Poinsettia Doily

Poinsettia Doily
Designed by: Loretta Schepp

Materials:
2 oz. 4 ply worsted weight yarn (red)
1 oz. 4 ply worsted weight yarn (white, green)
Crochet hook size G

Finishing Materials:
Tapestry needle
1" yellow pom pom
Glue/glue gun

Finished Size:12" dia
Gauge: 6 sc = 1"

Skill Level: Easy

Model made by: Loretta Schepp

Instructions:

Pattern Sequence: 4 rows red, 4 rows green, 4 rows white and 2 rows red.

Row 1) Starting at bottom: with red ch 252. Work 1 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in next 12 sts of chain *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, skip 1 st, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts. Repeat from * 7 more times, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, ch 1 turn.

Row 2) You will be working in the back loop of sts; 1 sc in next st, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next 12 sts *3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 13 sts. Repeat from * 7 more times, 3 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 12 sts, skip 1 st, 1 sc in last st, ch 1 turn.

Row 3-12) Repeat Row 2.

Finishing:

With tapestry needle, whip stitch ends together. Using double strand of red yarn, draw through only the center sc of each point. Pull tightly, make knot, cut yarn and tuck in all ends. Glue yellow pom pom to center.