23.4.14

Doilified Rug

Today I'd like to share with you these pictures of a doily rug I made a while ago. Somehow I it took me a couple of months to make pictures of it.

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I used a doily pattern from a Japanese crochet book, but you can basically use any doily pattern you like to make a similar rug. I added one row to make the result a bit bigger.

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I used super bulky acrylic yarn (from the Dutch shop Hema) and a 10 mm crochet hook. Of course you could use bulky cotton, but I do like the woolly texture of this yarn. It feels very soft.

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Meanwhile I have another, much bigger and quite different, rug on my hook. (Oh dear, so many works-in-progress right now - I've lost count... And new ideas keep popping up...) I'm not sure yet how that one will work out, but hopefully I can show the result here soon.

♦♦♦ As always: I appreciate your visit a lot, have a lovely day & till soon! ♦♦

15 comments:

  1. That is gorgeous. And so big. I love it.

    Lisa

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  2. A wonderful rug!!!
    Greetings, Charly

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  3. This makes my heart sing! I like how it is sturdy and dainty at the same time. Cheers!

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  4. Beautiful! Wanted to link your previous post to a crochet friend, when I saw this post of yours, and now I'm linking back and forth :-)
    She's using t-shirt yarn:

    http://crochetinpaternoster.wordpress.com/2014/04/11/pink-doily-t-shirt-rug-pienk-doily-t-shirt-mat-3/

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    1. ;-) Thanks for directing me to her blog - I didn't know it yet! Nice!

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  5. Each one of your many projects is a gem. I love this example of over-sized crochet. It's been a long time since I used a giant crochet hook. Thank you for reminding me of what fun it can be to switch scale.

    xo

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  6. I like this! I must find some really chunky wool. Have a good day, Heather x

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  7. Oh, it is gorgeous!! Looking forward to seeing you next one!! xo Heather

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  8. Its so beautiful and lovely!! Can't wait to see a next one! :) xo Holly

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  9. Your rug is amazing...I love it!
    Tracey x

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  10. �� A classic look

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  11. Thanks everybody for your sweet comments!

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