Converting thread patterns to yarn...

[Mommy2Max]

I found a doily pattern that I love that I think would make a great blanket. Has anyone ever converted a thread pattern and used yarn on it to make something larger? How did it turn out? What hook size did you use? Was it too hole-y? How big did the blanket turn out in comparison to the original thread pattern?

 

I would love to see/hear about whether or not anyone has tried this!! Thanks!

[Tracey4610]

Depending on the size of the blanket you'd like and the size of yarn you choose, it can turn out in a variety of ways. I used the Plate Doily, 1916 from Celt's Vintage Crochet and made several baby blankets. the first two I made I used Bernat Softee Chunky with a K hook. since it's mostly sc and ch-3 sps, it really wasn't too holey. My dd's blanket ended up being 54" across, but I also added about 8 rows to it. The last one I made was with Bernat Super Value in their Light Rose color, and I used up the whole skein. That blanket was done with a G hook and ended up being about 45" across--I also added the same 8 rows as I did w/ my dd's. I also used a pineapple table topper by Priscilla Hewitt to make a shawl, but since there are so many mistakes in the pattern, I kinda gave up on it. so, in a nutshell, try using a G hook for worsted-weight yarn, and a I-K for bulky-weight yarn. Let us know how it goes!

[Adreeyen]

I took a doily pattern that wasn't too holey and turned it into a shawl. I used a worsted weight yarn and an f Hook and it turned out beautifully.

 

My only problem was mainly gauging how much yarn to use. I had to go back to the store twice to get more yarn. I wouldn't even know how to go about figuring that out.

[Mommy2Max]

I am thinking of trying to make a blanket out of this doily pattern that I found on CPC: http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/GrapeDoily.html

 

The doily calls for a #7 hook and size 18 thread and measures 17.5" across, so I'm thinking it would make a fairly large afghan if done with an H hook. I guess I'll try the first few rounds and see how it looks.

 

If anyone has any pictures, I'd love to see them!

[darski]

There are some things to consider when you want to do this technique. (I am doing the Coronet Doily as a bedspread now and using RH white WW yarn and a 7mm hook)

 

For one thing, your pattern has those ch 5 runs that will be long gaps when made in thicker yarn.

 

The grapes are made with 9 dcs for each popcorn. That is going to get very, very heavy in those areas given how many rows of popcorn grapes you will have.

 

I want to encourage you to try this but you might want to re-think that particular pattern.

 

This one would be a good try for the method

 

[url=http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Octagon.html][/url]http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Starcenter.html

 

it would look wonderful and is an easier transition to yarn work from a thread doily. (It would likely come out to be about 60 inches wide depending on how you work. It could also be added to easily if you want it larger)

 

This one would be fabulous too

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Octagon.html

[ErinLindsey]

I crocheted an afghan from a doily pattern that ended up turning into a table topper. Gave the afghan to my aunt, and she immediately thought it would make a great table cloth.

 

 

Here are some pictures of the afghan. I used a K hook and Red Heart worsted weight...(think the color was medium sage)

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/ErinLindsey/more%20crochet%20pictures/P4142532.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/ErinLindsey/more%20crochet%20pictures/P4142530.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v163/ErinLindsey/more%20crochet%20pictures/P4142531.jpg

[Mommy2Max]

There are some things to consider when you want to do this technique. (I am doing the Coronet Doily as a bedspread now and using RH white WW yarn and a 7mm hook)

 

For one thing, your pattern has those ch 5 runs that will be long gaps when made in thicker yarn.

 

The grapes are made with 9 dcs for each popcorn. That is going to get very, very heavy in those areas given how many rows of popcorn grapes you will have.

 

I want to encourage you to try this but you might want to re-think that particular pattern.

 

This one would be a good try for the method

 

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Starcenter.html

 

it would look wonderful and is an easier transition to yarn work from a thread doily. (It would likely come out to be about 60 inches wide depending on how you work. It could also be added to easily if you want it larger)

 

This one would be fabulous too

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/Octagon.html

 

 

I bow to the expertise of darski!!!

 

Thank you SO much for the tips... I didn't even think about the thickness of the afghan in the stitches! I was more concerned with how it would look and the size, but thank you for giving me more to consider! I love the 2 patterns that you gave me. I had picked the grape pattern because my godmother loves wine/grape stuff and I thought it would make a neat blanket for her, but I can see that it might not come out the way I'm hoping it would. Thanks again for the advice!

[darski]

I bow to the expertise of darski!!!

 

Thank you SO much for the tips... I didn't even think about the thickness of the afghan in the stitches! I was more concerned with how it would look and the size, but thank you for giving me more to consider! I love the 2 patterns that you gave me. I had picked the grape pattern because my godmother loves wine/grape stuff and I thought it would make a neat blanket for her, but I can see that it might not come out the way I'm hoping it would. Thanks again for the advice!

 

You are very welcome. that was hard won knowledge... you don't want to see the "things" that taught me this stuff

 

You might be able to adapt another grape pattern and use a puff stitch that is not as heavy but gives you a grape effect.