Praline Pinwheel Doily

[MimiFL]

I made this for a friend's birthday this month.

 

She had seen another doily I made and asked if she could have one. I showed her a few examples (pineapple, pinwheel, etc.) and she loved the pinwheel, and added that the dusty blue in the picture (which I found online) was perfect for her living room.

 

So I set out to find light blue thread. At first, I got some DMC but after a few rounds, decided it really was too strong a color (ok for an accent, but not a whole doily) so I switched to Royale 'Bridal Blue' (lightest blue one I could find). When I gave it to her, she said it was perfect.

 

I had fun doing this one. The pattern's great. Pretty repetitive, esp. at the beginning, which is good because I can memorize 3-4 rows at once.

 

The only problem I had was the thread twisting over itself, but I finally managed to get a handle on it.

 

I think I'll do that pattern again someday. I really enjoyed making it. Took about 10 days.

 

 

Close-up shots:

 

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[viggie]

It's beautiful and looks just perfect...great job!

[Enchanted Daffodils]

Simply beautiful. Just wish I had more time to make doilies. But the lil ones keep me pretty busy.

 

Angela

[Cuddlefish]

Ooh, it is very pretty, and well done. Love it.

[shella85222]

That is just beautiful. I am sure your friend will just love it.

[crochetrae]

I love it. Pinwheels are my favorite.

Susan

[mudpie]

Oh, that's lovely. Wouldn't that make a great baby blankie, done in lightweight yarn?

[mimi_mia]

It's gorgeous, love the color too!!

[123mama]

Very pretty:manyheart

 

sondra

[Homebody]

I just love your doily. Where did you find the pattern? Thanks for sharing.

[msmusic]

Beautiful - such precise work!

[Gran]

Ooh! Aah! and a very big WOW! That is beautiful. I quite like the pattern, too. Thanks for being such a great inspiration!

[sparkles]

Yeah, where'd you find the pattern? You did such an awesome job!

[christinascrochethaven]

So pretty! Great pinwheel!

[wildthing1058]

That is very pretty

 

Deborah

[MimiFL]

 

The pattern came from the Ultimate Doily Book (I think it's called - I'll check and make sure).

[pplcrochets]

gorgeous, gorgeous, beaUtiful work!

 

Oooooh, oooooh, that would be a great idea! (yet another WIM to add to my list!)

Oh, that's lovely. Wouldn't that make a great baby blankie, done in lightweight yarn?

I've also seen where folks may use a doily pattern in regular worsted weight to make a small rug (sometimes two stranded in reg ww). Or as a shawl. Doilies aren't just for furniture, anymore!

[Mom w/a Motif]

That is really pretty! What a nice present for a friend.

 

Tina

[Crochet Fanatic]

Wow! What perfect, tiny little stitches. What an inspiring piece. You do great work.

[onewhitetulip]

It is absolutely beautiful! Please, post the name of the book...my hands are itching to make that doily!

[MimiFL]

I did check, and it is called The Ultimate Doily Book; the pattern is "Praline Pinwheel".

[RachelG]

That is so pretty....I love the precise stitches!

[countingsts]

THAT IS A GR8 LOOKING DOILY. THE LACEY ,LACEY PART IN BEWEEN THE STAR IS MUY ELEGANTE' 20 SNAPS!FOR YOU

[Julie]

Very pretty!

[Barbara in FL]

Good job Mimi. What size thread did you use? I just made 2 of these in size 10 in Hunter Green for 2 end tables. They turned out great.