Atticus Owl: A Free Crochet Pattern For You

Atticus Owl

designed by Elizabeth Ann White

for BellaCrochet

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" 

Size: About 10 ½” long by 7” wide

Materials:

Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:

 50 yards each Dark Brown, Tan and Rust

 Small amount Gold

Spray Starch

Fabric Glue

Two ¾” Decorative Buttons (for Eyes)

Size 5 (1.90 mm) crochet hook

Special Stitches:

For Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated

For Small Shell (sm-shell): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated

For 3 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook

Head
Row 1: With dk brown, ch 4, sl st in first ch to from ring, ch 3, work 4 dc in ring, turn (Ch-3 counts as first dc; 5 dc made)

Row 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (10 dc, 1 ch-2 sp made)

Row 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 4, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 4, dc in each of next 4 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn. (12 dc, 2 ch-4 sps made)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) 2 times, ch 4, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in each of last 3 dc, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) 3 times, ch 4, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in last 3 dc, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) 4 times, ch 4, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in last 3 dc, turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) 5 times, ch 4, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in last 3 dc, turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) 6 times, ch 4, dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in last 3 dc, turn. 

Row 9: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 3 dc, (ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp) 7 times, ch 4, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in last 3 dc, turn.

Row 10: For first Ear Tuft, ch 3 , dc in each of next 2 dc, skip ch-1 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc; leaving remaining sts unworked, turn. (6 dc made)

Row 11: Ch 2 (not worked in or counted as a st), dc in next st, (dc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, turn. (3 dc made)

Row 12: Ch 2, dc next 2 sts tog, turn. Fasten off. 

Row 10: For second Ear Tuft, working in unworked sts on opposite end of Row 9, join with sl st in first st at beginning of row, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, skip ch-1, dc in each of next 3 dc; leaving remaining stitches unworked, turn.

Row 11: Ch 2, dc in next st, (dc next 2 sts tog) 2 times, turn. (3 dc made)

Row 12: Ch 2, dc next 2 sts tog, turn. Fasten off.

Body
Row 1: Working in opposite side of ch-4 ring of Row 1 on Head, join tan with sl st in ring, ch 3 for first dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ring, turn. (9 dc, 2 ch-2 sps made)

Row 2: Ch 3, shell (see Special Stitches) in first ch-2 sp, skip next dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next dc, shell in last ch-2 sp, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, 9 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 4 times, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn. (2 shells, 2 ch-3 sps, 14 dc made)

Row 5: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 13 times, ch 3, shell in last shell, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 13 times, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn. (14 ch-3 sps, 2 shells made)

Row 7: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 12 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 11 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 10 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 10: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 9 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 8 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 12: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 7 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 13: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 6 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 14: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 15: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 16: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 17: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 18: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn. Fasten off.

Tail

Row 19: Join rust with sl st in ch-2 sp of first shell, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp as joining, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 20: Ch 3, small shell (see Special Stitches) in each of first 2 ch-2 sps, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next ch-2 sp, sm-shell in each of last 2 ch-2 sps, turn.

Row 21: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first 2 sm-shells, sm-shell in next ch-2 sp, sm-shell in each of last 2 sm-shells, turn. (5 sm-shells made)

Note: In Row 22 you will begin using Shells in place of the Small Shells used in Rows 20 & 21 

Row 22: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of each sm-shell across, turn. (5 shells)

Row 23: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, (ch 2, shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) across, turn.

Row 24: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, (ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) across, turn.

Row 25: Ch 3, (sc, ch 5, sc, ch 7, sc, ch 5, sc) in ch-2 sp of first shell, *ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 5, sc, ch 7, sc, ch 5, sc) in ch-2 sp of next shell; repeat from * across, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off.

Tester Debbie Bigley's owl in progress.
Thank you for letting me share your photo, Debbie!

Here is Carolyn Hirning-Edelen's Atticus in progress.
Thank you for allowing me to use your photo, Carolyn!

