Blue cotton on linen gives the freshness of an icy morning. The lace crochet doily is appliquéd diagonally onto a linen pad and finished off with a chain stitch border for a classic look.

Tools and Materials:

Mercerized light worsted cotton:

• 10 yards (9m)

Crochet hook: Size B/C (2.5mm)

Two 4in. (10cm) squares of gray linen

Toning thread for sewing

Polyester fiberfill