This doily measures about 10" (25.5 cm) in diameter at the widest point, blocked, and about 91⁄2" (24 cm) in diameter at widest point, after relaxing.
Laceweight (#0 Lace).
Shown here: Aunt Lydia Cotton Crochet Classic #10 (100% cotton; 350 yd [320 m]/ball (no weight is given): #0495 Wood Violet, 1 ball.
U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm): set of five 7" (18 cm) double-pointed (dpn) and 16" (40 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Size 4 (2 mm) steel crochet hook; at least one stitch marker (m); tapestry needle; T-pins.
18 sts and 28 rnds = 2" (5 cm) according to Purple Doily Chart, worked in rnds and relaxed after blocking.
With crochet hook, use Emily Ocker’s Circular method (see Techniques) to CO 8 sts. Divide sts evenly on 4 dpns so that there are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts.
Work Rnds 1–52 of Purple Doily Chart—264 sts.
With crochet hook, use the gathered crochet method (see Techniques) to BO as foll: *gather 3, chain 6; repeat from *.
Use a slip stitch to join last chain st to the first group of gathered sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail. Pull tail through rem loop to secure.
Weave in loose ends but do not trim tails.
Soak in cool water for at least 30 minutes. Roll in a towel to remove excess water. Place on flat padded surface and pin out each crochet loop to finished dimensions.
Allow to air-dry thoroughly before removing pins.
Trim tails on woven-in ends.