Eye (make 2)
Rnd 1: With rust, ch 15, sl st in first ch to form a ring, ch 3 for first dc, 29 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (30 dc made)

Rnd 2: Ch 6, skip next st, (dc in next st, ch 3, skip next st) around, join with sl st in 3^rd ch of ch-6. (15 ch-3 sps made)

Rnd 3: (Sl st, ch 1, sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in first ch-3 sp, (sc, ch 3, 2 dc) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Wing (make 2)

Row 1: With dark brown, ch 4, dc in 4^th ch from hook, (ch 2, 2 dc in same ch first dc was worked in) 2 times, turn.

Row 2: Ch 3, sm-shell in first ch-2 sp, ch 3, sm-shell in last ch-2 sp, turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, 6 dc in ch-3 sp, ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, skip ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip last ch-3 sp, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, skip last ch-3 sp, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 7: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, skip last ch-3 sp, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 8: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, skip last ch-3 sp, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Rows 10 & 11: Ch 3, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, sm-shell in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, turn.

Row 12: Ch 3, 3 dc cl (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first sm-shell, ch 6, sl st in 6^th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cl in ch-2 sp of last sm-shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last sm-shell. Fasten off. 

Beak

Row 1: With Gold, ch 4, 2 dc in 4^th ch from hook, turn. (First 3 chs count as first dc; 3 dc made)

Row 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn. (5 dc made)

Row 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn. (7 dc made)

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn.

Row 5: Sl st in each st across, turn. Fasten off. (7 sl sts made)

My what big eyes you have, Atticus!
"Whooo, me?"

Close up of Wing

Close up of Tail

Finishing

1: Place all pieces on blocking surface. Spray with starch, shape as desired and allow to dry.

Tip: when blocking two identical pieces (such as the wings or eyes) place one on top of the other and block them together as one, so they will be the exact same shape and size.

2: Glue Eyes to Head as shown in photo. Glue Beak between Eyes as shown. Glue Wings to sides of Body as shown. Allow to dry.

3: Glue buttons to centers of Eyes as shown. Allow to dry.

Special thanks go to my fabulous pattern testers, Debbie Bigley, Jolene Ortiz, and Carolyn Hirning-Edelen for helping me get Atticus ready for publication! I don't know what I would do without these fabulous ladies! 

If you would like to purchase an ad-free copy of the pattern for Atticus and his companion Ariadne for a small fee, please visit my Etsy shop:  Atticus
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 save the pattern to your Etsy account as well as your computer or other device.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2018. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out my other free patterns:

Elizabeth's Pineapple Bookmarks: A Free Crochet Pattern for You

 I have written before about how the members of the Threadies Facebook group inspire me. But of  all the gorgeous items posted in the group, I would have to say that those created by Elizabeth Sabo are my favorite. She has created some of the most beautiful doilies I have ever seen and her use of color is amazing.
A while back she modified one of my designs to create a bookmark. The result was so lovely that I felt I had to make my own version of her creation. Here is the finished result, inspired by and named for Elizabeth Sabo, the "Elizabeth's Pineapple Bookmark." I hope you will enjoy it! 

 Elizabeth's Pineapple Bookmark 

named for Elizabeth Sabo

designed by Elizabeth Ann White

for BellaCrochet

Sizes: Small Bookmark is about 5” long; Large Bookmark is about 8 ½” long

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

Materials:

Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:

25 yds. Shaded Pinks for rose

30 yds. Pineapple color

10 yds. Shaded Green or Green for Leaves

Stitch marker (I use a small length of contrasting color thread)

Heavy Spray Starch

Fabric Glue

Size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook

Special Stitches:

For Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or sp indicated

For 3 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook

Small Version

Rnd 1: Starting at Rose, with Shaded Pink, ch 4, 9 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (10 dc made; right side of Rnd 1 is right side of work)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 2, skip next st, (sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st) around, join with sl st in first sc. (5 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 4: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in first sl st.

Rnd 5: Working behind petals and only in skipped sts of Rnd 2, ch 1, sc in first st, ch 4, (sc in next st, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first sc. (5 ch-4 sps)

Rnd 6: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 6 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-4 sp around, join with sl st in first sl st.

Row 7: Ch 5, sl st between first and second petals, leaving remaining stitches unworked, fasten off.

Row 8: With right side of Rose facing and working behind petals, join Pineapple color with sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 3, shell-- see Special Stitches) in same sp as joining, turn.

