New Orleans Runner
Here's my latest finished doily project! I made this runner from the New Orleans Bedspread Pattern. I think it's a great (free!) vintage pattern, and very easy to understand!
As for the crochet specifics, I used size 10 thread in the color "natural," with a 1.65 mm steel hook.
I made the runner six squares by two squares, making the final dimensions 39 1/2 in x 13 in.
I love how the squares are joined as you crochet! I also found it an easy project to put down and pick back up later.
Over all, I'm very pleased with how it came out! While I was working on it I couldn't stop thinking about the time and patience it would take to make an entire bedspread!! The pattern says you only need 228 motifs...
...only??? ;oD
ReplyDeleteyou did a superb work Kate!!!
xxx Alessandra
What an incredibly complex looking and beautiful table runner. I love the way the squares are joined together. It's like a family heirloom. Beautiful! Well done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love working on projects that join-as-you-go.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, join-as-you-go makes the project go faster!
DeleteKate :}
That's so beautiful! How long did it take you? Imagine making an entire bedspread!!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a super weekend!
Carly
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Oh my, it's amazing! You are the queen of doilies, seriously :)
ReplyDeletexo,
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so very beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteKate :}
Thank you for this idea and bedspread pattern link. I have been looking for something with a different look and also like the New Orleans name since I want to one day visit there. I am going to try to work on the bedspread pattern with Size 3 crochet thread and see how that looks. Thank you again for the inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, and that's a great idea! I love working with size 3 thread! I'd love to see how it goes!
DeleteKate :}
I made this pattern as a runner for a bureau and used 84 blocks measuring 46' BY 84". Using size 20 thread. Turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteOhhh I bet in the size 20 it is just gorgeous!! That must have taken a lot of time!! I'm jealous! ;)
DeleteThanks for sharing!
Kate :}