Those Endearing Young Charms

Endearing Doily

This doily comes from Heirloom Pineapple Doilies by Trish Kristoffersen. The copyright on this pattern booklet is 1995, making it the oldest group of patterns by PK that I own. (In her subsequent publications she goes by Patricia Kristoffersen.) The doily is Endearing, measures about 12 ½ inches in diameter. I made it using size 12 Valdani thread in the color M18.

PK's early designs do not have the raised stitches or textured elements she is most known for. What is present are the use of picots and open spaces to create a lacey effect. Her work evolves over the years into her signature styles. I find it fascinating to see the transitions and similarities in her older and newer designs.
I'm still working on my life-time goal of making all of her doilies at least once and on my hook is a doily from Elegant in Ecru, soon to be completed since it is only 22 rounds.