Another parade of doilies

[Krakovianka]

It's been a long time since I've shared any doilies. Truthfully, I haven't been able to crochet as much as usual, courtesy of tendonitis (sob), but this represents the work of the last few months.

 

The first doily is done with size 20 thread. The Lizbeth "Jellybean" was a welcome RAOK gift, and I used it to continue my endeavors to incorporate variegated thread into pleasing designs. I really like the way this turned out, and I think the simple repeated motif, balanced by lots of negative space and neutral-colored thread, shows off the thread to advantage. I can't imagine using that thread in any of the other designs here, but I love finding patterns that can work well with multi-colored thread.

 

Doily #2 is just a simple design in size 10 blue thread (the picture is pretty washed out). I wanted something really easy to work on while I was doing something else--can't even remember what it was now.

 

Design #3 is a much-scaled down table cloth design. I though it was really pretty, but I'm not interested in anything so large. Imagine hundreds of the little motifs instead of just 4. It's a deep forest green, size 10 thread, and would look nice during the holidays, although not only then.

 

#4 is much larger than my usual work--about 18". Only 16 rounds, but all triple crochet, also in size 10 and a pretty spring green.

 

Okay, if you've read through this, take a look, and tell me honestly--does anyone here have a place in their home where that multi-colored doily would work? I can imagine it, but I don't have such a place. I think Lucy from "Attic 24" would like it.

[Katie G]

Karen, all your doilies are beautiful, as always. I'm sorry to hear about your tendonitis, I suffer from it, too, sometimes. I can't imagine crocheting with thread under that condition.

 

Any of your doilies would always find a welcome home at my house!

 

Hope you are feeling better.

[Peggy85225]

They're all beautiful but I especially love the one on the lower left.

[Granny Square]

Karen, I was missing your doilies, I'm sorry you had tendonitis (I've had it in wrists and elbow, no fun, take it easy )

 

They are all lovely, I especially like doily #3, it looks like a bit of lace from a Renaissance castle--very elegant!

 

#1 is very spring-timey, I rotate my doilies with the seasons/my mood, that would be a nice one to have out in the Spring or Summer under a small bowl of fruit perhaps?

[mattenylou]

Oh my, they're all so lovely! Love them all, but especially the round ones!

[CrazyHomemaker]

They are all so beautiful! I have a multicolored one I have in my bedroom with my icons on top of it. I also have another one that I like to use in my fancy living room on a side table. They go everywhere!!!

[grannyannie]

They are all so absolutely beautiful! So sorry to hear about your tendonitis though. Glad that you are able to get some crocheting in again!

[tiffer93]

So sorry to hear that you've been in such pain! Your work is exquisite and so very delicate!

[Startigerlily]

I'm sorry to hear about the tendonitis. I always enjoy looking at your beautiful doilies, and these are no exception. The blue one is my favorite. Gorgeous!

[just1morestitch]

Love your doilies! #1-Well I do display some in a cabnet under inherited figurines that it might look nice under. I've never been able to find a doily that the multi-colored thread looks good at. Yours is nice because of the simple motiff and the nice border. #4-Just imagining doing a whole tablecloth in that pretty pattern gives me the weeby jeevies. You are really talented and they all look so nice.

[cshort]

Those are gorgeous doilies.

[Monique39]

They are all lovely!

[pineapplequeen]

Those are just beautiful!!!

I just love the motif one. I could see it as a tablecloth, but not with tendonitis.

[Momcrochets]

they are all so lovely! I can't imagine doing a tablecloth with all those motifs! thank you for showing off some more of your lovely doilies, and I do hope you get some relief from your tendonitis.

[TCarra]

I saw this post yesterday and was trying to find it. Your doilies are GORGEOUS! I just finished my very first one and look forward to making more. I hope I can make some as pretty as yours.

[craftsbycheri]

Wow those are pretty doilies. I love making doilies and tablecloths too. I just recently made a tablecloth for a wedding gift. I will have to add a picture.

Cheri

[RachelG]

They're all beautiful, but I especially like the last one (bottom right).

[craftsbycheri]

Wow those are beautiful. I love making doilies. I just made a table cloth is size 30 crochet thread. They are a lot of work but well worth it.

Cheri

[hhensler]

Love, love, love #3!!! They are all pretty, but #3 is GORGEOUS!

[cat3crazy]

Beautiful work!

[HomekeepingGran]

Beautiful, beautiful work, Karen. I think because it is unique I, too, like the deep green one. A very interesting design. I hope your tendonitis heals soon.

[Afghaniac]

All very lovely. Number 4 is my favorite.

[sunnywolfgar]

All 4 doilys are beautiful. But I keep looking at #3, #4. Love the design. Thanks for sharing.

[HappyOldCro]

Love them all, great work, but I am partial to 1 & 3. So unique and they really stand out. #1 matches the throw pillow in my living room & #3 is the color of my drapes, so they really appeal to me...

[Ravenaier]

I love the one on the upper right, the light blue...what pattern did you use for that one?