delicate table accents made using size 10 crochet cotton thread.Irish Lace Doilies Designed by Ferosa Harold General WTO LL ELOY STIFFENING & BLOCKING For blocking thread crochet pieces with water, dampen finished piece and arrange and shape on a padded surface. Pin in place with rust-proof stainless steel pins; allow to dry completely, then remove pins. 'fcrochet pieces need more stiffening and shaping, fabric stiffener or starching solution may be used. Flat pieces may be blocked on a flat piece of cardboard covered with plastic wrap. Shaped pieces may be blocked using Styrofoam” balls or cones covered with plastic wrap. FINISHED SIZE: 15" across. MATERIALS: 01650 yds. white size 10 crochet cotton Fabric stiffener O Piece of cardboard or Styrofoam® at least 16" across Plastic wrap Masking tape Rust-proof pins GINo. 10 steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE: We are not responsible for lack of ‘materials due to project not being worked to gauge. Gauge for this pattern: mds 1-3 of Doily = 2" across. Each Rose is 2%" across; each Leaf is 2" x 24". BASIC STITCHES: Ch, sIst, se, hdc, de, tr. Popcorn SPECIAL STITCHES: For picot, ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made. For beginning V-stitch (beg V- st), ch 6, dein same sp. For V-stiteh (V-st), (dc, ch 3, de) in next ch sp. For beginning shell (beg shell), ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch sp. For shell, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 de) in next ch sp. For beginning popcorn (beg po), ch 3, 4 dcin same st, drop ip ‘from hook, insert hook in top of ch-3, draw dropped Ip through. For popcorn (pe), 5 dc in next st, drop Ip from hook, insert hook in first st of S-de group, draw dropped Ip through. 1a DOILy Center Rnd 1: Ch 8, sI st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 23 de in fing, join with s st in top of ch- 3. (24 de made) Rnd 2: Working this rnd in back Ips only (see Stitch Guide), ch 4 (counts as first de and ch-1 sp), (de IRISH ROSE DOILIES 3in next st, ch 1) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-4. (24 ch-1 ps, 24 de) Rnd 3: Working this rd in back Ips only, ch 5 (counts as first de and ch-2 sp), (dc in next st, ch 2) around, join with st st in third ch of ch-5. Rnd 4: Si st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, pleot—see Special Stitches, sc) in same sp, *ch 5, skip next ch sp, (sc, picot, sc) in next ch sp; repeat from * around to last ch sp, skip last ch sp; to Join, ch 2, de in first se (counts as ch sp). (12 picots, 12 ch sps) Rnd 5: Beg V-st (see Special Stitches) around joining de, ch 5, skip next picot, (V-st in next ch sp—see Special Stitches, ch 5, skip next picot) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-6. (12 Vests, 12 ch sps) Rnd 6: SI stn ch sp of first V-st, ch 1, (Sc, picot, sc) in same sp, *ch 7, 6c, picot, sc) in next ch sp or in ch sp of next Vst; repeat from * around; to join, ch 3, trin first sc. (24 picots, 24 ch sps) Rnds 7-8: Ch 1, (sc, picot, sc) around joining t, *ch 7, (sc, picot, sc) in next ch sp; repeat from * around, join as before. Rnd 9: Ch 1, (sc, picot, sc) around joining tr, *ch 8, (sc, picot, sc) in next ch sp; repeat from * around; to join, ch 4, trin first sc Rnd 10: Beg V-st around joining tr, ch 5, (Vest in next ch sp, ch 5) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-6. Rnd 11: SI st in ch sp of first Vst, beg shelll (see Special Stitches) in same sp, ch 4, skip next ch sp, (shell—see Special Stitches in ch sp of next Vest, ch 4, skip next ch sp) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Rnd 12: Ch 3, dein next st, “shell in next ch sp, dein next 2 sts, ch 2 sc around next ch sps of nds 10 and 11 at same time, ch 2*, de in next 2 sts) 23 times; repeat between **, join. Fasten off. 4 IRISH LACE DOILIES FIRST ROSE Rnd 1: Ch 6, s1 st in frst ch to form ring, ch 1, 12 scin ring, join with slstin first sc. (12 sc made) Rnd 2: Beg pe (see Special Stitch- es), ch 5, skip next st, (pe in next st—see Special Stitches, ch 