creative with my designs! |
Update: If you would like to purchase an ad-free copy of this pattern for a small fee, please visit my Etsy shop: Pretty Pinwheel
I am offering a paid version of this pattern for the convenience of my customers who prefer an easy to read, printable and ad-free PDF. You will be able to easily save the pattern to your Etsy account, as well as your computer or other device.
Special thanks go to Jewel Fernley, Jolene Ortiz and Rosina Smith for testing this pattern! I don't know what I would do without my wonderful testers!
I am offering a paid version of this pattern for the convenience of my customers who prefer an easy to read, printable and ad-free PDF. You will be able to easily save the pattern to your Etsy account, as well as your computer or other device.
Special thanks go to Jewel Fernley, Jolene Ortiz and Rosina Smith for testing this pattern! I don't know what I would do without my wonderful testers!
If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out all of my other free patterns:
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This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.
Love the design, and love the way Jolene made hers. Why can't I think outside the box? LOL
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun little pattern to crochet. I'm going to have to try another one. Love the shaded purple and yellow of Rosina's!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann for all these great patterns!
Beautiful doily, thank you for sharing the pattern :)
ReplyDeleteThx for the lovely pattern!jus a little help with round 9 ...I cannot understand what that 2 times means...can you explain please!
ReplyDeleteI love doilies, this is gorgeous. Thanks for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful I would like patterns
ReplyDeleteThank y'all, I am glad you like the pattern!
ReplyDeleteMadhumathy, it just means to work the instructions inside the ( ) 2 times.
I can see this with a yellow center and green border. Instant sunflower!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the free pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis came out gorgeous! Would love to share the pic with but I am unsure how. I also left my pinwheels unfolded. I used Fiesta and White.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful design Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI just found this pattern... thank you for sharing it. I have a question on the size of the hook. When I googled the hook size it came up asking me if I meant a " 1.75"... is the size 7 1.65mm correct? And if so where did you find your hook? Thanks for your help
ReplyDeleteVicki, I used a Boye size 7 steel hook, which is 1.65mm.
ReplyDeleteI tried this pattern out and it came out lovely... I did it in gold n black.
ReplyDeleteHow do I send the pic of the finished product?
ReplyDeleteI am glad it came out well for you, Melissa! You can send pictures to me at bellacrochet.info@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it!
I absolutely LOVE this pattern! I have made 3 of them so far. I'm thinking of modifying it slightly to make smaller, coaster sized pieces to match! Thank you for this wonderful pattern. I'm going to send you pics of the ones I've done so far. Can't wait for you to see! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your Beautiful patterns with us...I LOVE them all.
ReplyDeleteBlessings..Debra
Almost finished with 4th pinwheel. This one is fall colors to blend with fall mailbox decor. Thanks for the pattern! Will send or post pic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely design, it came out perfectly..
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern! I've never crocheted with thread before or used such a small hook. But I couldn't stop looking at the photos and how pretty the doilies turned out so I had to give it a try. I'm still googling "what to do with a doily" because I have no idea what to do with it when I'm finished :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pattern. I love your work and wanted to thank you for sharing your delightful patterns, your talent and your creativity.
ReplyDeleteI love love love this pattern, I have made 3 of the peppermint ones in different sizes. The largest in a 29inch hoop. Thank you so much for the pattern. I would post a picture if I knew how. lol
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