The Lemon Star Lace Doily is a stunning tribute to the classic “Lemon Star” quilt design, bringing a touch of elegance and warmth to any home. Featuring a star at the center, surrounded by delicate lace leaves, this doily is perfect for spring and summer décor. Its intricate design adds a sophisticated yet welcoming charm, making it a beautiful centerpiece for your table or an eye-catching accent to any room.

Time:  Weekend project.

Skill Level:  Easy

Size:  19” in diameter after blocking.

Gauge:  7 rows = 4”

Materials

Yarn:  Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3 (100 % cotton), 2.5 oz/150 yds/70.9g per ball. Weight (1) Super Fine, 1 ball of each color:  #0423 Maize (CC1), #1040 Soft Mauve (CC2), #0226 Natural (CC3)

Hook:  US Size F/5/3.75 mm

Notions:   Scissors, Tapestry needle, pins, blocking board

Special Stitches

Front Post (fp): Insert hook from front to back to front around post of st on previous round and complete st as designated.

Beginning 3-double cluster (beg 3 dc- cl): Ch 3, (yo, insert hook in designated st or sp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, and draw through 3 loops on hook.

3-double cluster (3 dc-cl): (Yo, insert hook in designated sp, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yo, draw through all 4 lps on hook.

Beginning 3 treble cluster (beg 3 tr-cl): Ch 4, *yo hook twice, insert hook in designated st or sp, yo, draw up a lp, (yo, draw though 2 lps on hook) twice, rep from * once, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook.

3 treble cluster (3 tr-cl): *Yo hook twice, insert hook in designated st or sp, yo, draw up a lp, (yo, draw through 2 lps on hook) twice, rep from * once, yo, draw though all 3 lps on hook.

With CC1 ch 6.

Round 1:  Join in 1^st ch to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st in 1^st sc to join. (8 sc)

Round 2:  Ch 4 (counts as 1^st tr), 2 tr in same place as joining, ch 3, *3 tr in next sc, ch 3, repeat from * 6 more times, join on top of 1^st tr. (24 tr)

Round 3:  Work FP beg 3 tr-cl over first 3 sts, ch 5, *sc in next ch-sp, ch 5, 3 FP tr-cl around next 3 tr, ch 5, repeat from * 6 more times, sc in next ch-sp, ch 5, join in beg cl. (8 3 FP tr-cl, 16 ch-5 sps)

Fasten off CC1.

Round 4:  With CC2, join with sl st in 1^st ch-5 after fastening off CC1, ch 1, sc in same place, *ch 5, dc in next st, (ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp) twice, repeat from * around, join in 1^st sc. (24 ch-5 sps, 8 dc, 16 sc)

Round 5: Ch 2, sc in next ch-5 sp, *ch 2, 3 tr in next dc, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 6, skip next ch-5 sp, sc in next sp, repeat from *around, join in 1^st sc. (24 tr)

Round 6:  Ch 1, sc in same place, ch 5, *work 3 FP tr-cl around next 3 tr, ch 5, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, skip next ch-sp rep from * around, join on top of 1^st 3 tr-cl. (8 3 FP tr-cl)

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same place, ch 10, *catching all 3 ch-sps from last 3 rounds work tr, ch 10, sc on top of 3 tr-cl, ch 10, rep from * around, join with sl st in 1^st sc. (16 ch-10 sps, 8 tr)

Fasten off CC2

Round 8: With CC2, join with sl st in any tr, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4 (count as 1^st tr), 2 tr in same place, ch 5, *(sc in next ch-sp, ch 5) twice, 3 tr in next tr, ch 5, rep from * around, join on top of beg ch-4. (24 tr, 24 ch-5 sps)

Round 9: Ch 1, FPsc around 1^st tr, ch 4, FP 2-tr-cl in next 2 tr, *(ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp) 3 times, ch 5, FP 3 tr-cl around next 3 tr, rep from * around, join on top of 1^st 3 tr-cl.  (8 3 FP tr-cl)

Fasten off CC2

Round 10:  With CC3, join with sl st in any ch-5, ch 1, sc in same sp, (ch 6, sc next ch-5 sp) 31 times, ch 2, tr in 1^st sc to form last ch 6. (32 ch-6 sps)

Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same place, (ch 7, sc in next ch-sp) 31 times, ch 3, tr in 1^st sc to form last ch 7.

Round 12:  Ch 1, sc in same place, (ch 8, sc in next ch-sp) 31 times, ch 4, dtr in 1^st sc to form last ch 8.

Round 13:  Ch 1, sc in same place, (ch 9, sc in next ch-sp) 31 times, ch 5, tr in 1^st sc to form last ch 9.

Round 14: Ch 1, sc in same place, (ch 10, sc in next ch-sp) 31 times, ch 6, tr in 1^st sc to form last ch 10.

Round 15: Ch 1, sc in same place, (ch 11, sc in next ch-sp) 31 times, ch 11, sl st to 1^st sc.

Fasten off CC3

Round 16: With CC2, join with sl st in any sc of Round 15, ch 1, sc in same place, *FP beg 3 dc-cl, ch 3, sl st in 2 bottom loops on top 1^st 3 dc-cl, FP dc-cl in same place, sc in next ch-sp, ch 3, rep from * around, sl st in 1^st sc.  (128 3 dc-cl)

Fasten off CC2

Round 17:  With CC1, sl st in 1^st sc between next 2 3 dc-cl, ch 1, sc in same place, *FP beg 3 dc-cl in same place, (ch 3, sl st in 2 bottom loops on top of 1^st 3 dc-cl, 3 FP dc-cl in same place) 2 more times, skip next 4 3 dc-cl, sc in next sc, rep from * around, join in 1^st sc.  (128 3 dc-cl)

Fasten off CC2

Finishing

With Tapestry needle, weave in all ends. Block to measurement.

Whether you’re an experienced doily maker or trying lace crochet for the first time, these graceful creations in Delicate Doilies will inspire your hook and elevate your crochet repertoire. Pick your favorite yarn or thread, settle in with your hook, and let’s bring these delicate designs to life!