Yarn: Size 10 Cotton Thread
Hook: Teeny 1.75 mm.
Pattern: Pineapple Lace Doily from Let's Knit Series Start Series
Proud. I am just so so proud. I never thought I would be able to make anything that looks like this doily! It's just so delicate and intricate and pretty pretty pretty! I just couldn't stop working on this project- from start to finish it was about four days. I'm not really a doily using kind of person, so I think I may frame the doilies separately and hang them all together in a group.
This pattern was written in Japanese- I just interpreted the chart. I was fine crocheting in circles- but then I had to work the points individually back and forth. I didn't understand what the chart was trying to tell me! I poured over that page and just couldn't figure it out! I put it away and slept on it. Luckily, when I woke up the next day I figured it out.
I'm really loving Japanese crochet pattern books. I have a couple on the way that specialize on more crochet lace- so excited! I just can't get enough of the hooky, holey goodness!
So lovely. I have kinda had the urge to pull out my crochet hooks again. I love making granny squares...maybe I should try lace. it would be a good summertime project.
ReplyDeleteThat's GORGEOUS! I love it! How are the stitches? Are you finding them small and tedious, or a blast? I too love Japanese crochet patterns. They seem so comprehensive, even in image form!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful!! Definitely fit to be framed! Will you starch them? :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so lovely and delicate! You are inspiring!
ReplyDeletewow!
ReplyDeleteamazingly beautiful!
Oh Kate, you have a right to be proud! Your doily is so delicate and beautiful. You say that you are not a doily kind of person, which I totally get, but what about sewing them all together for a table cloth or cover for a bed? Just an idea. Whatever you do I'm sure it will be lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I love the delicacy and feminity of crochet; especially doilies. It's one of the things that has been around for ages and I hope it never leaves!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Kate!
It is so beautiful Kate, you have all reason to be very proud! Lovely color and great work.
ReplyDeleteBtw I have a 55-300mm telezoom lens, things get's easier that way :-)
This is a lovely piece; it's so delicate in the delicious blue...
ReplyDeletepretty! your idea for framing them sounds great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful doily! I have a small collection of old Japanese crochet books - they do have the most wonderful patterns. I love the idea of framing your work. Between you and Carole, I'm really getting the crochet bug again. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour last doily prompted me to try a very simple doily too! I came back to see yours again and it has multiplied. I love the colour of this and the way it turned out. Usually I don't like pineapple crochet so it must be the colour! It looks just fabulous:) Good for you!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud. That doily is simply gorgeous. It looks so difficult to make.
ReplyDeleteI met a woman at Stitches this year who made similar doilies and then somehow transferred the design on to t-shirts. They looked great.
Wow, that is really beautiful :D
ReplyDeleteHi Kate, I love this nice grayish blue little doily which wins my heart shades :)
ReplyDelete*** Very nice work and I am so influenced ***
Nice to travel to your blog, Kate ~♥~
So pretty! I love the color choice. I haven't tried anything really lacy yet... might have to look at some patterns.
ReplyDeleteAbsolute loveliness.
ReplyDeleteI have an itch to learn crochet sometime soon, despite my massive knitting pattern backlog. You are not helping me. :)