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Shell Net Star Doily

This crocheted star doily is fast and easy to make and is a good one for a beginner to try.

Materials Needed
Size 10 crochet cotton in gold. Southmaid was used in the example.
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Yarn Thickness: 10thread
Gauge: 8dc=1"
Finished Size: 9" in diameter
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate

Instructions
RND 1: Ch10, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch5. *Dc in next ch, ch2. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch5.

RND 2: Ch3. (2dc in next ch2 sp. Dc in next dc. Ch3. sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3.) *Dc in next dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3. dc in each of the next 3 dc. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp, twice. Ch3. *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, twice. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch3.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 4 times. Ch3.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 6: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 5 times. Ch3.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 7: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 6 times. Ch3.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 8: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 9: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 10: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch1. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch1. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 11: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch2. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch2. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 12: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch3. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 13: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch4. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch4. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 14: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch5. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch5. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 15: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch6. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch6. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 16: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch7. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch7. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 17: Ch3. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. (Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch8. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch8. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 18: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Ch2. Dc in each of the next 2 dc.(Ch3, sc in next ch3 sp, 3 times. Ch10. Sk next ch1 sp. Dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch2, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc in next ch3 sp. Ch10. Sc in next ch3 sp, ch3, 3 times.) *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Ch2. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 19: Slst in each of the next 2 sts. Slst into the next ch2 sp. Ch3, 2dc, picot, 3dc in same sp. Ch1. (3sc in each of the next 3 ch3 sps. 10sc in next ch10 sp. Sc in next dc, sc in next ch1 sp, 2 times. Sc i next dc. Sc, picot, sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in next dc, sc in next ch1 sp, 2times. Sc in next dc. 10sc in next ch10 sp. 3sc in neach of the next 3 ch3 sps. Ch1.) *3dc, picot, 3dc in next ch2p. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

Random Quick Tip!

Keep Holiday Lights Safe
When packing away holiday lights, put them into empty tubes from gift wrap cut into the same size length as you need to make them fit into a box you will use to store the lights in, then carefully wind up the lights as you would an extension cord and put them inside the tube to protect them. They fit nicely inside the box this way and they should be in good working condition when you take them out next year.