Row 9: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 10: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 7 times, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 12: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 7 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 13: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 6 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 14: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 15: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 16: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 17: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, skip last ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 18: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 19: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 20: Ch 3, 3 dc cl (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 6, sl st in 6^th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cl in ch-2 sp of last shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off.

Leaf Spray (make 2)
Note: For Picot, ch 3, sl st in 3^rd ch from hook

For each Leaf Spray, work Steps A-D:

A: For first leaf, with Shaded Green (or desired color), ch 10, (2 dc, picot (see Note), 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4^th ch from hook, sl st in in next ch, sl st in next ch and mark it;

B: For second leaf, ch 6, (2 dc, picot, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4^th ch from hook, sl st in each of next 2 chs, sl st in marked ch;

C: For third leaf, repeat Step B;

D: For stem, sl st in each remaining unworked ch of starting ch 10. Fasten off.

Large Version

Rnds/Rows 1-19: Work same as Small Version

Rows 20-31: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.

Row 32: Ch 3, 3 dc cl (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 6, sl st in 6^th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cl in ch-2 sp of last shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off.

Leaf Spray (make 2)
Note: For Picot, ch 3, sl st in 3^rd ch from hook

For each Leaf Spray, work Steps A-D:

A: For first leaf, with Shaded Green (or desired color), ch 10, (2 dc, picot (see Note), 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4^th ch from hook, sl st in in next ch, sl st in next ch and mark it;

B: For second leaf, ch 6, (2 dc, picot, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) in 4^th ch from hook, sl st in each of next 2 chs, sl st in marked ch;

C: For third leaf, repeat Step B;

D: For stem, sl st in each remaining unworked ch of starting ch 10. Fasten off.

Finishing for Small and Large Bookmarks

1: Place Bookmark and Leaf Sprays on blocking surface. Spray with starch, shape as desired and allow to dry.

2: Glue Leaf Sprays to Bookmark behind rose as shown in photos.

Special thanks go to  Jolene Ortiz, Carolyn Hirning-Edelen, and Debbie Bigley for testing the patterns in this set.

 

Copyright BellaCrochet 2018. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out my other free patterns:

Butterfly Garden: A Free Crochet Pattern For You

Several years ago I designed a set of doilies for Annie's Attic called 'Vintage Floral Doilies.' The publishing rights have reverted back to me, and I am now happy to make these patterns available to you for free. I am adding the doilies in the set to the blog one at a time, and hopefully I will have them all available for you soon. 

These are my original patterns, so they are written differently from the ones AA published, but they are the same designs. 

Today, I have a pattern  called "Butterfly Garden" for you.   I hope you will enjoy it! 

Butterfly Garden Doily

Designed by Elizabeth Ann White 

for BellaCrochet

 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

Size: About 18” across

Materials:
Size 10 Cotton Thread:
150 yards each Lavender and Yellow

Sewing needle and matching thread

Heavy Starch

Fabric Glue

Size 7 (1.65 mm) Steel Crochet Hook

Special Stitches

For 3-dc cluster, Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook

For shell, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch sp indicated

Doily

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 6, 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 lavender with sl st in first st, ch 8, skip next st, (sc in next st, ch 8, skip next st) around, join with sl st in first sc. (12 ch-8 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 11 dc, hdc, sc) in first ch sp and each remaining ch sp around, join. (12 petals)

Rnd 4: Working behind petals into unworked sts of Rnd 1, ch 2, sc in first skipped st, ch 15, (sc in next unworked st, ch 15) around, join.

Rnd 5: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 21 dc, hdc, sc) in first ch sp and in each remaining ch sp around, join. Fasten off.

Rnd 6: Join yellow with sc in center dc of first petal on Rnd 5, ch 8, (sc in center dc of next petal, ch 8) around, join.

Rnd 7: (Sl st, ch 3, 11 dc) in first ch sp, 12 dc in each ch sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off. (144 dc made)

Rnd 8: Join lavender with sc in first st, ch 5, skip next 2 sts, (sc in next st, ch 5, skip next 2 sts) around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnds 9 - 14: Sl st to center of first ch sp, ch 1, sc in first sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch sp, ch 5) around, join with sl st in first sc. At end of last rnd, fasten off.

