Last week, I received an email with the release of the free crochet pattern for the Whisperwind Doily. I loooovvveee the way doilies look! But… I hate blocking, and therefore doilies can’t really be on my list if made in crochet thread unless I give in and start blocking. With this doily though, I decided that I wasn’t going to let this one pass me by too. Instead, I worked it holding four strands of worsted weight yarn together, and turned the design into an accent rug, and it’s lovely!
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Materials I Used:
– 1092 Yards of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (affiliate link) – Four 3/4 Skeins – in the Aran colorway
– P16/11.5mm Crochet Hook – I bought this Jumbo Plastic Crochet Hook Set, which included the P16 & a Q hook in one!
– #18 Tapestry Needle
– Whisperwind Doily, Free Crochet Pattern with Photo Tutorial from Draiguna
Material Notes:
The options are quite open for this. I would stick with something heavy weight though. If going with four strands of worsted weight yarn as I have done, I would suggest Caron One Pound and Bernat Super Value as alternatives, however, you could also do Lily Sugar n Cream – I’d probably try 5 strands held together – or even two strands of a Super Bulky #6 Yarn – perhaps Wool Ease Thick n Quick, not Hometown USA.
Time Spent:
I had my rug ready to go in three hours.
Measurements:
From point to point, my rug measures 35″ across.
Pattern Notes:
This pattern was so easy to read, follow and memorize, plus the photos to reference are a plus. I only have three little things about this pattern, otherwise, I would love to work up many in several colors, and experiment with other yarn weights to see what other kinds of projects can be created with this pattern.
2. Round 8 ends as “…single crochet in the next space]…” but the last stitch should end at the chain 3 beforehand and join to the first single crochet, which takes the place of the last stitch.
3. Round 9 states to end at the “**”, but I found that I ended at the “2x” repeat, and then joined. Just follow along with the pattern, and it will come naturally.
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That looks wonderful! I don't like blocking either! Once I tried to make a big table cloth from a doily pattern, but I guess I didn't choose the right yarn because it began to bobble. Your rug looks so cosy, well done! Pinned it 😉
Have a great Sunday,
Sigrid
Ugh, the struggles of being a crocheter – hehe! Let me know if you find a better suited yarn.