Ñanduti doily
Ñanduti is a traditional Paraguayan embroidered lace introduced by Spaniards. It has a spoke-like structure of foundation threads upon which many patterns are embroidered.
Tools
Fabric glue
Steam iron, sewing pins
Spray starch (optional)
Materials
Materials used for the sample
• [A] 2-3 ply cotton thread, 25 g per 110m
• [B] cotton thread for lace making, 25 g per 222m
Abbreviations
Crochet UK abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Slip stitch (ss)
Treble (tr)
Space (sp)
Making
1
Make four flower motifs with cotton thread [A] (see Nanduti flower motif).
2
With cotton thread [B], connect motifs with chains and double crochet, referring to diagram A and B.
3
Connect the remaining edges as shown in diagram B.
4
Work outer edge as shown in diagram C and D.
