Doily coaster around the house {crochet}

Monday 29 April 2013

There is something about doilies - I used to hate them. My Grandma had them all around her house and would put stuff on top of them - I always found them quite useless. But now, I have a few all around the house as coasters. What happened to me? In my defence, I am really picky as far as the patterns I make are concerned - and I tend to use only neutrals in terms of colours. 

I also have a thing for free patterns .. And this pattern is fast becoming one of my most repinned pins. And it is not surprising, it is so easy to make and it looks great! 



I used some sock yarn (I seem to use sock yarn for anything except socks - still have not knitted any, but it is on my to do list), and my 2mm hook. 


And as it is Monday and some of you peeps are back at work, I thought a bit of positive thinking was in order - this is Mr MiH's mug for those slow mornings.. 


You can see a linen version on the right

Yeah! Today will be a good day! 

If you are into crochet, I have a pinterest board dedicated to crochet patterns. You will find more doily patterns, but also vintage bags... 

10 comments:

  1. love that mug, and the doily of course!

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  2. Love that Nat, so sophisticated in the grey.

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  3. CUTE! Your home projects are so inspiring to me! I really need to get myself situated and start working on some things to adorn my own home.

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  4. So lovely Nat. And thanks for the inspiring words... yes today it is going to be a good day; even though is Monday :)

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  5. I know nothing about crochet but your doily is very pretty :)Thanks for the inspirational words - today has been a good day - well so far...there's still time!

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  6. Every time I look at your crotchet projects, it makes me want to learn! Beautiful doily and the mug made me smile :-)

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  7. I love doilies but seeing the one you have made blew my mind...I'm so used to seeing white and cream ones, so now I might just have to have a go and make a coloured one like yours.

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  8. Ooh, pretty! I have had crochet doilies running around in my head for ages now, I'm not going to be able to resist making a few much longer!!

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  9. So cute! I'm off to check out your crochet board!

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  10. Really lovely! I wouldn't call that a 'doily' personally... I would call it a lace coaster! ;)

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