Copper and Red Crocheted Doily or Table Mat

My children have had quite a bit of appointments lately.  I’ve also had a few meetings and appointments.  I’ve been running around like a crazy woman.  The time I have to create things seems to be divided into small chunks.  Crochet is a great take along project.  Granny Square or Patchwork crochet is especially a great crochet technique to use when you’re sitting around waiting.  I’ve been bringing along a small bag with some yarn, scissors, crochet hook and pattern book.  I managed to complete a crocheted floral doily (table mat) by doing a little bit here and there.  Above is my doily with one of my lamps topped with a copper and mica lampshade that I made.

Everytime I go to Joann’s I check out the clearance items.  I found the Lion Brand Glitterspun yarn on clearance.  I would have loved to find red, white and blue.  I did find red.  Since I’m very fond of copper, I couldn’t resist picking up the copper colored yarn as well.

I made 12 flowers using just the two colors, copper and red.  They do go together well.  Copper, the metal, can get a red patina especially if it is treated with heat or chemicals.  Since the colors are found together in nature, it seems like a natural color combo.  They sort of look like a sparkly chocolate and strawberry.

I did use cotton thread to sew my doily together.  I generally wash and shape my crochet pieces when I’m done.  Washing not only allows me to shape my piece, it also lets me see how well the piece holds together.  I noticed that the yarn has a tendency to slip, so I did sew down the ends of the yarn as well. 

I used the same pattern from the book I blogged about in Vintage 70’s Pattern + Vintage Yarn Equals Great Doily Alternative.

Have a great Friday!