Silver Birch / Brighton Lace Doily or Place Mat by Marianne Kinzel

Silver Birch / Brighton Lace Doily or Place Mat

Knitting
January 2001
Thread ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
0.75 mm
284 yards (260 m)
11 x 20"
English

From the Chapter Description: When I hear the word doilies, I think of my grandmother and all the beautiful starched lace doilies in her home. Sadly, not many homes today use doilies, and I fear that many of the wonderful patterns will become extinct. The following patterns are not my original designs, but I want to include them to make sure the patterns are not lost.

From the Stitch Description: This pattern was sent to me from Brighton, England. The pattern was called “Viennese Lace Luncheon Set,” dated 1932. This piece can be used as a doily, a place mat, or a table runner. My sincere thanks to Nancy Henderson for translating the pattern into U.S. knitting language.

Location of Pattern: Page 137 from Knitting For Your Home.

A.N.P. No 24:
Suggested materials:
Two square mats and one oblong mat = 1 ball J. & P. Coats Mercer Crochet No. 60.
Runner = 1 ball J. & P. Coats Mercer Crochet No. 60.
UK needles size 12, hook size 5 or 6.

Sizes:
Square mat = 10 x 10 in.
Oblong mat = 10 x 16 in.
Runner = 10 x 22 in.

Pattern has both charts and written instructions.