5, skip next st) around, join with sl stn top of beg pe. (6 pc, 6 ch sps) Rnd 3: SI st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc hhde, 5 de, hdc, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join with st stn first sc. (6 petals) Rnd 4: Working behind petals on last md, ch 1, (sc in back strand—see ilustration of first sc ‘on next petal, ch 6) around, join. Back Strand of Sc Rnd 5: SI st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 6 de, hdc, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. Rnd 6: Working behind petals on last md, ch 1, (sc in back strand of first sc on next petal, ch 7) around, join Rnd 7: Si st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 de, he, se) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. Rnd 8: Working behind petals on last md, ch 1, (sc in back strand of first’sc on next petal, ch 8) around, join. Rnd 9: Sit in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 9 de, hdc, sc) in same sp, (5c, hdc, 5 de) in next ch sp, s st in ch sp of any shell on ind 12 of Center, 4 dec, hdc, sc) in same ch sp on Rose, (sc, hdc, 5 de) in next ch sp, s\ tin ch sp of next shell on md 12 of Center, (4 de, hd, sc) in same ch sp on Rose, (sc, hdc, 9 de, hdc, sc) in last 3 ch sps, join. Fasten off. NEXT ROSE Rnds 1-8: Repeat same mds of First Rose. Rnd 9: Si st in frst ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 de) in same sp, sIst in cen ter de of fourth petal on last Rose made, (4 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp. fon this Rose, *(sc, hdc, 5 de) in next ch sp, sl st in next shell on Center, (4 de, hdc, sc) in same sp ‘on Rose; repeat from *, (sc, hdc, 9 de, hdc, sc) in last 3 ch sps, join. Fasten off. Repeat Next Rose nine more times fora total of 11 Roses. LAST ROSE Rnds 1-8: Repeat same mds of First Rose. Rnd 9: SI st in frst ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 de) in same sp, sist in cen- ter de of fourth petal on last Rose made, (4 de, hde, sc) in same sp ‘on this Rose, *(sc, hdc, 5 de) in next ch sp, sl st in next shell on Center, (4 de, hdc, sc) in same sp con Rose; repeat from *, (sc, hdc, 5 de) in next ch sp, sl stn center de of frst petal on first Rose made, (4 de, hdc, sc) in same sp on this Rose, (sc, hdc, 9 de, hdc, sc) in last 2 ch sps, join. Fasten off. LEAF Row 1: Ch 16, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 13 chs, 3 sc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch, sc in next 14 chs, turn, (31 sc made) Rows 2-9: Working these rows in back Ips only, ch 1, skip first st, sc in next 14 sts, 3 scin next st, sc in next 14 sts leaving last st unworked, turn, Row 10: Working this row in back Ips, ch 1, skip first st, scin next 6 sts; joining to sp between two Roses, sl st in center de of fifth petal on any Rose, sc in next 8 sts on Leaf, 2 sc in next st, sl st in next joining sl st between Roses, scin same st on Leaf, scin next & sts, sl st in center de of last petal on next Rose, sc in next 6 sts leav- ing last st unworked. Fasten off. Repeat Leaf 11 more times joining to each space between Roses. FINISHING Apply fabric stiffener to Doily accord- ing to manufacturer instructions. Pin to plastic-covered cardboard or Styrofoam? and let dry.)FINISHED SIZE: 12" across, ‘MATERIAL (1550 yds. white size 10 crochet cotton Fabric stiffener O Piece of cardboard or Styrofoam® at least 13" across Plastic wrap O Masking tape I Rust-proof pins GINo. 10 steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE: ‘We are not responsible for lack of materials due to project not being worked to gauge. Gauge for this pattern: md 1 =" across. Large Rose is 214" across. BASIC STITCHES: Ch, sIst, se, hdc, de. SPECIAL STITCH: For picot, ch 3, sist in top of last sc made. ou Girclet Cut a piece of thread 100" long; fold in half st st in fold; working over both strands (see ilustra- tion), 3 sc over cord, picot (see Special Stitch), (3 sc over cord, picot) 4 times, 3 sc over cord, sl st in firsts st to form ring, (3 sc over cord, picot) 