Crochet Olympics Project Decided

I found all of my Patricia Kristoffersen books last night and have found the doily that I think will be enough of a challenge for the 16 day period. Ultra Beauty from the book Ultimate Doilies (Leisure Arts #3401) has braided strips that are incorporated into the design. The use of safety pins is recommended to keep the braids together until stitched into place.

I had thought about tackling one of the doilies from Victorian Spiral Doilies Book One but decided against it when I read the warning that said patience would be required. Sure, I can muster up patience, but would rather save it for that time I am waiting in the line that doesn't move, I have to pee and eat, and the person being helped keeps taking forever.

This pattern calls for a 2.00 mm hook, which I don't have, and dread having to use either a Boye or Susan Bates hook. I'll just have to see what's available to me. (Grumble, grumble)