by Thom W. Conroy

Created on: March 03, 2009

How to crochet doily patterns is not a real difficult proposition, it mostly relies on the quality and complexity of the individual pattern in question, as well as the experience of the person attempting to complete it. For an individual with average crochet skills the patterns are reasonably easy to understand and complete, and can usually be finished in one or two settings. For a really experienced crocheter, doilies can be churned out a a nearly mass-produced pace, as the thought process becomes automatic.

For a crocheter new to making doily patterns, it is well advised to read through the patterns a few times to fully understand them, as surprises when you are 80% through a project are unwelcome. Start with a small doily pattern at first, as it helps you to gain a sense of proportion in relationship to an overall project. As your skills and confidence grow, move on to larger and more difficult doily projects. Here are some beautiful and very artful doily patterns:

Crochet-A-Long Doily - This is a beautiful doily that is 13 inches in diameter, made with a size 8 steel hook and 350 yards of cotton thread. This pattern is available at http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/misc16.html

Fl oral Doily - This a very pretty peach and maize color doily measuring 24 inches, available at http://members.optusnet.com.au/we2/floral.html

Ruffle Doily - This is a wonderful ruffle pattern that can embrace a vase or small lamp. This pattern is available at http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/rufdoi.html

W heat Doily - This is a cute Victorian doily about 22 inches in diameter, available from http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/jacobean/141/wh eat.html

Eleven Point Shell Doily - This is an awesome, multi-colored doily with a fancy design that measures about 18 inches in diameter. This is available at http://www.craftown.com/cropat1.htm

Fancy Purple Doily - This is an amazing doily pattern with colors that leap out at you, available at http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/crochetlady/fancypurple doily.html

Valentine Heart Doily - This is a larger and fancier pattern than most doilies, but well worth ht effort. This is available at http://www.angelfire.com/art2/imagegreations/free1.h tm

Filet Cat Doily - This is a cute cat doily, perfect for an end table or night stand, available at http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/doilies/f111002fi letcat.shtml

Pansy Doily - This is a beautifully colorful doily 11 inches in diameter, made of white, green, yellow and purple crochet cotton, available at http://www.countryyarns.com/pansy.htm

Orange Blossom Doily pattern - this is an absolutely lovely pattern, available at http://www.crochetnow.com/

Lily Doily - This is delicate and pretty doily about 21 inches in diameter, available at http://www.craftown.com/crochet/cropat44.htm

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