5 times (bar made), 7 sc over cord, *(picot, 3 sc over cord) 3 times, ch 1, sl stin second picot of last ring, ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 sc) over cord; working behind last bar, drop Ip from hook, insert hook from front to back through fourth st of last 7-sc group, draw Ip through, (3 sc over cord, picot) 5 times (bar made), 7 sc over cord; repeat from *9 more times, picot, 3 sc over cord, ch 1, si st in fourth picot of first ring, ch 1, (3 sc, picot, 3 5c) over cord, ch 1, sist in Irish Rose Splendor second picot of last ring, ch 1, (3 SC, picot, 3 sc) over cord, drop Ip from hook, insert hook from front to back in fourth st of last 7-sc group, draw Ip through, (3 sc over cord, picot) 5 times (bar ‘made), 3 s¢ over cord, join with s1 stin first sc of first ring, Fasten off. Sc over cord GA S Large Rose Rnd 1: Ch 6, si stin first ch to form ting, ch 1, 12 scin ring, join with sl stin first sc. (12 sc made) Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, skip next st, (sc in next st, ch 3, skip next st) around, join. (6 sc, 6 ch sps) Rnd 3: SIs in frst ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hde, 3 de, hdc, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. (6 petals) Rnd 4: Working behind petals, ch 1, scin back strand (see illustra- tion on page 4) of first sc on first petal, ch 4, (sc in back strand of first sc on next petal, ch 4) around, join. Rnd 5: Si stin frst ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 de, hde, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. Rnd 6: Working behind petals, ch 1, scin back strand of fist sc on first petal, ch 5, (sc in back strand of frst sc on next petal, ch 5) around, join. Rnd 7: Sistin first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hhde, 7 de, hal, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. Rnd &: SI stin first ch sp, ch 1, scin back strand of first sc on first, petal, ch 6, (sc in back strand of first sc on next petal, ch 6) around, join. Rnd 9: Sit in frst ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hde, 9 de, hde, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. Rnd 10: Sit in first ch sp, ch 1, sc in back strand of first scon first petal, ch 7, (6c in back strand of first sc on next petal, ch 7) around, join. Rnd 11: Working around inner edge of Circlet, sl st in first ch sp of Large Rose, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 6 dc) in same sp, si st'in any unworked picot of Circlet, (5 de, hde, sc) in same ch sp on Large Rose, *(sc, hdc, 6 dc) in next ch sp, skip next unworked picot of Circlet, si st in next unworked picot, (5 de, hde, sc) in same ch sp on Large Rose; repeat from * around, skip last unworked picot of Circlet, join. Fasten off. First Small Rose Rnds 1-6: Repeat same rds of Large Rose. Rnd 7: Working around outer edge of Circlet, si st in first ch sp of Rose, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 4 de) in same sp, sl st in third picot of any bar on Circlet, (3 de, hdc, sc) in same ch sp on Rose, (5c, hdc, 7 de, hdc, 0) in last 5 ch sps, join. Fasten off Next Small Rose Rnds 1-6: Repeat same mds of Large Rose. Rnd 7: Working around outer edge of Circlet, si st in first ch sp of Large Rose, ch 1, (sc, hde, 4 de) in same sp, sist in third picot of next bar on Circlet, (3 de, hdc, sc) in IRISH LACE DOILIES 5same ch sp on Rose, (sc, hdc, 7 de, hdc, sc) in each of next 4ch sps, (sc, hdc, 4 de) in next ch sp, sist in center de of corresponding unjoined petal on last Small Rose, G de, hde, sc) in same ch sp on this Rose, join. Fasten off, Repeat Next Small Rose 9 more times for a total of 11 Small Roses. Last Small Rose Rnds 1-6: Repeat same rds of Large Rose. I st in frst ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hde, 4 de) in same sp, si stin third cot of next bar on Circet, (3 de, 1dc, sc) in same ch sp on Rose, (6c, hdc, 4 de) in next ch sp, sl st in center dc of corresponding Unjoined petal on First Small Rose, @ dc, hdc, sc) in same ch sp on this Rose, (sc, hdc, 