Rnd 15: Join yellow with sc in first ch sp, ch 2, shell (see Special Stitches) in next ch sp, ch 2, *sc in next ch sp, ch 2, shell in next ch sp, ch 2; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

Rnd 16: Join lavender with sc in first ch sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch sp of next shell, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 2 times, ch 3, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch sp of next shell, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 2 times; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

Butterfly (make 12)

Note: Wings are worked in Rounds, forming a circle of 8 small individual wings. Finished Wings will be folded in half length-wise, to form 2 layers of 4 wings each.

Wings

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 3) 8 times, join with sl st in first sc. (8 ch-3 sps made)

Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1) in first ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 1) in each remaining ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3.

Rnd 3: Sl st into first ch-2 sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in first ch-2 sp, ch 5, skip next ch-1 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch- 2 sp, ch 5, skip next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join.

Rnd 4: Sl st across into first ch-2 sp, ch 5 (counts as first tr, ch 1), (tr, ch 1) 8 times in first ch-2 sp, working over ch-5 sp, sc in first ch-1 sp of Rnd 2, ch 1; *(tr, ch 1) 9 times in next ch-2 sp, working over next ch-5 sp, sc in next ch-1 sp on Rnd 2, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 4^th ch of ch-5. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: Join lavender with sc in first sc, ch 3, skip next ch-1 sp and tr, (sc in next ch sp, ch 3) 8 times, skip next tr and next ch-1 sp, *sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next ch-1 sp and next tr, (sc in next ch sp, ch 3) 8 times, skip next tr and next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (8 wings made)

Body

With lavender, (ch 4, 3 dc cluster -see Special Stitches-in third ch from hook) 3 times, (ch 9, sl st in 4^th ch from hook, sl st in each remaining ch, sl st in top of last 3-dc cluster made) 2 times for antenna. Fasten off.

Finishing

1: Fold each Butterfly into two layers of 4 Wings each. Sew Butterflies to last Round of Doily as shown in photo. Spray with starch, shape, and allow to dry.

2: Glue one Body to each Butterfly as shown.

Here is "Butterfly Garden"  as it appeared in the Annie's publication

Special thanks go to E. J. Miller, Jolene Ortiz, Debbie Peters, Karen Misiunas and Jewel Fernley for testing these patterns.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2011. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out my other free patterns:

Flirty Fan Doily: A Free Crochet Pattern

Several years ago I designed a set of doilies for Annie's Attic called 'Vintage Floral Doilies.' The publishing rights have reverted back to me, and I am now happy to make these patterns available to you for free. I am adding the doilies in the set to the blog one at a time, and hopefully I will have them all available for you soon. 

These are my original patterns, so they are written differently from the ones AA published, but they are the same designs. 

Today, I have a pattern  called "Flirty Fan" for you.   I hope you will enjoy it! 

Flirty Fan Doily

by Elizabeth Ann  White 

for BellaCrochet

Skill Level: Experienced- for those with an advanced  knowledge of crochet 

Size: About 12 ½” at widest point

Materials:
Size 10 Cotton Thread:
200 yards Pink
100 yards White
50 yards Yellow
Heavy spray starch
Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel hook

Special Stitches
For Large Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in stitch or chain space indicated
For Small Shell (sm shell): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in stitch or chain space indicated
For 2 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook
For 3 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook

Note: When working into shells, work only into the ch sp at the center of the shell, and
not into any of the dc stitches unless otherwise directed.

