Spirals (doliy) Finally Mastered!

[The Shrone]

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I've discovered the technique to making "perfect" spirals. They have been the bane of my existence since getting Patricia's book "Doilies With a Twist". What I've learned is to be sure to wind them tight and the second part is blocking them into place. The blocking seems to be the most important thing to do.


The doily is 17 inches in diameter and I used DMC Baroque in white. I'm not sure how long it took me to make this doily since I've been working off and on while in the hospital and haven't always felt up to crocheting.

I'm working on yet another spiral doily, this time for the doily swap! I'm quite excited about it because it is proving to be a real challenge and testament of my skill/patience!

~ Lori

[dhaunae]

Lori, that doily is absolutely gorgeous. Spectacular, even. And yep, it certainly looks like you've mastered the spiral!

On another note, so glad to hear that you're feeling more like crocheting and back home and online again. You've been missed around here.

[fran]

Wow! That's amazing! Also, glad you're on the mend.

[cristin~FL]

WOW!! :eek
That's gorgeous!!!!! I have this deep-seated fear of making doilies, but it looks like you mastered EVERYTHING about them!! Beautiful!
glad you are feeling better as well~:manyheart

[csabers]

Wow, Lori, your spirals are fanTAStic! What a pretty doily and I admire your ability to do such intricate work during your recent ordeal(s)!

Welcome back! I was so happy to see your post. I know we've all missed you the past couple of months!

:heart

[diamond]

:eek OMG LORI!!! And I have to make YOU a doily for the Doily Swap?!?!?! How will I ever live up to what you do???? Please be kind to me when you get your doily. :rofl Now I am NERVOUS!! Those doilies are GORGEOUS! I have that book and had to put it aside. Just reading over the instructions gave me nightmares.

[diamond]

Can I say dam* on this board? Cuz I really need to say DAM*! I keep making those pictures bigger and staring at them.....DAM*! And I mean that in a good way! DAM* GORGEOUS!!!

[AshEgypt]

Way to go! I'm very impressed because I have had no luck with doilies! :lol

:frog

[DesertCrocheter]

Gasp!! That doily is breathtaking! Oh my gosh, Lori, fabulous! Hmm, and this is what she does when she *doesn't* feel like rocheting. What does she make when she does?? :lol It's gorgeous, and welcome back. Patty

[faithpa76]

LORI! That is just stunning! You do phenomenal work, my dear.

[Linda]

I had never seen a doily with the spirals before. I LOVE the raised look! The pictures are beautiful!!

[threeolivemartini]

that is absolutely gorgeous..

and welcome home !

[kariholtz]

All I can say is: :drool , I am in awe here... that is gorgeous!
I'm all :drool! That is beautiful!



did I mention :drool?

[Swayde]

Marvelous! Really beautiful work =) :manyheart

[xantha]

Wow, Lori! :drool That looks great!

[glad to hear you're feeling better!!]

[Kevspepper]

It's beautiful! Mine never look that good...sniff, sniff...

[lovecrochet]

Oh i agree with everyone really pretty

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

Wowie Awesome :) That's just amazing work!! And to think I'm all proud of the little toys I make :lol

[kat]

Great looking doily! :cheer
Glad you are back!!!!!! :yay:yay:yay:yay:hug:hug:hug:hug

[crazy crocheter]

WOW!! Those are beautiful! I have two doilys I made but they are like 5 or 6 inches long and they don't have any fancy spirals or anything. That is really gorgeous!

[jaclim]

Beautiful, Lori!!!! I have yet to try spirals!

[deneen]

Amazing!

[TepperWear]

Wow!!! I've never seen a spiral before, but I'm very impressed. Hope you're doing okay. Welcome back.

[Mom w/a Motif]

Holy :eek ! That is so gorgeous! How do you do it? I used to be able to do large intricate doilies (not like that, though!) pre-second child, I think??? Just gorgeous! :manyheart

Tina
Timeless Creations (timelesscreations.blogspot.com)

[sunshine1977]

Absolutely spectacular, Lori! Glad you are back with us and hope you stay on the mend! Thanks for the tips on the spirals, too...I got the book, the thread, the hook, and now I just need to get the GUTS to get started!!:eek

[mjcrochets]

Fantastic Doily -- it's gorgeous!!!:cheer

[Brie]

Wow, that's beautiful! I'm in awe :nworthy

[emeraldmoon]

BEAUTIFUL WORK :)

[Kimberly]

Simply gorgeous Lori!

