[Ruth on the GA coast]

This is a doily I knit for a friend of mine who lives in England. I knit it for a Christmas present for her because I noticed she had lots of little knick knacks on side tables in her home and I thought a little doily would look nice with some of her things. The pattern looks intimidating, but is actually very easy. I used magic loop throughout only because I didn't want to start out with just a couple of stitches on each dpn. The name of the pattern is Elfreida and it's from the book Old World Treasures by Gloria Penning. I used a cotton yarn that came with an old knitting basket I got from Ebay, so I don't even know the name of it.

 

[KnitLogical]

This is beautiful work - I like to do them on yarn and make shawls and table-cloths. Usually a 4ply on a 5 or 6US

Welcome to the forum

Gracie

 

[Ruth on the GA coast]

Thanks, Gracie.
Yes, I like to use yarn rather than the #30 cotton, #0 needle that the pattern called for. I think I used a size 4 US circular if I remember correctly. It came out to about 14" in diameter, which was just the size I was going for. First attempt at lace and was surprised how much fun it was. Since each row is different, it never got boring.

 

[cjstitches]

This doily is beautiful! I hope I can do something like that someday.
Carol

 

[Ruth on the GA coast]

Hi, Carol
If you can do the knit stitch, you could do this. That's the only stitch used in this pattern. There are yo's (yarn over), SKPs (slip 1 stitch, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over), and K2tog (knit 2 together). All knit stitches. Looks impressive, but it's actually very easy. Just knit this the same way you'd eat an elephant....one bite at a time

 

[Craftybear]

beautiful thanks for sharing with all of us

 

[Tena]

very lovely!!!

 

[e.ridenh]

((((((((( OOH, that's a beautiful doily - I love the center pattern!! I can't imagine how long this took you!!

As I don't knit doilies - just crochet them - I've purchased them off _____ and own several!!

Keep up the FAB and generous work!!
Donna Rae ))))))))))))
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This is a doily I knit for a friend of mine who lives in England. I knit it for a Christmas present for her because I noticed she had lots of little knick knacks on side tables in her home and I thought a little doily would look nice with some of her things. The pattern looks intimidating, but is actually very easy. I used magic loop throughout only because I didn't want to start out with just a couple of stitches on each dpn. The name of the pattern is Elfreida and it's from the book Old World Treasures by Gloria Penning. I used a cotton yarn that came with an old knitting basket I got from Ebay, so I don't even know the name of it.

 

[knittingnana]

Very nice. I have crocheted tons of doilies but have never knitted any. I have saved some patterns; maybe I should give it a try.

 

[deemail]

this is just lovely....thank you for sharing....

 

[Kichi]

I ditto DonnaRae...

 

[anitak]

Hi everybody!! I'm new to the site...so this is my first response. I really love this doily. I have crocheted a few, but I have never knit one...looks like something I want to try!

 

[Muddyann]

I don't even hope to ever make this in my lifetime, but I will tell you. I am so impressed and it is so very beautiful.

 

[h20sue]

I'm very impressed.
My grandmother used to make these many years ago. She passed when I was six. I thought this was called Tatting. I had no idea you could knit doily's in such find threads.
This must be very difficult, however; I would love to have the pattern.
I'm afraid I have yet to see an area to log on. I'm waiting to hear back.
This is just a gorgeous piece of work. I wish my grandmother had lived a little longer, as I enjoy knitting, cross stitching, and just learned how to double crochet. Before I leave this world I want to learn as much as possible, however; I live is a very remote area and very few expert knitters and crocheters live in ourarea. It's a shame because it seems I find fewer younger folks interested in the arts. They seem to be too busy on the computer or dating... They are missing so much fun.

 

[glnwhi]

The doiley is beautiful, lucky friend.

 

[queensknitter]

Really nice, will have to try to do one soon.

 

[Barb62]

I love your doily!! I have alway's wanted to learn crochet, because I love Beautiful doily's, Was excited to see that I can maybe Knit one!! Thanks for sharing

 

[Molly Jo]

Wow! Fabulous doily. I've crocheted tons of doilies, but I've never knit one. I bet your friend was surprised.

 

[Charlotte80]

Wow! That is simply beautiful. Could you possible give us the pattern? It looks as though a lot of us knitters would like to try it.

 

[Charlotte80]

Wow! That is simply beautiful. Could you possible give us the pattern? It looks as though a lot of us knitters would like to try it.