7 de, hdc, sc) in each of next 3 ch sps, (Sc, hdc, 4 de) in next ch sp, sistin center dc of corresponding unjoined petal on last Small Rose, (3 de, hide, sc) in same ch sp on this Rose, join. Fasten off First Leaf Row 1: Ch 11, scin second ch from hook, sc in next 8 chs, 3 sc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch, sc in next 9 chs, turn. (27 sc made) Rows 2-7: Working these rows in back Ips only, ch 1, skip first st, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, se in next 9 sts leaving last st unworked, tum. Front of row 2 is right side of work. Row 8: Working this row in back Ips, ch 1, skip frst st, sc in next st, si stn center de of fourth petal on any Small Rose, scin next 7 sts on Leaf, sl st in center de of third petal on same Small Rose, sc in next st on Leaf, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts leaving last st unworked. Fasten off. Second Leaf Rows 1-7: Repeat same rows of First Leaf. Row 8: Working this row in back Ips, ch 1, skip first st, sc in next st, s\ st in next to last sc'on last rnd of last Leaf, sc in next 7 sts on this, Leaf, skip next 5 sts on last Leaf, sl st in next st, sc in next st on this, Leaf, 2 sc in next st, sist in second sc of 3-5¢ group on last Leaf, sc in same st on this Leaf, sc in next st, sl st in center dc of fifth petal on ext Small Rose, sc in next 7 sts ‘on this Leaf, sl st in center de of next petal on same Small Rose, 5 in next st on Leaf leaving last st unworked, Fasten off. Repeat same rows of First Leaf. Row 8: Working this row in back Ips, ch 1, skip first st, scin next st, si st in center de of same petal on same Small Rose as last Leaf joined, Sc in next 7 sts on Leaf, st st in cen ter dc of third petal on same Small Rose, sc in next st on Leaf, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts leaving last st unworked. Fasten off Repeat Second Leaf and Third Leaf alternately 21 more times ending with Second Leaf for a total of 24 Leaves FINISHING Apply fabric stiffener to Doil according to manufacturer’s instructions. Pin to plastic-covered cardboard or Styrofoam® and let dy. FINISHED SIZE: 17 across. MATERIAL 21800 yds. cream size 10 crochet cotton O Fabric stiffener O Piece of cardboard or Styrofoam® at least 19” across Plastic wrap O Masking tape D Rust-proof pins GINo. 10 steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE: ‘We are not responsible for lack of materials due to project not being worked to gauge. Gauge for this pattem: Rnds 1-6 of Doily = 3" across. Each Small Rose is 14" across. 6 IRISH LACE DOILIES BASIC STITCHE! Ch, sist, se, hde, de. SPECIAL STITCHES: For picot, ch 3, sist in top of last sc made. For beginning V-stitch (beg V- st), ch 5, dein same st or sp. For V-stiteh (V-st), (dc, ch 2, de) in next ch sp. pony Center Rnd 1: Ch 8, si tin first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as frst do), 15 de in ring, join with sl st in top of ch- 3. (16 de made) Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 3, se in next st) around; to join, ch 1, hhde in first se (counts as ch sp). Rnd 3: Beg V-st (see Special Stitch- es), ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, (V-st in next ch sp—see Special Stitches, ch 1, sc in next ch sp, ch 1) around, join with sI st in third ch of ch-5. (8 Vests, 8 sc)Rnd 4: Si stn first ch sp, beg V-st, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, (V-stin ch, sp of next V-st, ch 2, Sc in next sc, ch 2) around, join: Rnd 5: SIst in first ch sp, beg V-st, cch 4, se in next sc, ch 4, (Vest in next V-st, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4) around, join. Rnd 6: Sist in first ch sp, beg V-st, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, (Vest in next Vest, ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5) around, joi first ch sp, beg V-st, ch 6, sc in next sc, ch 6, (Vest in next V-st, ch 6, scin next sc, ch 6) around, join. Fasten off. First Small Rose Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl stin first ch to form ting, ch 