Skill level = Easy To Make. The introductory notes also says, “project for expert crocheters”.

Pattern #4 on pages 14-17 in Magic Crochet. Photo on page 14. Ground diagram on page 16.

No yardage or gauge given.

Circular Irish Crochet doily with 3 flowers, 3 stems with leaves and 9 buds.

Stitches include single crochet, slip stitches, half double crochet, clone stitches, picot and rib stitches.

According to pattern: For Irish Crochet basics, refer to our step-by-step photos in Magic Crochet 132, pages 4-5.

MATERIALS
Special cordonnet crochet cotton size 40 for motifs, cordonnet size 5 for padding thread plus tatting thread size 80 for ground.

Steel crochet hook size 12 (.75 mm).

Dowel about 1/8” (4 mmm) in diameter.

Closely woven fabric, piece 8” square for background.

Hand-sewing needle.