A Doily for 7 West

10 " (+/-) Diameter

7 West was the floor where my husband spent 3 week after his cancer surgery. They had the nicest nurses, aides and assorted staff members that we have ever met. They made us feel like family.  (I kidded them that Gene was that relative who came for Thanksgiving and never left.)

This doily was designed with them in mind. I hope you enjoy it.



MATERIALS
#10 Cotton Crochet Thread
     Color A - South Maid "Cream"
     Color B - Ant Lydia "Natural"
     Color C - Aunt Lydia
                    "Antique White"

Crochet Hook - B/1-2.25 MM
Scissors
Tapestry/Yarn Needle

Starch, or your preference of something that will stiffen the doily. (I prefer liquid starch.)

Straight Pins
Blocking Board  - Thick/heavy cardboard will work as well


ABBREVIATIONS and STITCHES - US terms
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet
MC - Magic Circle http://furbabiesmomma.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-ro-make-magic-circle.html

Rnd(s) - round(s)
sc - single crochet
sk - kip
sl st(s) - slip stitch(es)
sp(s) - space(s)
tr - treble/triple crochet


PATTERN
Rnd 1: Using Color A and a MC, ch 3, place 1 more dc into the circle, sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Sl st to sp between ch 3 and dc, ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc and each dc around, sl st to top of Ch 3 to join, Fasten off Color A, join Color B.







Rnd 3: Using Color B, ch 7, *sk 1, sc in next st, ch 7,* repeat from * to * around, sl st into beginning sc to join.

Rnd 4: Sl st to 3^rd ch, sc in ch, ch 4, dc in same ch, ch 3, *2 dc in next ch, ch 3,* repeat from * to * around, sl st to beginning sc to join. Fasten off Color B.




Rnd 5: Join Color C, in any ch 1, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 4,

*2 dc in next ch 1, ch 4,* repeat from * to * around, sl st to beginning ch 3 to join.

Rnd 6: Sl st to 1^st dc, ch 4, tr in same st, dc in next st, (dc, 2 hdc, sc, 2 hdc, dc) in ch 4, dc in next st, *3 tr in next st, dc in next st, (dc, 2 hdc, sc, 2 hdc, dc) in ch 4, dc in next st,* repeat from * to * around, tr in st with ch 4 and tr, sl st to ch 4 to join. Fasten off Color C.




Rnd 7: Join Color A in any middle tr, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, sc in same st, ch 5, *sc in middle tr, ch 2, sc in same st, ch 5, * repeat from * to * around, sl st to beginning ch 1 to join.

Rnd 8: Sl st to ch, ch 1, *18 sc in ch, ch 2, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in beginning ch 1 to join.






Rnd 9: Sl st to 4^th sc, ch 1, sc in same ch, *ch7, sk 7, sc in next st, * repeat from * to *

around, sl st to beginning sc to join.

 Rnd 10: Sl st to 4^th ch, ch 1, sc in same ch, ch 7, *sc in next ch, ch 7, * repeat from * to *, sl st to beginning sc to join.


Rnd 11:Sl st to 4^th ch, ch 9, sl st in 4^th ch from hook, ch 5, *sc in next ch, ch 9, sl st in 4^th ch from hook, ch 5, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in beginning sc to join, fasten off, weave in ends.


Finishing: Soak in starch, pin to block and allow to dry.

This pattern has not been tested. 

If you find any errors, please leave me a comment so I can fix it.