5 (counts as frst hdc and ch-3 sp), (hdc in ring, ch 3) § times, join with sl stn second ch of ch-5. (6 hdc, 6 ch sps made) Rnd 2: Si st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 de, hdc, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join with st sti first sc. (6 petals) Rnd 3: Working behind petals, ch 1, scin back strand (see ilustra- tion on page 4) of first sc on first petal, ch 4, (sc in back strand of first sc on next petal, ch 4) around, join. Rnd 4: Si st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hhde, 3 do) in same sp, st stin first ch sp after any V-st on md 7 of Center, (2 de, hdc, sc) in same ch sp on Rose, (se, hdc, 3 de) in next ch sp, sI st in next ch sp on Cen- ter, (2 de, hdc, sc) in same ch sp ‘on Rose, (sc, hdc, 5 de, hdc, sc) in last 4 ch sps, join. Fasten off Next Small Rose Rnds 1-3: Repeat mds 1-3 of First Small Rose. Rnd 4: SI st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 de) in same sp, sI st in frst ch sp after next V st on md 7 of Center, (2 de, hdc, sc) in same ch sp on Rose, (5c, hde, 3 sc) in next ch sp, s! st in next ch sp on Cen- ter, (2 de, hde, sc) in same ch sp con Rose, (5c, hdc, 5 de, hdc, sc) in last 4 ch sps, join. Fasten off Repeat Next Small Rose 6 more times for a total of 8 Small Roses. ‘Medium Rose Rnds 1-3: Repeat mds 1-3 of Small Rose. Rnd 4: Si st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 de, hd, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join Rnd 5: Working behind petals, ch 1, sc in back strand of frst s¢ on first petal, ch 5, (sc in back strand of first sc on next petal, ch 5) around, join Rnd 6: Sit in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hhde, 4 de) in same sp, sist in'cen- ter st of fifth petal on one Small Rose, (3 de, hd, sc) in same ch sp fn this Rose, (sc, hde, 4 de) in next ch sp, sist in center st of next petal on same Small Rose, (3 de, hdc, sc) in same ch sp on this Rose, (sc, hde, 7 de, hdc, sc) in last 4 ch sps, join. Fasten off. Repeat Medium Rose in each Small Rose around. Large Rose Rnds 1-3: Repeat mds 1-3 of Small Rose. Rnds 4-5: Repeat mds 4-5 of Medi- um Rose. Rnd 6: SI st in first ch sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 de, hdc, sc) in same sp and in each ch sp around, join. Rnd 7: Working behind petals, ch 1, scin back strand of first sc on first petal, ch 6, (s¢ in back strand of frst sc on next petal, ch 6) around, join. Rnd 8: SI st in first ch sp, ch 1, (Sc, hde, 5 de) in same sp, sist in'cen- ter st of fifth petal on one Medi- um Rose, (4 de, hdc, sc) in same cch sp on this Rose, (sc, hdc, 5 de) in next ch sp, sl st in center st of next petal on same Medium Rose, G4 de, hde, sc) in same ch sp on this Rose, (sc, hdc, 9 de, hdc, sc) in last 4 ch sps, join. Fasten off. Repeat Large Rose in each Medium Rose around. BORDER Rnd 1: Working around entire ‘outer edge of all Roses, join with sl st in sp between second and third petal on any Small Rose, ch 8 (counts as half of first dec and ch-6 sp), *[dc in sp between next 2 petals, ch 6, de in sp between next 2 joined petals, (ch 6, dc in sp between next 2 petals) 2 times, ch 6, dc in sp between next 2 joined petals, ch 6, dc in sp between next 2 petals on next Large Rose, (ch 6, de in center st of next petal, ch 6, dc in sp between next 2 petals on same Rose) 4 times, ch 6, de in sp between next 2 joined petals, (ch 6, dc in sp between next 2 petals) 2 times, ch 6, de in sp between next 2 joined petals, ch 6, de in sp between next 2 petals, ch 6]; for decrease (dee), yo, insert hook in sp between next 2 petals, yo, draw Ip through, yo, draw through 2 Ips on hook, yo, insert hook in sp between second and third petal ‘on next Small Rose, yo, draw Ip through, yo, draw through all 3 Ips on hook, ch 6; repeat from * 6 more times; repeat between [1], de in sp between next 2 petals, join with sl st in second ch of ch-8. (1160 ch sps made) Rnd 2: SI st in next 3 chs, ch 2 (counts as last half of dc next 2 ch $p5 tog), [dc in next dc, *ch 2, Gc, picot, sc) in