24 Free Crochet Doily Patterns for Beginners

20 Free Crochet Doily Patterns For Beginners (All Shapes And Sizes)

25 Crochet Doily Patterns

I have a soft spot for discarded doilies and bits of crochet lace that are being thrown out. It seems like a lost art, but aren’t they so beautiful? I always think of the original makers and all the time and patience and skill that went into creating them. Bringing these abandoned pieces of history into my ceramic art feels like giving them a second life. This particular pattern is the classic pineapple stitch, I believe, and I have used a different doily with the same pattern before to create a

History of Crochet: Tambour to Modern Crochet

Do you know the history of the doily? Doilies have been used for centuries- how incredible that a decorative accent has been a staple for so long! From practical uses such as placing under hot foods to using them as "fancy napkins" at Victorian tea parties, the doily has continued to impress! Check out our selection of unique and beautiful doilies in the June issue of Crochet World Magazine! You can order the digital copy here (https://bit.ly/3eoSVW1). | Annie's Attic