My new project

the beginnings of a bag made of Irish Lace

 Crocheting with rayon thread.  1 strand of rayon thread and yout #10 white crochet thread.  This looks wonderful when finished.  Adding pink for flower and green fro leaves and you have a one of a kind doily.

Irish Lace Purse

I made this just before Christmas, still crocheting it on Christmas Eve.

 This one needs to be lined with silk.  Having trouble selecting the lining color.

 Irish Lace Grape Leaf

Irish Lace:  Foundation chain vs thread

I am beginning to explore the art of Irish Lace.  Among the things I have learned is that many of the patterns require a foundation thread or threads to get the proper effect in the design.  If you are like me and have a nerve injury in the hand or arthritis you may like what I have done here.

 I have made a chain with the same size thread to stitch over.  The chain is easier to hold on to. This will work if you need 3 or 4 strands of foundation thread.

 I only use this when my hand will not hold the threads.  The art of Irish Crochet Lace should always be created according to the patterns this is a creation of my own. 

 This is the periwinkle pattern I created.