My Granny's series features one round granny squares. This makes it really great for using up those tiny bits of yarn in your stash. If you don't need a placemat, use it as a larger doily. You'll need 282 yards of worsted weight yarn. As a placemat, I recommend cotton since it's more durable, but as a doily, acrylic works too. I used Lily Sugar n Cream for my placemat. Alternatively, I recommend WeCrochet Dishie (cotton) or Red Heart Super Saver (acrylic). I have included instructions to make a variety of sizes depending on your preference. This placemat took me about 8.25 hours to complete.
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Lily's Floral Rectangle Doily
This lovely doily works up in about an hour, and is perfect for scraps. It's also easy to adjust if you want a larger one, or make a bunch and sew together for a table runner. You'll need 47 yards of worsted weight yarn. I used Knit Picks Dishie. The gauge and finished size is not essential for this project. I am using cotton because it's durable, and machine washes and dries well. If you intend on using with warm or moist items, I recommend the cotton (or wool), otherwise any fiber works. Cotton yarn will appear thinner and have more definition than acrylic so it's possible a worsted weight acrylic yarn would produce a slightly larger doily.
Garden Party Placemat
Delicate as can be, the Garden Party Placemat will be a delightful addition to your table for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply having friends over for lunch, make your next event even more special with this crochet doily pattern.
From the blogger: "Are you ready for the warm weather that is just around the corner? Crochet your own placemats for Easter dinner, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, tea parties, and receptions with this simple placemat/doily pattern. Each Garden Party placemat uses less than one ball of Lily Sugar'n Cream, and works up fairly quickly. You'll have a 12 piece setting in no time!
Gwendolyn Doily
I love granny square projects! This doily was designed to match the shape of a rectangle wax warmer, but the beauty of this doily is that it can easily be made larger or smaller by adding or substracting granny squares. You'll need some worsted weight yarn - I used Lily Sugar n Cream because it's durable, and machine washes and dries well. If you intend on using with warm or moist items, I recommend the cotton (or wool), otherwise any fiber works. This doily took me just over an hour to work up.
Whimsical Pumpkin Coaster
How to crochet a whimsical pumpkin coaster that is perfect for Fall decorating or on the Thanksgiving table under some Pumpkin Spice coffee. You'll need 20 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn per coaster - I used WeCrochet Dishie for mine, but Lily Sugar n Cream, Bernat Handicrafter and Red Heart Smoothie are good alternatives. If you are only making a coaster that will house a cold or hot beverage, you can use acrylic as an alternative (like Red Heart Super Saver) with an I9/5.5mm hook - just do not put anything fresh from the oven on the acrylic coaster, or you will melt the fibers and risk burning yourself. I was able to work up one coaster in just over 15 minutes.
Daisy Pillow And Placemat
Daisies are my favorite flower so when I wanted to add some cute pillows and a placemat to my new swing setting I decided to design snappy daisy. It worked out great and can be made in any choice of colors. I have included instructions for making 2 sizes. Both sizes can be placemats and pillows. Description: Instructions included for making a daisy shaped placemat and/or pillow. Skill Level: Easy. Basic crochet skills needed, plus must be able to read a crochet pattern. Materials Yarn: worsted weight. Sample Colors: Red Heart Super Saver Bright Yellow, White, Royal, Cherry, Shocking Pink, Pumpkin, Turqua Crochet Hooks: H, I, J Miscellaneous: Yarn needle, sewing needle, thread, small buttons (optional for eyes), Fairfield Poly-fil stuffing (optional for pillow) Details Flat Daisy Measurement: regular - 15” across; large - 18” across Gauge: Not important for this project
