A lavender floral crochet doily brings together three contrasting elements: a simple circular center, a green leaf border, and raised floral details. This design uses separate color sections so you can follow the construction one stage at a time.
The center is worked in double crochet. Small leaf-shaped groups form the edging, and lavender motifs are attached to alternate leaves. Each floral motif is finished separately, so there is no need to carry lavender yarn around the entire border.
The instructions use US crochet terminology. Read through the counting notes before beginning, particularly the treatment of starting chains and joining slip stitches.
What You’ll Need
- Cotton yarn in white, green, and lavender, using the same yarn weight for all three colors.
- A crochet hook suited to your yarn.
- A tapestry needle.
- Scissors.
- Stitch markers.
For an initial sample, medium/worsted-weight cotton and a 3.5 mm hook are one possible starting combination. Check that the fabric is comfortable to work and that the taller stitches are not excessively tight.
Finished measurements and yarn quantities depend on the materials and tension used. Record these details while making your sample.
Crochet Abbreviations
- ch: chain.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- sc: single crochet.
- hdc: half double crochet.
- dc: double crochet.
- tr: treble crochet.
- st / sts: stitch / stitches.
- inc: work 2 dc into the same stitch.
- ch-3 space: the opening beneath a chain of three.
For a treble crochet in US terminology, yarn over twice before inserting the hook.
Lavender Floral Crochet Doily: Construction Notes
Work the center and leaf border in joined rounds without turning.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
For each double crochet round:
- Ch 2.
- Work the first stitch into the stitch at the base of that chain.
- Follow the round instructions.
- Join with a sl st to the first actual dc.
Do not work into the beginning chain or the joining slip stitch on the following round.
Place a marker in the first actual stitch if you find it difficult to distinguish it from the join.
Color Sequence
- Rounds 1–6: White.
- Rounds 7–8: Green.
- Floral motifs: Lavender.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1 — 12 Double Crochet
With white, make a magic ring.
Ch 2, then work 12 dc into the ring.
Tighten the ring and join with a sl st to the first dc.
Count: 12 dc.
Round 2 — 24 Double Crochet
Ch 2.
Starting in the stitch at the base of the chain, work 2 dc into every stitch around.
Join with a sl st to the first dc.
Count: 24 dc.
Round 3 — 36 Double Crochet
Ch 2.
Starting in the stitch at the base of the chain, repeat the following sequence 12 times:
- Work 1 dc into the next stitch.
- Work 2 dc into the following stitch.
Join with a sl st to the first dc.
Each repeat uses two stitches and produces three.
Count: 36 dc.
Round 4 — 48 Double Crochet
Ch 2.
Starting in the stitch at the base of the chain, repeat the following sequence 12 times:
- Work 1 dc into each of the next two stitches.
- Work 2 dc into the following stitch.
Join with a sl st to the first dc.
Each repeat uses three stitches and produces four.
Count: 48 dc.
Round 5 — 60 Double Crochet
Ch 2.
Starting in the stitch at the base of the chain, repeat the following sequence 12 times:
- Work 1 dc into each of the next three stitches.
- Work 2 dc into the following stitch.
Join with a sl st to the first dc.
Each repeat uses four stitches and produces five.
Count: 60 dc.
Round 6 — 72 Double Crochet
Ch 2.
Starting in the stitch at the base of the chain, repeat the following sequence 12 times:
- Work 1 dc into each of the next four stitches.
- Work 2 dc into the following stitch.
Join with a sl st to the first dc.
Fasten off white.
Count: 72 dc.
Check the Center
Lay the center on a level surface before adding the green border.
Check the count in every round if the fabric cups or develops waves. An extra increase, a missed increase, or a stitch worked into the join can change the shape.
If the counts are correct but the fabric still does not lie comfortably flat, assess the yarn, hook, and stitch height before continuing. Do not add the decorative border to a center that already needs adjustment.
Green Leaf Border
Round 7 — 36 Chain Spaces
Join green in any stitch of Round 6.
Ch 1. Work 1 sc into the same stitch, ch 3, and skip the next stitch.
Repeat the following sequence 35 more times:
- Work 1 sc into the next unworked stitch.
- Ch 3.
- Skip the next stitch.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Each repeat uses two stitches from the 72-stitch base.
Count: 36 sc and 36 ch-3 spaces.
Before continuing, count the chain spaces. Each space will hold one leaf.
Round 8 — 36 Leaves
Sl st into the first ch-3 space.
Work the following into that space:
1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
Sl st into the next sc from Round 7.
