This Cluster Doily pattern showcases delicate lacework with repeated cluster stitches, ideal for experienced crocheters seeking a classic, elegant piece.

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS "BIG BALL" BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. A.105, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 1 White or No. 61 Ecru; or CLARK'S "BIG BALL" MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B.34, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 1 White, No. 61 Ecru or No. 42 Cream; or CLARK'S "BIG BALL" MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B.345, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 1 White or No. 61 Ecru. Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10. Doily measures 14 inches in diameter.

Starting: at center, ch 18. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st Rnd: Ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make 2 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook-starting cluster made; (ch 5, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr, make 3 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook-cluster made) 11 times; ch 2, dc in tip of first cluster to form last loop.

2nd Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 12, sc in next loop, (ch 4, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 12, sc in next loop, ch 4, sc in next loop, tr in first sc.

3rd Rnd: * In next ch-12 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 7 times and cluster; skip next ch-4 loop, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with skip last ch-4 loop, join to tip of first cluster.

4th Rnd: Sl st to center of second ch-5 loop, ch 1, sc in same loop, * ch 12, sc in next loop, (ch 4, sc in next loop) twice; ch 12, sc in next loop, ch 9, skip next two loops, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, dtr in first sc to form last ch-9 loop.

5th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * in next ch-12 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 7 times and cluster; skip next ch-4 loop, sc in next sc, in next ch-12 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 7 times and cluster; sc in next ch-9 loop. Repeat from * around, joining last cluster to first sc.

6th Rnd: Sl st to center of second ch-5 loop, ch 1, sc in same loop, * (ch 9, skip next loop, sc in next loop) twice; ch 9, skip next 2 loops, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, dtr in first sc-24 loops.

7th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 10, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, dtr in first sc.

8th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 11, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 6, dtr in first sc.

9th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 12, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 12. Join to first sc.

10th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in joining, 15 sc in next loop, * sc in next sc, 15 sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

11th Rnd: Skip joining, sl st in next 5 sc, * sc in next sc, ch 5, skip 3 sc, sc in next sc, ch 12, skip 11 sc. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc.

12th Rnd: Sl st to center of first ch-5 loop, sc in same loop, * holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make 3 dc in next ch-12 loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook-3-dc cluster made; ch 5, in same loop make (3-tr cluster, ch 5) 6 times and 3-dc cluster; sc in next ch-5 loop. Repeat from * around, ending with a 3-dc cluster. Join to first sc.

13th Rnd: Sl st to center of third ch-5 loop, sc in same loop, * ch 7, skip next loop, sc in next loop, ch 9, skip next 4 loops, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending as on 6th rnd.

14th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 9, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending as on 6th rnd.

15th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 12, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr in first sc.

16th Rnd: Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * in next loop make (3-tr cluster, ch 5) 7 times and 3-tr cluster; sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, joining last 3-tr cluster to first sc.

17th Rnd: Sl st to center of third ch-5 loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 5, sc in next loop) twice; ch 14, skip next 4 loops, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 14. Join to first sc.

18th Rnd: Sl st to center of first ch-5 loop, draw up a loop in same ch-5 loop and next ch-5 loop, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook-group st made; * in next ch-14 loop make (3-tr cluster, ch 5) 7 times and 3-tr cluster; draw up a loop in each of next two ch-5 loops, thread over and draw through all 3 loops on hook-group st made. Repeat from * around, joining last 3-tr cluster to first group st.

19th Rnd: Sl st to center of second loop, sc in same loop, * (ch 7, skip next loop, sc in next loop) twice; ch 9, skip next 2 loops, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending as on 6th rnd.

20th and 21st Rnds: Repeat 14th and 7th rnds.

22nd Rnd: 5 sc in loop just formed, * sc in next sc, 10 sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with 5 sc in last loop. Join. Break off and fasten. Starch lightly and press.