next ch sp, ch 2, de in next dc; repeat from * 17 more times, de next 2 ch sps tog]; repeat between [ ] 6 more times; repeat between 00, de in last ch sp, join with sl st in top of ch-2. (152 sts) Rnd 3: SIst in next st, sl st in next 2 chs, sstin next picot, ch 2, *{de in next de, (ch 7, dc in next de) 16 times], dic next 2 picots tog; repeat from * 6 more times; repeat between [], de in last picot, join, Rnd 4: Si st in next st, s! st in next 4 chs, ch 2, Ofde in next de, *ch 3, (6c, picot, sc) in next ch sp, ch 3, de in next de; repeat from * 13, more times0, de next 2 ch sps tog]; repeat between [ ] 6 more times; repeat between 00, de in last ch sp, join. Rnd 5: Sit in next st, s stin next 3 chs, slstin next picot, ch 2, “[de in next de, (ch 8, de in next dc) 12 times], de next 2 picots tog; IRISH LACE DOILIES 7repeat from * 6 more times; repeat between [ ], de in last. picot, join. (12 ch sps) Rnd 6: SI st in next st, sIstin next 6 chs, ch 2, Ofdc in next de, *ch 3, (c, picot, sc) in next ch sp, ch 3, dein next de; repeat from * 9 more times, de next 2 ch sps tog]; repeat between [ ] 6 more times; repeat between 00, de in alle lr FINISHED SIZE: 12" across. MATERIALS: 11600 yds. white size 10 crochet cotton O Fabric stiffener O Piece of cardboard or Styrofoam’ at least 15" across Plastic wrap O Masking tape CG Rust-proof pins GINo. 10 steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE: We are not responsible for lack of materials due to project not being worked to gauge. Gauge for this pattern: mds 1-4 of Doily = 3" across. Each Flowers 1%" across; each Leaf is 1%" x 24 BASIC STITCHES: Ch, sist, sc, de, tr SPECIAL STITCH: For picot, ch 3, sl stin top of last sc made. ony Center Rnd 1: Ch 8, sist in first ch to form ting, ch 3 (counts as first do), 23 din ring, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (24 dc made) Rnd 2: (Ch 3, 3 de) in first st, ch 2, skip next 2'sts, (4 de in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts) around, join. (32 de, 8 ch sps) Rnd 3: Ch 10 (counts as first de and ch-7 sp), skip next 2 sts, de in next st, ch 2, skip next ch sp, (de 8 IRISH LACE DOILIES last ch sp, Rnd 7: Sist in next st, sl stin next 3 chs, sl st in next picot, ch 2, *{dc in next de, (ch 9, dc in next de) 8 times], de next 2 picots ‘tog; repeat from * 6 more times; repeat between [ J, dc in last picot, join, Rnd 8: SI st in next st, sl st in next ch, ch 1, sc in same ch, *(ch 3, in next st, ch 7, skip next 2 sts, de in next st, ch 2, skip next ch sp) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-10, Rnd 4: Ch 3, 8 dc in next ch sp, dc in next st, 2 de in next ch sp, (dc in next st, 8 de in next ch sp, dc in next st, 2 de in next ch sp) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (96 de) Rnd 5: Ch 6 (counts as first deand cch-3 5p), sip next st, sc in next st, ch 3, skip next st, (dc in next st, ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st, ch 3, skip next st) around, join wath si stin third ch of ch-6. Rnd 6: Ch 8 (counts as first. de and ch-5 sp), (de in next dc, ch 5) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-8. (24 ch sps) Rnd 7: Ch 6 (counts as first de and ch-3 sp), sc in next ch sp, ch 3, (dcin next st, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-6. Rnd 8: Ch 8 (counts as first de and ch-5 5p), (de, ch 5, de) in next de, ch 55, *dc in next dc, ch 5, (de, ch 5, de) in next de, ch 5; repeat from * around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-8. (36 ch sps) Rnds 9-11: Repeat rds 7 and 6 alternately, ending with md 7. Rnd 12: Ch 9 (counts as first de and ch-6 sp), (de in next de, ch 6) around, join with sl st in third ch of ch-9. Rnd 13: Ch 7 (counts as fist de and ch-4 sp), sc in next ch sp, ch 4, (dc in next st, ch 4, sc in next ch sp, ch 4) around, join with sl stin third ch of ch-7. Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in first st, picot ee Se Seas skip next ch, sc in next ch) 4 times, ch 3, skip next de; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Apply fabric stfener to Doily accord- ing to manufacturers instructions. Pin to plastic-covered cardboard or Styrofoam? and let dry. (ee Special Stitch), 4 sc in each of next 2 ch sps, (s¢ in next de, picot, 4 sc in each of next 2 ch ps) around, join with sl stin first sc, Fasten off. (36 picots) FIRST FLOWER Rnd 1: Ch 8, sIstin first ch to form ring, ch 1, 12 scin ring, join with si stn frst sc. (72 sc made) Rnd 2: Ch ?, (tr in next st, ch 3) around, join with s! st in fourth ch of ch-7. (12 tr, 12 ch sps) Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 1, sl st in any picot on iast md of Center, ch 1, (6 de, 3 tr) around post of next tr on Flower, *5¢ in next ch sp, ch 3, (6 dc, 3 tr) around post of next tr; repeat from * around, join with st st in first sc. Fasten off. (12 petals) SECOND FLOWER Rnds 1-2: Repeat same mds of First Flower. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first ch sp, ch 1,skip next picot on last rd of Center, s| st in next picot, ch 1, (6 dc, 3 tr) around post of next tr (on Flower, *s¢ in next ch sp, ch 3, (6 de, 3 tr) around post of next tr*; repeat between ** 7 more times, sc in next ch sp, ch 1, sl stin ch sp of third petal on last Flower, ch 1, (6 de, 3 tr) around post of next tr on Flower; repeat between ** 2 times, join with sl stin first sc. Fasten off. THIRD FLOWER Rnds 1-2: Repeat same rnds of First Flower. Rnd 3: Ch 1, scin frst ch sp, ch 1, skip next 3 picots on last rd of Center, sist in next picot, ch 1, 6 de, 3 tr) around post of next tron Flower, *Sc in next ch sp, ch 3, (6 dc, 3 th) around post of next tr; repeat from * around, join with s| stin first sc. Fasten off. (12 petals) Repeat Second and Third Flower alternately 9 more times for a total of 12 Flowers, ending with Second Flower. LEAF Row 1: Ch 11, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 8 chs, 3 sc in last ch; working on opposite side of ch, sc in next 9 chs leaving last ch unworked, tum. (27 sc made) Rows 2-9: Working these rows in back Ips only (see Stitch Guide), ch 1, skip first st, scin next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts leaving last st unworked, tun, Front of row 2 is right side of work. Row 10: Working in back Ips, ch cle of Roses 1, skip first st, sc in next st, st st in ch sp of third petal on Second Flower, sc in next 8 sts on Leaf, 2 sc in next st, sl st in center unworked picot on last rnd of Center between flower groups, sc in same st on Leaf, sc in next 8 sts, sist in ch sp of of eleventh petal ‘on Third Flower, sc in next st leav- ing last st unworked. Fasten off. Repeat Leaf five more times joining to center unworked picot on last nd of Center and to correspond- ing petals between Flower groups on each side for a total of 6 Leaves. FINISHING ‘Apply fabric stiffener to Doily accord- 19 to manufacturer's instructions, to plastic-covered cardboard or Styrofoam? and let dry. FINISHED SIZE: 17%" across. MATERIALS: 1.800 yds. white size 10 crochet cotton Q Fabric stiffener O Piece of cardboard or Styrofoam? at least 19" across UPlastic wrap CO Masking tape OD Rust-proof pins CINo. 10 steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge GAUGE: ‘We are not responsible for lack of materials due to project not being worked to gauge. Gauge for this pattern: rnds 1-3 of Doily = 2" across. Each Flower is 2° across; each Leaf is 1%" x 1%" BASIC STITCHES: Ch, slst, sc, hdc, de, tr. SPECIAL STITCH: For double treble crochet (dtr), yo 3 times, insert hook in ch sp ost, yo, draw Ip through, (yo, draw through 2 Ips on hook) 4 times. ony Center Rnd 1: Ch 8, s1 tin first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first de), 31 de in ing, join with st st in top of ch- 3. (32 de made) Rnd 2: Working this rnd in back Ips only (see Stitch Guide), ch 5 (Counts as first de and ch-2 sp), skip rnext st, (dc in next st, ch 2, skip next st) around, join with si st in third ch of ch-S. (16 de, 16 ch sps) Rnd 3: Ch 3, 3 de in next ch sp, (dc in next st, 3 de in next ch