A Free Pattern for you: Gothic Lace Doily

I like to include a free pattern with the purchase of my larger patterns, I think of them as little bonuses, and usually they are not something that I would sell as a stand alone pattern. But, there have been a few that surprised me, and were actually more popular than the main pattern that they came with. Such was the case with "Gothic Lace." It was first published in 2009, but I still get questions about its availability.  So, I thought I would publish it as a free pattern here on the blog, and as a low cost, ad free PDF pattern in my Etsy shop. It has always been a favorite of mine, and I hope you will enjoy it! 

Size: About 18” across. 

Materials: 

350 yards Black size 10 crochet cotton thread 

Size 7 (1.65mm) steel hook 

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

For Beginning Shell (beg shell): (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated 

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

For 2 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in sp indicated, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook. 

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

For Fleur de Lis Picot: (ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last 2 sl sts were worked in. 

To work shell in next shell, work shell in the center ch-2 sp of next shell on previous round. 

DOILY

Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 2, 2 dc cluster (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 3, (3 dc cluster -see Special Stitches- in ring, ch 3) 5 times, join with sl st in top of 2-dc cl. (6 clusters, 6 ch-3 sps made) 

Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in first ch sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. (12 ch-3 sps made) 

Rnd 3: (Sl st, ch 1, sc) in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) around, join.  

Rnd 4: (Sl st, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc) in first ch sp, ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. (24 ch-3 sps) 

Rnds 5 -7: (Sl st, ch 1, sc) in first ch-3 sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) around, join. 

Rnd 8: Beg shell (see Special Stitches) in first ch-3 sp, shell (see Special Stitches) in each ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg shell. (24 shells made) 

Rnd 9: Sl st to center ch-2 sp of beg shell, beg shell in ch sp of beg shell, ch 1, (shell in next shell -see Special Stitches-, ch 1) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg shell. 

 Rnd 10: Sl st to center ch-2 sp of beg shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, (shell in next shell, ch 2) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg shell. 

 Rnd 11: Sl st to center ch-2 sp of beg shell, beg shell in shell, ch 3, (shell in next shell, ch 3) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg shell. 

 Rnd 12: Sl st to center ch-2 sp of beg shell, beg shell in shell, ch 4, (shell in next shell, ch 4) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg shell. 

 Rnd 13: Sl st to center ch-2 sp of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 5, (shell in next shell, ch 5) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beg shell. 

 Rnd 14: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 3, 12 dc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, (shell in next shell, ch 3, 12 dc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3) around, join. (12 shells, 12 12-dc groups) 

Rnd 15: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 11 times, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, *shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 11 times, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

 Rnd 16: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 11 times, skip next ch-3 sp, *shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 11 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 17: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 10 times, skip next ch-3 sp, * shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3  sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 10 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

 Rnd 18: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 9 times, skip next ch-3 sp, * shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 9 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 19: Sl st to center of first shell, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first shell (beg double shell made), ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 8 times, skip next ch-3 sp, *double shell (see Special Stitches) in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 8 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

 Rnd 20: Sl st to center of first ch-2 sp of beg double shell, beg shell in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp of beg double shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 7 times, skip next ch-3 sp, *shell in first ch-2 sp of next double shell, ch 2, shell in next ch-2 sp on same double shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 7 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 21: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 6 times, *shell in next shell, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 6 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 22: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, *shell in next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 23: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, *shell in next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 24: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, *shell in next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell,  ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 25: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, *shell in next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 3, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times; repeat from * around, join. 

Rnd 26: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 4, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, *shell in next shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 4, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3; repeat from * around, join.

 Rnd 27: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in shell, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 5, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, shell in next shell, skip next 2 ch-3 sps, *shell in next shell, ch 2, dc in next dc, (ch 5, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 2, shell in next shell, skip next 2 ch-3 sps; repeat from * around, join. 

 Rnd 28: Sl st completely across first shell into first ch-2 sp, (ch 1, 3 sc) in ch-2 sp, (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in each of next 5 ch-5 sps, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 3 dc cluster (see Special Stitches) in center ch-2 sp of next shell, work  a  fleur de lis picot (see Special Stitches), 3 dc cluster in center ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, *3 sc in next ch-2 sp, (3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in each of next 5 ch-5 sps, 3 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 3 dc cluster in next shell, work a fleur de lis picot, 3 dc cluster in next shell, ch 3; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

If you would like to purchase an ad-free copy of the pattern for the Gothic Lace Doily  for a small fee, please visit my Etsy shop:  Gothic Lace
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 2009. 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:

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.

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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: