You can use a lighter weight yarn and smaller hook to make a child-sized version.

Although this pattern includes a texture variation suggestion using FPDC stitches, and one suggestion for color variations, you can try other variations, such as shell stitches, puff stitches, etc.

This doily can be made in any weight yarn. The pattern shows it stitched in DK weight yarn, and in No. 10 crochet thread.

This is the first project we teach in the beginning crochet class at Windy Knitty. It’s as easy as pie and a great project for someone just learning to crochet. For such an easy pattern, the results are impressive. It makes a great gift.

This pattern can be made in virtually any size and using virtually any weight of yarn. The instructions are for an average adult-sized head, using worsted or aran weight yarn. You can adjust, depending on the yarn weight and the size desired.

This is a super-easy pattern. It was originally designed for beginning crochet classes at Sifu Design Studio & Fine Yarns, in Chicago. The photos are of Lisa Whiting (owner of Sifu) modeling the store sample.