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  from crochet ideas
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We use this term for a type of crochet work in which borders are crocheted around pieces of fabric that are then crocheted together to make a larger tablecloth or runner.

Fabric types:
For crochet patchwork, doilies with eyelet edges are available in many different shapes. Evenly-spaced holes for the crochet hook are machine embroidered into the edges of each. You can also use even-weave needlework fabrics that are loosely woven so that a small crochet hook can be pushed through. The advantage here is you determine the size of the patches. Patch edges must be finished with zigzag stitch or turned under before crocheting. However, ready-made doilies work better for diagonal and round shapes

Recommended fabrics:
Doilies with eyelet edges are available in many different shapes and sizes: e.g. 7011 Flower, 7012 Circle, 7015 Square, 7017 Octagon, 7018 and 7019 Star , 7020 Diamond, 7022 Rosette, 7023 Triangle, 7025 Diamond, 7026 Boot and 7027 Facet.
These doilies are made from 3972 MERAN, an even-weave needlework fabric with 11 threads/cm . You can also embroider the doilies before crocheting. The basic qualities are fabrics with the same warp and weft count.

The advantages of these doilies are their uniform size and uniform number of eyelets in the edges. The doilies fit together like pieces in a puzzle.

The coarser types of even-weave needlework fabrics are more suitable for crochet patchwork, as it's easier to crochet directly into the fabric. We highly recommend textured 3711 ARIOSA (7.5 threads/cm) and smooth 3256 BELLANA (8 threads/cm). If you prefer finer weaves such as 3835 LUGANA (10 threads/cm) or 3240 ANNABELLE (11 threads/cm), the first crochet round must be worked with a very fine steel hook.


The pure linen 3604 DUBLIN is with 10 threads/cm a finer fabric, but due to the loose weave, inserting a crochet hook is no problem. This transparent fabric has its own, elegant character when combined with delicate crochet lace.



Crochet yarn: For our eyelet-edge doilies we usually recommend #10 or #20 cotton crochet yarn depending upon the pattern. (Crochet hook 1.25 to 1.5). The higher the yarn number, the finer the yarn.

The yarn type required also depends upon the density of the weave, e.g. a #10 crochet yarn is suitable for 3711 ARIOSA and 3256 BELLANA There are also linen crochet yarns available to go with 100% linen fabric.