Karen Steyskal

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Crochet: Doily
This design has two versions. The pattern is written for the large version in a solid color. For the small, colored version change colors as desired on the first 5 rounds, change to your main color, and finish with a picot border in a contrasting color on Round 19. There is a note for each color change.
Crochet: Doily
I designed this Sunflower Doily to honor Ukraine. It is my gift to all.
Crochet: Doily
This motif was designed to be made in multiples and sewn together to make a pillow cover, placemat, or table runner. You will have to calculate the total yardage based on the number of motifs you want to make. 0ne motif weighs 8 g and uses 46 yards.
Crochet: Doily
This design uses small amounts of two colors of size 10 crochet cotton. I used less than half a ball of Cebelia. The finished doily weighs only 13 g.
Crochet: Doily
This is a well-written, beautiful oval doily to grace your home in the fall. It uses about 1/2 of a ball of Aunt Lydia’s Classic 10 thread in each of two colors, and a smaller amount of the third color. Total weight of finished doily is 36 grams.
Crochet: Doily
This is a simple, vintage-style design that works up quickly. It is suitable for all skill levels. There is a large photo that is very helpful during construction and finishing.
Crochet: Coaster
Celebrate Mardi Gras with these colorful coasters that have rounds of clusters to resemble Mardi Gras beads.
Crochet: Doily
Get ready for Valentine’s Day!
Crochet: Doily
This is a sweet, small sized doily, hence the name, that works up quickly and makes a delightful decor item.
Crochet: Doily
This design is suitable for all skill levels. It features these special stitches: treble clusters, V-stitches, and picots. Instructions for them are given in the Special Stitches section of the pattern.
Crochet: Doily
This is the first table runner I have designed. Because I wanted it to go quickly, I chose size 5 thread for my example. It also looks beautiful in size 10 thread. You will need to calculate the number of motifs needed for a size different from the pattern, or for a different thread.
Crochet: Doily
This is a sweet, frilly doily that is very Victorian! Pattern includes two sizes. Full size with two ruffles is 10.5” and bud vase size with one ruffle is 7.5”.
Crochet: Doily
There are two versions included in this pattern, with either double crochet clusters or single treble stitches between the flowers. Directions for both are clearly given for the particular rounds.
Crochet: Doily
Sweet little doily with small and large shells, and a few picots in the last round. Easy pattern for beginners and all crocheters. Looks wonderful in both solid colors and slow-changing variegated threads. The top pic shows it in Snow White Lizbeth size 10 thread. The second pic shows it done in Alize Miss Batik #3708.
Crochet: Doily
This is a simple doily with two rounds of ripples that accent the design. It is suitable for all skill levels.
Crochet: Doily
This pattern was designed for a slow changing variegated thread, such as Alize Miss Batik. This kind of thread will not compete with the design. Of course, it can also be made with a single color thread for a more subtle look. The doily uses 22 g (1/2 ball) of Alize Miss Batik.
Crochet: Doily
This is a pretty pineapple design that uses size 10 thread, about 300 yards total. I used about 2 balls of Lizbeth “Pineapple Parfait” and 1 ball of Lizbeth “Snow White.” (Finished doily weighs 48 g.)
Crochet: Doily
This is a simple doily, suitable for all levels of crocheters. I used 4 colors in the design. It also looks good with a single variegated thread, but for that you will have to modify the changes between rounds a bit, to start the next rounds in the right places. If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message.
Crochet: Doily
I used Knit Picks Curio - small amounts of Silver (C1), Ash (C2), Black (C3), and 25 gm of Ceil (C4), or you may use your choice of 4 colors of any size 10 thread, (about 175 yards of C4 and 10-20 yards each of the other colors)
Crochet: Doily
This little doily evokes images of sand, star fish, shells, lapping waves, and sea foam. It is an easy written pattern, suitable for all levels of crocheters.
Crochet: Doily
This pattern uses 4 colors of size 10 thread. It lends itself to many color possibilities! The one stitch that may be new to you is the triple treble cluster overlay, backed with half double crochet. Instructions for all special stitches are in the pattern.
Crochet: Doily
This is a lovely Pineapple design with a 9-petal flower center. It is an easy pattern, suitable for beginners.
Crochet: Doily
This pattern is a little challenging in places. There are some tricky placements of stitches. They are carefully described in the instructions. I included a large photo of this design with the pattern in a light, single color to best see the details. You may find it helpful to use the photo for reference as you work. I have also included a bloc...
Crochet: Doily
This is my first original design.
Crochet: Doily
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