Inspired by the Oriental Lily flower, this crochet doily celebrates fresh and colorful season! Just as flowers add beauty to springtime, this floral doily adds a fresh accent to your home.
Supply List for Oriental Lily:
- Yarn or Crochet Thread: You can use just about any size fiber to make this project. We have used Anchor Size 20, Used 4 variant of colours.
- Crochet Hook Size: To crochet the mandala, we used a size I.75mm crochet hook.
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size:
The mandala measures about 8.0 inches in diameter. Sizes will vary based on supplies used and other factors.
General Direction:
Click below link to know more about General Direction
https://www.avyastore.com/the-crocheters-guide-to-general-instructions-few-tips/
Crochet Abbreviations Used in the Oriental Lily:
- Slip Stitch= sl st
- Single Crochet= sc
- Chain = ch
- Double Crochet = dc
- Treble Crochet = trc
- [ ] work as per instruction
- BLsc = Back Loop Single Crochet
To know more about the various crochet abbreviations click the below link :
https://www.avyastore.com/the-guide-crochet-abbreviations/
Pattern Stitches for Oriental Lily :
Triple Crochet Cluster (Tr3tog))
Keeping last lp of each trc on hook, 3 trc in sp indicated; YO and draw through all 4 lps on hook – trc CL made
Details Instructions for the Oriental Lily:
Starting using the Color A for center, ch 6, join with sl st in first ch from the ring.
Round 1
Using Color A *Tr3tog in ring, ch 3, rep from * seven more times. Join
Round 2
Color B * [Tr3tog, ch 3, tr3tog] in ch-3 sp, ch 3; rep from * seven more times. Join.
Round 3
*3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in tr3tog of Round 2, rep from * 15 more times
Round 4
Color A – BLsc in each st, Join.
Round 5
Color C – BLsc in each st, Join.
Round 6
*Sc in sc, ch 5, skip ext 3 sc, rep from * 15 more times. Join
Round 7
Color D * Sc in ch-5 sp, ch 2, 9 dc in next ch-5 sp (shell made), ch 2, rep from * seven more times. Join
Round 8
*Sc in first dc of shell, ch 5, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip next 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, skip next sc, rep from * seven more times. Join.
Round 9
*Sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 2, 9dc in next ch-5 sp (shell made), ch 2, rep from * seven more times. Join.
Round 10
*2 dc in first dc of shell, [dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] twice, ch 1, [dc, ch 3, dc] in next ch-5 s, ch 1; rep from * seven more times. Join.
Round 11
*2 dc in first d of shell, dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, [dc, ch 3, dc] in ch-3 sp, ch 1; rep from * seven more times. Join.
Round 12
Color C *Sc in ezch dc of shell (14 sc), ch 3, [dc,ch 3,dc] in ch-3 sp, ch 3, ep from* seven more times. Join.
Fasten off; use the Tapestry needle to weave the ends.
Use a mild starching agent for stiffing.
What Can You Do With Oriental Lily?
- Use it as a center piece.
- A center piece on a self colored cushion cover.
- Multiple motifs can be converted to table liner.
- Make use of thick yarn and convert the pattern to make pretty coasters.
- Can be used for bed liners, crochet tops, etc.
- These are just a few ideas. We are sure you can dream up many others!
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