Repeat this sequence around: work one five-stitch group into each ch-3 space, then anchor it with a sl st into the following sc.
After the final leaf, work the anchoring sl st into the first sc of Round 7. Fasten off green.
Count: 36 leaves.
The middle dc of each five-stitch group is the leaf tip used for attaching the lavender motifs.
Visual Guide: Chain Spaces and Leaves
The upper panel shows two repeats from Round 7. The numbered circles represent stitches from Round 6, not the entire circumference. In Round 8, work all five leaf stitches under one chain arch and anchor the leaf in the next sc.
Open the border diagram at a larger size.
Lavender Floral Motifs
Mark the Attachment Points
Select one leaf and place a marker in its middle dc.
Skip the next leaf, then mark the middle dc of the following leaf.
Continue marking alternate leaves around the border.
Count: 18 marked leaves, with one unmarked leaf between neighboring attachment points.
Visual Guide: Flower Placement
Choose any leaf as number 1, then follow the border in order. Mark leaves 1, 3, 5, and so on through 35. Leaf 36 stays unmarked between the last and first flowers. The highlighted dc below the map is the attachment stitch for all three petal groups of one flower.
Open the flower placement diagram at a larger size.
Work One Floral Motif
Join lavender with a sl st through both top loops of the middle dc on a marked leaf.
Work the following sequence three times into that same attachment stitch:
- Ch 4.
- Work 5 tr into the attachment stitch.
- Ch 2.
- Sl st into the attachment stitch.
Each repeat forms one petal group.
After completing all three groups, fasten off. Secure the ends without pulling the leaf tightly around the attachment point.
Check the First Motif
Inspect the first flower before repeating it.
The attachment stitch holds three groups of tall stitches. Check that you can work all of them without splitting the yarn or stretching the leaf excessively.
Arrange the petal groups gently with your fingers. If the motif pulls the border out of shape or the attachment opening becomes too large, pause and reassess that section before making the remaining flowers.
Complete the Floral Border
Work one motif on each of the remaining marked leaves.
Leave the unmarked leaves without flowers.
Count: 18 floral motifs, each with three petal groups.
Practical Tips
Mark the First Actual Stitch
The beginning ch-2 is not part of the stitch count. Marking the first dc helps prevent accidentally joining to the chain or working an additional stitch into the join.
Count Before Changing Colors
Confirm that the white center has 72 stitches before starting the green section. A missing or extra stitch will affect the spacing of the entire border.
Work Leaves into the Chain Spaces
Place the five stitches of each leaf beneath the ch-3 arch, not into the individual chain stitches. Work the anchoring slip stitch into the next sc from Round 7.
Mark All Flower Positions First
Marking alternate leaves before attaching lavender yarn makes spacing easier to check. You should see an unmarked leaf between every pair of marked leaves, including the last and first positions.
Finish One Flower Before Repeating It
Complete and inspect the first motif before making the remaining 17. This allows you to assess the petal groups and attachment point before investing time in the full border.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all yarn ends along the corresponding color sections. Avoid tightening the tails so much that they pull the center, leaves, or flowers out of position.
If washing or blocking the piece, follow the care instructions for the yarn used.
Arrange the center and leaves gently on a flat surface. Adjust the petal groups without forcing them into position, and allow the piece to dry completely.
Do not use firm stretching to conceal a counting or construction problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Starting Chain Count as a Stitch?
No. Neither the ch-2 at the beginning of a double crochet round nor the ch-1 at the beginning of the green round counts as a stitch.
Join to the first actual stitch of the round.
Why Are There More Leaves Than Flowers?
The design places one flower on every other leaf. The border has 36 leaves, so alternating the attachment points gives 18 flowers.
Are the Flowers Sewn onto the Border?
No. Each motif is crocheted directly into the middle dc of a selected leaf. Each flower is then fastened off separately.
Can I Change the Colors?
Yes. Keep the yarn weight consistent across the three sections so that changing colors does not also introduce an unintended change in yarn thickness.
What Should I Check if the Center Does Not Lie Flat?
First, confirm the stitch counts: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72.
Then check that no stitches were added into the beginning chains or joining slip stitches. If the counts are correct, evaluate the yarn and hook combination before adding the border.
Keep Notes as You Work
Record your yarn, hook size, finished measurements, and any adjustments made during construction. These details make it easier to understand how your materials affect the result.
If you make this lavender floral crochet doily, share your material choices and observations in the comments. Clear notes about the center, leaf spacing, and flower attachments are especially useful to other crocheters.
