Gathering Shells by Ronell Harris

Gathering Shells

Crochet
Thread ?
First 3 rounds = 1 5/8 inches across
1.25 mm
145 yards (133 m)
26 cm (~10 1/8") in diameter in size 10 thread
US
English French

Skill Level = Intermediate.

Doily has 7-sided central motif that is surrounded by three sets of shells made with 9 trebles separated by 3 chains. The shells are followed by about 5 rounds of mesh. The shells are repeated on the last rounds.

Pattern 11, page 21 of Decorative Crochet #64.
Called “Coquillages” in 1000 Mailles #197”.

Photo has some seashells and some dried flowers.

Decorative Crochet calls for size 10, whereas 1000 Mailles calls for size 20