sp) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (64 de) Rnd 4: Working this rnd in back tps only, ch 1, sin ist st (ch 5 skip next st, sc in next st) around to last st, skip last st; to Join, ch 2, dc in first sc (counts as ch sp). (32 ch sps) Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc around joining de, (ch 5, sc in next ch sp) around, join as before. Rnds 6-7: Ch 1, sc around joining de, (ch 6, scin next ch sp) around; to join, ch 3, de in first sc. Rnds 8-9: Ch 1, sc around joining de or tr, (ch 7, sc in next ch sp) around; to join, ch 3, trin first sc. Rnds 10-11: Ch 1, sc around join- ing tr, (ch 8, sc in next ch sp) around; to join, ch 4, trin first sc. Rnds 12-13: Ch 1, sc around join- ing tr or dtr, (ch’9, sc in next ch sp) around: to join, ch 4, dtr (see ‘Special Stitch) in first se Rnds 14-15: Ch 1, sc around joining dtr, (ch 10, sc in next ch sp) around: to join, ch 5, dtrin frst sc Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc around joining dir, ch 10, (sc in next ch sp, ch 10) around, join with sl st in first sc. Rad 17: Sist in next 3 chs, ch 1, sc in next ch, ch 6, sc in next ch, ch 10, sc in next ch, ch 6, sc in next IRISH LACE DOILIES 9Stitch Guide ‘STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS beg beginnin eh Gh chain chains se double eochet dec. "decrease Pea bie ache nc. cena tps oop, to Mi ido runes re Single crochet ast sipatteh spe space spaces 238 atch tices ‘ ns together wo irebieerochet yo yarn over sc next 2 sts tog... (insert hook innext st, yo, pull through st) 2 times yo pullthreugh al 3 ps ude ext 2s to..(y, rset Heokinnextst yop re 2m 0, ll Brough at's ips on ho de next 2 sts tg... ns hook in nex sb ye, pull rough yo, pul trough, 2 ps an vl) 2 times, yo, pul throu al ipsonnode Chain—ch: Yo, pull through Ip’ on ‘hook. Slip stitch—st st: Insert hook in t, yo, pull through both Ips an hook. Half double crochet— Ide: fons ok na Yo, pul through st yo, pull through all 33ps on hook Single crochet Ise. Fock inst yo, pul wou 3. yo, pul through both fps onheoe ‘Treble crochet—tr: Yo 2 times insert Rook inst, yo, pull through st Qo, pul through 2 Ips) 3 times. Seer Front post stiteh—t Back post stiteh—bp: When working post st, insert hook from right to left around post of ston previous row. Back Front Front loop—front Back loop mack I From toop Beck Loop i Change colors: Drop fist, olor with second color, pul hough ast ps of Double crochet—de: Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st, (yo, ’pull through 2 Ips) 2 times, Double treble crochet— at Yo. tines oer 1k i ty, al re 50 (yo, pull through 2 Ips) Sime ex ee YAY SPOR ey epee ee The potters inthis book are written using American creche stitch terminology For our interationa customers, hook sizes, slitches and yam definitions should be converted as follows us UK. ‘THREAD/VARNS S15t ip stiteh) se (ingle crochet) Bedspread Wight = No. 10 Cotton or Vitueso 5 (ingle crochet) dc (double crochet) Sport Weight = 4 Plyor thin DK hdc (half double crachet) = he (al treble crochet) Worsted Weight = Thick DK or ren e (double crochet) = (treble rachel) i SaaS te ueble crochet) tr (double weble crochet) ee trouble treble crochet) = tr (ple treble crochet) a a skip iss Voz = 28359 ‘ut, cx with al patterns, test your gauge (tension) tobe sure ROCHE HOOKS Metric US Metric US somm 14 300mm D/3 75mm 12 350mm £/4 00mm 10 400mm IS 1Somm § 450mm GI6 V7smm §— $.00mm H/8 Zoomm By) 50mm 1/9 250mm C/2 600mm 10 ‘PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTON ‘Ardy shy / PUBLISHING SERVICES DIRECTOR Ange Van rman ‘CROCHET DESIGN MANAGER Debora ey sarsburg / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT STARE_icki Ans ‘ara Masel, Sancra ner Max ce Mechel izaeth Ann Mite SENIOR EDITOR Donna Sc": PROJECT EDITOR ine faberson ‘CROCHET EDITORIAL STAFF shar Lotivop, Shey Bom, Nina vans Het ye Pekan PHOTOGRAPHY STAFFSeott Combe, koa} unl, Martha Coq SUPERVISOR/COVER DESIGN une Sin | GRAPHIC ARTIST Bets Workman PRODUCTION COORDINATORGiends Chamberlin IRISH LACE DOILIES 11 >