Fan
Row 1: With Pink, ch 4, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in fourth ch from hook, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, large shell (see Special Stitches) in first ch-2 sp, ch 3, lrg shell in next
ch-2 sp, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, lrg shell
in ch sp of last lrg shell, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, lrg
shell in ch sp of last lrg shell, turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, ch 3, lrg
shell in ch sp of last lrg shell, turn.
Rows 6 & 7: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next
dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 11 times, ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of last lrg shell, turn.
Row 8: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 2 dc in next dc,
(ch 1, 2 dc in next dc) 11 times, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, lrg shell in ch sp of last lrg shell,
turn.
Rows 9-11: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in each of
next 2 dc, (ch 1, dc in each of next 2 dc) 11 times, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, lrg shell in ch sp
of last lrg shell, turn.
Row 12: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, 2 dc in next dc,
(ch 2, 2 dc in next dc) 23 times, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, lrg shell in ch sp of last lrg shell,
turn.
Row 13: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, small shell
(see Special Stitches) in next ch-2 sp, (ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sm shell in next ch-2 sp)
11 times, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, lrg shell in last shell, turn.
Rows 14-16: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, sm shell in
ch sp of next sm shell, (ch 2, sm shell in ch sp of next sm shell) 11 times, ch 3, skip last
ch-3 sp, lrg shell in ch sp of last lrg shell, turn.
Row 17: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first shell, ch 3, skip first ch-3 sp, lrg shell in ch sp of
next sm shell, (ch 2, lrg shell in ch sp of next sm shell) 11 times, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp,
lrg shell in ch sp of last lrg shell, turn.
Row 18: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch sp of first lrg shell, (ch 3, skip next ch sp, lrg shell in ch sp
of next lrg shell) across. Fasten off.

First Rose
Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 3, 2 dc cluster (see Special Stitches) in 3 rd ch from hook, ch 2,
(3 dc cluster –see Special Stitches- in same ch last cluster was worked in, ch 2) 5
times, join with sl st in top of first cluster. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join white with sc in first ch-2 sp, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in same sp as joining, (sc,
ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. (6 petals made)
Rnd 3: Working behind petals, ch 3, (sl st in sp between next 2 petals, ch 3) around,
join with sl st in first ch of first ch-3.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 5: Working behind petals, ch 4, (sl st in sp between next 2 petals, ch 4) around,
join.

Notes:
For Joined Petal, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, tr, sl st in st in space or stitch indicated, 3 dc,
ch 1, sc) in next ch-4 space.
For Petal, (sc, ch 1, 3 dc, tr, 3 dc, ch 1, sc) in next ch-4 sp.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, joining to ch sps of first 2 lrg shells on Fan, work Joined Petal (see Notes
above) in each of first 2 ch-4 sps, work Petal (see Notes above) in each remaining sp
around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Next Rose
Rnds 1-5: Work Rnds 1-5 of First Rose.
Note: Depending upon how you hold your work, the order in which you work the
joining petals may differ from the pattern. You will be joining to the tr of the first
unworked petal on last Rose made and to the ch sps of the next 2 lrg shells on the Fan
(see photo.) Join in the order that is natural and comfortable for you.
Rnd 6: To complete this round, work steps A-C:
A: Ch 1, joining to tr of first unworked petal on last rose made, work Joined Petal in first
ch-4 sp;
B: joining to ch sps of next 2 lrg unworked shells on Fan, work Joined Petal in each of
next 2 ch-4 sps;
C: work Petal in each remaining sp around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Repeat Next Rose across for a total of 7 roses.

Edging
NOTES: 
For Rice Stitch, ch 4, 2 dc cluster in 4 th ch from hook.
When working Edging, refer to photo above for placement of stitches.

Join pink with sc in first st of first shell on Row 18, work 3 Rice Stitches (see Notes
above,) sc in tr of first unworked petal on first Rose, (work two Rice Sts, sc in tr of next
petal) 2 times, *work 2 Rice Sts, sc around joining between Roses, (work 2 Rice Sts, sc in
tr of next petal) 2 times; repeat from * 5 more times, work 2 Rice Sts, sc in tr of next
petal, work 3 Rice Sts, sc in last st of last shell on Fan. Fasten off.

Handle
Row 1: Working in first ch of Row 1 of Fan, join pink with sl st in first ch, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch
2, 3 dc) in same ch as joining, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, dc in last st, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, lrg shell in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, lrg shell in next ch-2 sp, dc in last st. Fasten
off.

Finishing
Place doily on blocking surface. Spray with starch, shape and allow to dry.

This is the Fan as it appeared in the Annie's Attic publication. 

Special thanks go to E. J. Miller, Jolene Ortiz, Debbie Peters, Karen Misiunas and Jewel Fernley for testing this pattern.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2011. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out my other free patterns: