If you love elegant crochet home décor, the Sapphire Haze Crochet Round Doily is a beautiful project to add to your collection. This decorative round crochet doily combines classic double crochet stitches with puff stitches, cluster stitches, front post stitches, chain spaces, and a delicate picot border.
The finished doily measures approximately 16 inches, but one of the advantages of this pattern is that the size can easily be customized. By repeating the indicated rounds, you can create anything from a smaller crochet table decoration to a larger centerpiece.
Made with 4 ply cotton knitting yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook, this round doily has a lovely textured appearance that works beautifully as a table centerpiece, side-table decoration, dresser mat, or handmade gift.
The pattern also gives you plenty of opportunities to experiment with different color combinations. You can recreate the sapphire-inspired look or choose colors that complement your own home décor.
Sapphire Haze Crochet Round Doily Pattern
Materials Used
- 4 Ply Cotton Knitting Yarn
- 4 mm Crochet Hook
Finished Size
16 Inches – can be customized to any size
Pattern Notes
- For this whole Pattern, the Starting Chain 2 is not counted as a stitch. It is Just to bring the yarn to a working height. Start the next stitch in the same stitch.
- While making the Double Crochets , instead of inserting the hook on top of the stitch, yarn over the whole stitch i.e. in-between the two stitches.
Crochet Instructions
Round 1
Chain 4 – the starting chain 3 will be counted as 1 Double Crochet and the remaining stitch will be counted as Chain 1.
1 Double Crochet. Chain 1
Repeat(1DC, Chain 1) untill you have total 12 DC and 12 Chain 1 Space.
Slip stitch into the 3rd Chain.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 2
Slip Stitch into the Chain Space.
Chain 2.
2 Double Crochets.
Repeat(2 DC) in each of the Chain spaces.
Round 3
Chain 2.
1 Double Crochet in the same stitch.
2 Double Crochets in the next stitch.
Repeat(1DC, 2DC)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 4
Chain 2.
1 Double Crochet each in 2 Stitches.
2 Double Crochets in the next stitch.
Repeat(1DC*2, 2DC)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 5
Chain 4 – the starting chain 3 will be counted as 1 Double Crochet and the remaining stitches will be counted as Chain 2.
Skip 1 Stitch.
1 Double Crochet in the next stitch.
Repeat(1DC,Skip 1, Chain 1).
Slip stitch into the 3rd Chain.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 6
Slip Stitch into the Chain space and Chain 2
1 Puff Stitch.
Chain 2.
Repeat(1 Puff Stitch (in the Chain space), Chain 2)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Puff Stitch.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
To make a Puff Stitch
- First pull up the yarn on the hook to a height of a double crochet.
- Yarn Over, insert hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop. Do not complete the stitch(3 loops on the hook)
- Again, Yarn Over, insert hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop.(5 Loops on the hook).
- Lastly, Yarn Over, insert hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop.(7 loops on the hook).
- To finish the Puff stitch, Yarn Over and Pull through all 7 loops.
- Chain 1.
Round 7
Chain 2.
1 Front Post Double Crochet on the Puff Stitch.
3 Double Crochets in the Chain Space.
Repeat(1FPDC, 3DC)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Front Post Double Crochet.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 8
Chain 2.
1 Double Crochet each in 7 Stitches.
2 Double Crochets in the next stitch.
Repeat(1 DC*7, 2DC).
Slip Stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 9
Chain 2.
1 Double Crochet Cluster.
Skip 1 Stitch. Chain 1
Repeat(1 DC Cluster, Skip 1, Chain 1)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Cluster Stitch.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
To Make a Double Crochet Cluster Stitch
- Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on the hook.(This is same as doing a Double Crochet Stitch. It is just that , you don’t finish the Double Crochet Stitch and continue doing the first part of the Double Crochet Stitch again and again).You should have 2 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over, insert the hook in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You should have 3 loops on the hook.
- Continue with the first part of Double Crochet stitch untill you have 4 loops on the hook.
- Yarn over and draw the yarn through all 4 loops on the hook.
- Chain 1
Round 10
Chain 2.
1 Front Post Double Crochet on the Cluster.
2 Double Crochets in the Chain space.
Repeat(1FPDC, 2DC)
Slip Stitch on top of the first Front Post Double Crochet.
Change color while making the slip stitch.
Round 11
Chain 5.
Skip 2
1 Single Crochet in the next stitch
Repeat(Chain 5,Skip 2, 1SC)
Once you reach the end, Chain 2 and 1 Double Crochet into the first Chain Space.
This is the connecting stitch.
Round 12
Repeat Round 11.
Once you reach the end, Chain 2 and 1 Double Crochet on the Double Crochet from the previous round.
Round 13
Repeat Round 11.
To end Round 13, Chain 5 and slip stitch on top of the Double Crochet from the previous round.
Change color while making the Slip Stitch.
If you wish to make your doily bigger, then keep repeating Round 11 untill the size required.
Round 14
Slip Stitch into the Chain Space and Chain 2.
7 Double Crochets in the same chain space.
1 Single Crochet into the next Chain Space.
Repeat(7DC, 1SC)
Slip stitch on top of the first Double Crochet.
Border
Chain 1.Change color while making the Chain 1.
1 Front Post Single Crochet each in 4 Stitches.
Chain 3 Picot(i.e. Chain 3 and slip stitch into the bottom stitch.) in the same stitch.
1 Front Post Single Crochet each in the remaining 3 Stitches.
1 Slip Stitch into the next chain space.(yarn over the whole stitch)
Repeat((1FPSC*4),Chain 3 Picot(in the same stitch), 1FPSC*3, SL into the next Chain space)
Slip stitch on top of the first Front Post Single Crochet and weave off.
How to Customize the Size of the Crochet Doily
One of the most useful features of this round crochet doily pattern is that the finished size can be adjusted.
The standard finished measurement is approximately 16 inches, but the pattern specifically allows the chain-space section to be repeated if you want a larger doily.
As stated in the instructions:
If you wish to make your doily bigger, then keep repeating Round 11 untill the size required.
This makes the design suitable for different uses, including small decorative mats, larger table centerpieces, or crochet table toppers.
Choosing Yarn Colors
Although the Sapphire Haze Crochet Round Doily looks beautiful when worked in shades inspired by blue and sapphire tones, the pattern can easily be customized with your favorite colors.
You could try:
- Blue and white for a classic sapphire-inspired look
- Cream or ivory for a traditional vintage crochet doily
- Pastel colors for spring décor
- Green and cream for a botanical look
- Red, white, and green for Christmas décor
- Orange and cream for autumn decorating
- A single neutral color for a minimalist appearance
Changing colors during the slip stitches, as indicated throughout the pattern, creates clear transitions between the decorative sections.
What Makes This Round Crochet Doily Special?
This pattern combines several crochet techniques to create texture and visual interest.
The early rounds build the circular foundation using double crochet increases. Chain spaces are then introduced before the textured puff stitches are added.
Front Post Double Crochet stitches help emphasize the puff stitches and cluster sections, while the chain loops toward the outside of the doily create an open, lace-like appearance.
The final rounds create decorative shells using seven double crochets, followed by a textured border made with Front Post Single Crochet stitches and Chain 3 Picots.
The combination produces a decorative round crochet doily with both solid textured areas and open lace sections.
Ways to Use Your Finished Crochet Doily
Once complete, the Sapphire Haze Crochet Round Doily can be used in many ways around the home.
Place it underneath a vase or flower arrangement as a centerpiece, display it on a coffee table or side table, use it beneath a decorative bowl, or add it to a dresser or console table.
It can also make a thoughtful handmade housewarming, birthday, Mother’s Day, or holiday gift for someone who appreciates crochet home décor.
Tips for Making the Sapphire Haze Crochet Round Doily
For the best results, try to maintain consistent tension throughout the project. Since this pattern contains several increases and chain-space rounds, even tension will help the finished doily remain flat.
Pay particular attention to the pattern notes regarding the starting Chain 2. The Chain 2 is used only to bring the yarn to working height and is not counted as a stitch.
When working the puff stitches and double crochet cluster stitches, keeping your loops approximately the same height can also help create a more uniform textured finish.
If you are changing colors throughout the pattern, weave in yarn ends securely as you work or once the doily has been completed.
After finishing, gently blocking the crochet doily can help define the lace sections, picots, and circular shape.
Final Thoughts
The Sapphire Haze Crochet Round Doily is a decorative crochet project that combines traditional doily construction with textured stitches and customizable sizing.
With puff stitches, cluster stitches, front post crochet, chain spaces, shell-style edging, and a picot border, the pattern offers plenty of visual detail while creating an elegant handmade piece for your home.
Choose your favorite cotton yarn colors, follow the rounds carefully, and customize the diameter to create a crochet doily that perfectly suits your space.
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