[Dorothy]

That is beautiful
Wish I could do that
Dorothy

[Cordelia]

WOWZERS!!! Gorgeous! I'm in total awe! :eek

[dogymom]

What totally gorgeous doilies!!!:fameTake your bow girl;)

[dennymare]

It turned out beautiful and yes I do believe you have mastered the spirals. I may have to try and find that book, cause all the doilies you have been making from it sure are fabulous.

I am so glad you are home and posting again. Really missed you on the board.
Mary

[katecrochet]

How fantastical! i am sooo impressed
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[Seneca and Scooch]

I'm in awe! That is totally amazing! :clap

:hug So glad that you are home!

Coralie

[Crafterlady46]

Beautiful work.

[123mama]

That is a beautiful doily.:manyheart


I am glad to see you are home and posting.

sondra

[Granny Faye]

Beautiful, fantastic, awesome......:clap

[Angelhair]

This is really amazing! I admire your talent, especially as I'm dioliecally-challenged :D

[yarnjunkie]

once again my jaw hits the floor...great job!!

[Oslofia]

That doily is absolutely gorgeous!!! :)

[momkat]

*THUD!*

So jealous......


WOW! :cheer

[earthwhisper]

Wow, that is great!! I have never tried to make a doily, that is very inspiring.

[momkat]

I've made tons of doilies....but nothing that compares! What talent! So intricate!

Just had to gush over your work again! AMAZING!

[Terri/LadySorce]

Oh My Goodness.

*wipes the drool off of her monitor*

Those are ..... words just can't descibe those.
Excellent Job Lori
p.s. so glad your feeling much better now

[yarncat]

WooHoo,Lori!I haven't even tried spirals yet,though I have the book,LOL.

[MiCountess]

Wow Lori you did it again!!! Absolutley Gorgeous!!! I picked that book up, looked at it, and put it back on the shelf, no way could I have the patience for it. Glad your back and feeling better
Michelle

[Julie]

Beautiful Lori! Wow!

[swapnae]

How DOES someone make something so beautiful?!!!

**sigh**

Glad to see you active again! :)

[YaYa Yarnhood]

That is beautiful!

[Dalia]

GREAT JOB!!!!!!:cheer

[waterbaby]

Wow. That is an amazing piece...and an amazing piece of work. I can just picture it with a tall, slim, clear glass vase in the center, and in the vase a few stalks of some kind of large-headed flower. Congratulations on a beautiful, beautiful job.

[AuntieDi]

beautiful :cheer

[Yarn Duck]

Beautiful doily!

[bythehook]

That is such a beautiful doily! You did a great job!

[Gran]

I've just found this and want to say, "How beautiful. Those are great spirals!!!"

[christinascrochethaven]

Beautiful doilies! Fabulous!:manyheart

[jobean]

wow, really beautiful. :nworthy

[sparkles]

:droolOH! MY!! Are spirals the same as bullion stitches? BEAUTIFUL!!!:applause

[The Shrone]

:droolOH! MY!! Are spirals the same as bullion stitches? BEAUTIFUL!!!:applause

No, it's a different stitch. A spiral is a lot easier. You chain a certain length, about 12 chains, then in the 4th chain from the hook you put 3 sc's in each stitch to the end. Spiral is then made! But it does take a bit of tension magic to have them come out nicely.

~ Lori

[kisha29]

:clap :clap :clap those are just gorgeous

[andrea2006]

You did a beautiful job as I sit in my corner and try to master filet crocheting lol

[wildthing1058]

that is beautiful

Deborah

[blondi]

:eek Your work is absolutely amazing. I can only hope to be that good one day.

[Ladycrochat]

Wow Lori that is so stunningly beautiful! You should be very proud of it! What a keepsake it will be....May I also say that though you do not know me yet...(I gather I joined Crochetville while you were gone) I am very happy that you are feeling better! Welcome back:hug

[Barbara in FL]

Hi Lori. That doily is absolutely amazine. I have never seen any with this stitch, and I have a lot of doily books. It is beautiful. You must have a lot of patience.:hug

[Mel2nsluvsCrochet]

(gasp!) how beautiful! Those doilies took my breath away! Thank you for sharing.

[Monique39]

so lovely!

[sunnywolfgar]

pretty, so many different stitches and looks going on. Very interesting!