Whispering Pine Lace Table Centre Doily – Free Crochet Pattern

Bring the serene beauty of a pine forest to your dining table with this intricate crochet doily, featuring delicate pine needle motifs and a soft, earthy palette. This heirloom-quality centrepiece adds a touch of woodland charm to any room. The pattern creates a perfectly round, flat lace doily with eight distinct pine needle motifs radiating outward, finished with a delicate scalloped edge. Whether you're an experienced thread crocheter or looking for a rewarding challenge, this pattern is a joy to create and a stunning addition to your home decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DMC Cebelia Crochet Thread Size 10 in Ecru (or any size 10 cotton thread) – approximately 250 yards
• Hook: Steel crochet hook size 7 (1.65 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Gauge: First 5 rounds measure 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, blocking mat and pins

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes: Worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to track rounds. Ch-3 at beginning of rounds counts as a dc unless stated otherwise.

Round 1: Foundation

Make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring. Pull ring tight. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Increase

Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)

Round 3: First Lace Pattern

Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st. *Dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (16 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces)

Round 4: Building the Structure

Sl st into next dc. Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, skip ch-1 space. *2 dc in next dc (between the two dc of previous round), ch 2, skip ch-1 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (16 dc pairs, 8 ch-2 spaces)

Round 5: Creating Corners

Sl st into next dc. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st (corner made), ch 3, skip ch-2 space. *3 dc in next dc pair (middle dc), ch 3, skip ch-2 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 groups of 3 dc, 8 ch-3 spaces)

Round 6: Center Points

Sl st into next 2 dc. Ch 3, dc in same st (now at center dc of group), ch 4, skip ch-3 space. *Dc in center dc of next group, ch 4, skip ch-3 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 dc, 8 ch-4 spaces)

Round 7: Expanding the Motifs

Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 5, skip ch-4 space. *3 dc in next dc, ch 5, skip ch-4 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 groups of 3 dc, 8 ch-5 spaces)

Round 8: Continuing the Pattern

Sl st into next 2 dc. Ch 3, dc in same st (center dc), ch 6, skip ch-5 space. *Dc in center dc of next group, ch 6, skip ch-5 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 dc, 8 ch-6 spaces)

Round 9: Growing the Lace

Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 7, skip ch-6 space. *3 dc in next dc, ch 7, skip ch-6 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 groups of 3 dc, 8 ch-7 spaces)

Round 10: Maintaining Symmetry

Sl st into next 2 dc. Ch 3, dc in same st (center dc), ch 8, skip ch-7 space. *Dc in center dc of next group, ch 8, skip ch-7 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 dc, 8 ch-8 spaces)

Round 11: Widening the Design

Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 9, skip ch-8 space. *3 dc in next dc, ch 9, skip ch-8 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 groups of 3 dc, 8 ch-9 spaces)

Round 12: Preparing for Motifs

Sl st into next 2 dc. Ch 3, dc in same st (center dc), ch 10, skip ch-9 space. *Dc in center dc of next group, ch 10, skip ch-9 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 dc, 8 ch-10 spaces)

Round 13: Final Expansion

Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 11, skip ch-10 space. *3 dc in next dc, ch 11, skip ch-10 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 groups of 3 dc, 8 ch-11 spaces)

Round 14: Setting Up the Pine Needles

Sl st into next 2 dc. Ch 3, dc in same st (center dc), ch 12, skip ch-11 space. *Dc in center dc of next group, ch 12, skip ch-11 space.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (8 dc, 8 ch-12 spaces)

Round 15: Pine Needle Motif

Sl st into next 2 dc. Ch 3, 4 dc in same st (center dc) – this forms the base of the pine needle. Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook (picot made). Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook (second picot). Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook (third picot). Ch 3, sl st into same center dc. *Skip ch-12 space. In next center dc: 5 dc, ch 5, sl st in 5th ch, ch 5, sl st in 5th ch, ch 5, sl st in 5th ch, ch 3, sl st into same dc.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of first ch-3. (8 pine needle motifs)

Round 16: Connecting Motifs

Ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 5, sc in top of next pine needle (the center picot). Ch 5, sc in next dc (the first dc of next motif). *Ch 5, sc in top of next pine needle, ch 5, sc in next dc.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 ch-5 spaces)

Round 17: Building the Outer Lace

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next sc.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sc in last ch-5 space, ch 5. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 ch-5 spaces)

Round 18: Expanding the Spaces

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 6, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 6, sc in next sc.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, sc in last ch-5 space, ch 6. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 ch-6 spaces)

Round 19: Preparing the Edge

Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 7, sc in next ch-6 space, ch 7, sc in next sc.* Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sc in last ch-6 space, ch 7. Join with sl st to first sc. (32 ch-7 spaces)

Round 20: Final Scallop Edge

Ch 1, sc in same st. *In next ch-7 space: 5 dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot), 5 dc. Sc in next sc.* Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking Instructions

Pin doily to blocking mat, stretching gently to open up lace. Spray with water and allow to dry completely. This step is essential to achieve the beautiful, flat, openwork lace pattern and to showcase the pine needle motifs.

Your Whispering Pine Lace Table Centre Doily is now complete! Place it on your dining table, sideboard, or coffee table to bring a touch of woodland elegance to your home. The delicate ecru thread and intricate pine needle design create a timeless piece that will be treasured for generations.