Crocheted Doily, Ecru

Description

Crocheted by Jeff.

This doily was made from an old-fashioned pattern dating from the 1920s. The center suggests the petals of a flower, and little blossoms are strewn around the outer border.

Approximate Size: 21 inches in diameter.
Weight: 70 g

Color: Ecru (natural).

Thread: 100% cotton crochet thread, size 10, matte finish; Baroque, by DMC.

Care: this doily is 100% cotton and can be washed gently by hand. Lay flat on a towel to dry at room temperature, then block into shape.

Blocking: I never starch my doilies. To block them I use a hot steam iron to press the doilies into shape, working from the center out, pulling out and pressing individual picots on the border. This technique gives a nice body to the crocheted piece but retains a pleasant, natural feel.

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Added on Dec 06, 2009