Create a stunning centerpiece for your home with the “Veles” crochet pattern. This design offers the flexibility to craft a beautiful circular rug or a delicate doily, depending on your choice of materials.

Pattern Details:

Design: Circular rug/doily

Versatility: Adaptable for rug or doily projects

Not gauge sensitive

Language: English (US standard terms)

Instructions: Written instructions for each round

Video Tutorials: Includes links to helpful video tutorials. (Videos provide clear visual guidance using thick cord and a large hook. Audio is in Russian, but the instructions are easy to follow visually.)

Materials:

Yarn:

For a rug: 1970-2080 yards (1800-1900 m) of 5 mm polyester cord (with a core).

For a doily: Thread or light fingering weight yarn.

Hook:

For a rug: 8.00 mm (US 11). Alternative hook sizes: 9.00 mm (US 13) or 10.00 mm (US 15) can also be used with this cord.

For a doily: Use an appropriate size steel crochet hook for your chosen thread/yarn.

Finished Size:

Using the recommended 5 mm polyester cord and an 8.00 mm hook, the finished rug will measure approximately 67” (170-180 cm) in diameter. Finished size varies with different yarn weights and hook sizes.

There’s also a doily pattern:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/veles-doily